Visiting International Student Program

Step 1. Nomination & Interest Form

To nominate students, the UNCW partner university study abroad advisor completes UNCW Nomination Form. If approved, the student will receive a link to the application.

International Student: Nomination Form

The International Student Interest Form is for students from non-partner universities.

Step 2. Visiting International Application

Students will follow the application link and upload the required documents. Once admitted, students will receive Pre-Arrival Steps and their acceptance packets will be mailed to the partner university.

Application Required Documents

1. Passport
2. Transcript in English (include courses in progress)
3. English proficiency test - *Scores older than two (2) years will not be accepted.
   • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) - 71 ibt, 197 cbt, or 525 pbt.
   • International English Language Testing System (IELTS) - 6.0 score
   • Duolingo English Test (DET) - minimum score of 95
   • Pearson PTE - minimum score 54
   • DAAD Certificate - B2 minimum level
   • iTEP - 3.7
   • Letter from university if over 60% of program is taught in English. Alternatives accepted on a case-by-case basis. Please contact Amy Lekeu if you have questions about acceptable alternatives for your university.
4. Proof of Financial Support
   • Bank account statement, bank letter, or government student aid in English, no older than 6 months with required amounts
   • If the funds are not in the student's name, the financial sponsor must also provide a letter that indicates he/she will sponsor the student

Classes for Visiting Internationals

To find course information for your visiting semester, go to:

1. SeaNet You will search for classes during a specific semester. You can choose either the "Detailed Class Schedule" or "Search for Courses", then you will select the semester (fall or spring).
2. UNCW Course Catalog You can search generally for classes using the key words for courses you might need. These courses are not guaranteed to be offered in the semester you attend UNCW.
3. Course Equivalency Tool Some classes from international universities have been evaluated to find the UNCW equivalence. You can use this tool to find UNCW course options that match your home university.

The UNCW Office of International Programs registers you for classes, but we cannot guarantee that students will be registered for their top choices. Registration begins in late March/October and courses fill quickly.