The First Year Spring Admit Program (FYSA) is designed for students to start their UNCW career in the Spring semester, enabling them to spend their fall semester traveling, working, taking classes at a community college or four year university.

 

Each year UNCW has become increasingly selective and we are unable to bring in all of the talented students we want to in the fall.   Because space becomes available in the spring semester when some UNCW students are studying abroad or graduating, we offer a select group of students the opportunity for entrance at that time.

 

During application reading, we identified students who might not fit UNCW’s academic profile precisely but who possess the leadership skills and academic preparation we are confident will make them successful at UNCW.

 

While it is difficult to predict exactly how many students will take advantage of this opportunity to begin in the spring, we anticipate a significant group of more than 100 students. The First-Year Spring Admit group that entered in January of this year has made a successful academic transition to UNCW and report that they were warmly welcomed into the student community.  

 

ACADEMIC COURSES

You will be assigned an academic advisor through University College.  Your assigned UNCW advisor will contact you over the summer to discuss strategies for taking courses at a community college or other institution during the fall semester and help you identify specific courses that will assist you once you enroll at UNCW.

Students who take advantage of bringing college credit into UNCW and who use each semester wisely will be able to graduate in four years.  If students choose to take fewer courses during some semesters, they would need to take additional classes during summer session in order to stay on track to graduate when they planned. 

 

If you plan to graduate within four years, it would be prudent to take advantage of the fall semester before entering UNCW in order to accumulate credit hours. If you choose to take classes, we would encourage you to do so at a community college near you.  Plan to submit your official transcript to UNCW Office of the Registrar to receive credit for those classes.  Some students prefer to do an internship or work during the fall; this is your choice, but it may affect your graduation date.  

UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
Nancy McLemore & Riley Walker
www.uncw.edu/uc
910.962.3245

 

EXPENSES & FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
If your family demonstrates eligibility for financial aid through all required federal forms, financial aid will be available.  As you may realize, all college students must apply for financial aid each year so grant and loan levels change according to federal guidelines and according to your family’s eligibility. For those needing financial assistance to attend UNCW, limited amounts of grants, scholarships and loans are available to eligible students.

FINANCIAL AID & VETERANS SERVICES
Ralena Wicker
finaid@uncw.edu
www.uncw.edu/finaid
910.962.3177

CASHIER/STUDENT ACCOUNTS
Matt Hinnant
studacts@uncw.edu
http://www.uncw.edu/ba/accounting/student_accounts/
910.962.3794

 

ORIENTATION
All new students are required to attend orientation. We are pleased to offer a full orientation to our spring admits as well as the opportunity to work with a professional university advisor who can help you plan what courses you might want to take prior to arriving at UNCW.  Since many other students will begin the same time as you, we are confident that you will develop friendships rapidly and assimilate into UNCW’s community quickly. 

You will receive a package of information from the Transition Programs office in early October with information about your orientation.

 

Parents’ Orientation                       January 2009 (TBA)

Students’s Orientation                   January 2009 (TBA)

Classes start                                   January 7th, 2009

TRANSITION PROGRAMS/ORIENTATION
Andrea Dorow
transitions@uncw.edu
http://www.uncw.edu/stuaff/transitions/orientation.htm
910.962.3089  Fax:  910.962.4265

 

HOUSING AND MEALS
We are working closely with the Office of Housing and Residential Life to ensure you on-campus housing.  All residence options are air conditioned, have internet access (wireless as well as Ethernet), cable television, your own phone connection and personal voice mail.  Students residing in on-campus housing are required to purchase a meal plan.  Contract and detailed information on housing and meal plans (room and board) will be provided by the Office of Housing and Residence Life.  

ON-CAMPUS HOUSING
Lesia Heltzel
housing@uncw.edu
www.uncw.edu/stuaff/housing
910.962.3897

 

CAMPUS DINING
Meal Plan Options