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INTERNATIONAL UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS The University of North Carolina Wilmington is a dynamic, growing, public university, located on the southeastern coast of the United States. We are building a global community of students to further enrich the diversity of the student population, and therefore we welcome your interest in UNC Wilmington.
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Of the nation's 1,200 business school programs, the Cameron School of Business is one of 340 to receive the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) accreditation, which places it in the top one-third of business education programs in the country. The School features an exciting, innovative program called the Cameron Executive Network, in which active and retired executives work directly with our students. Members participate in a variety of roles, from sharing experiences in the classroom to being personal mentors for our business school students. UNCW is recognized nationally for its marine biology program and offers a Ph.D. in marine biology, one of only three such degrees available on the East Coast. The film studies program benefits from the university's proximity to EUE Screen Gems studio, which is frequently the backdrop for movies and TV shows, including the Dawson's Creek and One Tree Hill series. The creative writing program has received much student demand and external attention. It offers a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree and a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing. Regarding affordability, UNCW has been rated the 35th best value nationally for in-state students and the 51st best value nationally for out-of-state students in Kiplinger’s Personal Finance Magazine’s 2007 rankings. Tuition costs
Definition of an International Applicant The Office of Undergraduate Admissions at UNCW defines an international applicant as an individual who is not a U.S. citizen or a U.S. permanent resident (green card holder). If you are an international student with dual U.S. citizenship, you may apply as a U.S. citizen by providing a copy of your passport.
No UNCW visa sponsorship wanted International students who want to attend UNCW in a legal status other than F-1 student (e.g., H4, E2, L2, etc.) do not need to submit proof of financial support or the International Student Data Form. They must provide a copy of their current visa.
ESL students UNCW ESL students who have been accepted to a UNCW degree program must submit the International Student Data Form and financial documents to the Office of Admissions so that the Office of International Programs can issue them a new I-20 reflecting the change of degree level.
Details As an international applicant, there are several factors you should consider before submitting your application.
Since the out-of-state tuition at UNCW is lower than at many comparable institutions, the amount of aid available to international students is extremely limited. To find out about the options, please go to the Scholarship and Financial Aid section of our Web site for International Students.
International applicants who want UNCW’s F-1 visa sponsorship must be able to provide documentation indicating the availability of funds for at least the first year of study in order to meet government requirements for financial support. Furthermore, all international students must prove English proficiency to be considered for admission. UNCW offers an ESL (English as a Second Language) program for those who need to strengthen their English language proficiency before applying for admission.
Admissions office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Eastern Standard Time. After reviewing all of the information for international applicants, if you have further questions, please contact the international admissions counselor, Ms. Linda Byrnes; email is byrnesl AT uncw DOT edu.
Additional non-admissions information for international students is available from: UNCW Office of International Programs |
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Application Checklist
If you want UNCW to sponsor you on an F-1 visa or you currently hold an F-1 visa sponsored by another institution, you are required to submit all documents listed below (1-6). If you do NOT need UNCW to sponsor you on an F-1 visa (for example, you hold a visa such as H4, E2, L2, etc.), you are required to submit items 1 to 3 ONLY.
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Application and Fee International applicants may apply online or download the application. A non-refundable fee of $60 is required (cash, credit card, check or money order, in U.S. dollars, drawn on a U.S. bank, payable to UNCW.)
Application Deadlines It is important to be aware of deadlines to ensure consideration for admission. |
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INTERNATIONAL FRESHMAN REQUIREMENTS A strong academic record and standardized test scores are the primary factors used in evaluating an international freshman applicant’s eligibility for admission.
Academic Records Transcripts from U.S. high schools or American schools outside the U.S. must be official, listing both courses and grades. Transcripts from schools outside the U.S. must be original or certified true copies, with original signatures on all transcripts and English translations. A certified true copy is one that bears an original signature of the registrar or other designated school official, an original impression of the institution’s seal, or signature/seal of the examining board. Foreign transcripts may be sent directly from a certified translation service or from the secondary school. Any transcripts delivered by the applicant will not be considered official unless they are sealed. Records should list subjects studied each year and the mark or grade or proficiency earned in each.
An explanation of a secondary school’s grading system should be included in order for us to calculate the U.S. equivalency Grade Point Average (GPA). A minimum 2.5 GPA on a U.S. scale of 4.0 is required; most students exceed the minimum. If you completed secondary school in a country where a secondary school leaving examination (GCE, GCSE, CXC, French Baccalaureate, Abitur, etc.) is administered, you must provide an original or certified true copy of the results or expected results.
Applicants whose secondary school work is from outside the U.S. are exempt from the minimum course requirements as set forth by the UNC Board of Governors.
SAT/ACT with Writing While international freshman applicants are not required to take either the SAT-I or ACT exam (writing section required), we encourage applicants to do so. An SAT-I critical reading score of 450 or higher, or an ACT score minimum score of 20 on the reading section may be submitted in lieu of the TOEFL or IELTS score.
Click here for registration information for the SAT or ACT.
INTERNATIONAL TRANSFER REQUIREMENTS Transfer students will be reviewed on the basis of their academic record at all institutions attended. There is no minimum for credit hours earned; however, a minimum GPA of 2.5 on a U.S. scale of 4.0 is required.
Academic Records Secondary school records are required for all applicants; transcripts must be official and translated into English.
Applicants must also submit transcripts from each U.S. college or university attended.
Credit for coursework completed at post-secondary institutions around the world may be eligible for transfer to UNCW. Applicants are required to have an evaluation completed by one of the companies belonging to NACES (National Association of Credential Evaluation Services). The transcript evaluation assists us in understanding your coursework, and allows us to determine admissibility and award appropriate credit upon admission. Length of time necessary to achieve your educational goals at UNCW will depend on type of degree program and number of credits awarded from previous institutions.
Evaluations must include course(s), grade(s) and U.S. credit equivalencies; therefore, applicant needs to request a course-by-course evaluation. Inquire with the evaluation service you choose as to the length of time it will take to receive a transcript evaluation. It is our experience that it commonly takes between four and six weeks. In addition, providing detailed course descriptions along with the evaluation greatly increases our ability to accurately award credit. Without course descriptions, elective credit ONLY will be awarded. For questions regarding transfer of credit, please contact Teresa Rodgers in the Registrar's office: rodgerst AT uncw DOT edu.
Some applicants may be exempt from completing an evaluation if we have extensive knowledge of your institution's grading and credit policies, although in most cases, a transcript evaluation is necessary. For details on exemption, please contact the Admissions office. If exempt, applicant is still required to submit official, translated transcripts from all foreign institutions attended.
English proficiency is required of international applicants and is proven by one of the following:
For those needing to strengthen proficiency, UNCW offers an English as a Second Language (ESL) program . For information on this program, click here.
Financial Documents All international applicants who want to have UNCW sponsor them on an F-1 visa are required to complete the International Student Data Form, provide a letter of support if not providing funds personally, and attach a financial document from a financial institution (typically a letter from a bank) verifying that funds are available. These documents provide evidence of the applicant’s ability to pay for all expenses for at least one year of study, including expenses for any dependents who might accompany him or her. Until a completed International Student Data Form and accompanying financial documents are received and approved, a Form I-20 for securing a visa cannot be issued.
If you intend to live off campus, you must provide a letter stating where you will reside, with whom if applicable, and how you plan to provide for living expenses. If the person(s) you will be residing with will cover the cost of living expenses, they must provide a letter stating so.
Visas The I-20 for an F-1 visa will be issued only when all requirements have been met. Once an applicant is admitted, an acceptance letter, along with the I-20, will be sent to the student. Next, the student must take the information to the home country consulate or embassy, where the decision is made whether or not to grant the F-1 visa to the student. Please note that securing an appointment in your native country with the embassy or consulate may take time and cause unforeseen delays.
COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Financial Information for International Applicants
Financial assistance from UNCW for international undergraduate students is extremely imited, since the out-of-state tuition at UNCW is lower than at many comparable institutions. For information on what is available, click here.
Every international undergraduate applicant who wants to have UNCW’s F-1 sponsorship must present evidence of sufficient financial resources to meet projected expenses as detailed in the International Student Data Form.
The chart below provides detailed cost estimates for a full-time, single student paying out-of-state tuition.
Expenses 2009 - 2010
The Board of Governors of the University of North Carolina reserves the right to adjust these charges without prior notice.
UNCW operates on a semester calendar; one academic year consists of two semesters. Fall term begins in late August and ends mid-December. Spring term begins in early January and concludes in early May. Summer school offers two sessions that are five weeks in length: Session 1 is late May to late June; Session 2 is early July to Late July.
The application deadlines are: Fall semester – apply by March 1
Please allow approximately 4 to 6 weeks for processing and review of your application. Also note that an application will not be reviewed until ALL materials are received and the application is complete. We strongly recommend you apply 4 to 6 months before the term you plan to enter; applying after the stated deadlines increases the risk that there will not be enough time needed to process all the required paperwork.
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