TABLE OF CONTENTS

Welcome

Calendar of Events

Administrative Officers

The University

Equal Opportunity, Diversity, and Unlawful Harassment

The Campus

Admissions

Expenses

Financial Aid and Veterans Services

University Regulations

Student Life

Student Support Offices and Services

Academic Programs

Enrichment Courses and Programs

Degree Programs and Requirements

Degree Requirements:
  College of Art and Sciences
  Cameron School of Business
  Watson School of Education
  School of Nursing

Special Academic Programs

Course Descriptions

Special Academic Centers

Faculty

Index

The UNCW Online Catalogue is provided for the convenience of students and others. While it attempts to be accurate, it is not the official university catalogue. Official undergraduate and graduate catalogues are on file at the Randall Library. 

2005-2006 Online Undergraduate Catalogue

Alfred P. Carlton, Jr., Chair of the Board of Trustees

Rosemary DePaolo, Chancellor

2005-2006 Academic Year

2006-2007 Academic Year

Office of the Chancellor

Academic Affairs

Business Affairs

Information Technology Systems

Public Service and Continuing Studies

Student Affairs

University Advancement

The University of North Carolina-Office of the President

The University of North Carolina-Board of Governors

History of the University of North Carolina

University of North Carolina Wilmington

Board of Trustees

Mission Statement

History and Background

Academic Standing

The Faculty/Faculty Awards
Community of Scholars at UNCW
Current Community of Scholars Resource Units
Center for Faculty Leadership
Center for the Support of Undergraduate Research & Fellowship
Center for Teaching Excellence
Office of E-Learning
Service-Learning Faculty Scholars Program
Women's Resource Center

Reaffirmation of Commitment to Equal Opportunity

Statement on Diversity in the University Community

Unlawful Harassment, Discrimination, and Retaliation

Sexual Harassment Policy

Improper Personal Relationships

Opportunities for Involvement and Avenues of Redress

Buildings
Campus Map

William Madison Randall Library

Information Technology

Division for Public Service and Continuing Studies

Herbert Bluethenthal Memorial Wildlife Preserve

Ev-Henwood Nature Preserve

Application Deadline and Notification Dates

Admissions

Freshmen

Transfer Students
Transfer Articulation Agreements

Audit Students

Former Student (Re-enrolling)
Special Readmission Policy

Graduate Students

International Students

Permission/Visiting Students

Professional Schools and Select Programs

Senior Citizens

Special High School Students

Special Undergraduate Students

Unclassified Enrollment Permission

Immunization and Health Forms

Orientation

Safety and Health Program

Tuition and Fees
Other Fees

Off-Campus Living–Commuter Meal Plans

On-Campus Living

Resident Meal Plans

Room and Board Rates

Summer School

UNCW Refund Policy

Refunds–Tuition and Fees, Room and Board

Residence Status for Tuition Purposes

Grants

Scholarships and Awards
General Scholarships
Honors Scholarships
College of Arts and Sciences Scholarships and Awards
Cameron School of Business Scholarships and Awards
Watson School of Education Scholarships and Awards
School of Nursing Scholarships and Awards
Student Affairs Scholarships
Scholarships Awarded by Off-Campus Agencies

Loans
Employment

Veterans Educational Benefits

Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) For Financial Aid Eligibility

Policy on Return of Title IV Funds

Academic Honor Code

Advanced Placement

Advising

Auditing

Cancellation of Course Registration Policy

Change of Major or Minor

Change of Name and Address

Class Attendance

Classification of Students

Code of Student Life

Conversion From Unclassified Status

Dean’s List

Declaration of Major

Degrees With Distinction

Determining Enrollment Status

Final Examination Policy

Grade Appeal Procedure

Grades and Reports

Indebtedness

Late Registration and Drop/Add

Off-Campus Courses

Orientation

Policy Statement on Illegal Drugs

Preregistration

Progress Toward Graduation in Four Years

Registration

Release of “Directory Information”

Repeating of Courses

Requirements for a Double Major or a Double Degree

Requirements for Another Baccalaureate Degree

Requirements for Graduation

Residency Requirement

Retention, Dismissal and Readmission

Student Conduct

Transcripts

Transfer of Credit

Transient Study

Tuition Surcharge

Withdrawal Policy for Undergraduate Students

Dean of Students

Art Exhibitions

Association for Campus Entertainment

Athletics

Campus Activities and Involvement

Campus Diversity

Campus Recreation

Center for Leadership Education and Service

Counseling Center

Crossroads

Food Service

Health Promotion and Nutrition Services

Honor Societies and Awards

Housing and Residence Life

International Student Organization

Performing Ensembles

Storytelling in the Community

Student Government Association

Student Health Center

Student Media

Student Organizations

Transition Programs
UNCW Presents

UNCW Volunteers

University Information Center

University Post Office

University Theatre

University Union/Warwick Center

The UNSea Card

Career Services

Disability Services

Minority Student Services

National Testing Program

University Learning Services

The Math Lab

Tutoring and Learning Center

Writing Place

General College (Academic Support Services)

General College Advising

Student Athlete Academic Support

Seahawk Enrichment Program

University Studies
Freshman Seminar
Learning Communities

Basic Studies Requirements
Wavier of Requirements

Required Computer Competency

Required Oral Communication Competency

Required Physical Education

Directed Individual Study

Field Experiences

German Studies Consortium
Gerontology Consortium, The North Carolina

Graduate Course Credit

Honors Scholars Program

International Programs

Internships

National Student Exchange (NSE)

Pass/Fail Courses

Service-Learning

Summer School

Undergraduate Degrees Offered

Minors

Certificate Programs

Graduate Degrees Offered

Admission to Degree Programs

College of Arts and Sciences

Degree Programs

Departmental/Major/Minor Requirements

Cameron School of Business

Degree Programs

Departmental/Major/Minor Requirements

Watson School of Education

Degree Programs

Departmental/Major Requirements

School of Nursing

Degree Programs

Departmental/Major Requirements

Extension Programs and Courses

Joint Programs

Pre-Professional Programs

Trial Courses

Sequenced Courses

Credits and Class Meetings

Course Prefixes

Online Courses

Course Descriptions

Center for Business and Economics Services

Center for Marine Sciences

Science and Mathematics Education Center
Small Business and Technology Development