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ESL Admission Requirements

Students accepted into Watson School of Education or who plan to apply to Watson School of Education do not need to submit a separate application

In the latter case, students who plan to pursue a regular teaching license in English or a Foreign Language should apply to WSE through the licensure-only program within the Foreign Language or English Department in the College of Arts and Sciences.

Applicants not currently enrolled at UNCW

People interested in the ESL add-on licensure who are not currently enrolled at UNCW can apply to the program as special students. In order to be eligible for the program, applicants must currently hold a current North Carolina teaching license at the initial or advanced level.

Applicants who wish to enroll in the undergraduate track should apply to undergraduate admissions, supplying the following information.

• Application to UNCW as a special undergraduate
• Submission of undergraduate transcripts
• Proof of a current teaching license

Graduate applicants do NOT have to take any tests (GRE, MAT, etc.). The following information should be submitted to the Graduate admissions office.

• Application to UNCW as a non-degree seeking Graduate student
• Submission of undergraduate and graduate transcripts
• Proof of a current teaching license