WSE Application & Requirements

To be admitted to the Watson School of Education, students must meet the following requirements and submit an application to the Teacher Education Program. The application typically is submitted during the sophomore year. Admission is required for eligibility to enroll in EDN 300 level courses.

Students must:

  1. Complete the university requirements in English, mathematics and a natural science laboratory course with a grade of "C" or better in each course.

  2. Complete EDN 200, "Teacher, School and Society" with a grade of "C" or better.

  3. Complete four semesters or two academic years or the required Basic Studies courses with a grade point average of 2.7 on a 4.0 scale. Transfer students must earn a 2.7 on a minimum of 12 hours completed at UNCW .

  4. Attain passing scores on the teacher education entry tests specified by the Board of Education of the State of North Carolina.

Download Application Forms:

WSE Admissions Application

Printable forms are in portable document format (.pdf). You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to open them.

Please refer to our Academic Advising website for more information about applying to the Watson School of Education.

If you have more questions about the admissions procedures or policies for the Watson School of Education, please refer to our Academic Advising website's FAQ pages.

If you have further questions, please contact the appropriate advisor, based on your status on the Student Classification Chart

For University (UNCW) Admissions Materials contact:

Admissions Office, UNCW
601 South College Road
Wilmington, NC 28403-3297
(910) 962-3243
http://www.uncw.edu/admissions