Maintaining Your Legal Status

Information EVERY international student must read and comply with.

Employment Eligibility

Applying for a Social Security Number

Directions to the Social Security Office & Department of Health using the Wilmington bus

Tax Information

Cost of Attendance for International Students

Financial Assistance Opportunities for International Students in F-1 status

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about visas and making sure you remain in status.

UNCW Off-Campus Housing Ad Service

UNCW International Students Yahoo! Group

A group for international students at UNCW, as well as students who are interested in helping make their stay memorable.

FOR F-1 STUDENTS ONLY

F-1 Work Authorization

F-1 Severe Economic Hardship

F-1 Extension of Stay

Change of Status to F-1 Student

Reinstatement to F-1 Status

FOR J-1 STUDENTS ONLY

J-1 Work Authorization

UNCW Course Registration Through SeaPort

Information on Email, Meal Plan, Paying Your Bill and Course Registration

Instructions on how to obtain your UNCW email account, sign up for your meal plan, pay your university bill and register for courses.

Common Registration Issues

A quick reference guide to some of the more common issues you may encounter while attempting to register for classes.