Advantages of On-Campus Living

The University currently has residence facilities for over 2, 884 students in eight modern, conveniently located residence halls, 19 apartment buildings, and seven suite style buildings and have a staff of over 100 people.  We provide you with a wonderful place to stay and to enjoy your college experience!

We firmly believe that residence hall living contributes to the educational and developmental growth of our students.  The residence halls are more than just a place to sleep and to study.  We view residential living as an experience in human relations.

The research tells us that residential students (especially first year students) are more likely to:

If there is anything our office can help you with, please do not hesitate to call, email, or stop by.  We look forward to helping you enjoy the experience in any way possible.

Things that make for easy living at UNCW

• All residential facilities are air-conditioned

• All residence facilities have Ethernet data connection (there is a port per pillow)

• All residential facilities have state-of-the-art laundry facilities

• All students living in a residence hall, suite, or apartment have a meal plan. Those living in Seahawk Village are not required to have a meal plan.

• Typical furnishings per room include: bed w/ 36 X 80  inch mattress, study desk, chair, dresser, closet/wardrobe.  Bedrooms in Seahawk Village are provided with double beds.

• All windows have window treatments

Safety measures that can be found in all residential facilities

• Card access on all residence hall doors

• Resident Assistants on duty nightly from 5 p.m. to 8 a.m.

• Residence Coordinators (full-time, master degreed staff member) on duty nightly, 8 p.m.--8 a.m.

• 54 staff members live in the residence halls with our students to respond to their 24-hour needs

• Full-time professional security guards will cover the front desk from midnight to 8 a.m.

• Well-lit parking lots are adjacent to the residence halls.

• Campus Police PAC'N (Police and Community Network) Officers perform regular rounds through the residence halls

• Fire safety is an A-1 priority.  State of the art fire systems have been installed in all residence halls. UNCW Housing and Residence Life completes: annual testing of all life safety systems; two fire drills per semester; fire safety discussions with students at each fire drill; spot health and safety inspections by HRL staff, Campus Police and Safety Office staff to ensure that students vacate building.