On-Campus Housing |
January Freshman & Transfer Orientation:
- No on-campus housing is available for students or parents for these sessions.
June Freshman Orientation:
- On-campus housing for the first night of orientation is included in students' orientation fee. Students will be staying in Cornerstone Hall. All students are encouraged to stay on campus, as it provides an opportunity to meet other students and to get to know campus. Additionally, student sessions sometimes run late into the evening. For students and parents staying in the dorms, sheets, towels, a pillow and a blanket will be provided.
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Early Arrival Option:
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Student who wish to arrive the night before their Orientation begins may stay on campus. Check-in is between 8-9 pm the night prior (May 31, June 2, 7, 9, 14, 16) at Cornerstone Hall. Orientation Leaders will have a variety of activities planned to introduce students to each other. This option is available for an addional $15 fee.
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Parents:
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Parents may stay on campus for an addional $15 per night. This is for a douple occupancy with single beds. Please be aware that these are residence halls and not hotels. Each room has two single beds, desks, chairs and includes linens. No other amenities will be provided. Parents might also have to walk down the hall to a shared bathroom. While their are no evening activities planned for parents, they are encouraged to check out what Wilmington has to offer.
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June Transfer Orientation:
- On-campus housing is available for the night prior to orientation (Sun. June 21). Check-in is between 8-9 pm. This option is available for an additional $15 fee.
May & August Transfer and August & January Freshman Orientation:
- No on-campus housing is available for students or parents for these sessions.
Hotels for Orientation |
When making plans to stay in Wilmington for Orientation, please consider our Taking Flight sponsors.
Comfort Suites
4721 Market St.
Wilmington, NC 28405
910.793.9300
www.comfortsuites.com/hotel/nc387
Room Rate: $119.95
Rates are valid for King suites (2 adults). Double suites are $10 additional, as also for additional adults.
Graystone Inn
100 S. 2rd St.
Wilmington, NC 28401
888.763.4773
Room Rate: $169-279
Hampton Inn- University Area/Smith Creek
124 Old Eastwood Rd.
Wilmington, NC 28403
910.791.9899
www.wilmingtonuniversityarea.hamptoninn.com
Room Rate: $94
New hotel is close to UNCW and the "Official Host Hotel" for visiting families.
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites
160 Van Campen Blvd.
Wilmington, NC 28403
910.392.3227
www.hiexpress.com/wilmington-unv
Room Rates:
January 2010 Orientation- $89
Outstanding hotel one mile from UNCW. Complete amenities offering.
Holiday Inn Wilmington
5032 Market St.
Wilmington, NC 28405
910.392.1101/800.833.4721
Room Rate: 20% discount
While staying at the Holiday Inn Wilmington, rest and relax in our in-door heated pool and whirlpool spa, or enjoy dining in our full service restaurant.
Innkeeper of Wilmington
5345 Market St.
800.Innkeeper/910.799.4292
Room Rate: $69
Come for work or play; we'll take care of the "rest."
Wilmington/Cape Fear Coast CVB
24 N. 3rd St.
Wilmington, NC 28401
800.650.8921
It's more than a vacation. It's a break from the ordinary. Plan your next visit to North Carolina's magical island getaway. And see how Wright some time here can feel.
