Freshman/Parent Orientation

Sign-up Deadline:
Sun. May 13, for June Sessions

Student Fee
June Sessions $130.00
1 Night Housing Included
$15.00 Extra Night

Parent Fee
June Sessions $60.00
No Housing Included

STUDENT FEE
AUGUST SESSION $110
NO HOUSING AVAILABLE

PARENT FEE
AUGUST SESSION $50
NO HOUSING AVAILABLE

TRANSFER ORIENTATION
Sign-up Deadline:

Weds. April 25 for May Sessions
Weds. May 23 for June Sessions
Thurs. July 26 for August Sessions

STUDENT FEES
ALL SESSIONS $75.00
PARENT FEES
ALL SESSIONS $25.00

No Housing Available May or August

Schedule your Orientation now!

Orientation

Welcome New Seahawks!

Our Orientation program is designed to help you make a smooth transition to UNCW. You will learn what you need to know to make a successful academic and personal adjustment to UNCW.

Class registration, placement testing, and information about services provided to students are integral parts of learning about a new place and a new experience. Orientation is also a time for you to become more familiar with the campus and what we have to offer. You will also meet some of your future classmates, friends, and faculty.

Because we consider this information vital to your academic success, all first year students at UNCW are required to attend orientation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is included in the registration fee?

Can I change my Orientation date?

What if I can't attend one of the scheduled Orientation dates?

If I need to leave before 5 p.m. on day 2 of Freshman Orientation, can I register for classes early?

Are all the Orientation programs offered at orientation required?

As a student, am I required to stay in the residence halls during Orientation?

If I have signed up for Early Arrival, but my plane is delayed, will I still be able to check-in at the dorms?

Are linens provided if I stay on-campus for Orientation?

Should parents attend Orientation?

I am a parent from the Wilmington area.  Should I attend Orientation?

Can a parent assist me in registering for classes?

Where can I find more information about finding a place to live off-campus?

How do I obtain information about residency for tuition purposes?

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What is included in the registration fee?
The Freshman student fee includes: All meals for the time you will stay on campus, 1 night stay in the residence hall (June sessions only), a tote bag and t-shirt, workshops and presentations, social activities, all advising materials, and parking. It also includes programs throughout the first year to assist in your transition to UNCW.

The Freshman parent fee includes: Breakfast and lunch for the time you will be on campus; workshops and presentations, informational materials, a tote bag and t-shirt, and parking. As a reminder - the August and January parent Orientation is one day only.

The Transfer student fee includes: breakfast and lunch, a tote bag and t-shirt, workshops and presentations, advising materials, and parking.

The Transfer parent fee includes: breakfast and lunch, a tote bag and t-shirt, workshops and presentations, informational materials, and parking.

Can I change my Orientation date?
An Orientation date can be changed only one time, and only if there is a spot available in the session to which you want to move. If there is a price increase because of the change, you will be required to pay the fee at the time the change is made.  Please be aware that we cannot take credit card payments over the phone, so a check, money or cash are required for any fee increases.  Call the Office of Transition Programs at 910.962.3089 to make the change.

 What if I cannot attend one of the scheduled Orientation dates?
You will need to call the Office of Transition Programs at 910.962.3089 to schedule a make-up session. Make-up sessions will be held after all Orientation sessions are completed and will be an abridged version of what was offered.  Please be aware that these sessions also take place after all new students have registered for class.  The same Orientation fees are required for make-up sessions. You cannot register for classes until you have attended a make-up session.

 As a student, am I required to stay in the residence halls during Orientation?
No. However we encourage freshmen to stay in the residence hall as it is an excellent opportunity to meet other students. In addition, your Orientation schedule will keep you busy between 7:45 a.m. and 10:30 p.m. Most students find it more convenient to stay on campus.

If I have signed up for Early Arrival, but my plane is delayed, will I still be able to check-in at the dorms?
Yes.  Go to the Residence Hall listed on your confirmation letter. The desk receptionist will call the staff assistant to let you into your room.

If I need to leave before 5 p.m. on the final day of my Orientation, can I register for classes early?
No. Attendance is required at all Orientation programs prior to registering for classes. While you may finish prior to 5 p.m., we cannot guarantee it. 

Are all the Orientation programs offered at Orientation required?
Yes, all the programs for students are required. If you do not attend all of Orientation sessions required, you will not be allowed to register for classes.  We believe that Orientation is important to a smooth transition to UNCW and your success as a student.   If you miss a program, you will be required to come back during the next available session in order to complete orientation.  You will not be able to register prior to attending all Orientation programs.

Are linens provided if I stay on-campus for Orientation?
Yes, linens are provided at no additional charge.  Please note that there are no overnight accommodations available during the May, August, or January Orientation sessions.

Should parents attend Orientation?
Yes.  It is important (but not required) that parents attend orientation . We encourage parents to attend because they have so many good questions and concerns about college life that students might not have considered. Parents will attend a separate program and will hear information that will help students adjust to UNCW.

I am a parent from the Wilmington area.  Should I attend Orientation?
While you might have been on-campus before, Orientation is much more than a campus tour. It includes lots of valuable information that parents might not know just by living in Wilmington. We believe parents can never have too much information about what their student will be experiencing.

Can a parent assist me in registering for classes?
While we encourage parents to review possible course schedules with their students prior to orientation, parents are not permitted in the registration room.  Students will be assisted by academic advisors when choosing their classes.

Where can I find more information about finding a place to live off-campus?
Thinking of living off-campus? UNCW’s Center for Commuter & Non-Traditional Student Services can help! Click HERE for more information.

How do I obtain information about residency for tuition purposes?
Please visit the following websites: State Residence Resources, Residency Manual and North Carolina Residency Statuses and UNC Policies.

Don't see your question?  Email transitions@uncw.edu.