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Returning & Transfer Student Move-In Information

Greetings, Seahawk! We are thrilled that you will be living with us this year! We compiled everything you need to know to successfully return to campus and check into your residential community. 

Please read this page thoroughly; you will find all the information you need to make your pre-arrival, check-in, and move-in processes successful.

This Welcome Page includes:

Welcome

Welcome back Seahawks! We are excited to welcome you back to campus. The dates for Second-Year Move-In are Friday August 14 through Sunday August 16. Please reference the information below for key details:

  • Arrive to campus during your assigned time. You may be turned away from campus if you arrive before or after your assigned window during Move-In. 
    • Assigned times come out on or before July 10!
  • Only 1 carload of items will be allowed to park in the designated unloading zone. All other cars will be directed to another parking lot. 
  • Label all items, boxes, containers, and totes with your name, room number, and phone number
    (Example: Sammy Seahawk, Belk 100, 910-962-3241)
  • Once you are on campus, only utilize the navigation links listed on the Move-In pages for navigating to your check in location. Please be aware that on-campus navigation could change day of. Stay alert to traffic control and campus signage in the event of a route change.
  • We will provide large rolling bins to assist with your move-in efforts; however, these are available on a first-come, first-served basis at each residence hall location. If you have your own handtruck/wagon please feel free to bring it along. 
  • You will have 75 minutes in the unloading zone. Afterwards you will directed to park your car in another lot. 
  • Boxes, trash, and recycling containers will be available outside for items to be discarded. Please do not pile trash on the floors in the halls.

Move-In dates & times

 

Returning student Move-In will take place Friday August 14 through Sunday August 16.

Information is subject to change, stay up-to-date with your University email for current updates.

Check-In Location

Move-in information
Community Date Time ZONE Where to Check In
cottages at college acres Aug 14 By Appointment Zone 10- Cottages Lot Cottages Clubhouse
Plato's lofts Aug 14 By Appointment Zone 9- Plato's Lot

Plato's Clubhouse
Seahawk Crossing Aug 14 - Aug 16 By Appointment Zone 6- East Deck Seahawk Crossing 2
Seahawk Village Aug 15 - Aug 16 By Appointment Zone 8- Village Lot Seahawk Village Clubhouse
Seahawk Landing Aug 15 - Aug 16 By Appointment Zone 7- Landing Lot Seahawk Landing 6
terrapin hall* Aug 12 - Aug 15 By Appointment Zone 1- Terrapin Lot Terrapin Hall
University Suites* Aug 16 By Appointment Zone 5- Schwartz/Suites Lot Schwartz Hall
*Terrapin & University Suites are mixed halls with both First-Years and Second-Year students

Directions & Placards

All residents should enter campus via Randall Road and Hurst Drive*. To ensure a smooth Move-In process, please follow campus signs and traffic control guidance to your check-in location.

If you have any questions regarding your return to campus, please contact Housing and Residence Life at 910.962.3241 or email us at housing@uncw.edu.

Print out a One-Page Reference

Placards

When entering campus, please ensure your placard is visible on your dashboard so you can be guided to the right location. You can print your placard by clicking on your residence hall.

 

*Cottages at College Acres & Plato's Lofts residents have different recommended routes. 

Navigation Routes

Print out your Seahawk Crossing placard by clicking the link below. Make sure to display this on your dashboard during Move-In day to help traffic coordinators with directing you in the right direction. 

Seahawk Crossing Placard

Please follow campus signage and flags to navigate to your zone. Only one car will be permitted in the unloading zone. All other vehicles will be directed to the nearby parking area. 

The map below is highlighted in red for visibility but the placard color for this route is ORANGE.

Google Maps Navigation RouteMap showing the Zone 6 route to Seahawk Crossing

Print out your Seahawk Landing placard by clicking the link below. Make sure to display this on your dashboard during Move-In day to help traffic coordinators with directing you in the right direction. 

Seahawk Landing Placard

Please follow campus signage and flags to navigate to your zone. Only one car will be permitted in the unloading zone. All other vehicles will be directed to the nearby parking area. 

The map below is highlighted in red for visibility but the placard color for this route is PURPLE.

Google Maps Navigation RouteMap showing the Zone 7 route to Seahawk Landing

Print out your Seahawk Village placard by clicking the link below. Make sure to display this on your dashboard during Move-In day to help traffic coordinators with directing you in the right direction. 

Seahawk Village Placard

Please follow campus signage and flags to navigate to your zone. Only one car will be permitted in the unloading zone. All other vehicles will be directed to the nearby parking area. 

The map below is highlighted in red for visibility but the placard color for this route is PINK.

Google Maps Navigation RouteMap showing the Zone 8 route to Seahawk Village

Print out your Terrapin Hall placard by clicking the link below. Make sure to display this on your dashboard during Move-In day to help traffic coordinators with directing you in the right direction. 

Terrapin Placard

Please follow campus signage and flags to navigate to your zone. Only one car will be permitted in the unloading zone. All other vehicles will be directed to the nearby parking area. 

The map below is highlighted in red for visibility but the placard color for this route is LIME.

Google Maps Navigation RouteMap showing the Zone 1 route to Terrapin Hall

Print out your University Suites placard by clicking the link below. Make sure to display this on your dashboard during Move-In day to help traffic coordinators with directing you in the right direction. 

University Suites Placard

Please follow campus signage and flags to navigate to your zone. Only one car will be permitted in the unloading zone. All other vehicles will be directed to the nearby parking area. 

The map below is highlighted in red for visibility but the placard color for this route is WHITE.

Google Maps Navigation RouteMap showing the Zone 5 route to University Suites

*This is a recommended route for traffic efficiency but not required. 

A placard is not required for Plato's Lofts. 

Please follow campus signage and flags to navigate to your zone. Only one car will be permitted in the unloading zone. All other vehicles will be directed to the nearby parking area. 

Google Maps Navigation RouteMap showing the Zone 9 route to Plato's Lofts

*This is a recommended route for traffic efficiency but not required. 

A placard is not required for Cottages at College Acres. 

Please follow campus signage and flags to navigate to your zone. Only one car will be permitted in the unloading zone. All other vehicles will be directed to the nearby parking area. 

Google Maps Navigation RouteMap showing the Zone 10 route to Cottages at College Acres

Move-In Day Resources

Check out the information below for resources related to Move-In day.

Maintenance Request 

Something broken in your room? Fill out a maintenance request using the link below. Maintenance requests are connected to your housing portal.

Fill Out a Maintenance Request

Device Network Connection

Need to set up network connections on your devices? Check out the catalogue below from TAC:

Connecting Your Computer

Connecting Your Phone

Connecting Streaming, Entertainment, & Gaming Devices

Lofting Beds in the Residence Halls

Please follow these steps to loft your bed:

  1. Remove the mattress
  2. Pull the bed out from the wall
  3. Use a rubber mallet to unhook the bed frame from the rungs
    • Mallets can be picked up from the front desk (on a first come first serve basis) or you can bring your own
  4. With a buddy, lift the bed to the top rung
  5. Use the rubber mallet to lock the bed frame back into place
  6. Push the bed back against the wall
  7. Use furniture such as the desk and dresser to stabilize the bed further

Please follow these steps to loft your bed:

  1. Remove the mattress
  2. Pull the bed out from the wall
  3. Orient the bed frame pieces between the desk and the wall
  4. Insert the second stabilizer
  5. With a buddy, lift the bed onto the bed posts
  6. Use a rubber mallet to knock the bed into place on the risers
    • Mallets can be picked up from the front desk (on a first come first serve basis) or you can bring your own
  7. Use furniture such as the dresser and the desk to stabilize the bed further
  8. Railings can be requested via a maintenance request or the front desk

Residence Coordinators

Residence coordinators are full-time staff in that oversee residence halls and manage the resident assistant staff. Notice an issue during Move-In? Click the link below to find your residence coordinator and send them an email. 

Contact Your RC

General Information

The safety of our students, faculty, staff and guests is UNCW's highest priority. Visit the Emergency & Safety Page to learn more about how UNCW prepares for the unexpected and keeps the campus and community informed about actions resulting from severe weather and other emergencies.

Visit Safety/Emergency Page

TAC or the Technology Assistance Center is the go-to place for setting up your digital devices during Move-In. To learn more about their services and to set up your devices on the hawkwifi network, use the link below. 

 

Device Network Set-Up

  • If you plan to have a vehicle on campus during the academic year, check to ensure you have a virtual parking permit – a permit is required to park on campus 24/7.
    • Log in to the Parking Portal: To view or register your virtual permit. 
    • Check Your Assigned Parking Area: View parking areas and parking locations in the parking portal
    • Student parking is within white lines within your assigned parking zone.
  • Because your parking permit is associated with your license plate, you must park with your license plate facing the drive lane (cannot back in or pull through a parking space). If you wish to pull through or back into a parking space, you must have a vanity license plate affixed to your vehicle's front bumper to comply with the license plate recognition technology. Vanity plates can be purchased through the parking portal. If your vehicle is licensed in a two-plate state and you already have a state-issued license plate on the front of your vehicle, a vanity plate is not needed.
  • Parking enforcement begins on Monday, August 17.
If you plan to bring a personal bicycle, registration is FREE and mandatory at the Hawk Wheels Support office in the HUB. Bicycles can be rented for the semester or the academic year for a small fee through the Hawk Wheels Bike Shop. BIRD shared scooters are also a great alternative for getting around campus safely and sustainably.  See Scooter Share for more information.

All meal plans will be activated on August 12, 2026. Special Move-In dining hours will be in effect during and after move-in. Visit Dining for more information. Regular Fall Semester Dining Hours will begin on August 19, 2026.

If you DID NOT receive your One Card during Orientation, please submit your One Card photo as soon as possible to the One Card Photo Submission found in mySeaport to pick up your One Card at Move-In. Your One Card is required to proceed through the check-in process at move-in, enter the residence halls and access your meal plan.

Sammy Seahawk mascot in a moving bin during move-in

What to Bring

Moving to college is a significant milestone, especially for first-year students. To help you prepare, we've compiled a list of essential items to bring and what to leave behind. Consider coordinating with your roommates or suitemates for shared items.

Check Out What to Bring!

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Ensure a smooth and stress-free move-in day with all the essential details at your fingertips. Download the UNCW - Mobile app before arriving on campus. Once downloaded, sign in to access your check-in location, time, residence hall information and more!

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