UNCW International Exchange Student
Fact Sheet 2016-2017
(*Current as of February 2016)
Name of University
University of North Carolina Wilmington
Exchange Office
International Programs, Friday Annex 118
Postal address
601 South College Rd, Wilmington, NC 28403-5965, U.S.A.
Fax
1-910-962-4053
Telephone
1-910-962-3685
Contact Person
Function
Contact Data
Amy Mabery
Incoming Exchange/Study Abroad
Student Coordinator
Tel. 1-910-962-3685
Fax 1-910-962-4053
maberya@uncw.edu
Fall 2016 (August – December)
Spring 2017 (January – May)
Application Deadline
March 1, 2016
October 3, 2016
Orientation Sessions*
August 14-15, 2016
January 5 – 6, 2017
Beginning of Classes*
August 17, 2016
January 9, 2017
End of Exams*
December 8, 2016
May 4, 2017
Complete Application
Instructions
http://www.uncw.edu/international/isss/exchangeapp.html
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Nomination email from the partner including the following student info:
o Name
o Email address
o Field of Study
o Length of exchange (1 or 2 semesters)
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4 supporting documents (submit by email)
o Digital Photo
o University Transcript (including courses in process)
o Proof of English Proficiency – See Application Instructions
o Proof of Financial Support - See Application Instructions
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Online Application for admission - link sent after supporting documents received
UNCW Course Request form - link sent after supporting documents received
Application Overview
Language Assessment
Expenses Per Semester*
TOEFL 525 on the paper based exam for non-native English speakers
Following is an estimate (in U.S. Dollars):
Housing Application Fee
$105
On-Campus Housing
$3100
On-Campus Meal Plan
$1885
Student ID
$20
Student mailbox
$15
Health Insurance
$875 (plans vary from $400-$800+)
Books & Supplies
$500 (varies by person)
Miscellaneous
Total
$2000 (varies by person)
$10,256 (study abroad direct
enrollment only)
$8500 (exchange students)
Total
$18756 (study abroad students)
Tuition & Fees
Courses Offered - by Semester
Important – Most courses in the UNCW catalogue are only offered one semester per
academic year. Use the instructions below when selecting your courses:
To find course information for the upcoming semester, go to SeaNet
(https://seanet.uncw.edu/), select "Detailed Class Schedule", and then choose the
upcoming term. Choose the subject you are searching for in the “Subject:” box. Then
scroll to the bottom of the screen and click ‘Class Search.’
Course Selection Procedure
After you have submitted your supporting documents, you will be sent a link and
password to the Pre-Registration Assistance form. Your international student adviser
will use your course requests to register you for courses.
Course Load per Semester
Students must take between 12 – 18 UNCW credits per semester.
(1 lecture credit = 750 minutes of face to face instruction per semester)
(1 laboratory credit = 1500 minutes of face to face instruction per semester)
Language of Instruction
English
Once admitted, students will be mailed an acceptance letter along with J1 exchange
student immigration document DS-2019. Using the two documents, students will need
to complete the following:
Obtaining U.S. student visa
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Pay the J1 SEVIS Fee,
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Complete online visa application DS-160
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Locate your nearest U.S. Embassy, Follow the embassy’s website instructions
for obtaining a non-Immigrant J1 Exchange Student Visa

Estimate the wait time by selecting your Embassy location on the U.S. Visa
Wait Times website
On-Campus
Students are eligible to register for on-campus housing after they have been admitted
to UNCW. Space on campus is limited, so students will be placed in the few remaining
open spaces. All rooms will be double-occupancy (with a roommate).
Accommodation
Students will be emailed instructions for applying for on-campus housing after they are
admitted.
Off-Campus
Exchange students are allowed to live off-campus, but the International Programs
Office cannot help you make those arrangements. Student may use the UNCW OffCampus Housing Service to help locate an apartment.
Airport Transportation provided
Airport location
Dates provided for pick-up
assistance
Procedure
Yes - Student volunteers offer airport pick-up for the two days before International
Student Orientation.
The local airport is ILM, student volunteers can only provide airport pick-up from the
ILM airport.
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Fall 2016: August 12 - 13, 2016
Spring 2017: January 3 - 4, 2017
Once admitted, students will receive instructions for requesting airport pick-up
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