Volume 15 Issue 2
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April, 2013
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Commencement and Commencement
Celebrations
Summer Internships
Count What Matters
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Counseling Center FAQ’s
Where Will Your Student Live Fall 2013?
Discover Your Off-Campus Housing Options
Greek Life
Commencement is a time to celebrate the culmination of hard work and dedication by the graduating
class. As you prepare for this special occasion, here is some important information you need to know.
SPRING 2013 COMMENCEMENT CEREMONIES
DATE
CEREMONY BEGINS
FRIDAY,
MAY 10
FRIDAY,
MAY 10
CAMERON SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
WATSON COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND COLLEGE
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
COLLEGE/SCHOOL
2:00 P.M.
5:30 P.M.
School of Health and Applied Human Services, School of
Nursing, School of Social Work
SATURDAY,
MAY 11
SCIENCES, HUMANITIES & GRADUATE LIBERAL
STUDIES IN THE COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES
9:30 A.M.
Biology & Marine Biology, Chemistry & Biochemistry,
Computer Science, English, Environmental Studies, Foreign
Languages & Literatures, Geography & Geology, Graduate
Liberal Studies, History, Math & Statistics, Philosophy &
Religion, and Physics & Physical Oceanography
SATURDAY,
MAY 11
CREATIVE ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES IN THE COLLEGE
OF ARTS & SCIENCES
1:00 P.M.
Anthropology, Art & Art History, Communication Studies,
Creative Writing, Film Studies, Music, Public &
International Affairs, Psychology, Sociology & Criminology,
and Theatre
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Tickets are not required for family and friends to attend any commencement ceremony. Seating is
available on a first come, first serve basis beginning one hour prior to the ceremony start time.
Undergraduates, Master's, and doctoral candidates participate in the ceremony with which their
major is associated. Double majors have a choice to attend one or both of the appropriate
commencement ceremonies.
Graduates should arrive to Hanover Gym one hour before their commencement ceremony begins.
Trask Coliseum will open to guests for seating one hour before each ceremony begins.
Specialty seating is available to hearing impaired and those who need additional assistance.
Handicapped parking will be available to those who have a state issued handicapped parking pass.
A photographer will be taking pictures during the ceremony. Details will be sent to the graduate’s
email and mailing addresses with information on how to order pictures. Additionally, DVDs are
available through the Office of Alumni Relations. An order form will be on the back of the
program and they will be available online.
If you have any additional questions, please contact the Office of Transition Programs at 910.962.3089,
by email at transitions@uncw.edu, or at www.uncw.edu/commencement.
Brought to you by the Office of Transition Programs
In this issue:
Join us in celebrating our Successful Latinos
Edelmira Segovia Ph. D., Director Centro Hispano
UNCW Centro Hispano recognizes the academic
achievement of Latino students who have reached a
significant milestone in their lives. Join us as we celebrate
our Successful Latinos on Tuesday, April 23, 2013 at 3:30 in
the UNCW Clock Tower Lounge. Latinos are the largest and
fastest growing minority group in the U.S. but still hold the
least number of university degrees. A national educational
goal is to increase the number of Latino students applying,
attending, and completing degrees in higher education. The graduates celebrated at this program are now role
models of successful Latinos and are available to the community as examples in conveying the message that “Yes,
we can achieve an education and succeed.”
“Sí, podemos educarnos y triunfar.”
Purple and Lavender Reception
Amy Schlag, LGBTQIA Resource Office Program Coordinator
Sponsored by the Women’s Studies and Resource Center and the LGBTQIA Resource Office, honoring graduating
Women’s Studies Minors and LGBTQIA Students.
UNCW is proud to host our annual Purple and Lavender Reception on May 9, 2013 at 4:00 p.m. in the Clock Tower
Lounge. The purple ceremony is a celebration and acknowledgment of UNCW’s interdisciplinary academic minor
in Women’s and Gender Studies. The ceremony acknowledges the dedication and achievements that our WMS
students bring to the Center and UNCW; we look to them to
continue their social inquiry and engagement in the years to
come, both personally and professionally. We have chosen
purple, a delicate mix of red and blue, for our cords, for it best
represents the passion which fuels change and the calm
reflection needed to propose a better way.
The lavender ceremony is a celebration of the achievement of
the University’s LGBTQIA students, and a powerful example
of the intersection between academic and student life. The
Lavender Reception serves as a reminder that LGBTQIA
students live out, productive, healthy and engaged lives, often doing so in the face of adversity inside and outside
the classroom. This celebration affirms the resilience and strength that students demonstrate during a critical period
in their lives. We celebrate with a lavender cord, a combination of the pink triangle that gay men were forced to
wear in concentration camps and the black triangle designating lesbians as political prisoners in Nazi
Germany. The LGBT civil rights movement took these symbols of hatred and combined them to make symbols and
color of pride and community.
Senior Sankofa
Emmanuel Mitcham, Upperman African American Cultural Center Program Coordinator
Each Semester we honor graduating African American seniors with a
celebration we call Senior Sankofa. The West African concept of Sankofa is
symbolized by a bird that is looking back over its shoulder while moving
forward - remembering and recognizing its past in order to progress into the
future. The road to Sankofa begins for each African American student at
UNCW the moment they accept our offer of admission and become a part of
the UNCW family. This year’s Sankofa will be held in the Watson College
of Education on Friday, May 10 at 10:30 a.m.
Why Do an Internship this Summer?
Sarah Crockett, Career Development Counselor
In a highly competitive job market, students need to make themselves stand out among others. Since
employers prefer to hire graduating seniors who have career-related work experience, internships can be
crucial to any job search. The experience gained might not perfectly match your students major or chosen
career path, but it will give them transferrable skills, a notable work ethic, and a competitive edge. An
internship experience will also expose students to professionalism and allow them to observe how skills
and ideas are applied in the real world.
Some reasons to do an internship are…
Gain Work Experience: First and foremost, internships help students gain experience. Classroom
knowledge is important and will make your son or daughter competitive for internships, but practical
knowledge in an industry is what attracts employers. Think of it this way: who gives you more bang for
your buck – a recent graduate with little to no experience or one with three or four solid internships on
their resume?
Create a Competitive Edge in the Job Market: This is probably the biggest advantage. The experience
gained will give you a very competitive edge when your student starts their job search. Not only would it
help in making their resume pop – your student will also have concrete examples of work experience to
discuss during an interview.
Networking Opportunities: One of the most popular ways of finding a job is through networking. Doing
an internship significantly increases a student’s networking opportunities by connecting you with
professionals in their chosen field. Networking also allows students to develop references who can attest
to your abilities.
Job Transition: What better way is there for an employer to test a potential employee than through an
internship? This “try-before-you-buy” approach is a significant advantage for the employer and can easily
lead to a full-time job. Successful interns are frequently offered permanent employment at their internship
site after graduation.
Decide if a Field is Right for You: You can research the industry online, but there is no more effective
way of finding out if you like something than actually doing it. Students also get all of their questions
answered by industry professionals while being immersed in the field.
Apply Classroom Knowledge to the Real World: Preparing academically for your career shows your
intelligence and ability to learn, but internships give you the opportunity to apply your knowledge to the
real world and develop your qualifications.
As always if your student or soon to be alum has questions about finding an internship or job the Career
Center and our counselors are available to help. The best way to start is to call and make an appointment
with a Career Counselor or stop by the Career Center without an appointment during the Career Express
Lane (Wed-Thurs 9:00-11:00am or Mon-Fri 2:00-4:00pm) to learn more!
UNCW CAREER CENTER – www.uncw.edu/career – 910-962-3174
The Entertainment Buzz: ACE's End of Year Line-up
Kelley Hensley, Association for Campus Entertainment Graduate Assistant
Flowers are blooming, bicycle wheels are spinning, and spring is officially here. The Association for
Campus Entertainment (ACE) is buzzing with plans to help students make their final memories of the
year.
Just two weeks ago ACE graduated forty new members from PIT Crew our Programmers In Training and
retention program. This exciting program gives students an opportunity to get to know our organization
and to work with veteran members from all six of our committees. If event planning, coordination, and the
ACE family atmosphere sounds like just the place for your son’s or daughter’s skills to shine, remind
him/her that we’ll be taking new applicants early next fall. We are very happy to welcome our new
members. Applications can be found on www.uncw.edu/ace.
A Clock Walk. Free coffee and doughnuts. Epic Rap battle. That was us! ACE has been working hard to
get students pumped about this year’s spring concert. Selected directly from UNCW student polls, this
year’s featured performance will be Timeflies. Group members Cal and Rez blend original tracks, covers,
remixes, and even freestyle to connect with audiences over music that they love including titles like
“Swoon”, “Worth It”, “Tonight I Can’t Say No”, and “Call Me Maybe”.
At an affordable college price, tickets for this event are moving fast. Advance sale tickets are available to
UNCW students for $15 and to the general public for $22. The day of the show, any remaining tickets will
be sold to UNCW students for $18 and to the general public for $25. Take advantage of this incredible
deal now by visiting Kenan Auditorium’s box office or online at etix.com and treat your son or daughter
to a well-earned break before the final exam rush. Students can also watch ACE’s social media pages at
facebook.com/UNCWACE and #acetimeflies for more exciting pre-show promotions and the chance to
win a free ticket.
Also celebrating the last day of classes, ACE presents Festapolooza. This outdoor event includes free
food, games, live music, and booths from organizations from all over campus. Students can enjoy the
sunshine before they seclude themselves in the dusty recesses of the library to study for final exams. “Teal
is out for Summer” and this student carnival is all about coming alive April 26th, from 4:00-6:00 pm on
the campus Gazebo Fields.
ACE is proud to invite your student to join us for these events and more during the final months of the
semester. These are the moments made for Seahawks.
Where Will Your Student Live in Fall 2013?
Lesia Heltzel, Housing and Residence Life Assignment Coordinator
It’s the time of year for you and your student to be thinking about 2013–14 housing plans. In order to be
eligible for on-campus housing, students must complete a housing contract and pay a $105 non-refundable
housing contract fee five business days prior to their expected sign up or pull in time.
Please be aware that housing contracts will only be accepted from returning students as space permits; in
order to be guaranteed housing for the 2013-14 academic year, your student should complete a housing
contract as soon as possible.
How your student contract:
 Go to MySeaport
 Choose the “Student Services” tab at top of page.
 Scroll down on left side of page.
 Click “Contract and Payment” link, select term “Fall 2013.”
 Student should read contract thoroughly.
 Complete process.
*If your student is unable to complete the housing contract online, please have him or her visit the Office
of Housing and Residence Life, to fill out a contract, and make the payment in person.
Room selection timeframes are based on where your student chooses to live and his or her class standing.
The entire returning student sign-up process can be found at the following housing website:
http://www.uncw.edu/stuaff/housing/students/room-signup.html
Most room selection timeframes will be available for 2 days. Students are able to choose their spaces
through MySeaport between 10:00am and 4:30pm on their designated sign-up dates.
If your student needs help completing the process, please have him or her come to the Housing Office for
assistance.
Making the Move Off-Campus
Lauren Auton, Perch Specialist
The decision for your student to move off campus during their college career is tough, requiring maturity,
accountability, and planning. At UNCW, we understand that shopping for apartments or finding a
roommate can be a hassle, not only when considering the time spent scanning the internet, driving to
properties, comparing prices, and meeting people; but also the psychological burden that stress of finding
a housing fit or a compatible roommate can create for you and your student. In addition to organizing
housing fairs each semester, the PERCH provides assistance with off-campus housing and roommate
searches. Please visit us online at www.uncw.edu/OffCampusHousing or drop by the PERCH office
located in Suite 2017 in the Fisher University Union. The PERCH also has Off-Campus Student Coffee
Breaks most Wednesdays and Thursdays throughout the semester for students to come and meet with
representatives from local apartment complexes. Coffee Breaks take place from 10:30-11:30am and are
located in the Fisher Student Center at the tables across from the Bookstore entrance.
While your student may enjoy the sense of independence and freedom when living off campus, they can
also begin to feel “out of the loop” with the campus community. We want your student to feel that they
are a Seahawk through-and through. In order to stay connected, students can keep track of UNCW events
using the University calendar and the Hawk E-news. In addition, the PERCH creates programming for
off-campus students throughout the year, visit www.uncw.edu/PERCH for the most current information
about events and programs.
Coping with Stress
Jim Dolan, Ph.D., Counseling Center, Associate Director
Learning to cope with stress is a significant challenge for students, particularly first year students
negotiating college for the first time. Stress adds challenge and opportunity to life by informing you that
you may need to prepare for something important (e.g., study for an exam). While feeling “stressed” is a
normal part of life, too much stress can seriously affect a student’s physical and mental well-being.
Recurrent physical and psychological stress can diminish self-esteem, decrease interpersonal and
academic effectiveness and create a cycle of self-blame and self-doubt. It is important for a student’s wellbeing to find the optimal level of stress that can be managed effectively.
The first step in coping with unhealthy stress is to recognize when stress levels are increasing. While we
often think of stress as the result of external events, the events themselves are not necessarily stressful. It
is the way each individual interprets and reacts to an event that produces stress. For example, public
speaking may be seen as routine for some people, while others may see it as stressful. Individuals may
react differently to stressful situations, but generally stress “signals” fall into four categories: thoughts,
feelings, behaviors, and physical reactions. Some common symptoms of stress include fatigue, difficulty
concentrating, feeling overwhelmed, chronic headache or upset stomach, and procrastinating.
A next step in dealing with stress is to understand and identify the sources of stress. Stressors can come
from a variety of sources including the environment (noise, overcrowding), academics (deadlines,
competition, exams), social (time demands, difficult relationships), health (illness, poor eating habits), and
financial (bills, cost of books). A significant stressor for students is change. The stress of moving to a
new place, beginning a new semester, establishing new relationships, etc, can be vastly underestimated
when masked by the excitement of coming to college. Learning to recognize the sources of stress and the
signals that you are experiencing increased stress can inform the steps taken to reduce stress.
There are a number of steps individuals can take to coping positively with stress. Some suggestions
include –
Basic Self-Care and Lifestyle Strategies
 Eat well balanced meals, exercise regularly, get regular sleep, reward yourself appropriately, use
time management techniques
Interpersonal Strategies
 Develop healthy relationships, communicate with others regularly, get involved
Cognitive Strategies
 Keep things in perspective, be proactive not reactive, establish goals, recognize and correct
harmful thoughts and behaviors
Spiritual / Philosophical Strategies
 Examine life goals, clarify values, take time for healthy reflection
The UNCW Counseling Center provides resources for students to recognize and cope with stress. Selfhelp resources including stress management information are available on our website,
www.uncw.edu/counseling. Individual and group counseling is also available. For more information
about the services offered by the Counseling Center visit our website or call 910-962-3746.
Keeping your Student Safe and Connected
Lauren Auton, Perch Specialist
April is a busy month at UNCW. In addition to wrapping up classes and studying for exams, students are
often searching for housing for the summer or fall and digging out gear to enjoy the sunshine. Whether
engaging in more outdoor activities or trying to find an apartment/roommate, students should know there
are a variety of resources available on campus to help them stay safe and end the semester on a positive
note.
Bike and Skateboard Safety - UNCW students are encouraged to use alternative modes of
transportation, such as biking and skateboarding, throughout the year not only because it is
environmentally friendly, but because it promotes physical well-being. With the onset of spring it
becomes increasingly apparent how many students put their health at risk by not following simple safety
protocols, especially when it comes to biking. Here are some tips for biking that will keep your student
safe. Please remind them to:
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Always wear a helmet.
Always walk your bike through a cross-walk.
Use hand signals, especially when turning left.
Use a rear-view mirror on your bike.
Don’t listen to music or talk on your cell phone while biking.
Install a headlight for biking at night.
Ride as if you were invisible. Remember that most motorists are not aware of cyclists, which
increases the likelihood of collision because they don’t see you. Always ride defensively and be
aware of your surroundings.
Students are also invited to get their bikes and skateboards tuned-up for free at the Get Your Bike and
Board in Gear event, Wednesday, April 10, 11:00am-1:00pm in the University Commons Amphitheater.
Summer in the Sun
Alex Langlois - Health Promotions Peer Educator
Summer is fast approaching and you know that your Seahawk will want to spend it at the beach! While
summer means a lot of fun in the sun, it also means you need to know how to protect yourself from the
sun! Here are some tips that you and your student can use for proper sun safety:
Sunscreen:
 Wear it! Everyone needs to wear sunscreen regardless of how dark your skin is. Make sure to
choose a sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or higher.
 Sunscreen wears off throughout the day so remember to reapply it every 2 hours, and after
sweating or swimming!
Clothing:
 Wearing light clothing while outside can help protect your skin from the harmful UV rays.
 Try wearing loose‐fitting long‐sleeved shirts and long pants for the best protection from the sun's
UV rays.
 Wearing a wet T‐shirt offers much less UV protection than a dry one.
 Sunglasses will protect your eyes from damage caused by the sun and reduce the risk of cataracts.
 Also wear a hat to protect your face from the sun and premature aging!
Shade:
 Seek shade during the peak hours of the day. 10am until 3pm are when the suns rays are the
strongest!
 You can reduce your risk of skin damage and skin cancer by simply using an umbrella when you
need relief from the sun!
Stay Hydrated:
 It is really important during the summer to stay hydrated when the hot summer weather comes
around!
 Try swapping out your sugary drinks for water each day. Fizzy drinks don’t do anything to
replenish your body, and you need at least 64 ounce of water each day!
 Keep water with you all day and sip on it whenever you get a chance.
 Also try eating your water! Foods such as watermelon and celery are high in water content and are
an easy and refreshing way to stay hydrated!
For more information on skin cancer and healthy sun safety tips go to
http://www.cancer.org/healthy/besafeinthesun/index or have your Seahawk head to the Health Promotion
office! Have a safe and healthy summer break!
Health Promotion, Student Rec Center 104
910-962-4135 www.uncw.edu/healthpromo
Fraternity & Sorority Life
Ali Van Duzor, Graduate Assistant for Fraternity and Sorority Life
Our chapters recently participated in Greek Week, which is a friendly competition among organizations
from all three councils involving a talent show, outdoor games, a speaker, and more. This year’s Greek
Week theme was 90’s Nickelodeon television shows. Our chapters were broken into 9 teams for the week,
and each team was given a specific show as their team’s theme. These teams donated over 900 canned
food items to Mother Hubbard’s Cupboard during the week. This year’s Greek Week winners were:
3rd Place: All That (AΦ and ΠKA)
2nd Place: Rocket Power (ΧΩ, KA, ΔΧ, and ΩΨΦ)
1st Place: Blue’s Clues (ΦM, FIJI, DKE, and KAΨ)
Congratulations to our winners, and a big thank you to all who participated and to Order of Omega for
organizing the week.
Greeks and Philanthropy
All of our Greek organizations take pride in their philanthropies. Last year, our chapters donated over
15,000 hours in community service as well as over $50,000 for local and national philanthropic
organizations. This spring, our chapters have already shown how dedicated to this work they truly are. For
example, Sigma Sigma Sigma hosted their second annual Dash in the Dark, which was a series of relay
races, 3 legged races, and other fun races. The money raised went towards their national philanthropy
organization, Sigma Serves Children, which provides safe environments for play therapy for terminally ill
children. Further, the brothers of Pi Kappa Phi had their annual Push Week, which is a week-long Bike-athon on the UNCW campus along with other events to raise money for Push America, a philanthropy that
serves people with disabilities. Also, the brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. sold dinner plates
from which 10% of the proceeds went to the March of Dimes foundation.
A few of our upcoming philanthropy events include: Lambda Chi Alpha’s Island’s fundraiser for Food
Bank of Central and Eastern NC and AXO’s philanthropy for Open Gate Domestic Violence Shelter in
Wilmington. We look forward to sharing more of FSL’s great philanthropies with you!
Benefits of Being Greek for Future Careers
Participating in Greek Life provides your student with much more than friendship and fun. Fraternity and
sorority groups place a high emphasis on academics and self-development, as well as many opportunities
to network with alumnae members. Our Greek students consistently achieve higher overall GPA’s
compared to the total undergraduate body. FSL groups allow many chances for your student to be a
leader, plan an event, devise a budget, collect group feedback, and more. Your student can use their
experiences in fraternity and sorority life to help them get a wide array of jobs after college.
Did you know that since 1825, all but three U.S. presidents have been members of a fraternity? Or that
85% of Fortune 500 executives were part of Greek life? Furthermore, the first female astronaut was
Greek; so was the first female senator. And college graduation rates are 20% higher among Greeks than
non-Greeks. According to David Stollman, co-founder of CAMPUSPEAK, a provider of educational
speakers and workshops for many universities, said that Greek organizations can help students improve
their leadership and interpersonal skills. “I really see that there’s a great correlation between those skills
being developed and the ability to be successful in any endeavor,” he said, “not necessarily just famoussuccessful, like a president or CEO, but successful as a community leader or as a small business owner.”
Further, sometimes members who don’t get along are forced to work together, building skills that are vital
in the post-college work force for getting along with coworkers. And most importantly, members are
given the chance to practice and fail in their endeavors, without losing their network of support. Curtis
Burrill, American University’s Greek life coordinator, thinks that sorority and fraternity membership
teaches crucial social interaction skills. Making conversation with strangers and running weekly meetings
are just two examples. “If you can be the new member educator for 30+ women, I’m probably going to
hire you to run a team,” Burrill said. Your student has probably gained a lot of helpful skills from being a
member of a Greek organization; understanding and marketing those skills can help them land a job after
college.
Excerpts taken from: Glass, N. (May 8, 2012). Examining the benefits of Greek life. USA Today, 3/25/13,
http://www.usatodayeducate.com/staging/index.php/campuslife/examining-the-benefits-of-greek-life.
Sigma Alpha Epsilon
Michael Walker, Associate Vice Chancellor and Dean of Students
The university no longer recognizes Sigma Alpha Epsilon as a fraternity in good standing. The National
Office of Sigma Alpha Epsilon social fraternity also does not currently recognize the chapter due to noncompliance with national and university policies. Parents of students who were previous members of SAE
should be aware that students are prohibited from continuing to carry on any events or activities in the
name of Sigma Alpha Epsilon.
UNCW Presents Wraps 20th Season in Style
Brendan Cook, Campus Life Arts & Programs Graduate Assistant for Marketing & Design
As the 2012-2013 academic year comes to a close, UNCW Present will wrap up its 20th anniversary
celebratory season with a pair of unique and outstanding performances. These two experiences follow hot
on the heels of amazing performances by the female-fronted bluegrass group Bearfoot and the alwaysexciting Squonk Opera, who presented their one-of-a-kind combination of music, theatre, performance art,
shadow puppetry and video elements in Mayhem & Majesty.
On April 4th, UNCW Presents and Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts will co-present Evalyn
Parry’s SPIN starring the Bicycle, a show which has been described as “a hypnotic hybrid of music,
theatre and spoken word, telling the story of how a simple bicycle helped change the role of women in the
world.” This performance, a tour-de-force by Toronto-based Parry, is co-sponsored by UNCW’s
Women’s Studies and Resource Center. On April 3rd, Parry will also host a workshop entitled Outrage!!
Spoken Word and Songwriting as a Political Response to Gender Violence on the campus of UNCW.
Monday, April 8th, brings the curtain down on the spring half of a landmark season with a performance by
Grammy nominated and world famous organist Cameron Carpenter. His performances rivet audiences
with technical perfection and musical virtuosity as he doesn’t so much play the organ as dances it. About
his playing, the Los Angeles Times said, “… majestic beauty and manic ferocity… Carpenter is already
the most gifted organist in many a generation. And he’s only just begun.” From technique to costume, this
Julliard graduate has simply shattered the mold. You’ve never heard – or seen – the organ like this!
For more information about any of these performances or workshops, please feel free to visit
www.uncw.edu/presents. Tickets are also available through that site, through www.etix.com or by calling
the appropriate box office. For SPIN tickets, please call the Thalian Hall box office at 910.632.2285; for
Cameron Carpenter tickets, please call Kenan Auditorium box office at 910.962.3500.
Transition Programs
Division of Student Affairs
Creating Experiences for Life
601 South College Road
Wilmington, NC 28403-5997
Phone: 910-962-3089
Fax: 910-962-4265
E-mail: transitions@uncw.edu
www.uncw.edu/transitions
The Office of Transition Programs provides a comprehensive array of programs designed to meet the
unique needs of undergraduate students and parents from orientation through graduation. Programs
generate an intentional connection for the students through engaging interactions with other students,
faculty and staff. Ultimately, through this community participation each student is provided the
opportunity to improve critical thinking, problem solving, academic achievement, interpersonal and
intrapersonal growth and civic responsibility.