University of
North Carolina
Wilmington
Seahawk Parents Learning About Student Happenings
Inside this issue:
New Student Center
Opens it Doors
Volume VIII, Issue I
1
UNCWelcome
Financial Aid and
Veterans Services
Office
2
New Teacher
Leadership Program
Off-Campus Student
Services
3
Family Weekend
Campus Activities and 4
Involvement Center
Safety Tips for Using
On-line
Communities
5
SUMMER 2006
Grand Opening for the Herbert and Sylvia Fisher Student Center
The unveiling of the
Fisher Student Center
is rapidly approaching.
The excitement is
building around what
the new center will
offer to students,
staff, and faculty.
When the Fisher Student Center opens this
summer, the University Union and Burney
Student Center will be renovated and all three buildings will eventually be connected by covered
colonnades. The Fisher Student Center, will offer more formal and informal lounge and study
space. Offices such as the Campus Activities and Involvement Center and the Seahawk Perch will
be relocated to the Fisher Student Center.
One of the most anticipated features of the Fisher Student Center is the 350-seat movie theatre
located on the first floor of the building. It will feature comfortable seats with popcorn nearby in order to provide “a real theatre experience.”
The current UNCW Bookstore will vacate the Burney Center and will move to a new, two-story space
in the Fisher Student Center. It will feature a fireplace, lounge furnishings, an increased selection of
gifts, clothing items, textbooks, and NY Times bestsellers.
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Greek Life @ UNCW
UNCW Welcomes New and Old Students Back to Campus
Writing Center Goes 6
On-line
UNCW One Card
New Growth and
Changes in the Cameron
School of Business
Important Dates
Parent’s Book
Corner
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8
UNCWelcome is an
exciting schedule of
social activities and
informational events
designed to acquaint
your student with the
UNCW community in
preparation for the academic year. This is your student’s opportunity to
participate in activities, discover new interests,
and make new friends before the fall semester
gets too hectic. We encourage you to check out
the comprehensive calendar on the Campus Activities and Involvement Web site at
www.uncw.edu/activities.
The Involvement Center in the Fisher Student
Center, room 2029 is the gateway to entertainment, involvement and leadership on campus.
We encourage your student to stop by and we
will help make the connection to campus life.
The UNCWelcome committee has worked diligently to provide a balanced schedule of events
that will appeal to a diverse audience. Many of
the events are specifically targeted at commuter,
non-traditional, and transfer students. Look for
those words in the event titles. Other events are
intended for a broader audience, but are very
“family friendly.” Look for this special icon to
identify events and programs where spouses and
children are welcome.
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UNCW FINANCIAL AID &
VETERANS SERVICES OFFICE (FAVSO)
The Financial Aid & Veterans Services Office (FAVSO) knows how stressful paying for
a university experience can be. With that in mind, we would like to take this opportunity to inform both new and continuing families about deadlines as they pertain to
financial aid for both upcoming 2006-2007 Academic Year.
Financial aid information is accessible 24 hours a day. Your student can visit our
website at www.uncw.edu/finaid and link to SEANET to login and view financial aid
award information for Award Year 2007. Students should accept or decline their
financial aid awards within 21 days.
In addition to monitoring your financial aid on SEANET, you may email us (finaid@uncw.edu); call us (910.962.3177);
stop by our office in King Hall 211; or make an appointment with your personal financial aid counselor. We will be glad to
answer your questions.
Tips for Financial Aid Processing Success:
• File the FAFSA as soon after January 1 as possible, based on taxes for the previous year. Filing electronically is faster
(www.fafsa.ed.gov).
• Filing the FAFSA is free. If you need help completing the form you may contact our office for assistance.
• Check the FAVSO website (www.uncw.edu/finaid) frequently for hotlinks to important websites and current news and
information. Link to the “Parents” section of the website for additional information.
• Include the student’s name and Student ID number (not Social Security Number) on all financial aid correspondence.
• Students must return their bills each semester, according to the instructions included on the billing statement.
Failure to return the bill will result in cancellation of class registration.
• If a student’s financial aid file is complete, FAVSO attempts to have refunds from money in excess of charges billed
to the student’s account, ready for students on the first day of classes. Student refunds are issued through Higher
One cards mailed to the student’s permanent addresses. Students must activate their HigherOne card and indicate
whether they wish to open a HigherOne Account, transfer funds to a separate bank account or a paper check.
• Be prepared to pay for books and supplies. Expect to spend about $500 for these items.
• Students who receive a Federal Work-Study award, should link from FAVSO’s website
(www.uncw.edu/finaid) for information on available jobs.
• Have your students check campus email and P.O. Boxes often! After classes begin, most
financial aid correspondence is sent via email and to campus P.O. Boxes.
• Remember! By federal law, unless students give us written permission via a signed FERPA
form, we cannot provide parents--or anyone else--with information about the student’s
financial aid. The FERPA release form may be accessed via a Hotlink from the financial aid website.
• Be aware of Satisfactory Academic Progress Policies as they relate to financial aid. In addition to GPA requirements,
students are required to complete 75% of total cumulative hours attempted, as well as graduate within a maximum
time limit. You may review the entire SAP policy at www.uncwil.edu/finaid/sap.htm.
• Students who are experiencing financial difficulties at any time during their UNCW experience should make an
appointment to talk with their financial aid counselor. We care and are here to help.
Watson School of Education Fosters Teacher Development & Leadership
By: Dana Fischetti, Marketing and Communications Consultant, UNCW Professional Schools
While the Watson School of Education may be best known
for its strong teacher preparation programs, the school
works closely with educators and schools in many other
ways. Through its award-winning Professional Development
System and the coordination of numerous grants, the Watson School is leading initiatives to improve schools, support
student success and develop educational leaders. That
ongoing university connection provides the opportunity for
UNCW graduates to grow from student to teacher to leader.
“Graduation is not the end of a teacher’s relationship with
the university,” said Diane Calhoun, director of the Professional Development System. “Through our partnerships,
teachers coach and mentor student teachers as well as
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Services for students Transitioning to off-campus life
Did you know that 75-80% of UNCW students choose to live
off-campus each semester? This includes students who
live at home with their families, students who live at an offcampus residence either alone or with roommates, and
even students who are married and have their own family
residences.
keep them informed and involved.”
One of those is the Community Development Assistant
(CDA) program. CDAs are UNCW students who reside at
several Wilmington apartment complexes and serve as a
resource for other student tenants. CDAs also refer students who need assistance to the appropriate on-campus
resource. It’s a great connection to the university for stuSo where can students go for assistance in planning a relo- dents living in an off-campus setting, and especially first
cation off-campus? The Seahawk Perch, UNCW’s Center for year students.” (For a list of properties, visit
Commuter and Non-Traditional Student Services! The
www.uncw.edu/cda.)
“Perch,” as it is affectionately known on campus, is located
in the all-new Fisher Student Center, room 1012. It is an
In addition, the Seahawk Perch highly encourages comofficial component of the Office of the Dean of
muter students to get involved on campus,
Students, and offers a variety of helpful serin whatever capacity or position that appeals to them. The office regularly hosts
vices and programs to the UNCW community.
“Commuter Coffee Breaks” – informal
morning gatherings where free coffee,
After the Move: Staying Connected
juice and doughnuts are served and students can learn more about various activiAnother central goal of the Seahawk Perch is
ties on campus. “Students can learn about
keeping commuter students connected to the
things such as on-campus employment,
UNCW once they move off campus. “New comstudent government or the campus recreamuter students often list this as one of their
biggest concerns,” says Dana McKoy, Coordition and intramurals program.
nator of Commuter and Non-traditional Student Services.
“They may wonder, ‘Am I still going to feel like a part of the For more information about selecting a residence offuniversity culture?’ or ‘How will I know what’s happening on campus, getting involved and staying connected, the Seacampus?’ That’s why the Office of the Dean of Students and hawk Perch or any of its programs, visit www.uncw.edu/
the university as a whole offers a wide array of programs to seahawkperch or call 910-962-7371.
Student Center Continued...
The Fisher Student Center will house the Varsity Café on
the first floor and feature Einstein Bros. Bagels. Whether
it’s for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, the Varsity Café will be
sure to make your student’s dining experience a pleasant
one as you take a seat near the new water feature.
zling infinity pool. The fountain will be centrally located in
the Fisher Student Center on the first floor in the rotunda
and can be seen from outside, even at night.
The building is named in honor of Herbert and Sylvia
Fisher, dedicated alumni and lifelong Wilmington residents,
for their extraordinary commitment to UNCW. Herbert,
Sharky’s game room will feature the same fun but with a
new and larger location. The game room will feature activi- class of 1953, and Sylvia, class of 1950, attended Wilmington College, the institution that became UNCW. Sylvia
ties such as pool, darts, ping-pong, drinks, snacks, a TV
lounge to hang out with friends, and a ticket center which was the college’s first homecoming queen. Herbert owned
and operated the varsity, a pharmacy, grill, and soda shop
will handle ticket sales for campus events.
that served as the college’s unofficial student center for
many years. The Fisher Student Center celebrates their
The senior class of 2005-2006 raised funds toward the
water feature as their gift to the University. A stunning 10’ dedication to their alma mater and their generous gift to
tall by 18’ wide lighted waterfall which will flow into a daz- benefit all UNCW students.
Family Weekend Dates Set
The dates for this year’s Family Weekend have been set for the weekend of October 13—15 . Family
weekend is proud to partner with Athletics to bring you Family Weekend in conjunction with Midnight
Madness. Midnight Madness is the kick-off of the Seahawk basketball season. In addition to Midnight Madness, many other programs are being put in place to provide you and your students with an
enjoyable experience including a cruise on the Intracoastal waterway. Full details of the of the
schedule of events will be posted on the Family Weekend website (www.uncw.edu/stuaff/
transitions/parentprograms/htm) in late August.
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So they went to class...now what?
Academic major, close to home, the
beach…there are several reasons why
your student may have chosen to come
to UNCW. One of those reasons may
even have been that they wanted a
school that would provide them with
opportunities to get involved outside
the classroom and experience events
that would contribute to and complement their academic learning. This is
where the Campus Activities & Involvement Center (CAIC) can help. We
had a brief chance to explain our office to your student during the summer orientation, so we wanted to introduce ourselves to you as well.
The Campus Activities & Involvement
Center is the students’ gateway to entertainment, involvement, and leadership on campus. As part of the Division
of Student Affairs, we are creating experiences for life by providing opportunities for students to participate actively, grow personally, and explore new
ideas and interests through a variety of
entertainment and involvement experiences. Our staff, and the students with
whom we work, are committed to creat- have many resources for all students to
ing a vibrant campus community filled help them get engaged. The Involvewith diverse activities for all students. ment Center will be open Monday
through Fridays and Sunday afternoons
During the summer of 2006, we moved to make getting involved as easy as
into our new home in the Fisher Stupossible.
dent Center. With this new location, we
It is our hope that every student will get
will be better able to serve the stuinvolved with at least one student organization during their college experience at UNCW. One of the best ways
for your student to learn about involvement opportunities and how they can
get engaged is to come to the Involvement Carnival which is being held on
Wednesday, August 30th from 10am –
2pm on the Campus Commons. We
will be showcasing over 200 different
dents and student organizations at
involvement opportunities, both on
UNCW. The Involvement Center is locampus and in the local Wilmington
cated in the Fisher Student Center
community.
Suite 2029. The Involvement Center
houses offices for the Student Govern- We hope to see your student either at
ment Association (SGA), the Associathe Involvement Carnival or involved
tion for Campus Entertainment (ACE),
with a student organization. If you
Greek Life which represents the frater- have any questions, please feel free to
nities and sororities, as well as the full- contact us at 910-962-3553, email us
time CAIC staff. Our center will also
at activities@uncw.edu or visit our web-
Safety Tips for On-line Communities
UNCW encourages its students to build and develop community. Online communities connect people through networks
of academic and geographic centers. Facebook (www.facebook.com), MySpace (www.myspace.com), and other online
communities have been providing opportunities for our students to connect with one another. Online communities have
transformed how we communicate with each other. Students meet other students with similar interests, form affinity
groups, and share personal and professional information through a network of friends. Managed safely, online communities are fun and help students connect to their peers.
We recognize how important these communities may be during your student’s college experience; however, certain precautions are warranted. Here are a few safety tips for your student:
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Read the Terms of Use and Privacy Policies for online communities.
Use privacy settings to help control who can access your information.
Protect yourself again sexual assault, stalking, identity theft, and burglary by not posting personal information such as your address, birth date, phone numbers, or work/
class schedule.
Upload photos discreetly; be thoughtful as to what photos you post and tag.
Civility matters; be respectful and responsible when posting information and photos.
First impressions matter; future employers and others may view your profile and believe the image you’re projecting online is one that accurately represents you.
In summary, encourage your student to develop community, but suggest they use common sense when sharing personal
information, photos, and stories of their college experience with online communities.
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Fraternity and Sorority Life at UNCW
Fraternities and sororities have experienced tremendous
growth and improvement in the areas of community and
philanthropic service, academic achievement, leadership
development and character. In recent years, we have seen
members of fraternities and sororities contribute endless
hours of their time to benefit local and national service projects.
At UNCW, we believe in fostering an educational environment for our students. The Greek community prides itself
on self-governance and provides many avenues for leadership within each organization. Members oversee their own
financial accounting, community and public relations, membership recruitment, development and social programming.
We have 26 fraternities and sororities which include Panhellenic, Interfraternity Council, NPHC, Latina and Christian
organizations. Within the community we also have two
Greek Honor Organizations, Greeks Advocating the Mature
Management of Alcohol (GAMMA), a Greek Marketing
Team, and new this year we’re starting the House that
Greeks Built with Habitat for Humanity. This past spring our
Greeks held high academic standards. As you can see
there are many amazing opportunities within the Greek
community.
This fall our Panhellenic sororities will hold Sorority Recruitment 9/6—9/11. Our Interfraternity Council fraternities will
hold Fraternity Recruitment 8/23—8/28. Our NPHC, Latino
and Christian fraternities and sororities will hold separate
events and programs throughout the year. Please contact
them directly for more information.
I appreciate your support of the Greek community. If you
have any questions or concerns, I can be reached at
masseytm@uncw.edu or (910) 962-3119. I look forward to
hearing from you!
Watson School of Education Leadership Development Program continued...
work with grant programs to continue their
own growth and development. That experience helps them quickly move into leadership roles within their schools.”
One of the student populations that Coalitions
4 Success is working to support is Hispanic
students who are learning English as a second
language. In recent years, North Carolina has
had a large influx of Hispanic students with
limited English skills, creating a challenging
situation for teachers to meet their educational needs.
One current grant, Coalitions 4 Success, is a
federally-funded program designed to help
fulfill the mission of the “No Child Left Behind” legislation by creating partnerships to
“Through the grant, we are looking at the
increase the success of at-risk, diverse stuneeds of that student population and what we
dent populations. UNCW faculty members
can do to better support them,” said Calhoun.
are working with 30 educators from five high
“We need to understand their culture, encourschools in Brunswick, New Hanover and
age parent involvement and develop strategies
Pender counties. With university instruction
to help English language learners successfully
and support, the school teams are working
to better understand student needs and develop and imple- integrate into high school.”
ment strategic plans to meet them.
Newman added that although not all teachers are able to
participate in the Coalitions project, the work that is being
Leslie Newman, a 2006 master’s graduate from the Watdone can permeate the entire school and create ongoing
son School and a teacher in the Freshman Academy at
North Brunswick High School, is one of the grant particichange.
pants. She said continued involvement with the university
has helped her develop a support network and look at inno- “I go to sessions for the grant, then come back and share
what I’ve learned with other teachers,” she said. “We have
vative ideas to foster student success.
conversations about how we can better our classes and our
school. It’s challenging and creatively stimulating for me as
“Through this process, teachers share information and
ideas,” Newman said. “We discuss what works to motivate a teacher to work with other people and be part of a group
students and address particular issues. Teachers can come that is focused on improvement. I feel like I’m involved in
to the group for advice on how to deal with a specific issue work that is important for both my school and the commuand they benefit not only from the suggestions they receive nity.”
but also just from knowing that someone else has faced
the same problem.”
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University Writing Center Goes On-line
The Writing Center is a student support service located in Westside Hall.
Our primary goal is to help all UNCW
students strengthen their writing
skills. We achieve this goal by training faculty-recommended peer writing tutors to conduct one-on-one
consultations with students. Tutors
and students work on specific writing assignments, improving papers
for classes; while the tutor helps the
student learn writing skills they can
use in future classes and writing as- the Writing Center during our hours of
operation, or for students who want a
signments.
quick initial response to a rough draft
This year, we are pleased to announce of a paper. Students may be encourour new Online Writing & Learning pro- aged to consider a follow-up appointgram. With the implementation of this ment in the Writing Center because
program, UNCW students can now sub- face-to-face writing consultations can
mit papers to the Writing Center any- be more comprehensive than online
time from anywhere that is internet consultations. However, online consulaccessible. They will receive a tutor tations are an effective way to get
response to their paper in their UNCW thoughtful and critical responses from
e-mail account within 48-72 hours, if our peer writing tutors and a sure way
not sooner. This program is perfect for for students to strengthen their papers.
commuter students, students who
work or cannot otherwise make it to In a pilot of the Online Writing & Learn-
ing program last spring, the majority
of students who used the online program found it extremely helpful. Most
students said their papers improved
as a result of receiving online response and agreed that they would
use the online consultation program
again. In fact, several students did
use the program multiple times and
often for papers from other classes.
The overwhelmingly positive response
from students persuaded us that
Online Writing and Learning is something UNCW students want and need.
In addition to online consultation,
Online Writing & Learning provides students access to other writing resources
such as short writing handouts, style
guides, and complete writing guides.
The Writing Center’s Online Writing &
Learning resources are always expanding and improving. Visit our website
regularly, and encourage your UNCW
student
to
do
the
same:
www.uncw.edu/writing.
UNCW One Card Offers Savings to Students On and Off Campus
rants, specialty shops, auto repair centers, travel services
and so much more. Students simply need to show their
The UNCW One Card offers many services to your student. UNCW One Card to receive the discount. For a list of curIt serves as his/her official university identification card, a rent participating merchants visit the UNCW One Card Web
door access card, debit card for on-campus purchases, page at http://www.uncw.edu/onecard.
shuttle service card, meal plan card, and as a discount
card with participating, off-campus merchants. Our UNCW Please emphasize to your student the care he/she needs
One Card is designed to make your student’s campus ex- to take with the UNCW One Card. Your student needs to
perience more enjoyable by providing many services protect this card just like a bank card. If his/her card is
lost, stolen, or misplaced, he/she should immediately rethrough a single card.
port it to the card office at 910.962.7752 during business
If you would like to add money to your student’s Seahawk hours, university police at 910.962.3184 after business
Buck$ account the fast and easy way, just go to the UNCW hours, or suspend their card at the online card office,
One Card Web page and click on deposit Seahawk Buck$. https://www.onlinecardoffice.com/uncw/.
Our secure site allows you to deposit funds in amounts of
$20 or more through the use of any Visa/MasterCard or It is my sincere pleasure to serve your student and to help
debit card. The money will immediately be added to your make his/her UNCW experience the very best it can be.
student’s account for use on campus at the UNCW Book- Should you ever have a question or concern, please call
store, vending and laundry machines, post office, phar- our office at 910.962.2008 or
macy, etc. It’s simple. It’s safe. It’s convenient. And it virtu- 910.962.7752.
ally eliminates the need to carry cash on campus.
By: Sandy Ellington, UNCW One Card Manager
Our card program also entitles students to great discounts
at off-campus businesses through our Seahawk Saving$
program. Participating merchants include banks, restau-
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New Computer Information Systems Building Set to Open
By: Kathy Erickson, Assistant Dean of Graduate and Professional
Studies, Cameron School of Business
Fall 2006 will
see the opening
of the new UNCW
Computer Information Systems
Building. The
new CIS Building
is unique as it
brings together
three disciplinary
areas that are critical to maintaining our nation's prominence in
the international business arena that are ordinarily not housed
together: computer science, information systems and financial
markets. The Departments of Computer Science (from the College of Arts and Sciences) and Information Systems & Operations
Management (from the Cameron School of Business) are being
housed together and are jointly offering a Master of Science in
Computer Science Information Systems (MSCSIS) degree. The
business school’s Departments of Economics and Finance will
oversee the Financial Markets Room (FMR), the FMR Lab, and the
all new student-managed investment funds and the Department
of Management and Marketing will operate the Sales Marketing
Labs in both Cameron Hall (home of the Cameron School of Business) and the CIS Building. Together, these four departments will
bring synergy, focus, and connectivity to information technology
and financial markets and services. This new resource will undoubtedly be a differentiator and a driving force that is key to
setting UNCW and its students apart from its peers.
Financial Markets Room
The most valuable and distinctive feature of the financial markets/service is the Financial Markets Room (FMR) and the adjacent FMR Lab. The FMR combines technology tools, real information, and business modeling tools to offer "hands-on" experience
in the intricacies of portfolio risk management, asset valuation
and diversification strategies, asset management across global
markets, and other financial and investment concepts. Focus
within the FMR will not only be on market content and mechanics,
but also, and most importantly, on understanding the attributes
and characteristics of the various segments of the consumer market and developing and executing diverse investment strategies
against them.
work members (an advisory board composed of more recently
retired senior corporate executives), students will have the opportunity to learn and practice effective sales marketing strategies.
New MSCSIS Degree
The MSCSIS is an intensive graduate program aimed at preparing
the student to assume leadership roles in the development and
implementation of computer and information systems. The curriculum requires 36 semester hours. There are six required core
courses providing a mix of theoretical underpinning, technical
skills, and information technology perspectives. Students can
choose elective courses to provide opportunity for additional
study in a variety of areas. The program culminates with a capstone experience that can be an interactive project or a thesis.
Cameron School increases opportunities for international study
The Cameron School is focused on offering its students opportunities for international academic and business experiences. Last
year, faculty members Howard Rockness and Carlos Rodriguez
were successful in securing a distinguished federal grant to begin
a new academic exchange with three universities in Brazil. During
the next three years, 24 U.S. students and 24 Brazilian students
will travel between the two nations to increase cultural understanding and facilitate the growth of commerce. In addition, the
school has two-year exchange programs with schools in Germany
and France through the TransAtlantic Business School Alliance.
Participating students receive dual degrees from UNCW and the
European university. Students are studying abroad this summer
in England and will have the opportunity for summer study in
China next year.
Three new options added for B.S. in Business Administration
Students in the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
program now have three new options they can choose from to
individualize their programs of study. The Management option
has been split into three new options: Entrepreneurship and Business Development (EBD), Human Resource Management, and
Management and Leadership. The EBD option is designed for
students who want to start their own businesses, play an integral
part in the growth of existing businesses or help large, established firms become more entrepreneurial. The Human Resource
Management option will help students gain an in-depth understanding of topics such as staffing, training and development,
compensation and benefits and legal issues. Students enrolled in
The FMR is the ideal venue to provide cutting-edge learning in
the Management and Leadership option will develop skills in ethifinancial markets, investments, and international business appli- cal decision making, global perspective, environmental analysis,
cations to develop more exemplary business graduates. Not only business forecasting, leadership, goal setting and corporate govwill the FMR enable the business school to attract higher quality
ernance. With these changes, the Cameron School now offers a
undergraduate and graduate students, but it also will help to attotal of 10 individualized program options.
tract and retain high-caliber finance and economics faculty.
Sales Marketing Lab
There exists an important marketing component that must be
understood and mastered within financial services organizations.
The Cameron School of Business is establishing two sales marketing labs in Cameron Hall and one in the CIS Building. Here,
under the supervision of faculty and/or Cameron Executive Net-
University of
North Carolina
Wilmington
University of North Carolina
Wilmington
Office of Transition Programs
601 South College Road
Wilmington, NC 28403-5997
Phone: 910-962-3089
Fax: 910-962-7151
E-mail:tacke@uncw.edu
August
19
On-campus housing opens for new and
transfer students @ 8 a.m.
On-campus housing opens for returning
students @ 10 a.m.
First day of classes
Last day to drop (without a grade) or add a class
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D e ad
lines
&
Re m i
nders
!
September
4
Labor Day Holiday
October
7-11
Fall Break
11
Last day to withdraw and receive a “W”
13-15 Family Weekend
November
15
22
27
Graduation application deadline for Spring 2006
Thanksgiving break begins
Thanksgiving vacation ends/classes resume 8 a.m.
December
The Office of Transition Programs is responsible for providing a comprehensive program that will assist all students and their families in
their transitions to and from
the University. This program
exposes new students to the
educational opportunities
within UNCW, orients them to
the academic and cocurricular life of the institution, and assists them in their
on-going transition to the university beyond orientation.
The Office of Transition Programs also assists parents in
their transition and understanding of the UNCW environment, services and
changes within the university.
The office is also responsible
for a comprehensive senior
transition program designed
to help seniors make meaning
of their college experience,
celebrate their achievements
and prepare them for life after
college. In addition, the Office
of Transition Programs is responsible for the coordination
of Commencement.
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8-15
15
16
Last day of classes
Reading day
Final examinations
On-campus housing closes at 10 a.m.
Commencement
Parent’s Book Corner: Letting Go: A Parents Guide
to Understanding the College Years
Letting Go is about what it feels
like for parents when their kids go
off to college. Karen Levin Coburn
and Madge Lawrence Treeger
provide a compassionate approach, practical information, and
advice about the physical and
emotional processes of letting go.
They discuss the college-age
child's search for identity, independence, and intimacy; give a
succinct and accurate description
of how college life has changed
over the decades; and provide a year-by-year
breakdown of what to expect. Plus, you can
Visit our website
at
www.uncw.edu/
transitions
read about typical and not-so-typical
problems including date rape, crime,
eating disorders, drug and alcohol
use, and sexual issues. Of special
note is the focus on orientation and
the freshman year, including the disorientation parents feel once the
drop-off has been made.
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