The Board of Governors of the university reserves the right to change the charges for tuition, fees and the room and board rate at any time without prior notice.
Tuition and Fees (in effect at time of publication)
All charges on the student account are due and payable per published dates on the Student Accounts website to avoid class cancellation and/or registration, transcript, and diploma hold. Online payments can be made via E-bill (www.uncw.edu/e-bill). Checks and money orders should be made payable to the University of North Carolina Wilmington and include the student’s identification number.
University of North Carolina Wilmington has implemented the Fixed Tuition Program as required by North Carolina General Statute § 116-143.9. As required, beginning with the fall 2016 semester, tuition rates at all UNC institutions will be fixed for eight consecutive semesters for all resident bachelor’s degree-seeking freshmen. Tuition rates for other currently enrolled resident undergraduates and eligible transfer students will be fixed for an appropriate number of consecutive semesters. For more information please see the Student Accounts and Cashier Office website.
Full-Time Charges per Semester (12 or more semester hours):
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| For FY 2020-21 |
In-State Students |
Out-of-State Students* |
| Tuition |
$2,221.50 |
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$9,254.00 |
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| Technology Fees |
267.47 |
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267.47 |
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| Security Fee |
15.00 |
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15.00 |
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| Mandatory Fees |
1,086.50 |
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1,086.50 |
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Total |
$3,590.47 |
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$10,622.97 |
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| The following student activities fees are included in the full-time tuition and fee amount per semester: |
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| Athletics |
$ 387.27 |
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$ 387.27 |
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| Health |
109.50 |
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109.50 |
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| Media |
6.25 |
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6.25 |
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| SGA |
26.50 |
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26.50 |
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| Student Union |
69.00 |
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69.00 |
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| Recreation and Intramurals |
126.50 |
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126.50 |
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| Postal |
7.50 |
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7.50 |
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| Athletic Facilities Operating |
53.75 |
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53.75 |
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| Cultural Events |
21.48 |
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21.48 |
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| One Card Technology System |
6.00 |
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6.00 |
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| Leadership |
11.50 |
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11.50 |
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| Student Services |
16.00 |
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16.00 |
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| Green Initiative Fund |
5.00 |
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5.00 |
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| Rec Center Expansion Debt |
100.50 |
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100.50 |
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| Union Expanision Debt |
87.50 |
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87.50 |
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| Transportation |
51.75 |
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51.75 |
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| Association of Student Government |
.50 |
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.50 |
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Total |
$1,086.50 |
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$1,086.50 |
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| Undergraduate students registering for 12 or more semester hours will be charged at the full-time rate as shown above. Students scheduling fewer than 12 on campus hours will pay tuition and fees as follows: |
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| Cohort FY 2020-21 |
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| Semester Hours |
In-State Students |
Out-of-State Students* |
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0-5 |
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$ 897.99 |
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$2,656.12 |
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6-8 |
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$1,795.49 |
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$5,311.74 |
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9-11 |
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$3,035.10 |
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$8309.47 |
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For fixed tuition rates by cohort please see the Student Accounts and Cashier Office website.
*See information on residency at the end of this section.
Other Fees:
| Charge for Registration Reinstatement of Tuition and Fees (see below) |
$ 75.00 |
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| Health Insurance Fees – per semester (fall and spring) |
$1,270.00 |
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| Application Fee (to accompany application, nonrefundable) |
$ 80.00 |
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| Freshman Orientation Fee |
$ 180.00 |
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| UNCW One Card - Student ID |
$ 25.00 |
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| Diploma Fee |
$ 12.00 |
| Liability Insurance (Additional charge for courses that require insurance coverage) |
$ 19.00 |
| Parking Annual Rates: |
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The University’s Board of Trustees reserves the right to change parking rates. Please visit the Parking and
Transportation website at http://uncw.edu/parking/ to confirm current parking rates. (In effect at time of publication) |
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All students operating motor vehicles on campus are required to purchase a UNCW Parking permit. Permits are assigned on a “first come, first served” basis based upon time of registration, with no advantage by class standing (i.e., Senior, Junior, Sophomore, Freshman). |
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| Commuter Options: |
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| Deck - premium option (Per Year) |
$ 460.00 |
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| Zone 1 - premium option (Per Year) |
$ 450.00 |
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| Zone 2 - premium option (Per Year) |
$ 390.00 |
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| Park and Ride (Per Year) |
$ 290.00 |
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| Night/Weekend (Per Year) |
$ 156.00 |
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| Resident Options: |
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| Resident (Per Year) |
$ 390.00 |
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| Resident Deck (Per Year) |
$ 460.00 |
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| Campus Mail: |
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Rental Rates for Student Campus Boxes (Per Semester) |
$ 11.00 |
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Rental Rates for Summer (Includes both sessions) |
$ 11.00 |
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Fall 2020 Extension Rates
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In-State Students |
Out-of-State Students |
| Tuition/Credit Hour |
$ 150.10 |
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$ 625.27 |
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| Ed and Technology Fees/Credit Hour |
$ 18.07 |
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$ 18.07 |
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| Security Fee/Credit Hour |
$ 1.01 |
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$ 1.01 |
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Total |
$ 169.18 |
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$ 644.35 |
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Students enrolled in 12 or more on-campus credit hours for undergraduate level (9 on-campus hour for graduate level) per semester will not be charged for additional extension courses. |
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For fixed tuition rates by cohort please see the Student Accounts and Cashier Office website.
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Orientation
All new students (freshmen, transfers and unclassified) are required to attend an orientation program prior to the beginning of their first term. The purpose of orientation is to acquaint students with academic requirements, campus services, and involvement opportunities. During orientation, students will work with an academic advisor, take placement tests as needed, and register for classes. Registration for orientation is required in advance. Refer to your Teal Ticket in MySeaport for registration deadlines and instructions.
All international students are required to attend the international student orientation sessions in addition to the appropriate UNCW freshman, transfer or graduate orientations. Please contact the Office of International Programs for additional information and upcoming orientation schedules.
Health Insurance
Health insurance is required for all UNCW students who meet the following three criteria:
- Enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours per semester for undergraduates or 1 credit hour for graduate students
- Enrolled in a degree-seeking program and
- Eligible to pay the UNCW student health fee
Students who have their own insurance and do not want to purchase the insurance through the school must complete an on-line waiver each term, providing details about their current insurance plan. Any student who does not waive out of the insurance plan will be charged the premium and automatically enrolled in the program.
Charge for Registration Reinstatement of Tuition and Fees
A course registration reinstatement charge will be assessed to students who fail to pay tuition and fees by published deadlines. Students who have not paid tuition and fees by the deadline are subject to cancellation of their registration. Students who have been canceled for non-payment may re-register for the exact classes canceled with a $75 registration reinstatement charge. Appeals for course reinstatement after the add/drop date may be submitted to the Dean of the student’s major. Non-attendance or non-payment does not relieve a student of tuition liability. Students who do not plan to attend classes for a term must officially withdraw from the semester.
TealPay Payment Plan Term Enrollment Fee
Students have the option to enroll in one of UNCW’s TealPay payment plans. Three options are available each term to pay the charges on the student’s account with three, four or five installment payments during the term. Enrollment fees are non-refundable.
| Payment Plan Options (see below): |
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| TealPay Payment Plan Enrollment Fee - 5 pay plan |
$30.00 |
| TealPay Payment Plan Enrollment Fee - 4 pay plan |
$40.00 |
| TealPay Payment Plan Enrollment Fee - 3 pay plan |
$50.00 |
Counted Credit Hours
The undergraduate credit hours to be counted for this requirement include: (1) those courses taken at the constituent institution or accepted for transfer, (2) failed courses, and (3) those courses not completed unless officially dropped by the student consistent with the academic policy of the appropriate constituent institution. All credit hours transferred after August 15, 2013, shall be included for tuition surcharge calculation purposes regardless of their application to the student’s major or minor, unless otherwise exempted consistent with this regulation.
However, the following credit hours shall be excluded from the calculation:
(1) those earned through the College Board’s Advanced Placement (AP) and College Level Examination Program (CLEP) or similar programs
(2) those earned through institutional advanced placement, course validation, or any similar procedure for awarding course credit
(3) those earned through summer session or extension programs on the campus or at another institution
(4) Military Science courses required to earn a military commission
(5) credits earned from private and out of state colleges and universities transferred prior to August 15, 2013.
In addition, and consistent with this regulation, credit hours taken while enrolled as a high school student shall be excluded from the tuition surcharge calculation.
Students Subject to the Surcharge
The surcharge shall be imposed on all counted credit hours in excess of the threshold defined below for each of the following three categories of undergraduates:
- For students earning a first baccalaureate degree in a program that requires no more than 128 credit hours, the surcharge shall be applied to all counted credit hours in excess of 140.
- For students earning a first baccalaureate degree in a Board-approved program that requires more than 128 counted credit hours, the surcharge shall be applied to all credit hours that exceed 110% of the credit hours required for the degree. Such programs include those that have been officially designated by the Board of Governors as five-year programs, as well as those involving double majors or combined bachelor’s/master’s degrees.
- For students earning a baccalaureate degree other than the first, the surcharge shall be applied to all Tuition Surcharge hours that exceed 110% of the minimum additional credit hours needed to earn the additional baccalaureate degree. The minimum additional credit hours will be determined at the time of admission to studies for the second or other baccalaureate degree.
Students Exempt from the Surcharge
The surcharge shall not be imposed on undergraduates who:
- Complete a first baccalaureate degree program that has not been officially designated by the Board of Governors as a five-year program and whose counted credit hours were earned in eight or fewer regular term semesters or the equivalent; or
- Complete a first baccalaureate degree program that has been officially designated by the Board of Governors as a five-year program and take their counted credit hours in 10 or fewer regular term semesters or the equivalent.
Calculation of the Surcharge
The surcharge shall be imposed on tuition charged in the current semester and in subsequent semesters where a student’s cumulative credit hour total–including that semester’s course load–exceeds the threshold. The surcharge does not apply to required fees.
Voluntary On-Campus Housing or Off-Campus Living – Meal Plans
UNCW offers voluntary meal plans for students living off campus or Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors and Graduate students living in Voluntary On-Campus Housing, consisting of Seahawk Village, Seahawk Landing, or Seahawk Crossing. The plans are designed to give students the convenience of using their One Card instead of carrying cash.
Meal Plan Rolling: The student’s Fall semester meal plan will be automatically assigned to the student for the Spring semester. Changes to meal plans, including an option to cancel an automatically assigned meal plan, can be made in MySeaport before the change period end date. For a list of current change period dates and additional details, please visit the UNCW student meal plan website at www.uncw.edu/studentmealplans.
Unused Food Dollars roll over to the next semester if and only if you purchase a meal plan for that semester. Additionally, rolling occurs from summer to fall and fall to spring ONLY. Unused Food Dollars will be rolled into the following semester’s account after the meal plan change period for that semester. All unused Food Dollars expire at the end of the spring semester.
2020-2021 On-Campus Voluntary or Off-Campus Meal Plans
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Cost
(Per Semester) |
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All Access 7 |
This plan features 7 Teal Meals per week, $250 Food Dollars, Unlimited Meals at Wagoner Hall and Dub’s Cafe, and 5 Guest Meals. |
$2166 + Tax* |
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All Access 5 |
This plan features 5 Teal Meals per week, $75 Food Dollars, Unlimited Meals at Wagoner Hall and Dub’s Cafe, and 5 Guest Meals. |
$1878 + Tax* |
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Block 110: |
110 Teal Meals or Dining Hall Meals, $350 Food Dollars and 5 Guest Meals per semester |
$1,423+ Tax* |
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Block 80: |
80 Teal Meals or Dining Hall Meals, $250 Food Dollars and 5 Guest Meals per semester |
$ 1,034+ Tax* |
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Block 35: |
35 Teal Meals or Dining Hall Meals, and $150 Food dollars per semester. |
$ 505+ Tax* |
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Hawk $400 |
$400 Food Dollars |
$ 400+ Tax* |
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Hawk $600 |
$600 Food Dollars |
$ 600+ Tax* |
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* NC sales tax is charged on the Meals portion only at the time of meal plan purchase. Food dollars will be taxed as they are used. |
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Meal Plan upgrades - adding Food Dollars or Meals may be done at any point during the semester after the meal plan change period. Visit http://www.uncw.edu/studentmealplans for more information. |
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Meal plans and meal plan rates are set by the university’s Board of Trustees and are subject to change. Contact the One Card/Meal Plans office at (910) 962-3560 or email: mealplans@uncw.edu with any questions. |
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On-Campus Living
The university currently has residence facilities for just over 4,000 students in 9 residence halls, seven suite-style buildings and 17 apartment buildings.
All buildings are equipped with air-conditioning, telephone service, and basic cable television service. Ethernet computer networking, which allows student computers to access university software, has been installed in all residential facilities. Laundry facilities are available. New incoming freshmen will be required to maintain residency on campus for their first year, unless an application for exemption is approved due to maintaining a primary residence with their parents or legal guardian within Brunswick County, New Hanover County or Pender County areas.
On-Campus Required Housing resident students: Belk, Galloway, Graham, Hewlett, Pelican, Sandpiper, Schwartz, Cornerstone, Keystone House, Innovation House, Seahawk Crossing/Landing/Village Freshmen, or University Suites, are required to participate in a meal plan. Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors in Seahawk Crossing, Seahawk Village and Seahawk Landing are not required to have a university meal plan but are strongly encouraged to sign up to help meet their busy schedules.
On-Campus Required Housing – Meal Plans
A meal plan is required for all students living in Belk, Galloway, Graham, Hewlett, Pelican, Sandpiper, Schwartz, Cornerstone, Keystone House, Innovation House and University Suites. Students need to select one of two required on-campus housing meal plan options.
Meal plan transactions are facilitated on students’ UNCW One Card ID, and it must be presented at every meal. Student ID cards are not transferable.The All Access plan allows students to treat a friend or family member by using a guest meal at Wagoner Dining Hall and Dub’s Cafe, or by using their food dollars or Teal Meals. Teal Meals do NOT carry over from one week to the next, and will reset every Sunday morning.
Meal Plan Rolling: The student’s Fall semester meal plan will be automatically assigned to the student for the Spring semester. Changes to meal plans can be made in MySeaport before the change period end date. For a list of current change period dates and additional details, please visit the UNCW One Card student meal plan website at www.uncw.edu/studentmealplans.
Unused Food Dollars roll over to the next semester if and only if you purchase a meal plan for that semester. Additionally, rolling occurs from summer to fall and fall to spring ONLY. Unused Food Dollars will be rolled into the following semester’s account after the meal plan change period for that semester. All unused Food Dollars expire at the end of the spring semester.
2020-2021 On-Campus Housing Meal Plans
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All Access 5 |
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$1,878.00 per semester + Tax*
This plan features 5 Teal Meals per week, $75 Food Dollars, Unlimited Meals at Wagoner Hall and Dub’s Cafe, and 5 Guest Meals. |
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All Access 7: |
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$2,166.00 per semester + Tax*
This plan features 7 Teal Meals per week, $250 Food Dollars, and Unlimited Meals at Wagoner Hall and Dub’s Cafe, and 5 Guest Meals. |
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*NC Sales tax is charged on the Meals portion only at the time of meal plan purchase. Food Dollars will be taxed as they are used.
Meal Plan upgrades - adding Food Dollars, may be done at any point during the semester. Visit http://www.uncw.edu/studentmealsplans for more information.
Meal plans and meal plan rates are set by the university’s Board of Trustees and are subject to change. Contact the One Card office at (910) 962-3560 or email: mealplans@uncw.edu for more information.
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Room Rates
Room rates include: rent, utilities, local phone service, internet, housekeeping (except in the apartments) and security.
The term of this agreement is two semesters unless this agreement is expressly approved by the Director of Housing and Residence Life or his/her designee for the spring semester only. The housing rate is paid on a semester basis.
The University reserves the right to change on-campus housing rates at any time without prior notice. A non-refundable $105 housing application fee must be remitted with each completed housing agreement. Timely submission of the housing contract and $105 housing fee is highly recommended. Assignments will be made on a first come, first serve basis. Once all beds are assigned, Housing and Residence Life will start a waiting list. The waiting list will remain in effect through the opening of the residential facilities on August 15, 2020.
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| Traditional Residence Halls |
Semester Rates |
Yearly Rates |
| Belk, Galloway, Graham, Hewlett, and Schwartz Hall |
$2,967.00 |
$5,934.00 |
| Cornerstone, Keystone House, and Innovation House |
$3,341.00 |
$6,682.00 |
| Pelican and Sandpiper Halls - Double |
$3,805.00 |
$7,610.00 |
| Pelican and Sandpiper Halls - Single |
$4,280.00 |
$8,650.00 |
| University Suites - Double |
$3,341.00 |
$6,682.00 |
| University Suites - Single |
$3,543.00 |
$7,086.00 |
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| Seahawk Apartments |
Room Type |
Semester Rates |
Yearly Rates |
| Seahawk Crossing |
Four, Six, Eight Bedroom Suites |
$4,051.00 |
$8,102.00 |
| Seahawk Landing & Seahawk Village |
Two, Three, Four Bedroom Suites |
$4, 090.00 |
$8,180.00 |
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| Summer School (2020) Housing (Seahawk Apartment) |
| Summer Rate (Per Session): |
| $750.00 |
If you are interested in obtaining information regarding campus housing, please contact:
Housing and Residence Life Office
University of North Carolina Wilmington
601 South College Road
Wilmington, North Carolina 28403-5959
Telephone: (910) 962-3241
Fax: (910) 962-7032
Summer Sessions
Summer sessions tuition and fees, can be found here: https://uncw.edu/studentaccounts/Summer.html.
Links to helpful information including summer sessions tuition, fees, refund policy, and room and board rates, can be found on the summer sessions web page: www.uncw.edu/summer.
UNCW Refund Policy – Fall and Spring Semesters
The university’s refund policy complies with the requirements of the university’s accrediting agency and the U.S. Department of Education. This refund policy only applies to complete withdrawals from UNCW. Students who simply withdraw from an individual class after the drop/add period receive NO refund or reduction of fees.
Students must follow the official withdrawal process to receive a refund under the university’s policy. To officially withdraw from the university, students must withdraw online via mySeaport. Any outstanding financial obligations to the university will be deducted from the amount refunded.
A student who officially withdraws from the university on or before the last day of registration (drop/add) period will receive a refund of the amount paid. Refunds are based on the date contained on the Official Withdrawal Form. The Tuition/Fees Credit Schedule is posted on the Student Accounts website.
Students completely withdrawing will receive refunds as follows:
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Date of Complete Withdrawal |
Refund Percentage |
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On or before drop/add |
100% |
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After drop/add but prior to first 10% of the enrollment period |
90% |
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Between the first 10% and the end of the first 25% of an enrollment period |
50% |
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Between the first 25% and the end of the first 50% of the enrollment period |
25% |
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After the end of the first 50% of the enrollment period |
0% |
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Declining balance portions of board plans will be refunded separately. |
This refund policy applies to complete withdrawals from UNCW. Note: Before officially withdrawing, students should check with their financial aid counselor to understand any financial aid implications.
UNCW Refund Policy - Summer Sessions
Because of the short duration of summer school sessions, summer session charges are not refundable after the drop/add period.
Residence Status for Tuition Purposes
Residency classification for new and returning students is determined by the North Carolina Residency Determination Service (RDS), an online request service.
The basis for determining the appropriate tuition charge rests upon whether a student is a resident or a nonresident for tuition purposes.
INITIAL CONSIDERATION
The initial consideration is the first step in the residency process. Every applicant is initially classified as either a resident or non-resident for tuition purposes by completing an online residency determination request. Applicants for admission to a state-supported college or university and students seeking to establish their eligibility for state grants may complete the initial consideration process before, during, or after submitting an application for admission. The majority of students will complete only this first step in the residency process and will be finished after initial consideration. Residency classifications are valid for 15 months, and only need to be completed once, irrespective of how many schools to which a student applies. RDS will share the student’s same classification with each school, ensuring consistency across schools.
As part of the residency determination process, RDS validates the accuracy of the information provided in the RDS online interview with federal and North Carolina state agencies. All students are required to provide a unique identification number such as social security number (SSN), individual taxpayer identification number (ITIN), alien registration number (ARN/A-number), or US Citizenship and Immigration Service number (CIS) to complete a residency determination. These identification numbers may also be required for parents and/or spouses, dependent upon the information provided during the online interview. If a student is unwilling to provide one of these identification numbers, RDS is unable to validate the information with federal and state agencies and the student will be classified a non-resident for tuition purposes.
RECONSIDERATION
The RDS reconsideration process is for students who:
- need to correct certain errors in the data submitted during the RDS online interview,
- have had a change in personal circumstances since completing their current determination, or
- did not submit the required documentation within the initial consideration timelines.
Students who request reconsideration will be required to complete the online interview process again based upon their current situation. Submitting a request for reconsideration does not guarantee the residency classification will change from non-resident to resident. The following is a listing of personal changes in circumstance:
- Active duty military changes for self or family and/or discharge from the military
- Change in duration of living in NC and evidence of domiciliary acts
- Marriage to an NC resident
- Death of parent(s)
- Change in immigration or US citizenship status
- Change in financial self-sufficiency
- Relocation to NC by individual and/or family
- Your college or university asked you to update your current residency determination
RDS APPEALS
The RDS Appeal process is for students whose circumstances have not changed but who believe their residency classification is incorrect. Students have the ability to provide additional information and documentation relating to their appeal request. Some students will also have the ability for a face-to-face appeal hearing with RDS.
Students have ten calendar days from the date of the determination they are appealing, or a status change due to a failed validation, to submit a Notification of Appeal through the RDS online system.
Requests for appeals are not accepted after the deadline and the student’s classification will remain non-resident. In order to submit a Notification of Appeal, students are required to complete the following:
- Read an overview of the appeal process
- Read the RDS Guidebook
- Read the North Carolina state laws specific to residency for tuition purposes
- Certify they have read the required appeal information
These reviews provide students with basic information about what is relevant to determining residency and help them develop a more complete and accurate appeal. North Carolina is not a checklist state, meaning that residency for tuition purposes or state financial aid is not based on performing a specific set of acts. All of the information a student provides during the online interview and through supporting documentation is taken into consideration and is used to determine whether a preponderance (or greater weight) of evidence supports the establishment of North Carolina domicile at least 12 months prior to a request for residency.
For more information about the North Carolina Residency Determination Service and additional appeal levels, visit https://ncresidency.cfnc.org/.
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