ADA & 504 Compliance
UNCW provides access and reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities and prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of disability in its programs, services and activities. The ADA/504 Compliance Officer coordinates and monitors campus compliance with requirements of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Public Law: 93-112), as amended, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (Public Law: 101-336), as amended.
Current and prospective students with disabilities who need accommodations or who have questions about accessibility may contact the Disability Resource Center.
Inquiries concerning UNCW policy and compliance with federal and state laws and regulations concerning discrimination in education and employment programs and activities may be directed to:
Brian Victor
ADA/504 Compliance Officer
University of North Carolina Wilmington
601 South College Road
DePaolo Hall 1007
Wilmington, NC 28403-5985
Phone: 910-962-7771
Fax: 910-962-2284
Email: ADA-504-Coordinator@uncw.edu
Inquiries may also be directed to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, or the applicable North Carolina state agency.
Career Center
The central purpose of the Career Center is to help students prepare for academic and career success. The center assists students with self-assessments, values clarification and occupational data to help make informed choices of academic majors. The Career Center also provides opportunities for internships and discovering the relationship of skills acquired to the broader work world. The Career Center helps translate academic achievements, co-curricular activities and work experiences into successful job campaigns or graduate school applications.
Through the journey of learning, career exploration, and applied learning opportunities, students and alumni are motivated to expand their knowledge of themselves and the world of work in a dynamic global community.
The Career Center encourages students and alumni to:
- EXPLORE
Explore work values, interests, skills, and personality using Career Center resources in order to optimize academic and career planning
- EXPERIENCE
Develop skills and competencies sought by employers, as outlined in the Skill Seeker, through applied learning opportunities
- ENGAGE
Engage and network with faculty and other professionals as well as local, state, national, and global employers to learn how to meet the needs of an ever-changing modern society
- EMBARK
Take responsibility for making informed career decisions and developing further education and employment plans over the lifespan
For more information, visit Career Center online at: www.uncw.edu/career or call 910-962-3174. Appointments can be scheduled via Handshake https://app.joinhandshake.com/stu/appointments..
Disability Resource Center
Students with disabilities are a rapidly growing minority at UNCW, as elsewhere in American higher education. Consistent with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1972 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (as amended), it is the policy of UNCW that no otherwise qualified individual in the United States be excluded from, denied benefit of, or be subject to discrimination based on their disability within university activities, programs, or services.
Disabililty Resource Center (DRC) is the designated office providing services and information to students with disabilities enrolled or considering enrollment at UNCW. As such, DRC is committed to providing assistance to enable qualified students with disabilities equal opportunity to accomplish their educational goals and derive all of the benefits of campus life.
DRC serves as an advocate for students with disabilities, and as a resource for UNCW faculty, staff and administration. Through intentional partnerships, DRC strives to create an atmosphere that encourages students’ independence, responsibility for self, effective communication skills, and a respect for the diverse learning experience.
Students with disabilities needing accommodations or questions regarding resources should contact Disability Resource Center for more information, including documentation guidelines and requirements.
DRC@uncw.edu
(910) 962-7555
www.uncw.edu/disability
SEA.lab (Strategy Enhancement for Achievement)
Established to meet the unique needs of students with disabilities, SEA Lab offers students enrolled at the DRC the assistance of experienced and knowledgeable staff, to aid in their development of skills necessary for academic success.
Through SEA Lab, students have an opportunity to explore various strategies and techniques to assist them in their goals toward overall academic achievement and individual development. SEA Lab offers workshops and 1.1 instruction on topics such as:
- Time management and organizational skills
- Reading strategies and notetaking
- Test-taking and final exam preparation
- Understanding of one’s disability
- Self-advocacy and metacognitive development
Minority Student Services
Please see the Institutional Diversity Office in the section on Student Life .
University Learning Center
The University Learning Center (ULC) is UNCW’s “one-stop shop” for high-quality peer academic support. We are committed to being a vital part of UNCW students’ education. Our academic support services are based on the principle that quality learning takes place when peers work together. We provide students various learning opportunities that complement the classroom experience and, in collaboration with our campus partners, we provide our peer educators with a valuable pre-professional experience.
The ULC supports the development of learning skills and strategies, encouraging student confidence in lifelong success. We offer help in most subjects, including math and science, languages, and many other UNCW courses. We also provide study skills support and writing help. Some ULC services are by appointment only, but we also provide many drop-in services (no appointment needed!).
All ULC peer educators are faculty-recommended, meet minimum GPA requirements, and engage in an internationally certified training program. Each academic support service is free to all UNCW students.
Call (910)962-7857 or e-mail ulc@uncw.edu with questions. Visit our website to schedule an appointment and view drop-in service schedules: https://uncw.edu/seahawk-life/support-success/university-learning-center/.
All appointments can be scheduled in person or online; drop-in services are in-person only
University Testing Services
University Testing Services (UTS) provides secure computer-based and paper-based testing and test proctoring services for UNCW and the surrounding communities. The staff strives to provide a quality testing experience that is fair, efficient, and accessible in a professionally monitored facility. Admissions and certification testing programs as well as proctoring services for online courses are available through UTS. Other proctoring services may be provided on a space-available basis. Please contact us at: testingservices@uncw.edu to inquire about availability or for additional information about testing and proctoring services and online scheduling.
Testing programs coordinated by or administered in UTS include: CLEP, DSST, GRE, MAT, the PRAXIS I and II series, TEAS, ibt-TOEFL, and proctored exams. Each national program has testing dates, eligibility, registration and payment requirements that are determined by the testing companies. This information can be found in registration materials or on their respective websites. Links to local appointment, payment and scheduling information can be found on our website: http://www.uncw.edu/testingservices.
Accommodated testing for candidates with disabilities or for Title IX compliance is available; however, candidates must follow the requirements for submission of requested documentation for review and approval either to the national companies (for major testing programs/Prometric) or to the Disability Resource Center or the Title IX/Cleary Office (for smaller or campus-based programs), if not already registered with the DRC or if not referred by the Title IX/Cleary Office.
University Testing Services does not determine a candidate’s eligibility for accommodations or accommodations available for the candidate. To avoid delays, please discuss your needs with Testing Services staff prior to appearing for your testing appointment.
Generally, services provided in the Testing Center are by appointment and require payment in advance. Appointments for national testing (Prometric programs) are determined by contacting the relevant company either by phone or online. For the remaining programs or proctoring services, available appointments may be viewed through an online registration and payment system, RegisterBlast, accessible on the UTS homepage. Valid (unexpired) government-issued photo identification with a signature (Driver’s License, passport, Military ID, etc.) is always required for testing. For additional information or to make an appointment, please call (910) 512-6785, come by our offices in DePaolo Hall, Room 1021, or visit our website at http://www.uncw.edu/testingservices.
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