Dec 05, 2025  
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalogue 
    
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalogue

Addendum


This addendum to the Academic Catalogue is a formal compilation of updates or corrections on information in the original publication. It ensures the catalogue remains accurate and current. 


Greetings from the Chancellor and Board of Trustees Chair 

Catalogue Change: 6/25/2025

The original publication of this catalogue did not include an updated letter of greeting from the Chancellor for the 2025-26 Academic Year. A letter was furnished and added on 6/25/2025.


University Regulations 

Addition: Credit for Prior Learning  

Catalogue Change: 6/30/2025

The original publication of this catalogue and the University Regulations page did not reflect the revised university policy on Credit for Prior Learning, which was approved by Faculty Senate Motion No. 2025-05-01 during the 2024–25 academic year and is set to take effect in Fall 2025. 


The Campus & Student Life 

Addition to: Student Awards and Honor Societies  

Catalogue Change: 7/1/2025

Following the approval of Faculty Senate Motion No. 2025-05-02 and subsequent endorsement by the chancellor, a Dean’s List and Chancellor’s List have been established to recognize outstanding academic achievement. This update was added to the Student Awards and Honor Societies section of the catalogue after its original publication.


About the University

Edit to: Administrative Officers of the University of North Carolina Wilmington  

Catalogue Change: 7/1/2025

Dr. Rob Burrus was asked to serve as the Interim Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, effective July 1, 2025. At the time of publication, the role of Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs was held by Dr. James Winebrake. 


About the University

Edit to: Administrative Officers of the University of North Carolina Wilmington  

Catalogue Change: 7/29/2025

Following the appointment by the Interim Provost, Dr. Jennifer Fernandez-Villa was asked to serve as the Interim Associate Provost for Global Partnerships and International Education (GPIE), a seat previously vacant at publication time. 


About the University

Edit to: Board of Trustees for the University of North Carolina Wilmington  

Catalogue Change: 8/4/2025

Following the July meeting of the University of North Carolina Wilmington Board of Trustees, new appointments were made for the positions of chair, vice chair, and secretary, along with the removal/addition of several new board members. These updates have now been reflected in the publication, as the appointments had not been finalized at the time of publication.


The Campus & Student Life

Edit to: Office of Title IX and CARE  

Catalogue Change: 8/5/2025

Following an announcement made in August, CARE, formerly CARE: Collaboration for Assault Response and Education, announced it new name as CARE: Campus Advocacy, Resources and Education, with the change taking affect during the 2025-26 Academic Year. Accordingly, this catalogue has been updated to reflect the change.


University Regulations

Edit to: Posthumous Degree  

Catalogue Change: 8/15/2025

University policy on posthumously awarded degrees and degrees in memoriam were updated after publication of this catalogue. 


Watson College of Education

Edit to: Department of Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle, Literacy and Special Education  

Edit to: Special Education, B.A. with Adapted Curriculum Licensure /Special Education, B.A. with General Curriculum Licensure  

Catalogue Change: 9/3/2025

At the time of publication, the Special Education, B.A. was presented as a single degree with two distinct “tracts.” However, these are technically separate degree programs. To provide more accurate information for both prospective and current students, the programs have now been formally divided into two separate degrees within the Department of Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle, Literacy, and Special Education, under the Watson College of Education.