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Welcome to UNCW. We are so excited that you have chosen UNCW on your journey of learning. Whether you are transferring from a two-year community college, another four-year institution, returning from military service, or returning to school after an extended period time, congratulations on becoming a Seahawk and welcome to Teal country! Our efforts are, above all, student-centered and designed for your success, both on and off the campus. We honor and encourage pluralism, collaboration and engagement because we hold these fundamental principles crucial to your achievements at UNCW. So crucial, in fact, that our new TEAL BRIDGE program and PERCH Services are specifically for transfer students, to assist in your transition to UNCW. There are socials, mini workshops, mentor program, coffee breaks, a Transfer Student Appreciation event and several academic advising activities that will help you be wholly successful here. We encourage you to walk around campus and get comfortable in your new home. Find the place that feels right to read or study; scout out where to grab a cup of coffee on the way to class; check out the student service organizations Campus Activities & Involvement Center; visit one of the lounges in Fisher Student Center to chat with new friends - -its all waiting for you! Questions are always welcomed just email or call me!
Barbie Cowan Coordinator of Transition Programs cowanb@uncw.edu Office: 910-962-2041 Cell: 910-540-1806 www.uncw.edu/transitions
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Resources at a Glance:
ALERT Website: www.uncw.edu/alert/ Campus Life Arts: http://uncw.edu/presents/ CARE (assault response & education): http://www.uncw.edu/care/ Career Center: http://www.uncw.edu/career/ Crisis Communications: http://uncw.edu/emergencyandsafety/crisiscommunications.html Crossroads (substance abuse prevention): http://www.uncw.edu/crossroads/ Dean of Students: http://www.uncw.edu/odos/ Disability Resource Center: http://www.uncw.edu/disability/ Emergency Procedures: http://uncw.edu/ehs/inanemergency.html Health Promotion: http://www.uncw.edu/healthservices/promotion.htm Honors College: http://uncw.edu/honors/admissions/transfer.html Official UNCW Policies: http://uncw.edu/emergencyandsafety/Evacuation.html Seahawk Warning Siren System: http://uncw.edu/ehs/siren.html Severe Weather Guidelines: http://uncw.edu/ehs/severe_weather.html (Abrons) Student Health Center: http://www.uncw.edu/healthservices/shc.htm Student Life FAQs: http://uncw.edu/campuslife/faq.html Student Parking: http://uncw.edu/parking/student_parkingregistration.htm
*the first two weeks of classes are very difficult for parking while students are getting used to their assigned zone areas; you are encouraged to allow yourself 15-20 extra minutes to find suitable parking and get to class on time!
Student Organizations: http://appserv02.uncw.edu/studentorgs/category.aspx?catid=0, and http://uncw.edu/studentorgs/boarfaq.htm Testing Services: http://www.uncw.edu/testingservices/ University Calendar: http://uncw.edu/reg/calendars.htm Wave Bus Tracking (NEW Real-time app): http://www.wavetransit.com/RealTimeBusTracking.aspx
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Second floor of the Fisher Student Center Room 2029 910.962.3553 activities@uncw.edu www.uncw.edu/activities Hours: Mon Wed 9am 8pm Thurs - Fri 9am 5pm
CAIC
Campus Activities & Involvement Center
The Campus Activities & Involvement Center is a students gateway to entertainment, involvement, and leadership on campus. They create 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. The staff, and the students with whom they work, are committed to creating a vibrant campus community filled with diverse activities for all students. Services: Student Events Calendar Supports over 250 student organizations Various services for registered student organizations and their members (including button making, computers, banner making supplies, poster printer, helium, and various arts and crafts items) Houses offices for SGA, ACE, Fraternity & Sorority Life Leadership Councils, the full-time CAIC staff, the Coordinator for Fraternity and Sorority Life, and the Office of Student Leadership & Engagement Events and Programs: Involvement Carnival UNCWeekends UNCWelcome (fall semester) UNCWelcome Back (spring semester) Beach Blast
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Campus Dining
Campus Dining provides 15 delicious on-campus dining locations designed to make students lives easier. From dining halls, to cafs and coffee shops, to convenience stores, Campus Dining has something for every students taste. Campus Dining also offers several flexible meal plans, designed to fit a variety of students lifestyles and eating habits. In addition, Campus Dining serves as a resource for nutrition and sustainability information, as well as provides a full-service catering department that can work with students to plan any size event. Free Services: Online resources featuring Fresh & Healthy, an online guide to nutrition and living a healthy lifestyle Information on Campus Dining Sustainability efforts Special offers through Facebook and Twitter Priced Services: 15 On-Campus Dining Locations Flexible Meal Plans Full-Service Catering Department Something From Home Gift Basket Program Please visit the Campus Dining website (http://uncw.edu/dining/) for cost information for meal plans, catering and other services.
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Second floor of the Fisher University Union Room 2041 910. 962.3285 artsandprograms@uncw.edu www.uncw.edu/campuslife Hours: Mon Fri 8am 5pm
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Second floor of DePaolo Hall, across from Student Health Center 910.962.CARE After Hours: 910.512.4821 care@uncw.edu www.uncw.edu/care Hours: Mon-Fri 8am 5pm Call 910-512-4821 for after-hour emergency situations
CARE
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Second Floor of the Fisher University Union Room 2022 910.962.7785 www.uncw.edu/centrohispano Hours: Mon- Fri 8am 5pm
Centro Hispano
Mission: The mission of Centro Hispano is to nurture students into becoming strong leaders, representative of all the core values of UNCW, through the promotion of academic excellence, cultural representation, and leadership development. Centro Hispano serves as a link between students and all available resources needed for their academic growth, as well as for their development as future professionals. We focus on embracing and nurturing diversity, on developing student leadership, and on promoting best practices and best use of resources needed for academic success. Our emphasis on diversity is exemplified by our goal of increasing the representation of the diversity within the Hispanic culture through students, faculty, staff, campus events, curriculum, and community engagement. Our focus on student leadership development provides students with enrichment opportunities including leadership conference, leadership seminars and certificates, as well as leadership roles within our campus and community Organizations/Programs: Mi Gente- Focused on awareness of Hispanic culture through various events. Puro Teatro- Dedicated to the development of Spanish-speaking theater and culture. MI CASA- Mentoring group connecting high school students with college students. Centro Hispano Embajadores (CHE) Motivating younger students to attain a higher education. Ritmo Latino- Enjoy Latin culture through dance: Merengue, Bachata, Salsa, Cumbia, etc.
Events: Hispanic Film Series Dia de Bienvenida/ Day of Welcoming (bilingual) Centro Hispano Student Meet & Greets Annual Latino Alliance Conference Successful Latino Reception Lectures on Hispanic culture & social issues
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Second Floor of DePaolo Hall 910.962.3746 www.uncw.edu/counseling Hours: Mon- Fri 8am 5pm
Counseling Center
The overall goal of the Counseling Center is to assist students in maximizing their success at UNCW and in life. The Centers staff provides confidential counseling services and outreach programming to help students build a more satisfying and successful college experience. Comprehensive Services: Individual Counseling Relationship Counseling Group counseling Substance Abuse Assessment Community Referrals Crisis consultation and Intervention (after hours contact 962-2222) Counseling services are confidential and available to currently enrolled students
Events and Programs include: Stress Management Workshops Adjusting to College Self- Management Skills In Harmony (Mind-Body-Spirit) Suicide Prevention (QPR) Meditation
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Office of Scholarships & Financial Aid Warwick Center 140 910.962.3177 finaid@uncw.edu www.uncw.edu/finaid Hours: 8am-5pm
Financial Aid is available and consists of two different types: Gift Aid, which consists of grants and scholarships that do not have to be repaid and Self-Help Aid, which consists of loans and student employment. THE TYPES OF FINANCIAL AID: Grants provides assistance to students that have financial need. Grants typically do not require repayment. Examples are the PELL Grant, Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (SEOG), TEACH Grant, NC Need Based, and the NC Lottery. Scholarships awards to students based on high academic achievement, special talents or skills. Students are not required to complete the FAFSA for consideration of merit scholarships; however some scholarship may be based on academic achievement and financial need. Loans - a source of aid that must be repaid, usually with interest, after students graduate or stop going to school. The Department of Education administers all student loans through the William D. Ford Direct Loan Program. They also offer credit-based loans for Parents and Graduate students. Employment - a self-help program enabling students to work and earn money to help pay school expenses. Federal Work-study is a need-based program and eligibility is determined by the results of the FAFSA. If students are not able to participate in the Federal Work-Study program, job opportunities are available through Career Services.
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Student Recreation Center Suite 104 910.962.4135 www.uncw.edu/healthpromo Hours: Mon Fri 8am 5pm
Health Promotion
Health Promotion is UNCWs central resource for health education programs & services. The staff and peer educators develop and implement campus-wide programs designed to encourage healthy lifestyles among college students! Free Services: Staff and peer educators offer expertise in the following areas: o Nutrition & Healthy Eating o Sexual Health o Stress and sleep management o Mens Health o Womens Health o General Health & Wellness Free Health Educator Consultations Free Nutrition Consultations Individual Appointments Healthcare tools and resources, including books, DVDs and interactive health software Specialized programs for groups/organizations Online resources including handouts, recipes and links Events: Dessert in DePaolo on Wednesday, August 21st from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Whats a Winner in Wag?, Monday, August 26th, from 11:30am to 1:30pm, Wagoner Dining Hall KISS Bingo on Monday, August 26th at 7 p.m. in Graham Hewlett Great Room Whats Healthy in Hawks Next? Tuesday, August 27th from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in Hawks Nest, Fisher University Union
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Friday Annex Suite 118 910.962.3685 studyabroad@uncw.edu www.uncw.edu/international Hours: Mon- Fri 8am 5pm
International Programs
The Office of International Programs aims to develop and increase the international dimension of the UNCW campus. This is accomplished by fostering programs and services for international students; helping UNCW students to participate in education abroad programs; assisting UNCW faculty in their teaching, research, and scholarship abroad; developing and strengthening educational linkages with international partners so as to create opportunities for student, faculty, and staff exchanges; identifying and obtaining resources to further the internationalization of UNCW, and by enhancing and expanding international and global opportunities and resources on campus and in the surrounding community. Free Services: Study Abroad Advising International Student and Scholar Services Study Abroad Resources including diversity resources, passport and visa information, currency and more International Student Organization Student Mentor Program (pairs International students with American students) Conversation Partner Program (pairs English as a Second Language students with American students) Host Family Program for International and ESL students International Student Resources Work & Volunteer Abroad Advising Cultural Programming Faculty Resources Priced Services: Study Abroad and Exchange Programs(contact office for cost information- many programs costs are comparable to attending UNCW; and financial aid, scholarships and grants are available) English as a Second Language courses (contact office or visit website (http://www.uncw.edu/intprogs/esl-application-datesandfees.htm) for cost information) Events: International Education Week Intercultural Week Education Abroad Information Sessions International Student Orientations International Career Events International Internship & Service Learning Events International Films Education Abroad Orientations- for students going abroad in Fall, Spring & Summer terms Intercultural Sensitivity Trainings Site-specific information sessions for Education Abroad
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Educational and cultural programs Academic support for students Safe Zone Ally Training Liaison with PRIDE student organization Advocacy and community engagement Social justice and diversity education Resources in media and print
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Warwick Center 910.962.3178 parking@uncw.edu www.uncw.edu/parking Hours: Mon Thurs 8:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m.
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The PERCH
The Office of the Dean of Students Fisher University Union 2017 (until July) 910.962.3119 seahawkperch@uncw.edu www.uncw.edu/PERCH Hours: 8am-5pm
PERCH services, provided by the Office of the Dean of Students, contribute to the successful transition and university engagement of off-campus, non-traditional, graduate, and military-affiliated students by Providing Personal support Delivering Educational opportunities Connecting students to UNCW and Wilmington Resources Arranging opportunities for Community development Assisting with your off-campus Housing search Services: Off Campus Housing Ad Service: www.uncw.edu/offcampushousing Housing Fairs (Fall and Spring Semesters) Ride Board Listservs & Social Media (Facebook & Twitter) Virtual resource that includes tips for success, safety and security Events: New Off- Campus and Non-Traditional Student Socials Off-Campus Student Services Fair Military Welcome Reception Family Fun Days PERCH Coffee Breaks Get Your Board and Bike In Gear Veterans Day Ceremony Graduate Student Life social and professional development programs
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Inspiring, nurturing and satisfying intellectual and cultural curiosity 601 S. College Rd. Wilmington, NC 28403-5616 http://library.uncw.edu/ 910.962.3760 Hours: http://library.uncw.edu/hours Follow Randall Library on Facebook, Tumblr, and Twitter!
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Second floor of DePaolo Hall 910.962.3280 wesnerk@uncw.edu www.uncw.edu/healthservices Hours: Mon- Wed & Fri 8am 5pm Thurs 9am 5pm
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The Office of Transition Programs Fisher University Union 2017 910.962.3089 transitions@uncw.edu www.uncw.edu/transitions Hours: 8am-5pm
James Hall 910.962.3125 registrar@uncw.edu www.uncw.edu/reg Hours: Mon- Fri (8am 4:30pm)
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www.uncw.edu/campusrec Hours: Mon-Thurs 6:30am midnight Fri- 6:30am 9pm Sat- 10am 9pm Sun- 1pm midnight
Seaside Scramble Golf Tournaments Sport Club Tournaments Fitness Competitions Belay Clinics Rock the Rec
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Rear of the Warwick Center 910.962.3560 marshburns@uncw.edu www.uncw.edu/onecard Hours: Mon Thurs 7:30am - 5pm Fri 7:30am - 4:30pm Passport Office: Mon Fri 8am 4pm
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First floor of DePaolo Hall, Room 1092 910.962.3245 uc@uncw.edu www.uncw.edu/uc Hours: Mon-Fri 8am 5pm
University College
University College contributes to the University of North Carolina Wilmingtons commitment to excellence in undergraduate education by providing academic advising and support for students as they enter the university and transition to their chosen major. The primary focus of the University College is to ensure that students:
make a successful transition to UNCW achieve and maintain good academic standing identify and declare an appropriate major
University College advisors, academic support practices and curricular programs integrate students goals with university expectations and policies to support academic success. University College enhances the university community as a model for best practices in academic advising. Services: Academic Advising (for first-year students, including undecided transfers and new military students) Pre-Professional Advising (Pre-Health and Pre-Law) First Year Seminar Transfer Seminar Synergy: The Common Reading Program Cornerstone Learning Community The ExCel Program Non-residential learning communities Online Resources including University Studies requirements, major and minor information, advising policies, and more.
Events: Majors Fair (in conjunction with Career Services) Major Confusion: Deciding on a Major (in conjunction with Career Services and the Registrars Office) Pre-Health Graduate Program & Professional School Visits Pre-Professional Speakers Series, Leadership Series, Lunch & Learns, and field trips
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First Floor of DePaolo Hall 910.962.7857 ulc@uncw.edu www.uncw.edu/ulc Office Hours: Mon-Thurs 8 am 9pm Fri 8 am 5pm; Sun 2pm 9pm First 2 weeks of semester, reading day and exam week: Mon Fri 8am 5pm
Tutoring and Lab hours vary by service please check our website
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Second Floor of the Fisher University Union Room 2021 910.962.3832 upperman@uncw.edu www.uncw.edu/upperman Hours: Mon- Fri 8am 5pm
Upperman Center
The Upperman African American Cultural Center provides students, faculty, staff, and those in the greater Wilmington community with the opportunity to experience the rich heritage of African Americans from artistic, historical, and other perspectives. Programs: Events: Senior Sankofa (African American Graduation Ceremony) Martin Luther King celebration Black History Month events International Travel Abroad Forum Pre-Kwanzaa Celebration Speakers, lecturers and artists Collection of books, videotapes, periodicals and other materials Videotapes and DVDs available for check-out Exhibits of artwork and artifacts SEAM (Seahawks Empowering African American Men) Upperman/Africana Studies Lecture and Film Series
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Second floor of Randall Library, Room 2053 910.962.7870 styesp@uncw.edu www.uncw.edu/wsrc Hours: Mon-Fri 8am 5pm
WSRC
Womens Studies & Resource Center
The Womens Studies and Resource Center engages an interdisciplinary community of scholars, students and advocates working in gender, sexuality and Womens Studies. The Center promotes gender equality, both locally and globally, through research support, programming, an academic minor, and community engagement (volunteer and internship opportunities). Academic Program: Interdisciplinary academic minor in Womens Studies Introduction to Womens Studies, WMS 210 (University Studies course) The Elizabeth Betsy Ervin Womens Studies Scholarship Research opportunities in Womens and Gender Studies
Activities and Events: Workshops Scholarly panels, lectures and discussions Wilmingtons annual Walk a Mile in Her Shoes Annual benefit performances of The Vagina Monologues Womens History Month Website featuring community service, volunteer and internship opportunities
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