When a holiday falls on Saturday, the university recognizes the holiday the preceding Friday; when a holiday falls on Sunday, the university usually recognizes the holiday the following Monday. Two ...

Sam Proffitt ’02 serves as director of Wrightsville Beach Ocean Rescue while teaching marketing at UNCW, helping develop future business leaders and first responders. Photo: Michael Spencer/UNCW From ...

UNC Wilmington is joining a national effort to strengthen support for undergraduate students experiencing basic needs insecurity. The Understanding Postsecondary Students' Perspectives on Basic Needs ...

Cameron School of Business Professor Ulku Clark leads UNCW’s maritime cybersecurity efforts, helping protect ports and critical infrastructure while preparing the next generation of cyber ...

Whether you are on or off campus, using a PC, Mac or mobile device, you can access UNCW software through Horizon. This is a secure, private cloud for the UNCW campus community. Horizon includes ...

Many students declare a major at the end of their freshman year or at the beginning of their sophomore year. Students need to meet at least one criteria to declare their major Earn at least 24 credits ...

The best way to get to know UNCW is to visit! Plan a trip to campus or explore virtually. Visit UNCW's main campus to explore one of the most beautiful campuses in the South. Hear firsthand from a ...

The University of North Carolina Wilmington (“UNCW”) is open and accessible to individuals with disabilities and committed to providing those members of the University community equal access to ...

The purpose of these meetings is to receive institutional updates. Most, if not all, members will participate virtually. The meetings will be hosted in Alderman Hall, Room 215. Portions of the meeting ...

UNCW has earned a spot in the Fiske Guide to Colleges 2025. This year marks the university’s eighth consecutive year claiming a spot in the bestselling college guide. “Whether diving into the sea or ...

Transect Expedition to Assess Land-To-Sea Habitats Via Interdisciplinary Process Studies (TEAL-SHIPS) is a "game-changing research" initiative that will be led by UNCW faculty and partnered with ...

UNCW’s new 78-foot research vessel, R/V Osprey, undergoes sea trials ahead of its arrival in Wilmington. The state-of-the-art catamaran will support oceanographic research, biological surveys, ...