1. University College Educational Planning and Registration Session
DePaolo Hall  

2. Overview You will be signing up for classes today
Academic Advisors are here to help you
We will have a short presentation before you sign up for courses

3. Orientation Form Write your current interest area/major
and cell phone number – AA/AS at top

4. Placement Testing Information

5. Additional Placement Information
English Placement:
If you did not transfer in English credit, it’s based on SAT or ACT
If you did not take SAT or ACT, you can sign up for ENG 101
Special Section ENG 101 / 101 – Resource Supported Writing Class
Math Placement:
Based on ACT scores, UNCW Math Placement Test, AP or Transfer Credit
If scored 1 or 2 on placement exam, take MAT 105 or do MyMathTest module in the Fall or summer
Supplemental Credit
MAT 161 with C or better – 3 additional credits

6. Additional Placement Information
Foreign Language Placement
Two options
Continue with high school language: Take UNCW placement test and take what you place into or build off transfer credits
Start a new language at the 101 level – no need to take placement test
If no lang in HS, must take 101>102>201
No more than two courses are required from students who graduated high school more than seven years prior to matriculation to UNCW.   
Supplemental Credit
Language 200 or higher earning a C or better – 3-6 additional credits

7. Transfer Credits
Fill in AP/IB exams and college courses completed (that are not already listed)
List the score next to the test if you know it
Cape Fear Community College
ENG 111

8. Transfer Credits
DO NOT register for any course for which you have received (or expect to receive) transfer or AP/IB credit.
Available transcripts have been reviewed for transfer credits and equivalencies at UNCW.
Have FINAL transcripts sent to UNCW ASAP.
Equivalency questions – ask advisor!!
Can pull up unofficial transcript in another window.

9. Orientation Prep Sheet
Advisors have reviewed academic transcripts and major/Univ Studies
Follow recommendations in file – update advisors of changes to major ASAP and update advisor on additional coursework for other recommendations

10. Graduation Requirements
Complete University Studies – hrs.
Fulfill Major requirements – hrs.
Earn minimum120 Semester Hours (may need electives)

14. Univ Studies – If an AA/AS
Will be waived from US EXCEPT:
- PED 101 (also waived for Military students-unless qualify for Bilateral Articulation Agreement)
- Foreign Language – up to 201 in language studied in high school or in new language
- Diverse Nation or Global Society (unless Bilateral AA)
- Competencies – 3 in each category
If you have taken the exact equivalencies within these areas, you will get credit for them.

15. Bilateral Articulation Agreement
If you have graduated from a school below w/ an Associate of Arts, Science, or Fine Arts, with at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA the following are also waived:
PED 101
Global Society and Diverse Nation
MUST meet UNCW Foreign Lang requirements
Bilateral Articulation Agreement Members
Alamance CC
Fayetteville Tech CC
Asheville-Buncombe Tech CC
James Sprunt CC
Bladen CC
Lenoir CC
Brunswick CC
Pitt CC
Cape Fear CC
Sampson CC
Carteret CC
Southeastern CC
Coastal Carolina CC
Wake Tech CC
Craven CC
Wayne CC
Durham Tech CC

16. To register, search for “University College” and select UNI 201.
UNI 201: Transfer Seminar
UNI 201 is 3 credit, elective seminar-style course that supports transfer students in their transition to UNCW. Students are able fulfill 3 hours Information Literacy and 3 hours Writing Intensive Competencies.
Students will leave UNI 201 with:
Academic and career plan
Résumé and cover letter
Academic strategies and skills
Knowledge of campus resources, opportunities, and policies
Library and research skills
Community with other transfer students
To register, search for “University College” and select UNI 201.

17. Pre-Health and Pre-Law Students
Pre-Professional Programs offers advising, resources, and programs to prepare pre-law and pre-health students for admission to graduate school.
We help with determining prerequisites for the program you’re interested in, how to incorporate those into your chosen major, what extracurricular pieces are required (shadowing, volunteering, research, etc.), help with personal statements, application guidance, etc. from the time you begin at UNCW until you are admitted into a graduate level program!
We also provide programs and events throughout the year to help you on your way to becoming a successful candidate to the professional program of your choice.
Enroll today at uncw.edu/preprofessional to start your path to success!
Drop in hours Mondays & Thursdays, 10am – 12 noon

18. Registering for Courses
Follow recommendations in file – update advisors of changes to major ASAP and update advisor on additional coursework for other recommendations
University Studies and Major Courses (if applicable)
12 credits – full time status
Prerequisites – may need override if not on transcript – ask advisor
Be flexible with your schedule
Balance of coursework rigor, strengths, and weaknesses

19. Dropping and Adding Classes
Reserved seats are available until 12pm the day after orientation
SeaNet will stay open for registration until the end of add/drop – Wed. Aug. 28 – 11:59pm
Classes begin on Wed. Aug. 21
You may add or drop a class on SeaNet
Talk to your advisor before making course changes

20. Note: Military Veterans
You are waived from PED 101
Send all final transcripts and test scores to UNCW
You received a navy blue folder during your military session today. There is a form that must be filled out with your schedule. Bring this to Financial Aid in Warwick before you leave today!

21. Get advisor signature before exiting SeaNet

22. Check Out Instructions
Get advisor signature on duplicate worksheet before signing out of SeaNet – this is final approval.
Go to checkout in Burney Center
Can pick up OneCard

23. Registration Time!
Go to
Click on How To Register for Courses in the middle of the page.

24. Let’s Get Started
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