Selected high school juniors or seniors who wish to pursue an academic program on the collegiate level while attending high school, may enroll at UNCW if they meet the qualifications for participation in this program.
This program is available primarily to students in the Wilmington area. Dual Enrollment applications for admission are available in the office of the high school counselor, or in the UNCW Admissions Office.
- Students may enter this program at the beginning of the fall, spring, or summer term, and may only register for 2 undergraduate courses per term (6 credit hours).
- The Office of Admissions does not guarantee enrollment in the classes listed on the application; students will register themselves for requested classes upon acceptance.
- Applications for Dual Enrollment are valid for one semester only. A new application must be submitted for each additional semester that you wish to take UNC Wilmington classes.
Summer & Fall Deadline: April 1 |
Spring Deadline: November 1 |
Late applications will NOT be considered.
Requirements For Admission
- Student must be in good academic standing with their high school.
- Student must be in their junior or senior year. Some exceptions may apply.
- Student must have a 3.5 cumulative grade point average.
- Student must have a SAT score of 1100 or higher (math & critical reading combined), ACT composite (with writing portion) of a 24, or a PSAT of 120 or higher.
- Student must complete and application packet which includes the following:
- Dual Enrollment application, including signature of guidance counselor or principal
- Official High School transcript
- Official standardized test scores
Enrollment Checklist
- An enrollment deposit of $100 is required before a student can register for his or her first UNCW class; beyond that there is no additional deposit for each dual enrollment class term. Payment can be made through the Student Accounts Office.
- If you are planning on taking a math course you MUST take the math placement test before you are able to register for the class. Contact the Math Lab for information. The placement exam will ensure that you choose the correct math class.
- If you are planning on taking a foreign language course you MUST take the placement test online before you are able to register for the class. The placement exam will ensure that you choose the correct language class.
- Once you have been accepted to UNCW as a new Dual Enrolled student, you will need to obtain a student ID. You can obtain this ID though Auxiliary Services, located on the back side of the Warwick Center. Campus Map
- New Dual Enrolled students are also required to obtain a UNCW parking pass if you wish to drive to campus. You can find the appropriate forms and price breakdown for the parking permits at the Auxiliary Services website.
Registration Information
Dual Enrolled High School students do not need to attend orientation. Please check for your registration times and status as well as class schedule information on SeaNet. Check your registration status for the time. You may register for classes by accessing SeaNet at www.uncw.edu and clicking on "Current Students," and then following the link to "SeaNet." In order to access SeaNet, you will need your student ID number and your 6-digit Personal Access Code (PIN). Your user ID for SeaNet will be a nine digit number that begins with "85" and your pin is initially your birth date in format MMDDYY. After logging in you will be required to change your pin to another 6 digit number. You will also be required to create a security question and answer. You can retrieve your student ID and your PIN through a link on the SeaNet login page.
For more registration information, please refer to www.uncw.edu/reg.
Other Helpful Links
Questions?
UNCW Office of Admissions
910 962-3243
admissions@uncw.edu
Thank you for your interest in UNCW. We are proud to have you taking classes with us and look forward to you being part of our community. We encourage you to keep us informed of your needs and questions. If you find that there is information that you would like on a class, or questions regarding the application process, please let us know.
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UNCW Office of Admissions
601 South College Road | Wilmington, NC 28403-5904
phone 910 962-3243 | fax 910 962-3038
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