Thank you for your interest in the University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW). Please review admission and application requirements for the Visiting International program. The UNCW Visiting International Program welcomes students from across the globe to study on a short-term basis. There are three ways to participate in the Visiting International Program:
Exchange
Eligible students nominated directly by UNCW partner universities are permitted to attend UNCW for one or two semesters to gain credit at their home university.
Study Abroad
Students from non-partner universities can request permission to attend UNCW for one or two semesters to gain credit at their home university and will pay tuition and fees to UNCW.
Gap Year
Students who have recently graduated from an international secondary education can request permission to attend UNCW for one or two semesters. To qualify for the program, you must be 18 years old upon arrival and submit the following with your initial application: 1 High school transcripts (or equivalency) with a 2.5 minimum GPA and 2. Letter of recommendation.
Note: The Visiting International program does NOT constitute admission to UNCW. In order to obtain a degree, students must apply through https://uncw.edu/admissions/. Please complete the form below if you are interested in the Visiting International program at UNCW.
