University of North Carolina [UNCW] Admissions: Acceptance Rate, Requirements, Deadlines, Application Process

University of North Carolina, Wilmington: International Student Admissions

International students willing to study in the US are advised to prepare a checklist of admission requirements and have an estimated budget. The students need to submit all the necessary documents at the time of the admission.

Application Portal: The students can apply online from the official website of the University

Application Fee: USD 80

Admission Requirements: International Students have to verify all the necessary documents that are given below for admission to North Carolina University.

• Completed application form.
• A Minimum 2.5 GPA out of 4.0.
• A copy of the test scores is required after giving the SAT or the ACT.
• Official scores of IELTS/ TOEFL are required.
• Verification of Certificate of Finance needs to be submitted indicating how the student’s fee and living expenses will be incurred. The certificate should be signed by the Financial Sponsor.
• An official transcript of secondary education and all the professions that the application has attended.
• Statement of Purpose is a required statement of why the student is interested in a particular course.
• A copy of the passport page for identification.

The University of North Carolina Wilmington offers conditional admission to applicants who have demonstrated strong academic performance but need additional English language preparation (ESL) in order to be successful in their program of study.

Conditional admission is requested by applicants who must be admitted as degree-seeking students in order to obtain a visa. Other applicants seek conditional admission so they can begin a degree program the semester immediately following completion of the advanced level of the ESL program.

English Proficiency Test Score for International Students

International applicants are required to provide the official TOEFL, or IELTS scores as evidence of English proficiency. The minimum required scores by the university are:

There are however, TOEFL and IELTS exception waivers available to international students. The applicants need to fulfill one of the following:

• SAT-I Critical Reading sub-section score of 490 or higher (first-year students only). *Scores must be sent directly from the testing agency. UNCW's school code is 5907.
• ACT Reading sub-section score of 20 or higher (first-year students only). Scores must be sent directly from the testing agency. UNCW's school code is 5907.
• A student successfully completes Level 4 in UNCW's ELC program. Level 4 participants must maintain a 3.0 GPA and have an attendance rate above 85% while in the ELC program.