UNCW Resources for Military Affiliated Students

Amanda ParkstoneTransfer and Military Admissions Coordinator

Military AdmissionActive duty and veterans who have served two or more

years apply as transfer students (even if they have little or no traditional college credit) by allowing their military training/experience to count as transfer credit. 

Application fee is waived for current active duty members of the military.

Military Transcripts are required as part of the application process (Joint Services Transcript/CCAF)

No traditional college credit? Start in University College with a military specific transfer advisor

Traditional college credit? Still required to meet minimum GPA standard for admission.

Not admissible based on MCR’s or college GPA? Admissions Contract and Education Plan

Credit EvaluationActive duty and Veterans may transfer up to 93 credits and

can include military credit and credit by examination (AP, IB, CLEP, DANTES)

In order to view transferable military credit for training and experience, you must follow the directions listed below:1. Visit our Transfer Credit Equivalents website2. Select “Military-Americas” from the first drop down box 3. Military Credit (MC from the second drop down box) 

UNCW awards either departmental elective or general elective credit as applicable for military training and experience reported on military transcripts. 

The university physical education requirement is waived based on basic or recruit training.

Military Tuition BenefitIf you are active-duty or military dependent and you

do not qualify as a resident for tuition purposes, you may still be eligible for the Military Tuition Benefit.

Under this special North Carolina statute, members of the armed services stationed in North Carolina on active duty and their dependents may be eligible to pay a reduced tuition rate which is equivalent to the in-state tuition rate.

You must file a special application for the benefit that includes an affidavit on official letterhead confirming active military status and duty station and military dependent status if applicable

VA Education BenefitsUNCW’s VA certifying official: Shannon Miles miless@uncw.edu

If you will be using your Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits, the maximum amount approved by the VA for North Carolina public universities is sufficient to cover in-state tuition and fees but NOT out-of-state charges

We can help you get your bill figured out and help you defer your payment if you have financial aid or VA benefits waiting.

We can help you get your books if you are waiting on your financial aid or VA benefits to pay out

In order to place any type of hold on your account, our office must have all VA documents in your file.

The PerchPERCH services, provided by the Office of the Dean of

Students, contribute to the successful transition and university engagement of off-campus, non-traditional, graduate, and military-affiliated students by

• Providing Personal support • Delivering Educational opportunities • Connecting students to UNCW and Wilmington Resources

• Arranging opportunities for Community development• Assisting with your off-campus Housing search

Events for Military Affiliated students: Military Welcome Reception, Veteran’s Day Ceremony, Family Friendly movie matinees, meet and greets, etc.

Listserv for e-mail communicationMilitary Affiliated Newsletter

Student Veterans Organization

The Student Veteran's Organization fosters support for all veterans of the Armed Forces, members of the

Reserves, National Guard, and their spouses. Membership is open to all students who are affiliated

with the military. Monthly meetings (Wednesday 5pm)

President: Jenna Drescher jmo3955@uncw.edu

LOAF

LOVED ONES OF THE ARMED FORCES

“Loved Ones of the Armed Forces” exists to develop relationships among those who are affiliated with those

serving in the military. The club will bring people together and will allow them to further discuss the military from a

loved one’s point of view.Monthly meetings (Tuesday 8pm)

LOAF@uncw.edu

Disability Resource CenterAccommodations

Academic environmentLiving environmentExamples:

ETRDComputerNote-takerATSign language interpreterEtc.

SEA Lab

Learning SpecialistWorkshops/1:1

Time Management Organizational Skills Studying Skills Test-taking Strategies Reading Strategies Note-taking Strategies

Computer LabAssistive Technology (AT)Etc.

Counseling Center Free to all currently enrolled students Staff includes: Licensed Psychologists, Licensed Clinical Social Workers,

Licensed Psychological Associates and Licensed Professional Counselors Goals: Assist students in maximizing their success at UNCW and in life

and to help students build a more satisfying and successful college experience

Services Provided: Short Term Time Effective Counseling

Group Counseling Individual Counseling Couples Counseling

Outreach Programming Consultation

Referrals Substance Abuse Assessments and Consultations

Note: The Counseling Center does not provide services relative to legal or disciplinary matters.

CAREViolence Prevention & Response

Sexual Assault Relationship Abuse and Violence Harassment Stalking

Healthy Relationships

Opportunities for Student Involvement: “My Stand Mentor” training program CARE Peer Educators One-in-Four Male Anti-Sexual Assault Peer Educators

Services Provided:Support for student survivors, victims, and secondary survivorsAdvocacy with on or off-campus proceedingsConfidential consultation for students, faculty, and staffAssessment and intervention on campus violence cultureCampus-wide and targeted prevention programs

Website:http://www.uncw.edu/care

Phone Number: 962-CARE

CROSSROADSSubstance abuse preventionAccurate, non-judgmental informationTraining to make safe, healthy choicesSmoking and tobacco use cessation servicesPromotion of alcohol-free campus events

Opportunities for Student Involvement: CROSSROADS Peer Educators UNCW Collegiate Recovery Community

Website:http://

www.uncw.edu/crossroads

Phone Number:962-4136

University Learning CenterMath Lab

Writing center

Learning services

Supplemental Instruction

Study Skills and Study Sessions

910-962-7857ulc@uncw.edu

UNCW’s Military Task Force This intra-campus committee was established in fall 2007 and works to address current and

future issues affecting the admission, continuing enrollment, progress toward a degree, and quality of the university experience for UNCW’s military affiliated students.

The Task Force consists of UNCW faculty, staff, and administrators throughout campus who collaborate to create and/or refine policies, advocating for our military affiliated population.

Meets 4-5 times per academic year Members Include:

UNCW’s Chief of StaffUNCW’s Military Liaison and Extension Site DirectorAssociate Vice Chancellor for Academic AffairsAssociate Vice Chancellor for Student AffairsPresident, Student Veterans OrganizationMilitary Admissions CoordinatorUNCW’s VA Certifying RepresentativeResearch LibrarianAsst. Director of Disability Resource CenterDirector of UNCW’s Career CenterRegistrarUniversity College Transfer and Military Academic AdvisorsUNCW Legal Counsel and “military liaisons” from: Student Accounts, Counseling center, University Learning, Onslow

Extension Site programs, The Perch, Continuing Education Center, Transition Programs, etc.

UNCGA- Military Education

Ann Marie BeallDirector of Military Education Phone: (910) 399-6405 / Fax: (919) 962-5463 General Administration - Chief of Staff - Federal Government Relations Email: ambeall@northcarolina.edu

Questions?Amanda Parkstone

Transfer and Military Admissions Coordinator

UNCW Office of Admissions910-962-2550

MilitaryAdmissions@uncw.edu http://www.uncw.edu/admissions/military.html