Wilmington, NC
University of North Carolina Wilmington

It’s a great school for psychology. I was in the class of the 2017 APA president, while he was president. It was unreal that the top person of psychology in America, and top neuropsychologist of the world knows me by name. The professors really made themselves available and most classes I took, apart from the gen ed core classes, were small. The downside is that the university lacks diversity. It’s not uncommon to find that you are the only Hispanic in the room. There was both subtle and blatant racism among students. It also is common to see that there were next to no black students on campus. It is a great university for military members, vets, and their families. And financial aid was the best of all 3 universities I went to as an undergrad. They not only got me in state tuition the second they could, but they also got me the North Carolina lottery scholarship as well. This cost less than my university in my home state. I also was only forced to purchase one book a semester at full price, all other books required could be rented on amazon from $20-30 a piece. The games were fun to go to but the school isn’t ncaa . And the basket ball court is so small, it was hardly bigger than my HS basketball court. Although fans will show up in support, games are not nearly as big as state schools. Sororities and Frats are EVERYWHERE and very popular ( at least among the white students).

This campus is beautiful and located near the beach. The class sizes are good and the research opportunities are vast. They do tend to focus on Marine Biology but there are still many other programs. The food on campus is usually good and there many optioms to choose from.

Coming to UNCW is the best decision that I have made thus far. I was terrified coming to UNCW, but the community has made it to where I am valued, appreciated, and welcomed in every sense. People are never afraid to strike up a conversation with you. Professors and instructors always make sure to check up on you and there are a large variety of programs for students to access.

I really like UNCW. It was my first choice and I am so happy with the campus, the students, and the faculty. The classes are challenging but if you study, you can get a good grade. The campus is very nice and you can get anywhere on campus within 15 minutes. The party scene is super fun too, and you can find a party anywhere since the fraternities put them on every weekend.

The University has above all else, an excellent teaching staff that is willing to help you and provide you with a good education, along with excellent study abroad programs. The school lacks the funding of other schools, and is most noticeably missing a large selection of dining options, and of course, a football team.

I love this school, but Janice with the financial aid department is beyond rude and not helpful. She responded with an attitude as though I was wasting her time when asking a simple question about eligibility. I would recommend speaking with anyone else!

It can be difficult to enroll with the strict policies, fees, and such but the academics can be worth it. Good classes with great teachers both in person, hybrid, and online. I'm taking an OAP (Online Accelerated Program) for business and the experience has been mostly well.

I love UNCW. It is a university that values all of its students and does everything in its faculty's power to best support student learning. Everyone I have met has been open, fair, and caring. As an online distance learning student, that kind of approach to students like me is very much appreciated. I love my school and all it does for me!

I love this school and wouldn't have chosen any other school to attend. The school and city has a great atmosphere and allows a lot of access to things that students require to live college life to the fullest. I always recommend this school to any and all future college students.

This year, UNCW suffered at the hands of Hurricane Florence. Buildings were damaged, dorms were destroyed, and we lost an entire month of school. But in the wake of that storm, we came together as a community to finish out the semester. The aftermath of Florence has created some obstacles in our schooling, but nothing we can't overcome together. Other people may talk about their school's food or dorms or class size but none of that really matters if their school does not have the strength to pull together after a tragedy. And that's what sets UNCW apart from other colleges, we have the spirit and strength to come together and to help each other heal and move on. I am so glad I decided to go to UNCW, because I know that I will always have a family there, no matter what happens.