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University of North Carolina Wilmington

The University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) offers visitor activities, events and things to do on campus and beyond. University sites and venues host sports, arts and theater events throughout the year. Summer marine camps make a visit to the shore a fun and educational experience for children.

University North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) Campus in Autumn

Coastal College Campus

UNCW is centrally located between the Cape Fear River and the Atlantic Ocean in Wilmington and is recognized as having one of the most beautiful coastal college campuses. The Gary Shell Cross-City Trail cuts through campus making the university easily accessible by bicycle. Neo-Georgian buildings are set among scenic landscaping including the Herbert Bluethenthal Memorial Wildflower Preserve and the nearby 174-acre EV-Henwood Nature Preserve.

Admissions & Campus Tours

Founded in 1947, the University of North Carolina Wilmington is a public university with over 14,000 students. UNCW offers an array of high-quality programs at the baccalaureate and masters levels as well as doctoral programs in Educational Leadership, Marine Biology, Nursing and Psychology. It is consistently ranked among the top 10 public universities in the South with an undergraduate marine biology program that is ranked one the best in the world. It’s no surprise that the university also ranks among the nation’s best colleges for surfers. Find more information at uncw.edu/admissions.

Campus tours are available when classes are in session or may be conducted via virtual mobile tour.

UNCW Kenan Auditiorium

ARTS & THEATER

The 1,000-seat Sarah Graham Kenan Auditorium is home to 170 artistically and culturally diverse events and performances per year. The auditorium is the location of UNCW Presents and the Lumina Arts Festival and is the largest arts venue on the UNCW campus.

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Marine Quest Summer Camps

MarineQuest is the official marine science outreach program for the University of North Carolina Wilmington, Watson College of Education, and the Center for Marine Science. The program provides young people, ages 4-17, with opportunities to explore, discover and value our marine habitats. Visitors can enroll children in the summer camp program to experience the ocean in new ways.

Seahawks Sports

Visitors rooting for both home and away teams enjoy on-campus venues featuring basketball, baseball, volleyball, swimming, diving and more. UNCW’s Seahawk sports programs and “Sammy” the Seahawk bring excitement to campus venues like Trask Coliseum, Brooks Field, Seahawk Natatorium and the Greene Track & Field Complex. Find out more about the athletics program and get tickets at uncwsports.com.

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Places to Stay

Near the University

Whether in town for parents' weekend, a college sports event or campus tour, places to stay nearby include both traditional hotels and extended stay options.

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