| Screen last updated on: September 1, 2006 |
| Semester/term begin dates: |
in late August and early January. |
| Calendar system: |
semester system (two terms comprise academic year) |
| Month(s) in which new student orientation is held: |
Orientation for new students held in July and August. |
| Number and length of summer sessions: |
Two summer sessions of five weeks each. |
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| Majors with the highest enrollment: |
management, biology, psychology |
| Majors with the lowest enrollment: |
music education, French |
| Average freshman GPA: |
2.56 on a 4.0 scale |
| Percent of full-time freshman students who returned for sophomore year: |
83% |
| Student:Faculty ratio: |
18:1 |
| Total faculty: |
432 men, 344 women, 776 total |
| Full-time faculty: |
299 men, 192 women, 491 total |
| Part-time faculty: |
133 men, 152 women, 285 total |
| Graduation rate: |
63% within six years |
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| General education/core curriculum is required: |
yes |
| Minor requirements: |
not required for graduation |
| Physical education is required: |
yes |
| There are religious requirements for graduation: |
no |
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| Special programs offered: |
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double majors, dual degrees, independent study, accelerated program, honors program, internships, distance learning |
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| Minors and other miscellaneous programs offered: |
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Many minors offered. |
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| Preprofessional programs offered: |
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pre-law, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy, pre-dentistry, pre-optometry, Health-Related Pre-Professional Preparation for Dentistry, Chiropractic, Physical/Occupational Therapy, Physician Assistant, Optometry and Podiatry
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| Education certifications: |
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early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, special education |
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| Combined 2-2 programs available: |
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2-2 engineering program. |
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| Graduate schools/programs are offered: |
yes |
| Qualified undergraduates may take graduate-level classes: |
no |
| Schools with which domestic exchange programs are offered: |
Exchange programs with over 140 schools. |
| Study abroad opportunities: |
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Study abroad in Australia, Barbados, Belize, Canada, China, Ecuador, England, Finland, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, and Wales. |
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| Other special or unique academic programs: |
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School is a member of the National Student Exchange Program. For more information, contact the Office of Housing and Residence Life, or visit http://www.uncw.edu/stuaff/housing and click on the National Student Exchange Link. |
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| Army ROTC: |
not offered |
| Navy ROTC: |
not offered |
| Air Force ROTC: |
not offered |
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Bachelor's Degrees
- Accounting
- Anthropology
- Art History
- Athletic Training
- Athletic Training/Trainer
- Biology Sciences
- Biology Teacher Education
- Business Administration/Management
- Business/Managerial Economics
- Chemistry
- Chemistry Teacher Education
- Cinematography/Film/Video Production
- Communication Studies
- Computer Science
- Creative Writing
- Criminal Justice
- Criticism/Conservation
- Drama/Dramatics/Theatre Arts
- Economics
- Education of the Mentally/Physically Handicapped
- Education of Young Children
- Education/Teaching Individuals Multiple Disabilities
- Education/Teaching Individuals with Emotional Disturbances
- Education/Teaching Individuals with Mental Retardation
- Education/Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities
- Elementary Education/Teaching
- English Language/Literature
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education
- Environmental Science
- Environmental Studies
- Film Studies
- Finance
- Fine/Studio Arts
- French Language Teacher Education
- French Language/Literature
- Geography
- Geology/Earth Science
- German Language/Literature
- Health Professions/Related Clinical Sciences
- Health/Physical Education
- History
- History Teacher Education
- Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Teacher Education
- Kindergarten/Preschool Education/Teaching
- Management Information Systems
- Marine Biology
- Marketing/Marketing Management
- Mathematics
- Mathematics Teacher Education
- Music
- Music Performance
- Music Teacher Education
- Nursing/R.N.
- Parks/Recreation/Leisure Facilities Management
- Philosophy/Religious Studies
- Physical Education Teaching/Coaching
- Physical Education/Athletic Training
- Physics
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Spanish Language Teacher Education
- Spanish Language/Literature
- Special Education/Teaching
- Speech/Rhetorical Studies
- Statistics
- Studio Arts
- Teacher Education/Professional Development/Specific Subject Areas
- Therapeutic Recreation
- Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy
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| Credit placement options: |
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- placement for CEEB Advanced Placement (scores of 3 or higher)
- credit for CLEP general
- credit for CLEP subject
- neither credit nor placement for Regents College Exams (RCE)
- neither credit nor placement for ACT PEP
- neither credit nor placement for DANTES
- neither credit nor placement for school's own challenge exams
- credit for relevant military experience
- neither credit nor placement for relevant life experience
- credit for international baccalaureate
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| Other credit/placement programs: |
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University has own advanced placement program for the College Entrance Examination Board. A freshman who scores three or above on the Advanced Placement test will receive appropriate college credit and advanced placement. Students taking Advanced Placement tests should have the score reports sent to the Office of the Registrar for evaluation concerning placement and credit. Individual departments have determined the specific courses for which credit will be given.
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