1. Welcome Seahawks! Summer 2015 Orientation

2. Staff
Dr. Lisa Keenan – Director, Onslow Extension Site & Military Liasion
Karla Blanton – Admissions and Financial Aid Coordinator
Susan Sullivan – Office Manager
Kelly Moore – Military Enrollment Services Coordinator
Mary Anne Tayloe – Administrative Associate
Henry Wyschka – Testing and Technology Technician

3. Onslow Academic Advisors
Brenna Johnson– Watson College of Education
Heather Lang – School of Social Work
Dr. Jessica Strong – School of Social Work
Dr. Kenneth Mentor – Department of Sociology and Criminology
Crystal Hollenbaugh– Cameron School of Business

4. See Your Academic Advisor
For course planning in your major
Questions about academic policies
Career advice
Graduate school plans
Internship possibilities

5. Student Folder Doe, John In-State 850555555 BUS 9999 Degree Audit
Residency Status
Student Name
Doe, John In-State
BUS
Student ID #
PIN #
Program
Degree Audit
Orientation Survey
Hot Links Card
SeaNet/How to Register
GI Bill Checklist
Transient Study Instructions
Bookstore Information
Student Data Sheet
Financing College

6. Graduation Requirements
Complete University Studies
Fulfill Major requirements
2.0 Grade Point Average (Transfer students start at UNCW with no GPA)
Earn 124 Semester Hours
See Degree Audit

7. Transient Study
Transient Study is defined as taking courses at any other institution( i.e., a community college, university, college, or study abroad). Transient study is limited to active UNCW students.
Consult your Academic Advisor about transferability of course credit into your degree program.
Submit a request for Permission for Transient Study via mySeaport. Academics tab  Transient Study link
Register for transient study courses once approval has been granted. (Visiting students at Coastal CC see Step 3 on Transient Study handout)
Pay for your transient study course(s)
Submit final transcripts to the Office of the Registrar and the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid.

8. Transfer Credit Limits
UNCW can accept a maximum of 64 transfer credit hours from a regionally-accredited two year institution (I.e. Coastal CC).
UNCW can accept a maximum of 93 transfer credit hours from a regionally-accredited four year institution.
A minimum of 31 semester hours must be earned at UNCW of which at least 15 must be upper division courses, in your major.

9. Dropping and Adding Classes
Summer I 2015: Classes begin Monday, May 18th.
Summer II 2015: Classes begin Monday, June 22nd.
You may drop or add a class on SeaNet.
Talk to your advisor before making course changes.

10. Summer Withdrawal deadlines: Summer II – Thursday, July 9, 2015
Course Withdrawal
Summer Withdrawal deadlines:
Summer I - Friday, June 5, 2015
Summer II – Thursday, July 9, 2015
Withdraw from a course BEFORE the deadline = “W”
Withdraw from a course AFTER the deadline = “WF”
(which calculates as an “F” in GPA calculation)
Withdraw from an individual class or classes through SeaNet.
Students who intend to withdraw from all classes must submit a Complete Term Withdrawal request in mySeaport. For questions contact the Dean of Students’ Office.
ALWAYS consult your advisor before you withdraw from a course.

11. Three different courses may be repeated to replace low grades.
Course Repeat Policy
Students who earn less than a C (2.0) in a course may retake that course at UNCW to replace the grade.
Three different courses may be repeated to replace low grades.

12. UNCW Online Classes
BlackBoard is the learning management system for classes at UNCW
Classes use BlackBoard for assignments, group discussions, quizzes, etc
Classes can be accessed the 1st day of class. If you have a problem accessing BlackBoard, contact your instructor via
Below is the link for log-in instructions, content upload instructions, and tutorials:

13. Classroom Assignments
Visit
Select Academics
Next select Classroom Assignments
Select the applicable semester

14. UNCW Bookstore UNCW Bookstoreor
Bookstore Sales for Onslow Extension students
Book Orders Online OR
Click on the “Purchase my Textbooks” link when viewing your schedule on SeaNet.

15. Libraries (LRC) UNCW Randall Library
Library Support for Extension Students 
Books mailed … free!
Account set up required
Contact: Melissa Raymer Distance Learning Librarian,
CCCC Learning Resource Center
UNCW ID card required
You will receive an from via UNCW as soon as they are ready for pick up. Please disregard main campus s.
John Lejeune Education Center
Research and Study Center 

16. Financial Aid
File the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online at
Your award information and any updates or changes to financial aid award are available for your review and response through SeaNet.
Students must maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) in order to remain eligible for financial aid
Three areas: GPA, Quantitative and Time
**Most communication is done through to the student’s UNCW account

17. Financial Aid & G.I. Bill
UNCW is a U.S. Veteran Affairs approved educational institution. For information and to establish eligibility for the Post 9/11 and/or the Montgomery GI Bill please refer to the US Department of Veterans Affairs website at
Submit Certificate of Eligibility
Complete a VA Class Schedule every semester
VA Counselor – Alton Johnson

18. Campus Parking Coastal Carolina Community College
Students must provide a UNCW ID and class schedule to obtain a permit from the Coastal Security Office located in the cafeteria.
Students can receive a temporary permit until they receive their UNCW ID
Parking is free
Camp Lejeune
For information on base access and parking:
No permit is required for parking
UNCW ID is required for a semester pass
UNCW Main Campus Parking
Special rate permit required
for further information

19. UNCW Health Services Main Campus Student Health Center DePaolo Hall
Immunization Records
Required when taking 4 or more credit hours, per semester, at the Main Campus
Health Insurance
NOT Required for Extension students

20. Additional UNCW Services
Disability Services
ADA services available
Counseling Center
Confidential and Free
UNCW Writing Center
Submit work via
Career Services
UNCW
Coastal CC

21. Student Organizations
Student Social Work Organization
Phi Alpha Honor Society
National Social Work Honor Society
Tau Sigma National Honor Society
Transfer Student Honor Society
Student Veterans Organization (main campus)

22. Inclement Weather Policy
If inclement weather occurs please refer to the following for updated information:
UNCW Onslow Extension website
UNCW Onslow Extension Site Facebook page

23. Things To Know
Your UNCW address is very important. Faculty and Staff will only use this to correspond with you
**Please use proper etiquette when addressing your instructors and advisors
Coastal Carolina Community College campus is Tobacco-Free
Complete the Student Data Sheet and Orientation Evaluation before you leave today

24. UNCW Onslow Extension Site
Questions?
UNCW Onslow Extension Site
Coastal CC office:
Camp Lejeune office: