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Family Calendar

2022–2023

Dear Families, Welcome to the University of North Carolina Wilmington! For 75 years, UNCW has helped students give flight to their imagination and achieve excellence. You and your student are now part of a close-knit community of students, families, faculty, staff, and alumni in Wilmington, NC and around the world. At UNCW, we view family members as key partners in student success. We hope this calendar will be the first of many resources you take advantage of while your student attends UNCW. This calendar is designed to provide you with important details, dates, and tips on what to expect during your student’s time at UNCW. Sign up for our monthly Family Newsletter and connect with us on social media to stay up to date. Whether it is through our UNCW Parents Council, Family Weekend, or just a weekend trip to visit your student, we hope to see you often in the future! Please know that our office is always available as a resource to both you and your student. Go Seahawks! Office of Transition Programs (910) 962-3089 transitions@uncw.edu uncw.edu/transitions

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CAMPUS TRADITIONS AND SIGNATURE EVENTS Convocation

Convocation marks the official beginning of the academic year. During this ceremonial event, new students will watch the unveiling of their class flag, take their Class of 2026 photo, and hear about UNCW’s academic expectations from the Chancellor, Provost, and faculty members

Career Fair

Students from all majors meet with recruiters and hiring managers from local, regional, and national companies; including government agencies and non-profit organizations, who are excited to add a Seahawk to their team! Fulltime, part-time/seasonal, and internship opportunities are available. This event takes place bi-annually during the fall and spring semesters.

Fall into the Dub

Beginning with move-in, a wide variety of events and activities are available to welcome new students and familiarize them with the UNCW community throughout their first semester. Spring Back into the Dub is held in the spring semester with similar events to welcome students back to campus.

Festapalooza

ACE (Association for Campus Entertainment) hosts a yearly Last Day of Classes (LDOC) celebration in April with live music, food, and activities to celebrate the end of the school year!

FYred Up For Finals

Hosted by the Office of Transition Programs each fall semester, FYred Up for Finals helps First Year students get ready to tackle their first semester final exams!

FYrst Friday

FYrst Friday serves as a First-Year student kick-off and takes place at the beginning of each semester. Join friends and fellow first-year students for these special events.

Hawk-In

Hosted by ACE each spring, the Hawk-In is a weekend-long movie marathon in Lumina Theater. This thoughtfully curated marathon features movies ten years or older, and includes contests, food, snacks, and fun!

Involvement Carnival

Begin your involvement journey and discover over 275+ student organizations including Fraternity & Sorority Life, Sports Club, Multicultural, and more. This is a great opportunity to meet student leaders and stay engaged with the UNCW community.

Late Night Breakfast

The perfect kick-off to our spring Homecoming Week! Students gather at Wagoner for a full breakfast menu, served by faculty and staff! Take pictures with Sammy Seahawk, learn more about the week’s events, or participate in our annual Lip Sync Battle!

Leadership Lecture Series

The Leadership Lecture Series provides an exploration of leadership through stories and experiences shared by guest speakers. Students are invited to discuss and engage in political, cultural diversity, and economic issues as well as popular trends and topics that shape and affect their communities.

Seahawk Leadership Conference

The purpose of the SLC is to make leadership within reach of every student. It is created for students, by students and held every fall semester.

Spring Into Your Sophomore Year

Spring into Your Sophomore Year is an annual celebration held at the end of the academic year for first-year students marking the successful completion of their first year.

Teal Tuesday

Teal is the only color to wear on Tuesday! Students, faculty, and staff show school spirit by wearing teal on Tuesdays.

Wagsgiving

Wagsgiving is a Thanksgiving-themed meal at Wagoner Dining Hall before students leave for Thanksgiving break.

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MONTH AUGUST Here Comes Move-In!

Tips for Staying in Touch

Finding a Place on Campus

Confirm your family’s travel plans and the move-in date, time and procedure. Your student can coordinate with roommate(s) about what to bring to their assigned residence. The room will be small so it’s a good idea not to over-shop — you can always buy/order necessary items later.

Talk to your student ahead of time about how (and how often) you will communicate. Let them suggest a day of the week and time for a regular call or video chat. By making a communication plan, you’ll be sure to touch base regularly while still giving your student space to adjust to their new routine.

Joining clubs, teams and organizations is a great way for students to make friends and build a connection to their new community. They can pursue existing interests or try something new. In general, engaged students are happier — and get better grades, too!

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Fall Move-In

N Convocation

Beach Blast

First Day of Class (FDOC) NPHC Yard Show

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SAT

Involvement Carnival

Add/drop deadline

FYrst Friday

MONTH SEPTEMBER Adjusting to College-Level Work

Keeping Peace with Roommates

College academics are a lot harder than high school and your student may struggle at first. Encourage them to attend every class and go to study/review sessions as well as their professors’ office hours. The writing center is a great resource.

Encourage your student to talk to their roommate(s) early to establish expectations about cleaning, guests, noise, etc. Communication and compromise will prevent minor conflicts from turning into bigger ones. It’s also good to get to know the RA (Resident Assistant) on their floor. RAs are there to help!

How to Help a Homesick Student • Remember that, even though it hurts, homesickness is normal. Settling in takes time. • Be a sounding board — listen and ask questions. • Don’t panic over every call or text. Your student may just need to vent after a hard day. • Encourage your student to check out Wavelink for residence hall programs and campus activities.

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Labor Day

(University closed)

Family Weekend

NOTES

MONTH OCTOBER Finding a Healthy Routine

Time to Renew Financial Aid

It's especially important in the Covid-19 era to have regular conversations with your student about health and wellness. Sleep is key and most students don’t get enough. Regular exercise is also essential to physical and mental health and for managing stress. Remind your student to pile on the veggies in the dining hall, keep healthy snacks on hand, and steer clear of fast food and too much caffeine.

The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is available after Oct. 1. Students renewing aid, or applying for the first time, must complete this each year. Find details (including important deadlines) on the college website.

Your Student’s Academic Advisor Students typically meet with their advisors once per term. In addition to course selection, advisors can help your student set long-term academic goals and stay on track to an ontime graduation. Your student should make the most of this important relationship!

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8 Family Weekend

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Indigenous Peoples' Day

Fall Break (no classes)

8 Last day to withdraw with a W

N Halloween

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MONTH NOVEMBER Midterm Reality Check

Countdown to Thanksgiving

If your student’s midterm exam grades were disappointing, their self-confidence may be shaken. Your response can affect whether they view a low grade as a sign of their ability (“I guess that’s the best I can do”) or useful information about what works and what doesn’t, along with an opportunity to improve their study routine.

Confirm Thanksgiving break travel plans (for winter break, too). In addition to sleeping in and seeing high school friends, your student will need to study over Thanksgiving since finals are around the corner. Revisit “house rules” to avoid conflict about curfew, car use, etc.

The Privacy of Student Records The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is why parents don’t have automatic access to their college student’s grades. Talk to your student about their academic goals. If you’d like to see their grades and your student agrees, your student may create a ShareLink account for you.

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First Day of American Indian Heritage Month

8 Daylight Saving Time Ends

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Election Day

NOTES

Veterans' Day

Thanksgiving Holiday (no classes)

Thanksgiving Day

Native American Heritage Day

(University closed)

Thanksgiving Holiday (University closed)

MONTH DECEMBER Powering Through Finals

How’s the Budget?

Next Year’s Housing

You may not hear much from your student as they wrap up their semester's work. Show your support by mailing a care package with healthy snacks, Vitamin C drops, something cozy to wear in cooler weather (fuzzy socks, a scarf or hat), and a note of love and encouragement.

Winter break is a good time to review your student’s fall spending and tweak their budget. If their bank balance is low, they might consider applying for a campus job next semester. In general, students who work part-time do better academically than those who don’t.

Is your student reaching out to potential roommates? What’s the timeline to apply for on-campus housing? If they will move off campus, what are the options? Be prepared to offer advice about conducting a safe and thorough off-campus housing search, reviewing the lease, etc.

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Last Day of Class (LDOC)

Reading Day (no classes)

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Final Exams

N Commencement

Final Exams

SAT

N University Closed Christmas Eve

University Closed Christmas Day

NOTES

New Year's Eve

MONTH JANUARY New Year’s Resolutions

Campus Health Resources

Your student learned a lot about how to “do college” last fall. Now they can put these insights to good use. Help them recognize areas of strength they can build on and set some new goals: to join a club or team, go to faculty office hours more often, find a volunteer opportunity, visit the career center.

Winter challenges our immune systems as seasonal colds and the flu circulate. You and your student can visit the Student Health Center website to review health services available on campus. They should have a first aid kit with thermometer and basic over-the-counter remedies, and know how to tell when an illness is serious enough to seek professional care.

Opportunities and Applications During the winter, information about RA (Resident Assistant) positions, study abroad, Undergraduate Research Opportunities (UROPs), orientation leader selection, summer internships and fellowships, and more becomes available. Encourage your student to keep their eyes open!

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University Opens

University Closed New Year's Day

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First Day of Class (FDOC)

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Add/drop deadline

(University closed)

NOTES

MONTH FEBRUARY A Home Away from Home

Tending to Mental Health

What’s Your Major?

It can take a while for students to settle in and find their place. Encourage your student to make intentional connections with new people through activities and maybe a campus job. Exploring the town and surrounding area is another way to begin putting down roots.

Sometimes the “winter blues” turn into Seasonal Affective Disorder. If your student is feeling low, encourage them to visit campus counseling/mental health services. A light box or lamp, outdoor exercise, social interaction and healthy eating will help boost their mood.

It’s common for students to start college undecided, or to change majors once they get there. Choosing a major can be stressful. Remember that your student will be most successful if they study what they love. Encourage them to explore a variety of subject areas and take advantage of academic and career advising resources.

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First Day of Black History Month

N Valentine's Day

Presidents' Day

NOTES

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MONTH MARCH Internships and Summer Options Summer internships expose students to careers they might like and provide important hands-on experience. Encourage your student to research possibilities and apply. Summer can also be a chance to travel or study abroad, volunteer, take a class or two…even start their own business!

A Four-Year Plan Your student's spring advising meeting is a good time for them to do a credit audit and double-check requirements to make sure they're taking the right courses in the right order to graduate on time.

Exploring Campus Career Services The career center is where your student can access online job and internship listings, connect with alumni mentors, attend resumé and interview workshops, and much more. Help your student prepare for job interviews by making sure they have a few pieces of professional clothing in their wardrobe.

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FRI

First Day of Women's History Month

SAT Spring Break (no classes)

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Spring Break (no classes)

St. Patrick's Day

Spring Break (no classes)

Last day to withdraw with a W

Daylight Saving Time Starts

NOTES

MONTH APRIL With a Plan, They Can Do It All

Reducing Stress During Finals

Preparing to Move Out

Encourage your student to use a calendar or spreadsheet to map out remaining projects/papers (breaking big things into smaller tasks). Half an hour of planning now will help them stay organized and avoid panic. And remind them that it’s never too late to seek out help in classes where they’re struggling.

Whether it’s tossing a frisbee or petting a therapy dog, brief mental breaks (15–20 minutes) improve performance on prolonged tasks like studying for exams. Your student should also continue to make time for their favorite exercise class, coffee with a friend, or any activity that helps them stay centered.

Confirm your student’s travel arrangements (plane, train, bus, driving itinerary). Will they ship or store belongings? If they have questions about move-out timing and expectations, they can ask their RA.

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No Classes

Good Friday

(University closed)

N˙

Easter Sunday

Tax Day

NOTES

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MONTH MAY The Wrap-Up • Is their fall course schedule finalized? • Are housing arrangements in place? • Can they sell old textbooks and buy used books for fall classes now? • Have they lined up a campus job for next year?

Saying Goodbye

Welcome Home

Your student should make sure to read all school emails about year-end requirements (returning library materials, paying outstanding fees, etc.). Their room should be left clean with furniture returned to its original location. If you’ll help at move-out, be prepared for it to take longer than you might expect; build in time for them to say goodbye to their friends.

You may notice that the person who moves back home isn’t exactly the same one who left in the fall. This is a wonderful, more mature version of the child you’ve loved for so long. Enjoy getting to know one another again.

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First Day of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month

Reading Day (no classes)

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THU Cinco de Mayo

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Final Exams

Mother's Day

Memorial Day

NOTES

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Final Exams

Last Day of Classes (LDOC)

FRI

Commencement

MONTH JUNE Your Family Reunited

Reentry Tips

Small things can make your student’s return feel special: dinner at their favorite restaurant, new linens for their childhood bedroom, a family bonding activity like mini golf, a backyard BBQ with old friends and neighbors.

It may take a while for your household to reestablish a comfortable routine. As you negotiate chores, food shopping and meals, car use and curfew, try to be flexible. Remember that your student has been managing life on their own. Encourage their independence by letting go — just a little.

If They’re Not Home This Summer Plan a visit for later in the break after they’ve settled in at their job or internship. What if the position doesn’t live up to their high hopes? Help them brainstorm solutions to their challenges; resist the urge to try to “fix things” for them.

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First Day of LGBTQ+ Pride Month

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Flag Day

Father's Day

Juneteenth

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MONTH JULY Nurture a Growth Mindset

Find Time for Money Lessons

Summer Bucket List

When your student reflects on the past school year, listen for signs that they may have a “fixed mindset” about their abilities. If you hear “I’m just not good at…,” remind them of times they’ve persevered through a challenge and seen results. Praise their effort and learning, rather than the outcome (their grades).

Sit down with your student to make a budget for the next school year (this is a good rainy day activity). Be clear about how much you expect them to contribute to their expenses. Are they ready for their own credit card? Explain the importance of keeping the account in good standing and help them research card options.

Everyone’s busy, but that doesn’t mean you can’t put a few fun things on the family calendar. Get tickets to a concert or sporting event, plan a camping or road trip, or set a fitness goal with your student that you can train toward together.

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• Parking & Transportation

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CARE

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(910) 962CARE (2273)

Career Center

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(910) 962-3174

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(910) 962-3119

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(910) 962-3177

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IMPORTANT DATES 2022–2023 All dates are subject to change. Please check the UNCW Academic Calendar online for the most accurate dates.

2022 Fall Semester

2023 Spring Semester

Monday, Aug. 22

Convocation

Tuesday, Jan. 3

University Opens

Wednesday, Aug. 24

First Day of Class (FDOC)

Wednesday, Jan. 11

First Day of Class (FDOC)

Wednesday, Aug. 31

Add/Drop deadline

Monday, Jan. 16

Martin Luther King Jr. Day (University closed)

Monday, Sep. 5

Labor Day (University closed)

Thursday, Jan. 19

Add/Drop deadline

Friday, Sep. 30–Sunday, Oct. 2

Family Weekend

Spring Break (no classes)

Thursday, Oct. 13 and Friday, Oct. 14

Saturday, Mar. 4 – Sunday, Mar. 12

Fall Break (no classes)

Friday, Mar. 17

Last day to withdraw with a W

Tuesday, Oct. 25

Last day to withdraw with a W

Thursday, Apr. 6

No Classes

Wednesday, Nov. 23

Thanksgiving Holiday (no classes)

Friday, Apr. 7

Good Friday (University closed)

Thursday, Nov. 24 and Friday, Nov. 25

Thanksgiving Holiday (University closed)

Monday, May 1

Last Day of Classes (LDOC)

Wednesday, Dec. 7

Tuesday, May 2

Reading Day (no classes)

Last Day of Class (LDOC)

Thursday, Dec. 8

Reading Day (no classes)

Wednesday, May 3 – Tuesday, May 9

Final Exams

Friday, Dec. 9 – Thursday, Dec. 15

Final Exams

Friday, May 12 and Saturday, May 13

Commencement

Saturday, Dec. 17

Commencement

Friday, Dec. 23 – Monday, Jan. 2

University Closed