Things Every Non-Trad Should Know
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The Assistant Dean of Students, Amy Hector, has been specifically designated as your advocate, and
will address any questions and concerns you have.
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You are assigned a campus e-mail account; check it daily.
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The University Information Center in the Fisher Student Center is the UNCW’s central lost-and-found
location. You can also ask questions, use the courtesy phone, and check out laptops or umbrellas
there.
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You can buy tickets for athletic events or ACE movies & get change for a dollar at Sharky’s Box Office in
the Fisher Student Center.
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The Office of Scholarships & Financial Aid can assist you in locating money for childcare.
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You can earn course credit for what you already know through the College Level Examination Program
(CLEP).
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The Career Center can list your advertisement for a baby-sitter, and has an Employment Security
Commission representative who specializes in giving advice to non-trad students (instead of your
having to go downtown).
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The University Learning Center provides free tutoring to UNCW students enrolled in 100-level
mathematics and basic statistics courses.
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SGA provides free legal services and a lawyer is available once a week to advise you on child support,
speeding tickets, marriage, divorce, landlord issues, etc.
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There are ATMs (Cashpoints, Wells Fargo, and BB&T) in the Fisher University Union across from The
Marketplace and Subway.
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The University Post Office is a U.S. Post Office with priority mail, money orders, etc.
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Keep a hard copy of the Undergraduate Catalogue, Code of Student Life and Student Handbook for
your future reference throughout your time at UNCW.
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There is a 24 hour computer lab in Randall Library. The Library also offers drop-in clinics for students
who are unfamiliar with their services.
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Most University events are free or very inexpensive and are open to your family.
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UNCW students can purchase up to 2 student-priced tickets for any UNCWPresents performance or
event by presenting their student ID card at the Box Office. Student tickets can also be purchased for
children, grades K-12. For more information, visit the UNCW Presents website.
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Almost all university offices post their information and forms on the Web.