UNCW opens doors to largest student body in 57-year history; Welcome Week Starts Aug. 14
8/10/2004 11:23:14 AM
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WILMINGTON, N.C. – When classes begin Wednesday, Aug. 18, the University of North Carolina at Wilmington will be opening its doors to the largest number of students in its 57-year history.
Although final figures won’t be available for several weeks, undergraduate and graduate enrollment is estimated to be 11,500 students.
Interest in UNCW continues to be high. Freshman applications were up by 723, bringing the total number to 9,615. Approximately 1,900 are expected to be enrolled. The average SAT score of those accepted freshmen who had made a tuition deposit was up 23 points to 1127.
New for fall 2004 is a bachelor’s degree in clinical research offered through the School of Nursing. The program will prepare health science professionals to participate in the science and business of developing health care products and protocols from discovery to market and human utilization. It is the result of a partnership with PPD. The School of Nursing is also offering a new nurse educator option to its Master of Science program. It is designed to produce a professional with the values, knowledge and skills to educate nurses for current and future health care delivery systems. It is a collaboration between the School of Nursing, the Watson School of Education and the Department of Math and Statistics.
The university community will welcome freshmen on Saturday, Aug. 14, during Move-In. From 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., some 1,200 volunteers, including faculty, staff and alumni, will help students unpack their cars and carry their numerous belongings to their rooms in campus residence halls. Chancellor Rosemary DePaolo will be available from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Hewlett-Graham Hall entrance near Wood Dale Drive to discuss the new school year at UNCW. She will also address the implementation of task force recommendations on campus safety.
Welcome Week activities continue through the start of classes. They include:
SATURDAY, AUG. 14
11:30 a.m. -1 p.m. Legacy Luncheon, Hawk’s Nest, University Union
The UNCW Alumni Association honors new students and their families who are making UNCW a family tradition. More than 50 students and their parents will be recognized. By invitation only.
4:30 p.m. Welcome program and picnic for new students and their families, Trask Coliseum and Eaton Plaza.
8:30 p.m. Hypnotist Tom Deluca, Trask Coliseum.
SUNDAY, AUG. 15
5 p.m. The Ultimate Road Trip, Kenan Auditorium
Students will get tips on how to manage their transition to college.
7 p.m. Carnival on the Commons
UNCW fraternities and sororities will turn the Campus Commons into a fairground with games, booths, popcorn and cotton candy.
MONDAY, AUG. 16
10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Faculty Meet and Greet, UNCW Bookstore
10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Campus Tours for Non-Trads, UNCW Bookstore
TUESDAY, AUG. 17
1 – 5 p.m. Beach Blast, Oceanic Pier, Wrightsville Beach
Freshmen will be treated to music, food, surfing, volleyball and more.
4 – 5 p.m. Fall Faculty Meeting, Cameron Hall Auditorium
In addition to welcoming more than 40 new faculty members, the meeting will feature the presentation of the Chancellor’s and Board of Trustees’ Teaching Excellence Awards, as well as the Crews Distinguished Faculty Award.
5 p.m. Faculty/Staff Picnic on the Commons
5 – 7 p.m. Surf’s Up, Wagoner Dining Hall
UNCW alumna, Cynthia Marie Davis ’98, will unveil her latest mural in the dining hall.
7 p.m. Women’s Soccer vs. Duke University, Soccer Stadium
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 18
11 a.m. – 2 p.m. University Union Showcase/Commuter and Non-traditional Student Services Fair - Students new to campus can learn about all of the services available to them.
2 p.m. Forming a More Perfect Union, Campus Commons
Ground will be broken for the University Union expansion and renovation project.
9 p.m. Fireworks Extravaganza, University Gazebo
Food and entertainment start at 7:30 p.m.
THURSDAY, AUG. 19
9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.American Red Cross Blood Drive, Warwick Center Ballroom I
Appointments can be made by calling 910.962.3877.
11:30 a.m. Concert on the Commons
Brice Woodall will perform at the amphitheatre.
10 p.m. – 1 a.m. Laser Storm, Warwick Center Ballroom
Students will play laser tag in an arena complete with search lights, lasers, a fog machine and surround sound.
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