Pre-Orientation Checklist (These tasks should be completed prior to attend New Student Orientation)
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Complete the REQUIRED Health/Medical forms and information
Prior to orientation, submit your immunization record online via your Patient Portal (Medicat). New incoming students are required to provide a valid record of immunizations. Immunizations for enrollment should be obtained prior to coming to UNCP at a local physician’s office, health department, medical office or urgent care center. After you have registered for classes, complete the electronic health form online and accept or waive UNCP’s health insurance coverage. (This is not a requirement for students who are designated online-only program). Please note the insurance enrollment/waiver process will not be available until 72 hours after you have registered for classes. The immunization record, insurance enrollment/waiver and electronic health form can all be completed online via the Patient Portal (Medicat). If you have any questions about the health requirements, please feel free to call 910-521-6219.
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College Credit
If you received college credit, please send an official transcript from the college prior to orientation. Please note that your high school transcript is not enough to grant college credit. Additionally, if you have taken any AP, CLEP or IB test, please submit your official test scores to Undergraduate Admissions for evaluation. For information concerning college credit, please contact the Admissions office at 910.521.6262.
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In-State Residency
If you are a new student and you have not yet applied for in-state residency through the state-required Residency Determination Service electronic interview, ncresidency.org, please do so as soon as possible. This application will help to ensure that you receive the correct billing charges from the university. Upon completion, students will receive a Residency Certification Number (RCN). The RCN is an identifier tying your information to your residency application; this number alone does not mean you have received an eligible determination. Please contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at 910.521.6262 or email at admissions@uncp.edu with any questions.
Once your residency application has been reviewed, you will receive an email (and text if you opt-in) from the Residency Determination Service (RDS) regarding the determination (in-state or out-of-state) or the status, i.e., need more information from you. If you receive an out-of-state determination and you do not agree with it, you may request a reconsideration of your residency decision from RDS up to three times within a 90-day period. For more information, call toll-free 844.319.3640.
It is the student’s responsibility to have the above completed by the following dates:
- 2024 Spring - Deadline to submit RDS is February 22, 2024.
The academic calendar is subject to periodic review and revision. Please check the undergraduate academic online calendar for all important dates.
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Start using your BraveMail Account
UNCP's official email for students. Check your BraveMail often. Your BraveMail email address: username@bravemail.uncp.edu. Every UNC Pembroke student is assigned a BraveMail email account. All official communication (including billing and financial aid) is sent to the student’s BraveMail account. Check this account regularly for important information. To access your email, go to www.uncp.edu and click on the Quicklinks button. The BraveMail link located under Account Logins will take you to the sign in page for your email account. Enter your email address, and the same password you use for BraveWeb. The first time you sign in, you will be asked to set up multi-factor authentication. Go to uncp.edu/doit/students for important technology information.
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Enroll in Multi-Factor Authentication
UNCP requires Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) for your account when logging in while you are on campus as well as away from campus. The available second factor options include:
- Microsoft Authenticator mobile app
- Small USB device can be purchased as an alternative hardware token method.
The Microsoft Authenticator mobile app is recommended as it is the most secure and easy to use.
On the website below there is six steps listed on how to register or make changes for MFA.
https://www.uncp.edu/resources/division-information-technology/help-desk/mfa
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Student Code of Conduct and the Academic Honor Code
All students are expected to always conduct themselves in a responsible and accountable manner. Upon enrollment, a UNCP student receives no sanctuary from obedience to the law. In addition to the federal, state, and local laws that pertain to all citizens, a UNCP student must accept the institutional rules and regulations. The Student Code of Conduct outlines prohibited conduct and assists students in understanding their rights and responsibilities while living and learning in the university community.
In addition, students are important members of the academic community and the UNCP Academic Honor Code focuses on the essential components of academic honor and integrity. UNCP students are obligated to uphold basic standards of honesty and to actively encourage others to respect and maintain those standards.
The Student Code of Conduct and the Academic Honor Code can be located online at uncp.edu/handbook. Please review and familiarize yourself with both codes as they apply to all students including online, distance education and graduate students.
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Complete your housing application
For more information on the housing application and requirements please click on the link below.
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Complete your FAFSA
Completing your FAFSA application can seem overwhelming—join our Financial Aid team to have all your questions answered and have help completing your application. UNC Pembroke’s Federal school code is 002954.
Even if you have a plan for how you will pay for college, you should complete your FAFSA. Here’s why—
- Often students assume they don’t qualify for financial aid, but you may be surprised!
- If you plan on applying for federal student loans, you must have completed your FAFSA to do so!
- To be eligible for all UNCP scholarships, even those not based on financial need, you must have completed your FAFSA!
To complete your FAFSA you will need:
- List of schools you plan to apply to
- Your FSA ID
- Parent & student social security numbers
- Your driver’s license (if you have one)
- Copy of 2020 tax returns
- Records of any untaxed income & assets
The Office of Financial Aid strives to educate, assist and advise students and their families through the financial aid process. If you have any questions about completing your FAFSA or financial aid in general, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our office!
Post-Orientation Checklist (These tasks should be completed after attending New Student Orientation)
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Enroll in or waive student health insurance
(Students in a fully online program DO NOT need to complete a waiver)
Please note the following: Students enrolled in 6 (six) credit hours or more, consisting of on campus classes, who do not have insurance, or who have inadequate coverage, can enroll in the university sponsored Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP).
Health insurance is a requirement for students meeting specific eligibility criteria. An affordable Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) is offered through Student Blue from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, or students may elect to keep their current health insurance coverage if they are already covered by an individual plan or through a parents’ plan. Visit www.studentbluenc.com/#/uncp to waive out of the Student Health Insurance Plan.
Deadline to take action (either enroll in, or waive out of, SHIP):
Spring semester January 31
Exceptions:
- Distance education students (students taking off campus and Internet only courses)
- Students who submit evidence of equivalent coverage satisfactory to the policyholder
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Access your tuition and fees information
Please review the Student Accounts website to determine your total cost of attendance.
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If you choose, grant parent/guardian access to your records
More information coming soon!