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Freshman | North Carolina Wesleyan University
Freshman | North Carolina Wesleyan University
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We make it pretty easy for Freshman to apply!
Follow these quick tabs below. If at any time during the application process you have questions or concerns, feel free to contact one of our
admission counselors
. We are here to help!
Welcome to Wesleyan… your academic and personal journey begins here!
NCWU operates on a rolling admissions calendar. By providing the information below, all freshman will be informed
within 10 business days
of the status of your admissions file.
APPLY NOW as a first-year freshman
VISIT OUR CAMPUS
COST & AID
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Admission to Wesleyan is based on academic records, including courses taken, grades earned, and class standing. Achievement in extracurricular activities, community participation, and a motivation to get involved and contribute to the Wesleyan campus community are also taken into consideration.
NCWU is test-blind,
meaning test scores are not
required
for admission
. However, students who
desire
to take the SAT or ACT should do so in the spring of their junior year or fall of their senior year. Students are requested to
identify
North Carolina Wesleyan University
to receive a copy of the scores directly from the testing service.
Submit your SAT scores via
College Board
Wesleyan’s school codes for SAT:
5501
Submit your ACT scores via
ACT.org
, or through your high school guidance office.
Wesleyan’s school codes for ACT:
3135
First Year Freshman Admissions Process
Explore
Deadlines
Apply
Transcripts
Secure Funding
Commit
Pack
Explore
The best way to determine if NC Wesleyan is right for you is to VISIT. This will provide you with the opportunity to see how things look and feel firsthand, check out the social media atmosphere, meet faculty members, and connect with your Freshman admissions counselor and other key people who will help you along your journey.
Deadlines
Summer/Fall –
May 1
Spring-
December 1
Apply
Complete and submit your free application for admission online by
clicking here.
Freshman and all undergrads can apply for FREE.
Once our office has received your application for admission, official high school transcript, you will receive an admissions decision within 7-10 business days.
Transcripts
Ask your guidance counselor to send your official transcript to:
The Office of Admissions
North Carolina Wesleyan University
3400 North Wesleyan Blvd.
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
The following information must be included:
Grades for all courses completed for each year of secondary school, grading scale and corresponding grade point average, and first marking period grades from senior year, if available.
Secure Funding
The cost to attend and the financial assistance available are important variables to consider when making your decision. Complete your FAFSA:
www.studentaid.gov
. Be sure to include Wesleyan’s
FAFSA school code of 002951.
100% of NCWU students are eligible to receive financial aid.
Institutional aid is awarded based on academic performance and financial need.
Once you have been admitted to the college and your FAFSA has been received by our
Office of Financial Aid
, you will be sent a complete financial aid package.
Students will automatically be considered for merit scholarships at the time of acceptance.
Commit
Submit your enrollment deposit of
$200
to secure your scholarship and grant funds and to reserve your place in the incoming class.
Methods of Payment
Call our Admissions Office at
252.985.5200
and pay by phone
Payments may also be mailed to the NCWU Admissions Office
Submit deposit
payment online
Deposits are non-refundable after May 1.
Deposit Now
Pack
Now you are ready to begin college life at NCWU!
Simply
register for an orientation session
,
submit your housing application
(even if you plan to commute),
needed health documents
, and start packing! Once you make your
enrollment deposit
, you will receive a letter and email with all of the information, including a checklist, that you will need to arrive on campus prepared and excited for a great year!
Freshman Admission Checklist
APPLY
Submit your
FREE
application, official high school transcript. After all needed documents are submitted, you will receive an admissions decision shortly afterward. Already applied? Then move on to step 2.
COMPLETE FAFSA
Apply for federal financial aid. Complete your FAFSA at
www.studentaid.gov
. Wesleyan’s FAFSA school code is 002951. Deadline to apply is January 1. Contact us if you need help.
PAY ENROLLMENT DEPOSIT
Submit your enrollment deposit of $200 ($300 for Founders’ Award recipients) to secure your scholarship, grant funds, and to reserve your place in the incoming freshman class. Afterwards, you’ll receive housing and New Student Enrollment information.
SECURE HOUSING
SUBMIT NEEDED DOCUMENTS
Submit your
housing application
(even if you plan to commute), and start packing! Once you make your enrollment deposit, you will receive a letter with all of the information you need to arrive in August prepared and excited for a great year!
REGISTER/ATTEND WesWay DAY
Take care of official business on campus.
Meet with Financial Aid
Visit the Business Office, learn to navigate your student account
Get student I.D.
Meet with advisors and register for classes
Complete other important enrollment tasks
Enrollment deposit required to register
ATTEND NEW STUDENT WELCOME EVENT
A weekend event, beginning with campus move-in day for freshman students. NSE is a required orientation program that helps prepare you for your transition to college.
Detailed check-in instructions will be sent to your NCWU email. Contact
orientation@ncwu.edu
for more information regarding your orientation to NC Wesleyan.
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Student Engagement
WesQuest Program
International
Student Resources
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First Year Experience
Veteran Benefits
Community
The Dunn Center | Official Site
Cultural Arts
Mims and Gravely Art Galleries
Work at Wesleyan
Shelton Challenge
Rock the Mount Community Event
NCWU Summer Camps
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The Dunn Center
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Freshman | North Carolina Wesleyan University
myNCWU
Academic Calendar
University Catalog
Events Calendar
Campus Map
Student/Staff Email
Directory
Faculty & Staff Resources
Recent News & Articles
QUICKLINKS
Admissions
Apply Now
Request Information
Connect with a Counselor
Schedule a Visit
Campus Map & Virtual Tour
Admission Requirements
Submit Your Deposit
Cost & Aid
Financial Aid
Scholarship & Award Programs
Net Price vs. Sticker Price
Freshman
International
Transfer Students
Admitted Students
Open House Events
New Student Orientation
Student Testimonials
Referral Program-Earn $$
Student Engagement
Frequently Asked Questions
Admitted Students Info
Meet Your Admissions Counselor
Register for Orientation
Student Resources
First Year Experience
Student Success Center
We make it pretty easy for Freshman to apply!
Follow these quick tabs below. If at any time during the application process you have questions or concerns, feel free to contact one of our
admission counselors
. We are here to help!
Welcome to Wesleyan… your academic and personal journey begins here!
NCWU operates on a rolling admissions calendar. By providing the information below, all freshman will be informed
within 10 business days
of the status of your admissions file.
APPLY NOW as a first-year freshman
VISIT OUR CAMPUS
COST & AID
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Admission to Wesleyan is based on academic records, including courses taken, grades earned, and class standing. Achievement in extracurricular activities, community participation, and a motivation to get involved and contribute to the Wesleyan campus community are also taken into consideration.
NCWU is test-blind,
meaning test scores are not
required
for admission
. However, students who
desire
to take the SAT or ACT should do so in the spring of their junior year or fall of their senior year. Students are requested to
identify
North Carolina Wesleyan University
to receive a copy of the scores directly from the testing service.
Submit your SAT scores via
College Board
Wesleyan’s school codes for SAT:
5501
Submit your ACT scores via
ACT.org
, or through your high school guidance office.
Wesleyan’s school codes for ACT:
3135
First Year Freshman Admissions Process
Explore
Deadlines
Apply
Transcripts
Secure Funding
Commit
Pack
Explore
The best way to determine if NC Wesleyan is right for you is to VISIT. This will provide you with the opportunity to see how things look and feel firsthand, check out the social media atmosphere, meet faculty members, and connect with your Freshman admissions counselor and other key people who will help you along your journey.
Deadlines
Summer/Fall –
May 1
Spring-
December 1
Apply
Complete and submit your free application for admission online by
clicking here.
Freshman and all undergrads can apply for FREE.
Once our office has received your application for admission, official high school transcript, you will receive an admissions decision within 7-10 business days.
Transcripts
Ask your guidance counselor to send your official transcript to:
The Office of Admissions
North Carolina Wesleyan University
3400 North Wesleyan Blvd.
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
The following information must be included:
Grades for all courses completed for each year of secondary school, grading scale and corresponding grade point average, and first marking period grades from senior year, if available.
Secure Funding
The cost to attend and the financial assistance available are important variables to consider when making your decision. Complete your FAFSA:
www.studentaid.gov
. Be sure to include Wesleyan’s
FAFSA school code of 002951.
100% of NCWU students are eligible to receive financial aid.
Institutional aid is awarded based on academic performance and financial need.
Once you have been admitted to the college and your FAFSA has been received by our
Office of Financial Aid
, you will be sent a complete financial aid package.
Students will automatically be considered for merit scholarships at the time of acceptance.
Commit
Submit your enrollment deposit of
$200
to secure your scholarship and grant funds and to reserve your place in the incoming class.
Methods of Payment
Call our Admissions Office at
252.985.5200
and pay by phone
Payments may also be mailed to the NCWU Admissions Office
Submit deposit
payment online
Deposits are non-refundable after May 1.
Deposit Now
Pack
Now you are ready to begin college life at NCWU!
Simply
register for an orientation session
,
submit your housing application
(even if you plan to commute),
needed health documents
, and start packing! Once you make your
enrollment deposit
, you will receive a letter and email with all of the information, including a checklist, that you will need to arrive on campus prepared and excited for a great year!
Freshman Admission Checklist
APPLY
Submit your
FREE
application, official high school transcript. After all needed documents are submitted, you will receive an admissions decision shortly afterward. Already applied? Then move on to step 2.
COMPLETE FAFSA
Apply for federal financial aid. Complete your FAFSA at
www.studentaid.gov
. Wesleyan’s FAFSA school code is 002951. Deadline to apply is January 1. Contact us if you need help.
PAY ENROLLMENT DEPOSIT
Submit your enrollment deposit of $200 ($300 for Founders’ Award recipients) to secure your scholarship, grant funds, and to reserve your place in the incoming freshman class. Afterwards, you’ll receive housing and New Student Enrollment information.
SECURE HOUSING
SUBMIT NEEDED DOCUMENTS
Submit your
housing application
(even if you plan to commute), and start packing! Once you make your enrollment deposit, you will receive a letter with all of the information you need to arrive in August prepared and excited for a great year!
REGISTER/ATTEND WesWay DAY
Take care of official business on campus.
Meet with Financial Aid
Visit the Business Office, learn to navigate your student account
Get student I.D.
Meet with advisors and register for classes
Complete other important enrollment tasks
Enrollment deposit required to register
ATTEND NEW STUDENT WELCOME EVENT
A weekend event, beginning with campus move-in day for freshman students. NSE is a required orientation program that helps prepare you for your transition to college.
Detailed check-in instructions will be sent to your NCWU email. Contact
orientation@ncwu.edu
for more information regarding your orientation to NC Wesleyan.
Contact Us
Campus Map
All Social Media Channels >
Resources
My NCWU
University Catalog
Request More Info
Events
News
Student Email
Policies & Notices
Title IX and Equal Opportunity
Campus Hazing Policy
Faculty & Staff Resources
Media & Branding Resources
Alumni Relations
Bishop Beat Newsletter
Student Achievement Report
Academic Program Inventory
Consumer Information
Transcript Requests
Working at Wesleyan
Campus
Campus Map & Tour
Campus Store
Campus Safety
Parent Resources
The Dunn Center
Faculty & Staff Directory
Health Services
Library
Wesleyan News
Dining Services
Catering Services
Event Venue Rentals
Photo Gallery
Apply
Request More Info
Plan A Visit
Give
NCWU
About
Why NC Wesleyan?
Campus Map & Tour
Bishop Beliefs
We are Battling Bishops
Departments
Publications
Faculty & Staff Directory
Contact Us
Admissions
Apply
Visit
Tuition Deposit
Connect with a Counselor
Orientation
Financial Aid
Academics
Undergraduate Programs
Graduate Programs
Executive Residency Programs
Adult & Online Studies
Accelerated Dual Degree Pathways
Certificate Programs
Partnerships
Practical Skills Academy
Registrar
Library
Our Faculty
Accreditation & Accountability
Adult & Online
Adult Undergraduate Programs
Adult Studies Tuition
Financial Aid
Graduate & Professional Programs
Graduate Programs Tuition
Campus Life
Live. Eat. Play.
Athletics
Spiritual Life
Student Engagement
WesQuest Program
International
Student Resources
Parent Resources
First Year Experience
Veteran Benefits
Community
The Dunn Center | Official Site
Cultural Arts
Mims and Gravely Art Galleries
Work at Wesleyan
Shelton Challenge
Rock the Mount Community Event
NCWU Summer Camps
Event Venue Rentals
Athletics
The Dunn Center
Alumni/Donors
Ways to Give
Library
Apply for Admissions
My NCWU
Campus Resources
Student Email
News
Event Calendar
Academic Calendar
Campus Map
University Catalog
Faculty & Staff
X