Reservation for Airport Pick-up from Raleigh Durham International Airport (RDU) to campus is available for the Fall Semester!

Please plan to meet the shuttle at Terminal 2 at 11 AM on Thursday August 15, 2024, the shuttle will leave at 12 PM, Noon.

• A UNCP staff member will meet you at the baggage claim area, by the information booth, between 11am-12pm. (If you arrive earlier in the day, there is a cafe upstairs that you can visit while you wait. You may choose to take an Uber, Lyft or Taxi, keep in mind campus is about 2 hours from RDU and transportation rates can be high.)
• After departure from Airport, we will arrive at Crabtree Valley Mall for lunch in the Food Court - Check out the options for dining here. 

Reservations are required- Email oge@uncp.edu with your flight number, time and date. 

You are encouraged to either book your arrival time prior to 10 AM (1hr before the shuttle arrives) or arrive the day before and stay at a local hotel. Many hotels offer shuttle service to and from RDU.

A $20 Registration Fee is required with the reservation of your seat- Email oge@uncp.edu for information regarding payment along with your Flight Number, Time, and Date. 

Please Note: 

• Service to Charlotte-Douglas International airport (CLT) or Fayetteville Regional (FAY) airport is currently  unavailable.
• Airport transfers are offered solely as a convenience to our international students and scholars. Participation in the service is voluntary, and travelers are free to make their own independent arrangements if they prefer.
• Neither UNCP, nor Global Engagement, or their representatives, agents or delegates (etc.) may be held liable or responsible for missed flights, missed connections or other travel consequences.
• Travelers are solely responsible for contacting airlines (etc.) in a timely manner in the event of delays or other travel changes.

Freshmen, Transfer and Exchange Students

OGE and New Student Programs will host the student orientation that will focus on immigration requirements, student health forms and immunizations, campus safety, registering for classes and other sessions that will help you get acclimated to UNCP. 

This orientation is mandatory!

Follow this link for more information.

Orientation Fee- TBD

Your payment can be deferred (moved to your student billing and can be paid before the deadline of student bills) 

Graduate Students

You will need to meet with Janna.fahmy@uncp.edu to understand your responsibilities as a visa holding student at UNCP. However, your full orientation will be through the Graduate School, click here to find out more. 

Your access information will arrive along with your acceptance packet. It is a good idea to set up your account before you arrive on campus.

Once your BraveWeb account is set up you will be able to access your student account, which will allow you to make payments toward bills, view bills, etc.

The Division of Information Technology (DoIT) is committed to providing you with support and services to ensure your successful use of technology. Our goal is to anticipate needs and be proactive in our development and delivery of services and support options. If you need assistance contact helpdesk@uncp.edu with your concern, attach screenshots or other supporting documentation for faster support from DoIT.

OGE will assist you with the process of getting your UNCP ID Card during New Student Orientation.

Find more information about the Braves Card on this website.

The office of Global Engagement encourages you not to make any payments until you have successfully received your visa from a U.S. Embassy or if you don't require a visa then any U.S. entry forms from your UNCP Designated School Official.

International Credit/Debit Card

University of North Carolina at Pembroke has partnered with Flywire to offer an innovative and streamlined way to make international tuition payments. Flywire’s mission is to save international students and their families money that would otherwise be lost on bank fees and unfavorable foreign exchange rates. With Flywire, you are offered excellent foreign exchange rates, allowing you to pay in your home currency (in most cases) and save a significant amount of money, as compared to traditional banks.

Flywire offers different payment options depending on which country you are paying from. If the credit/debit card option is available for your payment, Visa or MasterCard will be automatically displayed as payments options when you make a payment request on their website.

International Students:

To make your payment, visit uncp.flywire.com

If you require any help with your payment, visit www.flywire.com/help

• To get started, select the country from which funds will be coming and the payment amount in US dollars you wish to make to your student bill.
• In most cases, the US dollar amount will be converted into your home currency at preferential exchange rates, which will translate into savings for you.
• Select your payment method (MasterCard or Visa).
• Enter the card number, security code, expiration date and card holder name to complete the payment.
• You will receive an email to confirm receipt of payment.
• Flywire will then forward the US dollar amount to University of North Carolina at Pembroke, where it will be directly credited to your student billing account. Please allow 2 to 3 business days for your payment to be delivered to University of North Carolina at Pembroke. You will receive a payment delivery confirmation when that happens.
• At any time, you will have a dedicated customer service team reachable via chat, Skype, email and phone to answer any of your questions.

Health Insurance is required . 

UNCP participates in a UNC system-wide insurance plan administered by Student Blue (Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina). After you are registered for courses, enroll early to get your ID Card if you opt to choose Student Blue as your provider!

Enroll/Waive

To Enroll:

1. Visit the Student Blue website at www.bcbsnc.com/uncp.
2. Click on Enroll in the menu at the top of the page.
3. Follow the instructions.  

You will not pay for the cost of insurance coverage when you enroll.  The cost will be added to your student account and you will make payment for the insurance at the UNCP Bursar's Office once you are on campus.

Click here for more information on the UNCP student insurance plan.

To Waive:

1. Visit the Student Blue website at www.bcbsnc.com/uncp.
2. Click on Waive in the menu at the top of the page.
3. Follow the instructions.   

 

Refer to this brochure to learn more on how to Enroll/Waive Health Insurance:

StudentSIMS provides options to order sim cards and receive a U.S. phone number prior to departure for the U.S. which will be used to satisfy banking, credit, housing, SEVIS requirements etc. 

 

Order Your FREE SIM No SIM? Order free SIM card and it is delivered at no charge 

Activate SIM Already have a SIM? Select a plan and get talk, text and data  

Receive Phone Number When your SIM is activated you will receive an email with your new US number to give to friends and family. 

 

Other Pre-Paid Plan option (personal search): 

• Mint Mobile, Google Fi, etc.  

• Pre-Paid SIM Cards (Walmart, etc.)

• Device age restrictions  and device must be unlocked and approved by provider  

 

 

Health forms and immunizations are required  for every UNCP student.

It may be easier to have your doctor in your home country fill this out before you come to UNCP.

For more information about UNCP's health requirements visit the webpage for Student Health Services.

Required immunizations to attend UNCP include:

A. Proof of three doses of Tetanus-diphtheria vaccine. One of these doses or a Tdap must be within 10 years of your registration date.

B. Proof of two MMR vaccinations or Proof of 2 Mumps vaccination, Proof of 2 Rubeola (measles) vaccinations, and Proof of 1 Rubella vaccination.

C. If you are under 18 years of age, proof of polio series.

D. Proof of three doses of Hepatitis B vaccine is required if born after July 1, 1994

E. Proof of one varicella vaccine is required if born on or after April 1, 2001.

The record of these immunizations must be signed by a health care professional or have the stamp of a clinic or health department.

All International Students are also required to take a PPD (TB Skin Test) after arriving on campus. These are offered at Student Health Services and will given during your orientation.

*For students under the age of 18, please have your guardian sign the bottom of the student health history form; this will allow you to get treatment provided by UNCP. 

Off-Campus Housing

UNCP does not have an authority to any off campus affiliated housing, if you choose this option. It will be your responsibility to secure. 

Apartment locations near campus;   

   
Pembroke Pointe (within 1.8 km)  

Prospect 698 (within 0.48 km)  

The View at Pembroke(within 0.80 km)  

The Commons at Pembroke  (within 0.97 km)   

Village at Hunter’s Run (within 5.8 km)  

 

In order to live off-campus you generally need to have a co-signer or guarantor. However, some locations will charge you with a higher rental rate instead of requiring a co-signer or guarantor. Rental rates are approximately $500 - $1500/month depending on number of rooms, bedrooms and roommates.   

Once your BraveWeb account is set up, you can purchase your meal plan through Brave Web.  You can make changes to your plan once you are here on campus at the Cashier’s Office.  Meal plan changes must be made by the end of the first week of classes each semester. 

Students that reside in the residence halls are required to purchase a meal plan.  The 12 meal plan is automatically assigned.  

 

This service is available for any student that wishes to order items from their personal online accounts (Amazon, eBay, AliExpress etc.) and ship it to the university before they arrive in the U.S. This eliminates the hassle of buying larger items and having to transport it via plane and/or wait on buying everything day of arrival in Pembroke.  

If you request this service, OGE (oge@uncp.edu) will have everything will have everything waiting for you when you arrive.  

*Please use the following shipping information:

Delivery address:

Student Name  

Office of Global Engagement,  

Belk Residence Hall 81 Faculty Row, Pembroke, NC 28372

PO Box 1510 Pembroke, NC 28372

 

** To submit your request; once an order is completed click this to submit the order details and tracking number, if possible.

Once the order has been shipped. Send the tracking number to OGE (oge@uncp.edu)  

 

Tips for purchasing items:	Limitations for purchasing items:
Ensure the address and student name is correct before shipping	Illegal appliances; Housing and Residence Life Handbook
Bedding (Comforter, sheets, pillows, etc.)  Mattress Size:  Twin XL (80” x 36”)	Perishable foods
Stationary items (notebooks, stapler, flashcards, etc)
Laundry Basket, Hangers
Cleaning Supplies / Laundry Detergent
Cookware/Utensils
Charging Adapters: USA operates on a 120V supply voltage and 60Hz

Disclaimer:  

Be mindful, you may not have the capacity to bring extra items that you order back home with you.  

Upon returning home, you can donate these and other items to our local community and C.A.R.E. resources.   

Freshman Students 

After you register for Orientation your first year courses will be pre-selected. Your schedule will be available in Braveweb once you are registered. 

Transfer Students 

More Information to come. 

Exchange Students 

After you register for Orientation (registration link ava. soon) your courses will be determined. Your schedule will be available in Braveweb once you are registered.