Why should I pursue the UNCW Pre-Engineering Transfer Program instead of starting at one of the colleges of engineering?
If you are accepted at one of the colleges of engineering and have visited the campus and like it, then you should go there. Our objective is not to compete with them. We serve instead as a conduit for students to them. If you like a smaller campus that will most likely have smaller classes and perhaps a more student-friendly ambiance, then you might want to consider UNCW. Being close to the beach is also a nice feature! Many students from this area start here because it is financially beneficial. Parents sometimes want their children to stay closer to home the first year or two of college. Some students come here because they were not able to be admitted to the colleges of engineering of their choice. There are disadvantages. Like other colleges with smaller enrollments, classes are not offered as frequently so scheduling can sometimes be a problem. Engineering scholarship opportunities are not as plentiful. To stay on schedule in an engineering curriculum, summer school will be neede
