Orientation

Please submit your immunization record online via the Patient Portal (Medicat) before orientation. New incoming students are required to provide a valid record of immunizations. Enrollment immunizations should be obtained before coming to UNCP at a local physician’s office, health department, medical office or urgent care center. 

After registering for classes, complete the electronic health form online and accept or waive UNCP’s health insurance coverage. (This is not a requirement for designated online-only program students). 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 call 910.521.6219. 

Please send an official college transcript before orientation if you received college credit. 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. 

If you are a new student and still need to apply 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 ensure 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 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 disagree with it, you may request a reconsideration of your residency decision from RDS up to three times within 90 days. For more information, call toll-free 844.319.3640.

BraveMail is UNC Pembroke's official email for students. All official communication (including billing and financial aid) is sent to the student's BraveMail account. Check this account regularly for important information. Your BraveMail email address: username@BraveMail.uncp.edu.

To create your account, follow these steps:

• Locate the Activation Code in your acceptance letter to complete your account registration.
• Your Student ID is your Banner ID and can be found in your BraveWeb account.
• Logging into BraveWeb gives access to BraveMail, Banner Self Service (registration, student records, and financial aid), Student Insurance Waiver, Meal Plans and Online Account Center (charges, payments, refunds), etc.

To access your account, please follow these steps:

• From the UNCP home page, select the BraveMail (student) link from either the Quick Links dropdown at the top right or the menu dropdown at the top left.
• Enter your BraveWeb username and password on the next page, then click Login. Your BraveWeb password will always be used to access BraveMail.
• When activating your account, select Eastern Time (UTC 05:00) (US & Canada) as the time zone. You will then have access to your BraveMail (Office 365) email, which includes a calendar, Microsoft Office apps and more.
• Login to BraveWeb
• Select Profile

UNCP requires Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) for your account when logging in while on or away from campus. The available second-factor options include the following:

• Microsoft Authenticator mobile app. The Microsoft Authenticator mobile app is recommended as it is the most secure and easy to use.
• Small USB devices can be purchased as an alternative hardware token method.
   

Learn more about registering or making changes for MFA. 

All students are expected to conduct themselves in a responsible and accountable manner. A UNCP student receives no sanctuary from obedience to the law upon enrollment. 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 must uphold basic honesty standards and actively encourage others to respect and maintain those standards.

The Student Code of Conduct and the Academic Honor Code can be located in the UNCP catelog. Please review and familiarize yourself with both codes as they apply to all students, including online, distance education and graduate students.

Are you interested in living on campus? Learn more about our housing options.

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:

1. Often, students assume they don’t qualify for financial aid, but you may be surprised!
2. If you plan on applying for federal student loans, you must have completed your FAFSA to do so!
3. 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:

1. List of schools you plan to apply to
2. Your FSA ID
3. Parent & student social security numbers
4. Your driver’s license (if you have one)
5. Copy of last years tax returns
6. 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 questions about completing your FAFSA or financial aid, please contact us at 910.521.6255.

Please note that students enrolled in six credit hours or more, consisting of on-campus classes, who do not have insurance or 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

Find out more about the tuition and fees at UNCP.

At UNC Pembroke, we provide a supportive network of student services to help you succeed! Explore our Student Services: 

• Financial Aid
• Housing and Residence Life
• First-Year Programs
• Center for Student Success
• Student Health Services
• Bookstore
• Mary Livermore Library
• Career Center
• Counseling and Psychological Services 

We know that your college experience extends beyond the classroom. Check out our Student Engagement Opportunities:

• Clubs and Organizations
• Leadership Opportunities
• Student Government
• Fraternities & Sororities
• Community & Civic Engagement