Athletics
UNCW/Wilmington History
UNCW Traditions
Campus Life
100

True or False: UNCW is a Division 1 school.

True

100

What year was UNCW founded? 

1947

100

A tradition in November, when students can go to Wagoner Dining hall to eat traditional Thanksgiving food.

Wagsgiving

100

Name both sections of the UNCW Library?

Randall Hall and Discovery Hall

200

What Conference is UNCW Athletics in?

Colonial Athletic Association (CAA)

200

When did Wilmington College join the UNC school system and become UNCW?

1969

200

What is the school spirit cheer often used in assemblies/sports games?

"Hawk Yeah"/ "Go Hawks"

200

Where on campus do you go to get tutoring help and writing help in your classes?

University Learning Center

300

Who is the rival of the UNCW Men's Basketball?

College of Charleston

300

What year did UNCW change from a 2-year school to a 4-year school?

1963

300

What is the day called when students and staff are encouraged to wear their university colors on a specific day of the week?

Teal Tuesday

300

Where can you go to find the Upperman African American Culture Center, Asian Heritage Culture Center, Centro Hispano, etc.?

Fisher University Union

400

How many times has the UNCW Men's Basketball team been to the NCAA Tournament?

7 times

400

What is the film industry nickname for Wilmington, reflecting its significance in movie and tv production?

Wilmywood

400

What does the UNCW motto, Discere Aude, mean?

Dare to Learn

400

What is the name of the UNCW's off campus Marine Research Center?

Center for Marine Sciences

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