Weekend in Wilmington 2026

June 12-14, 2026

Our favorite summer tradition!

Dive into the endless wonders of Wilmington! Registration is now open for the third annual Weekend in Wilmington — from campus to the coast. With plenty of opportunities to connect, explore and unwind, it’s a weekend made for choosing your own adventure. We hope to see you there!

Featured Events

Seahawk Summer Social

7 - 8:30 p.m. | Friday, June 12

Wise Alumni House

$10

Start your weekend with fellow Seahawks at the recently renovated and reopened Wise Alumni House! The evening features live music from Dear MariBella and The Pigkickers, along with local flavors including Boombalatti’s and Crofton’s Pretzels, yard games and great company at our historic downtown landmark.

Online registration is now closed. Walk-up registration will be available.

2026 Distinguished Alumni Honorees standing on a basketball court

Distinguished Awards Reception

6 - 7:30 p.m. | Saturday, June 13

Wise Alumni House

$25

Meet and mingle with our Distinguished Alumni Award honorees, UNCW leadership, the UNCW Alumni Association Board of Directors and its past chairs during this special reception to honor Seahawk excellence.

Registration is now closed.

Walk With Your Flock

9 – 10:30 a.m | Sunday, June 14

UNCW Amphitheater

Free to Attend

Put on your teal, gather your family, friends and pets, and join a scenic stroll around our beautiful campus. Check-in at the Amphitheatre where you can write a note to an incoming student and enjoy coffee from alumni-owned business Hidden Grounds. The first 80 attendees registered will receive an exclusive event shirt (while sizes last) — so be sure to register early!

Online registration is now closed. Walk-up registration will be available.

Back By Popular Demand: UNCW Hawk Blocks

Excellence doesn't happen by chance — it’s the result of hard work, creativity, determination and the right resources. Back by popular demand, all donors who make a gift of $50 or more to any one of the five Excellence Funds or the UNCW Fund, will receive a limited-edition UNCW Hawk Blocks set, as our way of saying thank you. UNCW Hawk Blocks are a 144-piece building block version of our Sammy C. Hawk. It’s a fun, limited-edition way to celebrate the Seahawk spirit your investment helps power. Supplies are limited, and this offer ends June 14, so don’t wait!

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