Publishing

Develop and apply skills in writing structure, copyediting, grammar, mechanics, spelling, formatting, style, and other fundamentals crucial to effective, polished writing

Gain hands-on training in book design and production using desktop publishing technologies

Learn the practical business of running a literary magazine, including editorial, marketing, and sales decisions

• Completed online application.
  • Fall Deadline: April 1
  • Spring Deadline: October 15
• Non-refundable $80 application fee (check or money order in U.S. dollars and drawn on a U.S. bank, payable to UNCW).
• Official high school (secondary school) transcript, translated into English (translation must be certified).
• Translated transcripts from institutions attended beyond secondary school.
  • If the applicant wishes to receive academic credit, these transcripts (unless from a U.S. institution) must be evaluated by an accredited credential evaluation service. The applicant must choose a company that belongs to the National Association of Credential Evaluators (NACES).
• TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo English Test, or Pearson Test of English score unless:
  • English is applicant's native language.
  • Applicant has completed 2 college-level courses in English composition at a U.S. college or university with a grade of B or higher.
  • A student successfully completes Level 4 in UNCW's ESL program.