University of North Carolina Wilmington

Education90% confidence

The University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) is a public university that offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs; this specific charge relates to UNCW Housing & Residence Life services.

Wilmington, North Carolina
uncw.edu
Owned by University of North Carolina System

About University of North Carolina Wilmington

The University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) is a public research university in Wilmington, North Carolina and a member of the University of North Carolina System. It offers a broad range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs, and provides on‑campus housing and residence life services for students. The reference to "UNCW HOUSING & RES" and "TAYLORSR" in the descriptor indicates that this transaction is connected to Housing & Residence Life, likely for a specific residence hall such as Taylor/Taylor’s Residence.

This charge typically appears on a card statement when a student or authorized payer makes a payment related to campus housing—such as housing deposits, room charges, early move‑in fees, damage or key replacement charges, or other residence life fees. It may also represent partial payments made via an online housing portal or a point‑of‑sale terminal in the housing office. In some cases, it could be a housing prepayment or adjustment tied to the student account but processed through a card terminal labeled for Housing & Residence Life.

To verify the charge, the best approach is to log into the UNCW student billing/ebill portal or housing portal and compare recent transactions to the date and amount on your statement. You can contact UNCW Housing & Residence Life or the UNCW Student Accounts/Cashier’s Office using the contact information on uncw.edu if you have questions or believe the amount is incorrect. Keep any email confirmations or housing contracts handy, as they will help staff quickly locate the relevant transaction and explain or correct the charge if needed.

Bank Statement Variations

1 known variations

These are the raw merchant codes that appear on bank and credit card statements that we've identified as belonging to University of North Carolina Wilmington.

  1. UNCW HOUSING & RES TAYLORSR@UNCW NC

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does my statement show a charge from “UNCW HOUSING & RES TAYLORSR@UNCW NC”?

This descriptor indicates a payment processed by the University of North Carolina Wilmington’s Housing & Residence Life area, likely associated with a specific residence hall (e.g., Taylor’s Residence). It usually relates to housing fees, deposits, or residence-life-related charges on a student account.

What types of fees can appear as UNCW Housing & Residence Life charges?

Common fees include housing deposits, semester room charges, early arrival or break-housing fees, damages or cleaning charges, lock or key replacements, and sometimes miscellaneous residence-life program fees. These are typically tied to a specific term and residence hall assignment.

How can I confirm what my UNCW housing charge was for?

Log into your UNCW student billing/ebill portal (via mySeaport) and review your account activity for the date of the charge. You can also check the Housing & Residence Life portal for housing assignments and related fees, or contact Housing & Residence Life or Student Accounts with the exact charge amount and date for a detailed breakdown.

Can I get a refund for a UNCW housing charge if I moved out or cancelled my contract?

Refund eligibility depends on UNCW’s housing contract terms and the date you cancelled or moved out. Review your housing agreement for cancellation and refund policies, then contact Housing & Residence Life or Student Accounts to request a review or refund if you believe you qualify under the published deadlines and conditions.

How do I change or cancel my UNCW housing for a future term to avoid new charges?

Log into the UNCW Housing & Residence Life portal from the UNCW website to submit a cancellation or change request following the posted procedures and deadlines. You may also need to email or call Housing & Residence Life directly; late cancellations can result in partial or full housing charges according to the contract.

Why do I see multiple smaller UNCW housing charges instead of one large amount?

Some housing-related payments may be processed in installments or separated by type—such as a deposit, a room charge, and a separate fee (e.g., early arrival or damage charge). Additionally, partial payments made by card may each appear as separate transactions on your bank or card statement.

How can I contact someone at UNCW about a housing charge on my card?

Visit uncw.edu and navigate to the Housing & Residence Life or Student Accounts/Cashier’s Office pages for current phone numbers and email addresses. When you contact them, have the student’s name and ID (if applicable), the transaction date, exact amount, and a screenshot or description of the merchant descriptor to help them locate the charge.

What should I do if I don’t recognize this UNCW housing charge and no one in my family attends UNCW?

First, verify with household members that no one has an active or recent affiliation with UNCW. If no one recognizes the charge and you cannot match it to any UNCW account, contact your card issuer to report a potentially unauthorized transaction, and you may also reach out to UNCW’s Student Accounts office to see if the card number is associated with any student account in error.

This merchant is in the Education category

Browse all

Related Merchants

Udemy
Pearson
Peter McKinnon
Coursera
Fundación Fernando de Castro

Compare University of North Carolina Wilmington

vsUdemyvsPearsonvsPeter McKinnon

Got more mystery charges?

Paste your bank statement codes and we'll tell you exactly who charged you.

Find out who charged you