UNCW announces plan for the start to spring semester including COVID-19 guidelines UNCW basketball (Source: wect) By WECT Staff | January 9, 2021 at 11:58 AM EST - Updated January 9 at 11:58 AM WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Students at UNCW are heading back after winter break and the university has released plans for the new year in the midst of an ongoing pandemic. “Although COVID-19 remains a significant challenge, we have the commitment, experience and resources to address the pandemic. Please help our campus community further prepare for a healthy and successful spring semester by reviewing the updates below,” the school said in a press release.