Transition Program for Young Adults (TPYA)

UNCW Library is a public facility and welcomes area students to use its information resources in the building during its extensive hours of operation. 

We encourage your use of library materials, facilities, and reference services.  

UNCW’s Watson College is home to a Transition Program for Young Adults (TPYA) classroom. The TPYA program is a partnership with New Hanover County Schools. 

Transition Program for Young Adults (TPYA) may have up to 4 items checked out at a time.

Library authorization form is to be completed through the program coordinator. 

Loan Period

  • 28 days for books from the General Collection, Children’s Collections, and Government Documents
  • 21 days for books from the New & Popular Collection
  • 7 days for audiobooks, DVDs, VHS tapes, and CDs
  • All other items are for in-building use only. 

Restrictions

  • Computer use is limited to guest computers.
  • Patrons are not eligible for group study room reservations, laptop checkout, or remote access to licensed resources. 

Renewals

  • You may renew materials online, by phone at (910) 962-3272, in-person at the Library Help Desk, or reply to the courtesy notice sent to the email address you provided. If another person has placed a hold (request) on an item, renewal is not permitted. 

Overdue, Damage, and Replacement Charges

  • If items are not renewed or returned by the due date, a replacement charge will be added to your account for items that are at least 14 days overdue. The bill will include the replacement charge and a $15 non-refundable overdue fee per item. If items are returned to the Library within two months after a bill has been issued, a waiver of the replacement charge(s) may be requested, but the non-refundable fee(s) will not be waived. 
  • Payment for library fines or fees may be made by checks (made out to UNCW), cash (exact change only), or by Visa, MasterCard, or Discover at the Library Help Desk.

Returning Books

  • Books may be returned in person anytime the library is open for business. There are also two outside book drops that are available 24/7 when classes are in session. One book drop is free standing and located in the Library parking lot (Library Lot) on the library's north side off Randall Dr. The second outdoor book drop is an in-building drop and located on the library's south side, facing the ponds.

 

Questions about using the library? Please contact us. Questions about this policy may be sent to rlcirculation@uncw.edu.

Reviewed July 2025.