Thanks to our partnerships with North Carolina private and public universities, the path to a 4-year degree is clearer than ever. Starting at SCC before transferring builds a solid foundation of learning while saving our students thousands of dollars in tuition and living expenses.
Students who participate in one of the guaranteed admission programs are considered fully admitted to the community college and conditionally admitted to the partnering four-year college or university. Successful completion of the qualifying transfer degree program grants the student guaranteed admission to the four-year institution.
Scroll down to read Frequently Asked Questions and Guaranteed Admissions for University Transfer.
The University of North Carolina system has established Minimum Course Requirements (MCR) to enter any UNC system school. SCC offers three options to meet the minimum course requirements for transfer:
If you have any questions about your admissibility to the UNC institution(s) you are considering, contact the admissions office of the college or university directly.
University recruiters periodically visit SCC. Please check with the SCC Student Services for a schedule. For more information, please contact [email protected] or (910) 788-6327.
The Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (CAA) is a statewide agreement governing the transfer of credits between N. C. community colleges and N. C. public universities. There are also many private colleges and universities in North Carolina that endorse the CAA. The CAA specifies courses that will satisfy pre-major and general education requirements and identifies community college courses that are appropriate for transfer. Students may view SCC courses approved for transfer in the college catalog. An asterisk (*) following a course title indicates the course is considered transferable under the CAA and ICAA to four-year institutions. Two asterisks (**) following a course title indicate the course is universally transferable to all UNC institutions as part of the Universal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC). Earning a C or better grade in a UGETC course, guarantees the transferability of that specific course, regardless of whether or not the student completes the transfer degree.
To begin the transfer process, talk to an SCC student services staff member or your advisor as soon as you start taking classes. Next, research different colleges or universities in which you may be interested. Find out their admissions requirements and schedule visits to see the campuses firsthand. Students may research N. C. colleges and universities online at www.cfnc.org. Also, see university transfer plans on the University of North Carolina and the NC Independent Colleges and University websites. Following application to a four-year institution, you will need to request official transcripts from your high school and SCC, as well as any other colleges previously attended. See the SCC student services staff for transfer assistance.
East Carolina University – Pirate Promise
Pirate Promise is a transfer program agreement with ECU and SCC. Students in their first year of coursework at SCC may apply to ECU for Pirate Promise. Accepted students are guaranteed admission to ECU after completing an approved associate degree. See the link above for qualifications and application instructions.
Fayetteville State University – Bronco Benefit
Students enrolled in an Associate in Arts or Associate in Science program who maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher may participate in FSU’s Bronco Benefit to receive a waived application fee, guaranteed admission, and access to transfer assistance/guidance from FSU. Attend FSU Days and visit FSU transfer liaisons at SCC throughout the year to learn more.
Gardner-Webb University – Transfer Admission Promise
Transfer Admission Promise (TAP) is a guaranteed transfer admission agreement with Gardner-Webb University. Under the agreement, SCC graduates who complete Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, Associate in Applied Science or Associate in General Education degrees will be guaranteed admission to GWU.
Lees-McRae College – Guaranteed Admission Program
The Guaranteed Admission Program (GAP) is for students who plan to transfer to Lees-McRae College after completing an Associate degree. Any SCC student who earns an Associate of Arts (A.A.), Associate in Science (A.S.), or Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) will be automatically admitted to Lees-McRae College with the required minimum GPA for the program for which they are applying. Located in Banner Elk, NC, Lees-McRae offers 24 undergraduate degrees and 5 online degree completion programs
North Carolina A&T State University
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (N.C. A&T) guarantees admission for SCC graduates with an A.A.S. degree in Agribusiness Technology. SCC students must submit an official transcript that indicates A.A.S. degree completion with a grade of C or better on all classes and meet admissions requirements.
UNC Pembroke – BraveNation Advantage
BraveNation Advantage offers a guaranteed admission pathway for SCC students who complete an associate degree and meet program requirements. Eligible students must be in good standing, enroll in at least 12 credit hours, and maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA. Participants receive a waived UNCP application fee, joint academic advising, and priority consideration for scholarships, housing, and other transfer support resources.
The University of Mount Olive (UMO) has an agreement which guarantees admission for SCC graduates applying to UMO for Agriculture programs. Associate in Science, Associate in Arts, or Associate in Applied Science students with an Agribusiness Technology degree may apply to UMO having met admissions requirements including a 2.0 or higher GPA.
The PathWays program will provide guaranteed access for students transferring between the North Carolina Community College System and the UNCW System. It is a pathway for guaranteed transfer admission to UNCW for students completing an AA, AS, AATP, or ASTP from a North Carolina Community College.
North Carolina State University – Wolfpack Connect
Wolfpack Connect is a guaranteed transfer-admission pathway from SCC to NC State. Students who complete an approved Associate in Arts (A.A.) or Associate in Science (A.S.) degree, maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0, and meet NC State’s transfer-application deadlines and major-admission requirements will be guaranteed admission into one of more than 100 eligible majors at NC State.
Western Carolina University – Catamount Connect
The Catamount Connection program offers guaranteed admission to Western Carolina University for SCC students who complete an Associate in Arts (A.A.) or Associate in Science (A.S.) degree with a minimum 2.50 cumulative GPA. Students admitted to the program will receive academic advising from both institutions while completing their studies at SCC and enjoy a streamlined transfer process to WCU upon graduation.
NOTE: Guaranteed admission to a university does not constitute admission to a specific program.
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