Your college pathway has a local connection at Ä¢¹½´«Ã½, with several North Carolina Community Colleges offering transfer students direct admission to North Carolina’s designated public liberal arts and sciences university.

Participating Institutions:

• Blue Ridge Community College

Students who wish to participate in these Direct Admission Programs must satisfy all of the following requirements:

• Be a currently enrolled student in a degree-seeking capacity
• Submit an application to Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ by the application deadlines
• Submit the application fee or a fee waiver
• Complete all actions to commit to Ä¢¹½´«Ã½, including but not limited to submitting the enrollment form and deposit (when applicable);
• Be in good standing at all institutions attended
• Earn and maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0
• Enroll at Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ within one academic year (fall and spring semester) of completing an associate’s degree*

*The Direct Admission Program requires completion of the Associate’s degree for guaranteed admission. In some cases, however, a student may matriculate to Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ outside of the program prior to completion of an associate’s degree. In this event, a Reverse Transfer Process provides the opportunity for students to complete their associate’s degree after transferring to Ä¢¹½´«Ã½.

Benefits

North Carolina Community College students who participate in the Direct Admission Program receive:

• Guaranteed admission to Ä¢¹½´«Ã½, provided all eligibility requirements above are met;
• Access to information about academic programs, faculty, and staff at Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ who will facilitate their transition to campus; and
• Early communication regarding admission, financial aid, and registration services.

Students transferring to Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ can pursue degrees in more than 60 academic programs. All classes at Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ are taught by faculty, connecting you with experts in their field. Hands-on experience is a hallmark of a Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ education: students have access to paid research and internship opportunities that prepare our students for meaningful careers and graduate programs.

Transfer students can receive significant financial support through our need-based financial aid packages,Ìý²¹²Ô»åÌý qualify for our in-state tuition rate. Those in-state students who meet additional qualifications can receive Access Asheville, a commitment to covering tuition and fees with scholarships and grants. Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ is designated one of U.S. News and World Report’s Top 10 Public Schools in the National Liberal Arts Colleges category.

Articulation Agreements

Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ maintains articulation agreements for specific academic programs with the North Carolina Community College System to promote a smooth transfer experience for students as they go on to pursue bachelor’s degrees. .

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Questions? Please contact our transfer team at transfer@unca.edu.

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Visit our Transfer page for information on how to apply, scholarships, housing, and other resources for transfer students.