Transferring community college credits to UNCC

I'm considering transferring to UNCC after community college. What is their policy regarding transfer credits? Are there any pitfalls or requirements I should know about to maximize my transferred credits?

UNCC, like many other universities, generally has a receptive policy towards transfer credits, especially from regionally accredited institutions.

Firstly, it's crucial to remember that a maximum of 64 credit hours can be transferred from a community college to UNC Charlotte. These transferred credits will be applied toward the 120 credit hours needed to graduate.

You should bear in mind that although UNCC generally accepts credits for classes where a grade of C or better was obtained at an accredited institution, the course credit may not necessarily apply directly to the degree requirements in the specific course of study you select. To navigate this, it's helpful to refer to a Transfer Credit Advisor, a tool provided by UNC Charlotte, which allows you to see how your community college coursework will likely transfer over.

UNCC also has a range of Transfer Articulation Agreements with many community colleges. If your community college is included in this listing, it will provide additional clarity on which courses will directly fulfill major-specific courses at UNCC.

Finally, it's recommended to touch base with a transfer advisor at UNCC early in your community college career to ensure you're taking courses that will indeed satisfy the requirements of your desired major at UNCC.

For an accurate evaluation of your courses, you will need to submit the final transcript of your completed work to the university. Providing an in-depth syllabus and course description for each will also aid in the process of determining the equivalency of your coursework. Be sure to keep in touch with your academic advisor throughout this process to facilitate a smoother transition.

Remember to be patient, as this process may take some time given the volume of credit evaluations that the university has to handle, especially around peak application periods.