Community college to UNCG: How does the credit transfer work?

For students transferring from a community college to UNCG, how does the credit transfer process generally work? I want to ensure that my credits will be accepted and I'm not taking unnecessary classes. Any tips would be appreciated.

The process of transferring credits from community college to University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG) typically begins with the evaluation of your transcript. This includes calculating your overall GPA, identifying equivalent courses and applying the earned credits towards your intended program at UNCG.

One useful step you can take is to visit UNCG's Transfer Articulation site, which provides a detailed course-by-course equivalency information from participating North Carolina community colleges. Make sure to cross-reference your classes at the community college with their corresponding courses at UNCG.

However, not all credits might transfer. For example, vocational or technical courses, high school courses, or courses with grades below C might not be accepted. Also, keep in mind that even if a course transfers for credit, it doesn't necessarily mean it will satisfy a specific requirement for your intended major.

You should also keep track of your community college’s accreditation type. UNCG primarily accepts credits from regionally accredited institutions, so credits from nationally accredited institutions may not be recognized.

Overall, good advice would be to keep in close contact with both your community college advisor as well as a transfer counselor at UNCG. They can help ensure you’re taking the correct classes for your transfer and major. It's also a good idea to keep syllabi and course descriptions from your community college classes to provide documentation for the transfer credit evaluation process.