How does transferring to NCSU work from a community college?

I'm considering starting at a community college and then transferring to NCSU. How does the process work for transferring credits? Are there specific programs or agreements that make it easier?

North Carolina State University (NCSU) encourages transfers from community colleges and has an established process in place for transferring credits. The key to a smooth transfer process is the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (CAA) between The North Carolina Community College System (NCCCS) and the University of North Carolina System, which NCSU is a part of.

The CAA ensures that students who complete an Associate in Arts (AA) or Associate in Science (AS) degree at a North Carolina community college can transfer to a four-year university in the state as a junior, provided they meet all the admission requirements. This eliminates the need for students like you to navigate the complex world of credit transfer since all classes will generally transfer over.

In addition to this, you'll be glad to know that NCSU has a Transfer Course Equivalency database, where you can check the equivalent NCSU courses for the credits you completed at a community college. This can be quite handy in planning your course load at a community college and ensuring that you're fulfilling requirements that are relevant to your intended major at NCSU.

Finally, NCSU has the NC State Community College Collaboration (C3) program that's designed to support students from partner NC community colleges for a guarantee of transfer admission. This program provides you with academic advising and planning from the first semester at community college to graduation from NCSU.

Remember to reach out to both the community college and NCSU's transfer student services for personalized guidance throughout your educational journey. They can provide you with more specific advice based on your individual circumstances and career goals. Good luck!