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University Transfer

 

Our University Transfer Degree Programs are designed for students who wish to complete the first two years of college coursework before transferring to a four-year college or university to earn a bachelor’s degree.

Degree Requirements

To complete a university transfer degree, students must successfully complete 60 credit hours, including:

30 hours of Universal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC) courses

15 hours of General Education courses

15 hours of transferable elective courses

Course selection will vary based on a student’s intended major and the specific four-year institution to which they plan to transfer.

 

The University Transfer Program offers seven degrees at Alamance Community College: the Associate in Arts (AA)  , the Associate in Science (AS)  , the Associate in Arts Teacher Preparation (AATP)  , the Associate in Science Teacher Preparation (ASTP)  , the Associate in Engineering (AE) , the Associate in Fine Arts in Music (AFA-M) , and the Associate in Fine Arts in Visual Arts (AFA-V)  .

Each degree requires a total of 60 semester hours credit for graduation and is transferable to any UNC institution. The overall total is comprised of both lower-division general education and pre-major elective courses. This curriculum reflects the distribution of discipline areas commonly included in institution-wide, lower-division general education requirements for the baccalaureate degree.  All degrees are transferable. Please review the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement, Uniform Articulation Agreements, Independent Comprehensive Articulation Agreement, and the ​​Articulation Agreements listed under each degree to review transfer options.

The Associate in Arts (AA)   and Associate in Science (AS)  degrees are protected under the 2014 Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (CAA) and the 2015 Independent Comprehensive Articulation Agreement. Students who complete the AA or AS (totaling a minimum of 60 semester hours of credit) with a grade point average of 2.0 or higher and with a grade of C or above in all courses, will have satisfied the lower-division general education requirements at all North Carolina (NC) public and most NC private four-year institutions and will transfer as a junior upon acceptance to a participating university. Students earning the AA are working toward degrees such as business, English, fine arts, history, nursing, psychology, and sociology, to name a few. Students in the AS program are working toward degrees that emphasize math and sciences such as biology, clinical lab science, geology, mathematics, physics, and radiology.

The Associate in Arts in Teacher Preparation (AATP)   and Associate in Science in Teacher Preparation (ASTP)    degrees are approved for transfer to all UNC System universities under the Uniform Articulation Agreement in Teacher Preparation and a parallel agreement with many NC Independent Colleges and Universities. The degrees consist of 60 semester hours of credit (SHC) of college transfer courses. A student who completes all 60 credits of an AATP/ASTP degree with a GPA of at least 2.7 and a grade of C or better, meets NC state educator testing requirements, and is accepted through competitive admissions will have met requirements for entry into the education program and the university’s lower division general education requirements. Students in this program develop a broad liberal arts foundation in writing, math, science, humanities, and social sciences. They also complete field-specific training through a set of foundational education courses.

The Associate in Engineering (AE)  degree is protected under the Uniform Articulation Agreement (Associate in Engineering) between the North Carolina Community College System (NCCCS) and the five UNC institutions that offer the Bachelor of Science in Engineering (BSE) degree. Students who complete the AE program of study (totaling a minimum of 60 semester hours of credit) with a grade point average of 2.5 or higher and with a grade of C or higher in all courses and are accepted through competitive admission to a public four-year BSE program are considered both to have met the entrance requirements to the university engineering programs and the receiving university’s general education requirements.

The Associate in Fine Arts in Visual Arts (AFA-V)   and Associate in Fine Arts in Music (AFA-M)   degrees are protected under the Uniform Articulation Agreement and its counterpart agreement with the NC Independent Colleges and Universities. It is designed for seamless transfer to one of the University of North Carolina Bachelor of Fine Arts/Visual Arts programs and many independent colleges in North Carolina. Students who complete this degree (totaling a minimum of 60 semester hours of credit) with a grade point average of 2.0 or higher and at least a C in all courses and are accepted through a competitive admissions process to a participating university will have met the entrance requirements for the Baccalaureate of Fine Arts program.

The AA, AE, AFA, AS, AATP, and ASTP degree programs of study are structured to include two components:

  • Universal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC) comprises a minimum of 22 semester hours of credit. These courses are guaranteed to transfer to any of the 16 constituent institutions of the UNC system as general education credit.
  • Additional general education, pre-major, and elective courses that prepare students for successful transfer into selected majors at UNC institutions and bring the total number of hours in the degree programs to 60 semester hours.

Students must meet the receiving university’s foreign language and/or health and physical education requirements, if applicable, prior to or after transfer to the senior institution. To ensure maximum transferability of credits, students should select a transfer major and preferred transfer university before completing 30 semester hours of credit. Additional general education, pre-major, and elective courses should be selected based on a student’s intended major and transfer institution.

Students should maintain contact with their academic advisors to ensure proper course selection to complete their degree and prepare for transfer to a senior institution. In some cases and by special permission, a course not listed in the curriculum plan may be approved for an individual student’s program of study.

 

Special Transfer Agreements:

Alamance Community College has signed special agreements with colleges and universities to improve access to an undergraduate education. Below is a list of the special agreements that ACC has signed for the University Transfer Program.

For more information, visit: https://www.alamancecc.edu/tranferagreements

Campbell University: Guaranteed Interview Program & Passport Program

Alamance Community College and Campbell University have signed an agreement that opens the door for qualified ACC students to pursue careers as health professionals in the University’s College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences (CPHS).The agreement provides two pathways toward full admission to Campbell University for high-achieving ACC students: the Guaranteed Interview Program and the Passport Program. Campbell’s Guaranteed Interview Program allows students with at least 64 credit hours and a cumulative 3.0 GPA to be granted an admissions interview for programs in the College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences, following an acknowledged rigorous health science curriculum at Alamance Community College. The Passport Program allows ACC students who come from rural areas, low socioeconomic status, and are underrepresented minorities to be granted an interview for programs in the College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences after matriculating through a pre-health curriculum at ACC. The candidate must also have at least 64 credit hours, a science-related and cumulative 3.2 GPA, and have demonstrated high engagement in leadership activities and community service.

Elon University

Guilford College

Lees-McRae College

 

Special Transfer Agreements: Co-Admission Programs

Alamance Community College has signed agreements with the following universities that allow students to be admitted to the university while the student completes an Associate Degree at ACC. The goal of these programs is to provide academic and program support for students during their time at ACC and prepare them for a successful transition to a university.

Appalachian State University - Aspire

East Carolina University: Pirate Promise

Fayetteville State University - Bronco Benefit

High Point University: Fred Wilson School of Pharmacy

Alamance Community College (ACC) and High Point University’s Fred Wilson School of Pharmacy (FWSOP) have entered into a collaborative agreement to provide ACC students with the opportunity to pursue a career in pharmacy education. Under this agreement, ACC students who fulfill the prerequisites for the Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program can apply to the Fred Wilson School of Pharmacy. Successful completion of the pre-pharmacy course requirements may also result in an interview for admission into the PharmD program. This partnership offers a clear pathway for ACC students who aspire to become pharmacists and obtain a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from High Point University.

North Carolina State University: C3

North Carolina A&T State University: The Aggie Plus Program

North Carolina Central University: Eagle Connect

North Carolina Wesleyan University

UNC Chapel Hill: C-STEP

UNC Greensboro: Transfer Promise Program

UNC Wilmington: PathWays

Western Carolina University - WCU Connect

Western Governors University

Wingate Online - Gateway to Wingate

University Transfer Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion, students will be able to:

  • Develop college-level proficiency in written communication by crafting clear, organized, and focused documents using supporting details and analysis while maintaining mechanical accuracy.

  • Attain college-level proficiency in oral communication by showcasing professional verbal skills. 

  • Demonstrate the ability to think critically about diverse perspectives.

  • Demonstrate understanding of the scientific method, models, and basic foundational scientific theories, and be able to apply sound scientific reasoning to problems.

  • Demonstrate proficiency in mathematical concepts and techniques, applying problem-solving strategies and logical reasoning to analyze and interpret quantitative data.