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NC Community College Students

NC Community College Students

UNCW works closely with our North Carolina Community Colleges to ensure a seamless transfer process. Below you will find transfer resources and opportunities specifically designed for North Carolina Community College students.

 

Transfer Guides

North Carolina Community College Transfer Guides

Transfer Guides are designed to help students at a North Carolina Community College identify pathways and specific NC community college courses that lead to associate degree completion, major preparation, and finally to baccalaureate completion. To prepare for a streamlined transfer, review the Transfer Guides below with an academic advisor at your community college and connect with your Transfer Success Coach if you have any questions.

Please note: Completion of a transferable degree does not guarantee admission to the University or that the Bachelor's degree will be completed in two years after transferring. Students transferring from a four-year institution or an out-of-state institution can use the Transfer Equivalency Self-Service tool to create an unofficial degree plan to determine how their credit will transfer and any requirements remaining at UNCW.

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2025-2026 Transfer Guides are searchable by major or delivery method. Archived guides are also available for the 2024-2025 academic year.
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Transfer Guide FAQs

As part of the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement, UNC System Universities are required to create a Transfer Guide for every major. Transfer Guides are designed to help students at a North Carolina Community College identify pathways and specific courses that lead to associate degree completion, major preparation, and finally to baccalaureate completion. To prepare for a seamless transfer, review the Transfer Guides below with an academic advisor at your community college and your Transfer Success Coach.

North Carolina Community College transfer students, who have earned an AA or AS degree meeting the requirements of the North Carolina Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (CAA) or an AE, AFA, AATP or ASTP will receive a waiver of Foundations, Approaches & Perspectives, and Critical Reasoning requirements. They will also receive a waiver of 3 credits each of Writing Intensive and Information Literacy competency requirements.

Prior to being admitted to UNCW, North Carolina Community College students are encouraged to work with their Transfer Success Coach for assistance with choosing appropriate coursework to transfer toward their degree plan at UNCW. After admission, your official transfer credit evaluation and UNCW degree audit will be prepared. Your UNCW academic advisor will meet with you as part of your new student orientation process. 

Transfer Guides are only designed for transferable Associate degree programs like the AA, AS, AFA, AATP or ASTP. If you are completing an Associate in Applied Science, we encourage you to review our Uniform Articulation Agreements or individual articulation agreements found on the Transfer Partnerships website.

While we encourage students to complete their Associate's degree prior to transferring, it is possible to transfer earlier if you meet the transfer admission requirements. Transfer Guides can still be used to assist with choosing transferable coursework, but it is important to note you will not qualify for the University Studies waiver if you do not complete an AA or AS degree.

 

Guaranteed Admission Program

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UNCW's PathWays program offers guaranteed admission for students transferring from a partner North Carolina Community College. Completing a transferable Associate's degree ensures seamless access to UNCW, ensuring a smooth transition for your academic journey.

Who is eligible for PathWays?
Students who are currently attending a partner community college and pursuing a transferable Associate's degree are eligible to join PathWays. Transferable Associate's degrees include:
  • Associate in Arts (AA)
  • Associate in Science (AS)
  • Associate in Engineering (AE)
  • Associate in Arts in Teacher Preparation (AATP)
  • Associate in Science in Teacher Preparation (ASTP)
  • Associate in Fine Arts (AFA)

Only students who are planning to apply as a transfer student are eligible for guaranteed admission. Dual-enrolled or early college students who plan to apply as first-year students are not eligible for PathWays. To learn more, please visit our Early College website.

What are the benefits of PathWays?

  • Guaranteed admission as a transfer student and $80 application fee waiver
  • $2,000 one-time scholarship for eligible students (only available for fall entry; students must apply by March 1 to be eligible)
  • A UNCW transfer success coach to offer personalized support, guide you through the process and provide updates on deadlines, opportunities and more
  • Access to campus visits, events and workshops to prepare for the transfer process and ensure a smooth transition

How can I join PathWays?
Enroll by completing the PathWays form - available year-round. While there's no deadline, joining in your first year at a partner community college ensures maximum benefits. Once enrolled in PathWays, you'll receive updates from UNCW and your Transfer Success Coach. Have questions about the program? Please contact us.

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Current Partner Community Colleges:

  • Alamance Community College
  • Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
  • Beaufort County Community College
  • Bladen Community College
  • Blue Ridge Community College
  • Brunswick Community College
  • Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute
  • Cape Fear Community College
  • Carteret Community College
  • Catawba Valley Community College
  • Central Carolina Community College
  • Central Piedmont Community College
  • Cleveland Community College
  • College of the Albemarle
  • Craven Community College
  • Davidson-Davie Community College
  • Durham Technical Community College
  • Edgecombe Community College
  • Fayetteville Technical Community College
  • Forsyth Technical Community College
  • Gaston College
  • Guilford Technical Community College
  • Haywood Community College
  • James Sprunt Community College
  • Johnston Community College
  • Lenoir Community College
  • McDowell Technical Community College
  • Mayland Community College
  • Mitchell Community College
  • Montgomery Community College
  • Nash Community College
  • Pamlico Community College
  • Piedmont Community College
  • Pitt Community College
  • Randolph Community College
  • Richmond Community College
  • Robeson Community College
  • Rockingham Community College
  • Rowan-Cabarrus Community College
  • Sampson Community College
  • Sandhills Community College
  • Southeastern Community College
  • South Piedmont Community College
  • Stanly Community College
  • Surry Community College
  • Vance-Granville Community College
  • Wake Technical Community College
  • Wayne Community College
  • Western Piedmont Community College
  • Wilkes Community College
  • Wilson Community College

Seamless Pathway from CFCC to UNCW: The Pre-Hawk Program

The Pre-Hawk program offers CFCC students direct admission to UNCW, combining the strengths of both institutions. With personalized guidance from a dedicated UNCW advisor and mentor, you’ll stay on track to meet transfer requirements and maximize the program’s benefits. Learn more about the Pre-Hawk Program!

 

Pre-Hawk Program

Articulation Agreements

To learn more about articulation agreements and transfer pathways, visit our Transfer Partnerships website.

 

 

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