College Transfer
There are many reasons a student chooses to begin higher education at a community college. It is wise to think “long term” when planning to transfer – where to go and what major to choose. Take some time to study college transfer websites and speak to admissions staff at schools of interest. The goal is a smooth transfer with maximum transfer credits.
Students planning to transfer to a non-NC college or university should be in full conversation with that school before selecting a CVCC program of study.
The state of NC has created seven definitive transfer options for CVCC graduates. These options generally comprise the first two years of a four-year degree. Selecting the appropriate CVCC transfer degree is very important.
If a student is interested in a four-year degree in business, the business administration program at CVCC offers two options to assist students in earning a bachelor’s degree. First, business administration courses have been incorporated into CVCC’s College Transfer program as course electives. Second, the business administration program has a working relationship with four-year colleges in our area. For details, call Darcie Tumey (828) 327-7000, ext. 4011.
Partnerships
Aspire Appalachian connects students with academic advisors from CVCC and ASU, shares coordinated financial aid opportunities, and invites students to special events in effort to create a seamless transfer to Appalachian State University.
Be a part of Lenoir-Rhyne while still enrolled at CVCC. Co-Admission students receive a LR student ID card, allowing them to engage with the LR student body and campus experience before transferring. Bear Bound also provides community college students with a seamless and affordable pathway to a four-year degree without the usual transfer hassles.
The Bulldog Bound program is an agreement between Gardner-Webb University and Catawba Valley Community College.
Campbell University is known for its excellence in education. Students experience world-class academic resources on a campus that seeks to nourish a students body, mind and spirit. You belong at Campbell.
NC State’s Community College Collaboration provides students with many academic resources, direct online advising or course planning, and social support to facilitate the transfer process to North Carolina State University.
UNCW’s PathWays assists CVCC students pursuing an Associate in Arts, Science, or Engineering with the tools needed for successful transfer to the University of North Carolina at Wilmington.
49erNext is a guaranteed admission program between UNC Charlotte and Catawba Valley Community College, designed to provide a seamless transfer experience for students. Eligible students must be enrolled at Catawba Valley in a transferable associate degree, and plan to transfer to UNC Charlotte. The program offers numerous benefits, including tailored academic advising, early access to UNC Charlotte resources, and guaranteed admission into selected majors upon meeting transfer requirements. Additionally, 49erNext students can participate in campus events, use university facilities, and receive support for financial aid, ensuring a smoother transition and a clear path to graduation.
Western Carolina University’s Catamount Connection allows students who currently pursue an Associate Arts or Science degree at CVCC to directly enter WCU after successful completion of their Associate’s program.
Pirate Promise is for students intending to transfer who are in their first year of coursework at their community college to attend special events, receive advising assistance, and support before they apply to ECU.
The program provides advising assistance and support at CVCC and ECU before applying to ECU, as well as guaranteed admission and a waived application fee; A dedicated transfer coach; ECU 1 Card; Access to resources such as Career Services, the Writing Center, Financial Aid and ECU libraries; Access to athletic events, campus recreation and other campus events; Guaranteed admission to ECU and a waived application fee with your associate degree (+2.5 GPA)
College Transfer degrees
- The Associate in Arts degree is the one to select if students plan to apply to a NC 4-year public university to major in any liberal arts program such as music, history, education, pre-law, English, nursing (BSN), psychology or sociology.
- The Associate in Arts in Teacher Preparation degree is the one to select if students plan to earn a bachelor degree in education from a public NC university or participating private school.
- The Associate in Engineering degree is the one to select if students plan to transfer to one of five specific NC public universities to major in engineering (NCSU, UNC-C, WCU, NC A&T and ECU). Engineering Technology Degrees from CVCC afford special opportunities at WCU and UNCC.
- The Associate in Fine Arts degree offers three concentrations: AFA — Music, AFA — Drama and AFA — Visual Arts.
- The Associate in General Education-Nursing is a non-nursing degree to select if students plan to enter a BSN program at ASU, FSU, ECU, NC A&T, NCCU, UNC-C, UNC-G, UNC-P, UNC-W, WCU or WSSU.
- The Associate in Science degree is the one to select if students plan to apply to a NC 4-year public university to major in any math/science related major like math, pre-med, pre-dental, pre-pharmacy, biology, kinesiology or chemistry.
- The Associate in Science in Teacher Preparation degree is the one to select if students plan to earn a bachelor degree in education from a NC public university or participating private school.
Comprehensive Articulation Agreements
The Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (CAA) allows a student who earns the Associate degree with no grade lower than a “C” to be guaranteed admission to at least one of the UNC system schools as a junior and make a smooth transition for maximum credit transfer.
A Baccalaureate Degree Plan (BDP) is available for each of the 16 NC public universities. Sometimes called the “Four Year School Transfer Guide”, BDPs allow a student to make smart course choices while studying at the community college.
The Independent College Articulation Agreement (ICAA) allows a student to make a seamless transfer to a number of private colleges and universities maximizing earned credits.
Some Associate in Applied Science degrees may transfer in full or in part to a four-year school. CVCC has agreements with certain schools to accept the AAS degree in a 2 + 2 arrangement (subject to change).
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