College Transfer

The Associate in Engineering (AE) degree is designed for students who want to transfer and pursue a bachelor’s degree in an engineering field.  

The Associate in Engineering to Bachelor of Science in Engineering Articulation Agreement (AE to BSE) is offered under a Uniform Articulation Agreement between the NCCCS and the UNC System institutions. It applies to all NC community colleges that offer the AE degree program and to these five UNC System institutions who each offer the BSE degree program: 

• East Carolina University 

• North Carolina A&T State University 

• North Carolina State University 

• UNC-Charlotte 

• Western Carolina University 

The Associate in Fine Arts (AFA) degree in Music is designed for students who wish to work as a professional musician or transfer to a four-year college or university to complete a Bachelor in Fine Arts (BFA) or a Bachelor of Arts (BA) with a major in Music. 

*The AFA degree in Music to Bachelor of Music Uniform Articulation Agreement is focused on facilitating transfer for students who begin music studies at a NC community college and then transfer to one of the UNC System Bachelor of Music programs. 

The Associate in Fine Arts (AFA) degree in Theatre prepares students to move toward professional practice or the pursuit of a bachelor’s degree at a four-year college or university. The program is grounded in the hands-on practice of both performance and technical theatre. Students may choose between an acting track and a technical theatre track, or both. 

*The AFA degree in Theatre Uniform Articulation Agreement is focused on students who begin theatre studies at a NC community college and then transfer to one of the UNC System Bachelor of Arts in Theatre programs. 

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.

The ACTS program is a science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) pathways program to broaden participation in STEM. Students underrepresented in STEM and pursuing the Associate in Science or Associate of Engineering degrees with the intent to enroll at N.C. A&T to major STEM) are eligible to apply. N.C. community college students may apply and commit to the ACTS program in their first year of community college*. Early commitment to ACTS will provide a seamless transition from community college to N.C. A&T and several other benefits.

• ACTS Information
• ACTS Form

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.

• Bear Bound Information
• Program Intent Form (LR)

Bulldog Bound is a co-admission program between GWU and CVCC intended for eligible community college students who plan to transfer to GWU after completion of an Associate of Arts (AA), Associate of Science (AS), Associate of Arts in Teacher Preparation (AATP), Associate of Science in Teacher Preparation (ASTP), Associate of Fine Arts in Visual or Theater Arts (AFA), Associate Degree in Nursing, or Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree through an institutional or state-wide articulation agreement.

The Program will allow currently enrolled CVCC students a direct-entry pathway to GWU available upon graduation from CVCC. Students who wish to participate in the Program must satisfy the following conditions:

• Be a currently enrolled student at CVCC in a degree-seeking capacity;
• Submit GWU application for admission and disciplinary forms by GWU deadlines;
• Submit application fee or waiver and fulfill all commitment actions steps;
• Be a student in good standing at CVCC and other institutions attended;
• Demonstrate good citizenship and conduct evidenced by no reports of behavior sanctions on student’s higher educational record;
• Earn and maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50 at CVCC and a minimum GPA of 2.20 in their most recent term;
• Earn an Associate’s degree from CVCC in a college transfer program or in an applied program for which an articulation agreement exists.
• Enroll at GWU within one academic year (within the next two regular terms (fall/ spring semesters) of completion of the Associate’s degree), and
• Meet all admissions requirements of GWU.

While enrolled at CVCC, students will identify their interest in the Program by completing a brief, online form provided by the CVCC Transfer Counselor. There is no Program participation fee. Students who discontinue their participation will be expected to transition to GWU through regular admission channels. Students who enroll at another college or university after their CVCC enrollment also will be expected to transition to GWU through regular admission channels.

The Program affords college students access to information about academic programs, faculty, and staff at the GWU campus who will facilitate their transition GWU. This Program prioritizes the ability to receive admission, financial aid, registration and orientation communications early in the transition process, which sets CVCC students up for maximum success at both institutions.

The Program requires completion of an Associate’s degree from CVCC for guaranteed admission. In cases where Program participants matriculate prior to completing the Associate’s degree, a Reverse Transfer Process provides the opportunity for students to complete their Associate’s degree after transferring to GWU.

Additional benefits that serve both campuses may be added to the Program structure by mutual written consent of both Parties. Examples may include, but are not limited to, consortium agreements for cross-campus enrollment in individual courses and invitations to selective events or programs.

• Bulldog Bound Information
• Program Intent Form (GWU)

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.

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.

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.

The Eagle Connect Program is more than a guaranteed admission opportunity for students who have earned an associate in arts (A.A.) or associate in science (A.S.) degree at a participating North Carolina Community College. This program offers a pre-structured and transparent student engagement pathway to earning a bachelor’s degree at NCCU while minimizing uncertainty and promoting timely degree completion.

• Eagle Connect Information
• Eagle Connect Form

• Pirate Promise Information
• Program Intent Form (ECU)

Application opens on September 1. Apply here.

• Wolfpack Connect Information
• Wolfpack Connect Eligibility Form