College Transfer
Catawba Valley Community College’s University Transfer programs enable students to earn an associate degree while completing general education and core coursework towards a bachelor’s degree at a four-year college or university. Statewide articulation agreements are in place to ensure a smooth transition. To learn more visit Student Services and ask to speak with an Enrollment Manager.
The Associate in Arts (AA) degree is designed for students who want to transfer and pursue a bachelor’s degree in one of the liberal arts disciplines – accounting, business administration, art, criminal justice, English, history, political science, psychology, social work, sociology, and others. These programs typically have fewer mathematics and science course requirements than the Associate in Science (AS) degree.
The Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (CAA) is a statewide agreement governing the transfer of credit between NC community colleges and the UNC System public universities. The CAA guarantees a smooth transfer process for students. NC community college graduates with an Associate in Arts or Associate in Science degree will have their general education requirements waived upon transfer to a UNC System institution. The CAA does not guarantee admission to a specific university.
In addition to the CAA, the North Carolina Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (NCICU) has created an independent comprehensive articulation agreement (ICAA) that establishes seamless transfer pathways for AA and AS graduates to transfer to signatory institutions.
The Associate in Science (AS) degree is designed for students who want to transfer and pursue a bachelor’s degree in fields that require strong mathematics and science backgrounds – animal science, biology, chemistry, computer science, food science, forestry, mathematics, pharmaceutical science, physics, pre-dental, pre-medical, pre-pharmacy, and others.
The Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (CAA) is a statewide agreement governing the transfer of credit between NC community colleges and the UNC System public universities. The CAA guarantees a smooth transfer process for students. NC community college graduates with an Associate in Arts or Associate in Science degree will have their general education requirements waived upon transfer to a UNC System institution. The CAA does not guarantee admission to a specific university.
In addition to the CAA, the North Carolina Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (NCICU) has created an independent comprehensive articulation agreement (ICAA) that establishes seamless transfer pathways for AA and AS graduates to transfer to signatory institutions.
The Associate in Arts in Teacher Preparation (AATP) degree is a transfer degree for students interested in becoming licensed elementary, middle grades, high school or special education teachers. The program is designed for those who want to teach in fields other than science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
The AATP and ASTP Uniform Articulation Agreement is an agreement jointly created by NCCCS education faculty members and the UNC System Educator Preparation Programs. The AATP and ASTP Articulation Agreement is focused on facilitating transfer for students who begin their education studies at a community college and then transfer to one of the UNC System Educator Preparation Programs (EPPs).
The Associate in Science in Teacher Preparation (ASTP) degree is a transfer degree for students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree and become licensed to teach science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) subjects.
The AATP and ASTP Uniform Articulation Agreement is an agreement jointly created by NCCCS education faculty members and the UNC System Educator Preparation Programs. The AATP and ASTP Articulation Agreement is focused on facilitating transfer for students who begin their education studies at a community college and then transfer to one of the UNC System Educator Preparation Programs (EPPs).
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.
The Associate in Fine Arts (AFA) degree in Visual Arts helps students strengthen and expand their creativity as well as their technical knowledge of the history and practice of creating art and design. The coursework and studio experiences build students’ skills in concept development, visual observation, personal expression, critical thinking, and problem solving – skills essential for prospering in the professional practice of art and design.
*The AFA degree in Visual Arts Uniform Articulation Agreement is for students who begin visual arts studies at a NC community college and then transfer to one of the UNC System Bachelor of Fine Arts/Visual Arts programs.
Co-Admissions Partnerships
CVCC encourages all students to reach their academic potential. We are pleased to offer co-admissions opportunities with North Carolina Universities, which provide CVCC students guaranteed admission to select universities upon successful completion of an Associate Degree.
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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.
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.
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.
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)
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