All UNC member institutions will accept credits from any transfer pathway course in which you earn a C or better. Many other colleges and universities also accept these credits at their discretion. Students should inquire with schools outside the UNC system for details.
Pathways
There are eight transfer pathways, each focused on building the knowledge and skills you need to excel in a bachelor's degree program. To view a list of required courses, click each pathway's name. For class descriptions, prerequisite information and more information about these areas of study, please review the college catalog.
- Transfer - Arts Transfer Pathway (PDF)
- Transfer - Engineering Pathway (PDF)
- Transfer - Music Fine Arts Pathway (PDF)
- Transfer - Science Pathway (PDF)
- Transfer - Theatre Fine Arts Pathway (PDF)
- Transfer - Visual Fine Arts Pathway (PDF)
- Transfer - Teacher Preparation Arts Pathway (PDF)
- Transfer - Teacher Preparation Science Pathway (PDF)
Eligibility requirements
Juniors and seniors
High school juniors and seniors may participate with one of the following:
- an unweighted high school GPA/UGPA of at least 2.8
- benchmark assessment scores in all areas (English, reading, math)
- approval from high school principal/designee to participate
Freshman and sophomores
High school freshman and sophomores may participate after meeting the following criteria:
- benchmark assessment scores (PDF) in all areas (English, reading, math)
- AIG plan showing gifted in both English and Math
- Principal's (or their designee's) recommendation
And either:
- AIG Coordinator Recommendation and AIG plan showing gifted in both English and Math OR
- Reynolds Intellectual Assessment Test with a score at or above 92%. Schedule your Reynolds test here. You may only schedule the Reynolds test after providing benchmark test scores to the Central Piedmont Testing Center or passing all sections of the RISE placement test.
North Carolina residency
If a student does not attend a North Carolina high school, proof of NC residency must be established through:
- your NC license or learner's permit OR
- your parent/guardian's NC license/ID or utility bill plus tax return showing student as the parent/guardian's dependent (financial information and social security numbers can and should be marked through to protect your information)