49erNext Eligibility Requirements
49erNext is a guaranteed admission program for select community college students who plan to transfer to UNC Charlotte to pursue a bachelor’s degree. To be considered for 49erNext at Central Piedmont, students must meet eligibility requirements to be considered for the 49erNext program, to remain in the 49erNext Program, and to transfer to UNC Charlotte as a 49erNext student.
Requirements to Apply to the 49erNext Program
- Attend a community college that participates in the 49erNext program
- Possess a high school diploma or equivalent
- Be pursuing an Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, Associate in Engineering, Associate in Fine Arts*, Associate in Arts - Teacher Prep*, Associate in Science - Teacher Prep*. UNC Charlotte recognizes these degrees as transferable associate degrees and will award a general education waiver. Please consult with your academic advisor to determine the best associate degree fit for the most streamlined path to Charlotte.
- Have 30 or less transferable college credits that are completed or in progress
- Have at least a 2.0 grade point average (GPA)
- Intend to pursue a major offered at UNC Charlotte. The following majors are excluded from the 49erNext program:
- Architecture
- Art
- Art Education
- Art, Digital Media
- Art, Illustration
- Art, Painting
- Art, Print Media
- Art, Photography
- Art, 3D Interdisciplinary Studies
- Graphic Design
- Music (all concentrations)
- Respiratory Therapy
- Nursing
*Cumulative 2.0 GPA requirement for acceptance into 49erNext does not apply to new, incoming students or GPA earned while dual-enrolled at the college.
Ready to submit your 49erNext application? Applications for Fall 2026 will open on March 1, 2026.
Requirements to Remain In the 49erNext Program
Once accepted, students will remain enrolled within 49erNext through the completion of their associate degree at their participating community college. Failure to meet the below requirements may result in removal from the 49erNext program:
- A cumulative GPA is below 2.0 after two semesters
- Reapplication is required to re-enroll at Central Piedmont
- Not progressing within approved transferable associate degree