NC Community College Transfer Guides/BDPs
Transfer Guides (also known as Baccalaureate Degree Plans or BDPs) have been developed for all majors at Appalachian. These guides are designed to assist North Carolina community college students with choosing appropriate coursework to meet both major and general education requirements. All transfer guides are an example of a how a student could complete a transfer degree at a North Carolina community college and then transfer to Appalachian to complete a bachelor's degree. Please note, completion of a transfer degree does not guarantee admission to the University or that the bachelor's degree will be completed in two years after transfer. Students and advisors are strongly encouraged to review the guides carefully and read all information provided to fully understand the transfer process and plan for bachelor's degree completion.
Students transferring from a four-year institution or an out-of-state school should refer to the "general" Appalachian four year guides and use the Course Equivalency Search to determine how credit will transfer to Appalachian.
Understanding the Transfer Guides/BDPs
The Transfer Guides/BDPs have three sections:
- The NC Community College courses are listed in the top yellow section. Recommended and/or preferred courses are provided, with the equivalent Appalachian courses listed. If a specific course is not listed, students should use the blue hyperlink to access the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (CAA) transfer course list. Students are welcome to choose any CAA course; however, students should choose courses that are available at their institution and satisfy their transfer degree requirements.
- Appalachian courses are listed in the middle gray section. Some majors recommend a summer start term, which is listed in red at the top of the transfer guide/BDP and again in the grey section. Students should use this information to apply to Appalachian based on the recommended start term.
- Important transfer and major information is listed in the bottom white sections. Students should refer to these sections for information regarding program requirements and other important information the department would like students to be aware of.
Please note - Transfer Guides are developed based on the approved curriculum for that catalog year. Depending on term of entry and the curriculum posted for that catalog year, programs of study may have changed.

One-on-One Video Chats
Schedule a one-on-one video chat to learn about your desired undergraduate major and how you can get a head start with course selection. Whether you have confirmed your enrollment, are still weighing your options or are just starting your college search, these 20 minute advising video chats are your opportunity to learn more about Appalachian State and speak with a dedicated transfer advisor.
Please select the major you are interested in pursuing to find the transfer guide:
Key: # indicates suggested summer start term; + indicates suggested transfer after 30 hours
Major
Anthropology (BS) - Multidisciplinary
Apparel Design & Merchandising (BS) #, +
Art & Visual Culture (BA) - Art History
Art & Visual Culture (BA) - Art Management
Art & Visual Culture (BA) - Studio Art
Biology (BS) - Cellular/Molecular Biology
Biology (BS) - Ecology, Evolution & Environmental
Biology (BS) - Integrative Biology
Biology (BS) - Secondary Education
Building Sciences (BS) - Architectural Tech & Design
Building Sciences (BS) - Construction Management
Building Sciences (BS) - Sustainable Building Systems
CTE (BS) - Agriculture Education
CTE (BS) - Business, Finance & Information Technology
CTE (BS) - Business, Marketing, & Entrepreneurship
CTE (BS) - Family & Consumer Sciences
CTE (BS) - Technology, Engineering & Design
CTE (BS) - Workforce Development
Chemistry (BS) - Certified Chemist
Chemistry (BS) - Environmental
Chemistry (BS) - Fermentation Sciences
Chemistry (BS) - Forensic Science
Chemistry (BS) - Individually Designed
Chemistry (BS) - Marketing & Business
Chemistry (BS) - Secondary Education
Child Development (BS) - Birth - Kindergarten
Child Development (BS) - Family & Child Studies
Communication Science & Disorders (BS)
Communication, Advertising (BS)
Communication, Digital Journalism (BS)
Communication, Electronic Media/Broadcasting (BS)
Communication, Journalism (BS)
Communication, Public Relations (BS)
Community & Regional Planning (BS)
Computer Information Systems (BSBA)
Computer Info Systems, Cybersecurity (BSBA)
Criminal Justice (BSCJ) - International Studies
Economics (BA) - Environmental Economics Policy
Economics (BA) - General Economics
Economics (BA) - International Economics
Economics (BA) - Regional Economic Development
English (BA) - Creative Writing
English (BA) - Literary Studies
English (BA) - Professional Writing
English, Secondary Education (BS)
Environmental Science (BS) - Life Science
Environmental Science (BS) - Earth Systems
Gender, Women's & Sexuality Studies (BA)
Geography (BS) - General Geography
Geography (BS) - Geographic Information Systems
Geology (BS) - Earth/Environmental Science Education
Geology (BS) - Environmental Geology
Geology (BS) - Quantitative Geoscience
Graphic Comm Management (BS) - Cross Media
Graphic Comm Management (BS) - Print/Packaging
Health & PE Education, K-12 (BS) +
History (BS) - Applied & Public History
History (BS) - Multidisciplinary
History (BS) - Social Studies Education
Hospitality & Tourism Management (BSBA)
Industrial Design (BS) - Furniture Design #,+
Industrial Design (BS) - Product Design #,+
Interdisciplinary Studies (BA)
Interdisciplinary Studies (BS)
Interior Design (BS) #, +
Languages (BA) - East Asian Languages & Cultures
Languages (BA) - French & Francophone Studies
Languages (BA) - French Education (K-12)
Languages (BA) - Spanish Education (K-12)
Management (BSBA) - Human Resources
Management (BSBA) - Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Management (BSBA) - Sustainable Business
Marketing (BSBA) - Digital Marketing
Marketing (BSBA) - General Marketing
Mathematics (BS) - Computation
Mathematics (BS) - General Mathematics
Mathematics (BS) - Life Sciences
Mathematics (BS) - Physical Sciences
Mathematics (BS) - Secondary Education
Middle Grades Edu (BS) - Language Arts & Math
Middle Grades Edu (BS) - Language Arts & Science
Middle Grades Edu (BS) - Language Arts & Social Studies
Middle Grades Edu (BS) - Math & Science
Middle Grades Edu (BS) - Math & Social Studies
Middle Grades Edu (BS) - Social Studies & Science
Nutrition & Foods (BS) - Dietetics
Nutrition & Foods (BS) - Foodsystems Management
Nutrition & Foods (BS) - Nutrition & Wellness
Photography, Commercial Photography BFA
Photography, Fine Art Photography BFA
Physics (BS) - Applied Physics
Physics (BS) - Automation & Instrumentation
Physics (BS) - Secondary Education
Political Science (BS) - American Politics
Political Science (BS) - International & Comparative
Political Science (BS) - Pre-Professional Legal studies
Political Science (BS) - Public Administration/Mgmt
Political Science (BS) - Town Adm, City County Mgmt
Psychology (BS) - Education Studies
Psychology (BS) - Health Studies
Psychology (BS) - Human Services
Psychology (BS) - Natural Science
Psychology (BS) - Social Science
Psychology (BS) - Sustainability
Rec Management (BS) - Commercial Rec & Tourism
Rec Management (BS) - Outdoor Experiential Edu
Rec Management (BS) - Rec & Park Management
Risk Management & Insurance (BSBA)
Sociology (BS) - Applied Research Methods
Sociology (BS) - Families & Intimate Relationships
Sociology (BS) - Individually Designed
Sociology (BS) - Power & Social Change
Sociology (BS) - Social Inequalities
Sociology (BS) - Sociology of Health & Aging
Special Edu (BS) - Adapted Curriculum K-12 #
Special Edu (BS) - General Curriculum K-12 #
Studio Art (BFA) #,+
Supply Chain Management (BSBA)
Sustainable Dev (BA) - Environmental Studies
Sustainable Dev (BS) - Agroecology & Agriculture
Sustainable Dev (BS) - Community, Regional & Global
Sustainable Dev (BS) - Environmental Studies
Theatre Arts (BA) - General Theatre
Theatre Arts (BA) - Theatre Design/Technology
Theatre Arts (BA) - Theatre Education
Department
Sustainable Tech & the Built Environment
Sustainable Tech & the Built Environment
Sustainable Tech & the Built Environment
Communication Sciences & Disorders
Geological & Environmental Sciences
Geological & Environmental Sciences
Geological & Environmental Sciences
Geological & Environmental Sciences
Geological & Environmental Sciences
Geological & Environmental Sciences
Geological & Environmental Sciences
Geological & Environmental Sciences
Rec Management & Physical Education
Nutrition & Health Care Management
Languages, Literatures and Cultures
Languages, Literatures and Cultures
Languages, Literatures and Cultures
Languages, Literatures and Cultures
Languages, Literatures and Cultures
Languages, Literatures and Cultures
Marketing & Supply Chain Management
Marketing & Supply Chain Management
Marketing & Supply Chain Management
Nutrition & Healthcare Management
Nutrition & Healthcare Management
Nutrition & Healthcare Management
Rec Management & Physical Education
Rec Management & Physical Education
Rec Management & Physical Education