Transfer Admissions & Engagement

Transfer Guides, formerly known as Baccalaureate Degree Plans (BDPs) have been developed by Appalachian State University to help NC Community College (NCCC) students have a more seamless transfer. Transfer Guides have been created to support NCCC students who are pursuing a transfer pathway outlined by the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (CAA) or other specified Uniform Articulation Agreement (UAA). The Transfer Guides outline meaningful coursework at the community college that leads to both associate degree completion and bachelor degree completion at Appalachian. 

Understanding the Transfer Guides

To create an effective plan using the Transfer Guide, students should:

• Work with an academic advisor at the community college and connect with Transfer Admissions & Engagement as questions arise
• Ensure they are using the most up-to-date Transfer Guide by reviewing the academic year and revision date published on each Transfer Guide (Transfer Guides are updated annually)

Note: Some information on Transfer Guides may not apply to students transferring prior to associate degree completion and/or dual-enrolled high school students. These students are encourage to speak with their community college advisor and Transfer Admissions & Engagement for more information and guidance on NCCC course selection.

Transfer Guide Details

Each Transfer Guide provides important transfer information including admissions requirements, NCCC course recommendations, university equivalency information, and remaining university coursework needed upon transferring. 

All NCCC course recommendations on the Transfer Guides are labeled as one of the following to help students select the most meaningful CC coursework and to better understand the university requirement fulfilled by the recommended courses:

• General Education: Course meets a General Education requirement at Appalachian
• Required Course: Critical course or prerequisite that is required for major/university curriculum and should be taken at the community college prior to transferring. If not taken prior to transferring, it could impact student's admission directly into major, access to other major courses at Appalachian, and/or the time needed to complete the bachelor's degree.
• Suggested Course: Course could fulfill a major/university requirement and is a good option if available at CC but does not need to be taken prior to transferring. Course can be taken upon transferring without impact on the bachelor's degree completion timeline. If a CC course (ex: MAT 271) has a prerequisite (MAT 171), then the prerequisite will be listed as a suggested course.
• Elective: Transfers as elective credit or applies towards the elective portion of the bachelor's degree.

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