College Transfer Handbook

College Transfer Handbook 2018-19

Table of Contents The College Transfer Program... 2 The Transfer Process... 3 Frequently Asked Questions about College Transfer... 4 Local Four-year College Descriptions... 12 Transfer s Offered at MCC... 19 Associate in Arts Degree Checksheet... 21 Associate in Science Degree Checksheet... 23 MCC Semester Planner... 25 MCC Schedule Planner... 26 North Carolina Post-Secondary Institutions Map... 27 Updated: Summer 2018

The College Transfer Program The transfer program at Mayland Community College prepares you to enter a four-year college or university. The program is guided by the North Carolina Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (CAA), a statewide agreement governing the transfer of credits between NC community colleges and NC public universities, with the goal of ensuring a smooth transfer process for students. The CAA enables NC community college graduates of two-year Associate in Arts and Associate in Science degree programs who are admitted to institutions within the University of North Carolina system to transfer with junior status. To be eligible for the transfer of credits under the CAA, students must graduate with an Associate in Arts or Associate in Science degree and have an overall Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 2.0 on a 4.0 scale and a grade of "C" or better in all CAA courses. Students who do not complete the degree are eligible to transfer credits on a course-by-course basis. MCC offers the following three transfer options. The courses in these programs parallel those taken by freshmen and sophomores at four-year colleges. Depending on which option you choose, you may be able to transfer with junior status. The Associate in Arts degree (AA) The Associate in Arts degree is designed for students who want to pursue a four-year degree in one of the liberal arts disciplines or training at a professional school that requires a strong liberal arts background. The Associate in Science degree (AS) The Associate in Science degree is designed for students who want to pursue a four-year degree in areas of study such as computer science, engineering, mathematics, the sciences or professional programs that require strong mathematics and science backgrounds. -by-course transfer -by-course transfer is available for students who want to transfer prior to completing the AA or AS degree. To be considered for transfer admission at most four-year colleges, students must complete approximately 30 transferrable credit hours with a C or better prior to transferring. Students should note they will be responsible for meeting the four-year school s General Education requirements if transferring course-by-course. In addition, students must have met high school Minimum Requirements (MCR) in order to transfer without completing the AA or AS. For more information on MCR, see the Frequently Asked Questions section on this topic. The transfer program at MCC will help you decide which option is best for you. If you plan to transfer under the CAA, you should consult your advisor and your selected college s transfer admissions webpage to ensure you are taking the correct courses as part of your AA or AS. 2

Step 1: Decide on a Path Associate in Arts (AA) Associate in Science (AS) -by-course transfer The Transfer Process Step 2: Pick a Four Year College Major Meet with a Career or Transfer Counselor Complete career assessments (available in the Counseling Center) Interview people in different fields Research occupations online using the following websites: o Occupational Outlook Handbook, https://www.bls.gov/ooh/ o Career Resource Center, http://www.careers.org/ o NC Career Resource Network, www.nccareers.org Step 3: Select a College Visit college websites Attend College Day (held fall and spring) Arrange a campus tour and talk with the admissions department Research colleges online using the following websites: o College Foundation of North Carolina, http://www.cfnc.org/ o The University of NC system, http://www.northcarolina.edu/ o NC s Independent Colleges and Universities, http://www.ncicu.org/ o Peterson s Guide to College Information, http://www.petersons.com/ o The College Board s College Search, https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/college-search Step 4: Create an Academic Plan Complete the MCC Semester Planner (found in this handbook) Keep track of your progress using your College Transfer Checksheet (found in this handbook) Consult the Transfer Admissions webpage and the Baccalaureate Degree Plans (see links in College Descriptions section of this handbook) for your intended college and major for guidance on course selection Step 5: Get Ready to Transfer Complete the four-year school s application before the deadline Apply for scholarships Request all transcripts (high school and all colleges attended) be sent to your college of choice Complete the FAFSA and include your selected college s information Participate in your college s orientation program Step 6: Get Help with the Steps! See a transfer counselor and/or your Arts and Sciences faculty advisor Consult this handbook along the way for important information 3

Frequently Asked Questions about College Transfer How are the AA and AS degrees structured? o The AA and AS programs of study include two components: The Universal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC) comprises a minimum of 30 hours of credit. These courses form the foundation of a quality higher education for all students at a two-year or a four-year level. Some of these hours should be selected with an eye toward your intended major, especially in the areas of mathematics and science. Students who complete courses in this component with a grade of C or better will receive credit applied toward the university s lower-division general education course requirements. general education, pre-major, and elective courses comprise a minimum of 30 hours of credit and prepare students for successful transfer into selected majors at UNC institutions. After you have completed the UGETC courses, you will select 15 semester hours of additional General Education courses more specific to your areas of interest, as defined by your university-of-choice. You will also complete 15 semester hours of pre-major or elective courses to earn your AA or AS degree. Again, you will select those 15 hours with your specific interests and the graduation requirements of the university/college in mind. Students who satisfactorily complete a transfer course designated as general education, pre-major or elective will receive transfer credit for the course. Can I transfer with an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree? o It is possible to transfer with an AAS degree, such as Business Administration or Human Services Technology, but it will likely take longer to complete a Bachelor s degree than with the AA or AS. AAS degrees require fewer general education courses than the AA, AS, or Bachelor s degree, so students will be required to complete remaining general education requirements at MCC or at the four-year college. Also, many courses within the AAS degrees do not typically transfer to fouryear schools. o Another option for students planning to transfer with an AAS degree is to look for colleges offering 2+2 programs. These programs, which are especially designed for individuals with the AAS degree, give credit for many of the courses they have taken in the AAS program as meeting requirements in the major. Students considering transferring with an AAS degree can consult the list of 2+2 programs in the MCC catalog. It is very important to meet with a Career or Transfer Counselor early in your course work and to work closely with the four-year college to avoid a significant loss of credit. 4

What are the MCR requirements and are transfer students required to meet them? o MCR refers to the Minimum Requirements of the Board of Governors of the University of North Carolina and apply to anyone who graduated from high school in 1990 or later. Students must have met the following requirements during high school: English Mathematics Science Social Studies Second Language Four course units emphasizing grammar, composition, and literature Three course units in one of the following combinations: Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry Algebra I, Algebra II, and one unit beyond Algebra II Integrated Mathematics I, II, and III. (for 2005 graduates and earlier) Four course units in one of the following combinations: Algebra I and II, Geometry, and one unit beyond Algebra II Algebra I and II, and two units beyond Algebra II Integrated Mathematics I, II, and III, and one unit beyond Integrated Mathematics III (for 2006 graduates and after) Three course units including at least one unit in a life or biological science, one unit in a physical science, and at least one laboratory course Two course units including one in United States History A sequence of two course units of a language other than English (For 2004 graduates and after) If you are planning to transfer to one of the sixteen institutions in the University of North Carolina system you must have completed the MCR. Students who do not meet the MCR during high school must complete the entire AA or AS degree OR complete six semester hours in each area listed below. All courses must be transferable to the appropriate four-year college. English (6 semester hours) Math (6 semester hours) Natural Science (6 semester hours) Social Science (6 semester hours) Foreign Language (6 Semester hours) For 2004 graduates and after Completion of the AA or AS will meet the requirements of MCR. 5

Which NC colleges honor the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (CAA)? o All UNC-system colleges are required to honor the CAA. The 16 UNC schools are: 1. Appalachian State University 9. UNC-Chapel Hill 2. East Carolina University 10. UNC Charlotte 3. Elizabeth City State University 11. UNC Greensboro 4. Fayetteville State University 12. UNC Pembroke 5. North Carolina A&T State University 13. UNC Wilmington 6. North Carolina Central University 14. UNC School of the Arts 7. North Carolina State University 15. Western Carolina University 8. UNC Asheville 16. Winston-Salem State University o Some private schools have signed on to the Independent Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (ICAA): 1. Barton College 15. Meredith College 2. Belmont Abbey College 16. Methodist University 3. Bennett College 17. Montreat College 4. Brevard College 18. NC Wesleyan College 5. Campbell University 19. Pfeiffer University 6. Chowan University 20. Queens University of Charlotte 7. Gardner-Webb University 21. Saint Augustine s University 8. Greensboro College 22. Salem College 9. Guilford College 23. Shaw University 10. Johnston C. Smith University 24. St. Andrews University 11. Lees-McRae College 25. University of Mount Olive 12. Lenoir-Rhyne University 26. William Peace University 13. Livingstone College 27. Wingate University 14. Mars Hill University What about about-of-state colleges, especially ETSU? o Out-of-state colleges and private colleges not listed above do not honor the CAA/ICAA. It is very important to check with those specific colleges to see how courses will transfer o Although ETSU is not part of the CAA, they DO have a similar policy, which states that students who have completed an associate degree designed for transfer at a regionally accredited college or university have satisfied ETSU s general education requirements. Students should note this does NOT include AAS degrees. See the General Education section of ETSU s current Undergraduate Catalog (https://catalog.etsu.edu/content.php?catoid=26&navoid=1293) for more information. What is the Transfer Assured Admissions Policy (TAAP)? o The Transfer Assured Admissions Policy (TAAP) assures admission to one of the 16 UNC institutions under the following conditions: Admission is not assured to a specific campus or specific program or major. Students must have graduated from a North Carolina community college with an Associate in Arts or Associate in Science degree. Students must meet all requirements of the CAA. 6

Students must have an overall GPA of at least 2.0 on a 4.0 scale, as calculated by the college from which they graduated, and a grade of C or better in all CAA courses. Students must be academically eligible for re-admission to the last institution attended. Students must meet judicial requirements of the institution to which they apply. Students must meet all application requirements at the receiving institution, including the submission of all required documentation by stated deadlines. If a student is denied admission to a UNC institution, then he or she will be notified in writing by the institution. In this notification, the student will be directed to the College Foundation of North Carolina (CFNC) website (www.cfnc.org) where the student will be given information regarding space availability and contacts in the respective UNC Admissions offices. It is the student s responsibility to contact each institution s admissions office to get specific information about admissions and available majors. If the previous steps do not result in admission to a UNC institution, then the student should contact the CFNC Resource Center at 1-866- 866-CFNC Are transfer admissions requirements the same for all four-year schools in North Carolina? o No! It is very important to check the catalog or website for each school regarding application deadline dates, minimum number of transfer hours, and GPA requirements for regular admission and/or admission to competitive majors. Typically, a 2.0 GPA is required for regular admission to a four-year school, but it is important to check the catalog. The GPA used for admission is calculated by the four-year school and all grades in transferable courses, including repeated courses, are calculated in that GPA. It is also important to check on the admission requirements for individual major departments (i.e. Social Work, Education, or Business). These often differ from general admission requirements, so check the catalog or website. What are CAA Baccalaureate Degree Plans (also called Degree Pathways or Transfer Guides)? o Many North Carolina schools have developed baccalaureate degree plans (BDPs) to help students identify the best community college courses to take depending on their intended major. Following these degree plans should best position students to transfer smoothly to a UNC institution and complete their desired major. For links to each UNC college s and some private colleges degree pathway websites, visit MCC s College Transfer website (http://www.mayland.edu/studentlife/counseling-center/transfer-assistance). 7

It is important for students to note that following the pathways does not guarantee admission to any school, and that they serve as recommendations only. Four-year institutions do not require or expect that all transfer students will have completed all the courses listed on these pathways. The guides are meant to be an example of how a degree could be completed in four years. Also, students should note the academic year identified on the plan they are using. Four-year schools should honor the BDP that corresponds with your enrollment at the community college. Though programs may change as you complete your AA/AS, you can expect to get credit for courses you took based on a BDP from a specific year. It is recommended that your print your BDP and keep it with you when you meet with your advisor at the four-year school. What if I haven t decided on a major? o That s fine. College should be a place to discover new fields and to open doors to new possibilities. Taking a variety of courses can help you define your interests and talents. The Counseling Center offers career counseling with inventories that can suggest possible career paths. Also, your ACA 122 course will assist you in career and major exploration. However, it helps to make a decision on a major by the end of your first 30 semester hours so that you take courses that fulfill the requirements for that major. Be open with your advisor about careers you are considering so your advisor can use that information to assist you in selecting courses. Again, math and science course choices are major-specific. Are there general education courses that are not covered by the CAA? o Yes, foreign language, physical education, and upper level general education courses are not covered by the CAA. If the college you plan to attend requires any of these you must meet these requirements either at MCC, another community college, or at the four-year college. Will all my courses transfer? o Generally, all courses in the College Transfer program will transfer to the four-year institution as an equivalent course or as an elective. The CAA assures the transfer of credit from the college transfer curriculum to state institutions in NC. For out-of-state and private colleges, students should contact admissions regarding transferability of courses. How many more years will I have to attend college after I leave MCC in order to get my Bachelor s degree? o If you attend full-time and are admitted as a junior in your major, course work should be approximately two more years at your four-year institution. 8

What if I think the terms of the CAA haven t been met when I transfer? o If you think that the terms of the CAA have not been honored, you may follow the Transfer Credit Appeal Procedure as outlined in Appendix E of the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (http://www.nccommunitycolleges.edu/academicprograms/college-transferarticulation-agreements/comprehensive-articulationagreement-caa). What could make me ineligible for the CAA? o If any of the following apply to you, contact the transfer advisor and/or the registrar at your college of choice. You entered college prior to Fall 1997 (even if a Dual Enrollment/Huskins Bill student) You are transferring to an out-of-state college You are transferring to an NC private college not signed on to the ICAA You have more than 14 hours of transfer credits from a school outside the NC Community College System or the UNC System You have a grade of PR, other than AP scores (including CIS 110) You have a D or below in any CAA course You have a GPA below 2.0 What factors should I consider when choosing a four-year college? o The number of associate degree hours that will transfer o Tuition rates - out of state colleges and private colleges tend to be more expensive o The number of students - smaller colleges provide more individualized attention o The quality of the institution - including facilities, instructors, resources, libraries, technology, etc. o Your major - does the college offer it and is it a quality program? o The location - you may have a preference for where you want to live while in college o Accreditation you may want to avoid colleges or major programs that are not accredited with an appropriate accrediting organization. o Support services - compare the quality of academic support and disability services o Cooperative education - many colleges have programs in which students can work for college credit in order to gain experience in their field o Activities - think about your interests and whether or not the college has activities available in these areas When should I apply to the colleges I am considering? o Each college has its own deadline for applications. However, a good rule of thumb is to apply a year ahead of the date you wish to enroll. You may find that some colleges will allow you to apply as late as one month prior to enrollment, however most colleges set their deadlines at approximately six months prior to enrollment. It may be to your benefit to submit your application early for scholarship applications, on-campus housing consideration, and in case you are placed on a waiting list. 9

Is there a limit on the number of transfer students a four-year college will accept? o The 16 public UNC system schools place a cap on the number of transfer students accepted each year; however, most private four-year schools do not have a limit on the number of transfer students. Will a grade of D transfer to the four-year school? o Not usually. If the school does accept a D, the hours will not transfer. It is highly recommended that students repeat any courses in which they earn a grade of D. A D in any transfer course will negate the CAA. What is the maximum number of hours that can be transferred to the four-year school? o Most four-year schools accept a maximum of 64 semester hours. A minimum of 60 hours must be taken at the four-year school. What is the tuition surcharge in North Carolina? o Students enrolled in a UNC-system school who take more than 140 degree credit hours to complete a baccalaureate degree in a four-year program or more than one hundred ten percent (110%) of the credit hours necessary to complete a baccalaureate degree in a five-year program will be charged a fifty percent tuition surcharge. In other words, if, after you transfer to a four-year school, you take more than 140 credit hours to finish your degree, you will be charged an additional 50% of your tuition (only tuition, not fees). o s and credit hours taken include those taken at that institution and those that have been accepted for transfer. All credits earned at a community college with the exception of summer sessions count in the 140 semester hour limit. Students can request a waiver of the tuition surcharge. Consult the Registrar at your four-year school for more information. Are scholarships available for community college students who are transferring? o Yes. Some colleges have their own scholarships, which are described on the Financial Aid portion of their websites. Private industry also offers scholarships to specific majors. Ask the Financial Aid Office at MCC and at the college to which you are planning to transfer for information about scholarships for transfer students. You may also want to check out free online scholarship searches and other financial aid resources available via the internet. Where can I get more information about the transfer process and about individual schools? o Visit MCC s Counseling Center, or join the SOAR program. A counselor will be available to help you track down the information you need to make informed decisions regarding your educational and career plans. Students who are in the SOAR Program can see the Transfer Counselor for in-depth assistance as well. You may also wish to consult your faculty advisor. 10

o o College Days are set up in both the fall and spring, where you can meet with college admissions representatives and collect materials. Visit MCC s College Transfer website for more information and links to UNC-system and some private and out-of-state schools (http://www.mayland.edu/studentlife/counseling-center/transfer-assistance). Who can help me with college transfer and choosing courses? o Your Arts & Sciences faculty advisor o Transfer counselor in the Counseling Center o Transfer counselor in the SOAR program 11

Local Four-year College Descriptions Appalachian State University Type of four year: Public University, UNC System Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Location: Boone, NC; population 18,834 Enrollment: 17,017 undergraduate students; 1,794 graduate students Student to faculty ratio: 16 to 1 Average class size: 27 Majors: 95 undergraduate and 81 graduate Latest date to apply: Rolling acceptance (First deadline: December 1) Required GPA: 2.25, as calculated by ASU Scholarship Deadline: December 1 Tuition and Fees: Admissions contact: Financial Aid contact: Webpage: Transfer Admissions: $7,591 for full-time, per year (does not include room and board) 828-262-2120, admissions@appstate.edu 828-262-2190, financialaid@appstate.edu http://www.appstate.edu/ https://admissions.appstate.edu/how-apply/transfer-students-0 Baccalaureate Degree Plans: http://ncccfouryearguides.appstate.edu/ recommendations if transferring course-by-course: First Year Seminar, 3 hrs. HUM 220 English, 6 hrs. ENG 111 and ENG 112 Natural Science, 8 hrs. AST 151/151A and AST 152/152A or BIO 111 and BIO 112 or CHM 151 and CHM 152 or PHY 151 and PHY 152 or PHY 251 and PHY 252 (two courses in a sequence) Mathematics, 4 hrs. MAT 143, MAT 152, MAT 171, MAT 263, or MAT 271 (Students should consult ASU degree check sheets for the intended major when choosing math courses) 12

East Tennessee State University Type of four year: Public University, Tennessee Board of Regents Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Location: Johnson City, TN; population 66,677 Enrollment: 14,606 students Average class size: 23 Majors: 100 undergraduate and 71 graduate Latest date to apply: August 15 for fall, December 15 for spring Required GPA: Depends on number of hours earned: 2.0 for 60+, as calculated by ETSU Scholarship Deadline: March 1 Tuition and Fees: Admissions contact: Financial Aid contact: Webpage: Transfer Admissions: $9,015 for full time, per year (does not include room and board) 423-439-4213 or 800-462-3878, admissions@etsu.edu 423-439-4300 or 800-704-3878, finaid@etsu.edu www.etsu.edu https://www.etsu.edu/admissions/apply/transfer/ recommendations if not completing an AA/AS degree*: Written Composition, 6 hrs. ENG 111 and ENG 112 Oral Communications, 3 hrs. COM 231 Literature, 3 hrs. ENG 231 or ENG 232 Fine Arts, 3 hrs. ART 111, MUS 110 or DRA 111 Humanities, 3 hrs. HUM 110 or HUM 220 Social Science, 6 hrs. ECO 151, ECO 252, POL 120, PSY 150 or SOC 210 History, 6 hrs. HIS 131 and HIS 132 Natural Science, 8 hrs. AST 151/151A, AST 152/152A, BIO 111 (for non-majors only), BIO 112 (for non-majors only), BIO 165, BIO 166, CHM 151, CHM 152, PHY 151, PHY 152, PHY 251, or PHY 252 (choose two) Mathematics, 4 hrs. MAT 152 or MAT 271 *Students completing an AA/AS degree will have satisfied ETSU s General Education Requirements. Tennessee has different minimum high school course requirements than North Carolina. See your advisor to see if you have met these requirements. 13

Gardner-Webb University Type of four year: Accreditation: Location: Enrollment: Private University, Degree Completion Program (DCP) Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Boiling Springs, NC; DCP courses are offered online Approx. 4,500 students Average class size: 13 Majors: 60 undergraduate, 10 within DCP Latest date to apply: Required GPA: Tuition and Fees: Admissions contact: Financial Aid contact: Webpage: Transfer Admissions: Rolling acceptance No min. GPA, but must have 60-64 transferable credits, with a grade of C or better $31,220 for full-time, per year (does not include room and board) $450 per credit hour for Degree Completion Programs 800-253-6472, admissions@gardner-webb.edu 704-406-4243, financialplanning@gardner-webb.edu www.gardner-webb.edu http://gardner-webb.edu/admissions-and-financialaid/undergraduate-admissions/how-to-apply/index Baccalaureate Degree Plans: http://gardner-webb.edu/academic-programs-andresources/registration-and-records/transfer-credit/transfer-creditequivalencies/comprehensive-articulation-agreement/index Degree Completion Program: http://gardner-webb.edu/admissions-and-financial-aid/degreecompletion-program/index The Degree Completion Program offers online programs in: o Accounting o o Birth-Kindergarten Education o o Business Administration o o Christian Ministry o o Computer Information Systems o o Criminal Justice o o Elementary Education Entrepreneurship Fire Service Administration Healthcare Management Human Services Nursing Organizational Leadership 14

Lees-McRae College Type of four year: Private College Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Location: Banner Elk, NC; population 1,144 Enrollment: Approx. 1,000 students Student to faculty ratio: 12 to 1 Majors: 25 undergraduate Latest date to apply: Rolling acceptance Required GPA: 2.0, as calculated by LMC Scholarship Deadline: April 15 Tuition and Fees: $24,878 for full-time, per year (does not include room and board) Admissions contact: 828-898-8772 or 800-280-4562 Financial Aid contact: 828-898-8740 or 800-280-4562 Webpage: www.lmc.edu Transfer Admissions: Online Learning webpage: http://www.lmc.edu/admissions/admissionsrequirements/tranfer-students.htm http://www.lmc.edu/online-learning/index.htm The Online Learning Program offers online programs in: o Business Administration o Criminal Justice o Elementary Education o Nursing o Human Services 15

Mars Hill University Type of four year: Private University Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Location: Mars Hill, NC; population 2,197 Enrollment: 1,130 students Student to faculty ratio: 11 to 1 Average class size: 15 Majors: 34 undergraduate Latest date to apply: Required GPA: Scholarship Deadline: Tuition and Fees: Rolling acceptance 2.0, as calculated by MHU No specific deadline $32,968 for full-time, per year (does not include room and board) Admissions contact: 828-689-1201, admissions@mhu.edu Financial Aid contact: 828-689-1123 Webpage: www.mhu.edu Transfer Admissions: http://www.mhu.edu/admissions/transfer-students Baccalaureate Degree Plans: http://www.mhu.edu/admissions/nc-community-college-transfers recommendations if transferring course-by-course: First Year Seminar 1 ACA 122 English Composition, 6 hrs. ENG 111 and ENG 112 Health and Wellness, 3 hrs. PED 110 or HEA 110 Natural Science, 4 hrs. BIO 110, BIO 111, or PHY 110 Social Science, 3 hrs. ECO 251, ECO 252, POL 120, PSY 150, or SOC 210 Humanities, 6 hrs. (2 different disciplines) ENG 231, ENG 232, HIS 131, or HIS 132 Ideas and Innovations: US, 3 hrs. HUM 122 Ideas and Innovations: World, 3 hrs. HIS 111, HIS 112, or HUM 110 Aesthetic, 3-6 hrs., depending on major ART 111 or MUS 110 Mathematics, 3-6 hrs., depending on major MAT 143 or MAT 152 Foreign Language, 3-6 hrs., depending on major SPA 111, SPA 112, FRE 111, FRE 112, GEO 111, GEO 112 16

University of North Carolina Asheville Type of four year: Public University, UNC System Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Location: Asheville, NC; population 89,121 Enrollment: 3,800 students Average class size: 20 Majors: 30 undergraduate and 1 graduate program Latest date to apply: April 15 for fall admissions; November 15 for spring admissions Required GPA: 2.0, as calculated by UNCA Scholarship Deadline: June 1 Tuition and Fees: Admissions contact: Financial Aid contact: Webpage: Transfer Admissions $7,145 for full-time, per year (does not include room and board) 828-251-6481 or 800-531-9842, admissions@unca.edu 828-251-6664, studentaccounts@unca.edu www.unca.edu https://admissions.unca.edu/transfer Baccalaureate Degree Plans: https://registrar.unca.edu/nc-community-colleges-4-year-plans recommendations if transferring course-by-course: English, 6 hrs. ENG 111 and ENG 112 Humanities, 9 hrs. ART 111, COM 231, ENG 231, ENG 232, or MUS 110 Social Sciences, 9 hrs. HIS 111, HIS 112, HIS 131, HIS 132, PSY 150, SOC 210, ECO 251, ECO 252, or POL 120 Mathematics, 3-4 hrs. MAT 143, MAT 152, or MAT 171 Natural Science, 4 hrs. BIO 110, BIO 111, or PHY 110/110A Foreign Language, 6 hrs. SPA 111 and SPA 112 or FRE 111 and FRE 112 Please note, the following Liberal Arts Core requirements are not covered by the CAA: o Upper level Humanities (HUM 324 and HUM 414) o Diversity Intensive requirement o 2nd Language requirement (*Frequently students have credit that counts for this.) 17

Western Carolina University Type of four year: Public University, UNC System Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Location: Cullowhee, NC; population, 6,228 Enrollment: Approx. 9,400 students Student to faculty ratio: 16 to 1 Average class size: 19-30 Majors: 115 undergraduate and 60 graduate Latest date to apply: Required GPA: Scholarship Deadline: Tuition and Fees: Admissions contact: Financial Aid contact: Webpage: Transfer Admissions: November 1 for spring; April 1 for fall 2.0, as calculated by WCU February 1 $6,808 for full-time, per year (does not include room and board) 828-227-7317 or 877-928-4968; admiss@email.wcu.edu 828-227-7290 or 877-928-4968; finaid@wcu.edu www.wcu.edu https://www.wcu.edu/apply/undergraduate-admissions/transferstudents/ Baccalaureate Degree Plans: http://www.wcu.edu/apply/undergraduate-admissions/transferstudents/agreements-with-other-schools/cca-four-yearplans.aspx recommendations if transferring course-by-course: Writing, 6 hrs. ENG 111 and ENG 112 Mathematics, 3 hrs. MAT 143 (or higher) Communications, 3 hrs. COM 231 Health and Fitness, 3 hrs. HEA 110 (not offered at MCC) Physical and Biological Sciences, 6 hrs. AST 151/151A, BIO 110, BIO 111, PHY 110, PHY 151 (two courses from different disciplines) Social Science, 6 hrs. ECO 251, ECO 252, POL 120, PSY 150, or SOC 210 (two courses from different disciplines) History, 3 hrs. HIS 111, HIS 112, HIS 131, HIS 132, or HUM 122 Humanities, 3 hrs. ENG 231, ENG 232, HUM 110, HUM 130 or HUM 160 Fine Arts, 3 hrs. ART 111, DRA 111, or MUS 110 World Cultures, 3 hrs. GEO 111, GEO112, FRE 111, FRE 112, REL 110, REL 111, SPA 111, or SPA 112 18

Transfer s Offered at MCC The courses below are typically offered at Mayland and can be used to meet requirements in the Associate in Arts and/or Associate in Science degrees. s offered at MCC are subject to change. For the most up-to-date course offerings, check MCC s Schedule online. descriptions and requirements are available in MCC s Catalog, or at the Common Library (http://www.nccommunitycolleges.edu/academic-programs/combined-course-library). Title Transfer Category ENG 111 Writing & Inquiry UGETC: English Comp - AA & AS ENG 112 Writing/Research in the Disciplines UGETC: English Comp - AA & AS COM 231 Public Speaking UGETC: Communications AA/AS ART 111 Art Appreciation UGETC: Humanities/Fine Arts AA/AS ART 114 Art History Survey I UGETC: Humanities/Fine Arts AA/AS ART 115 Art History Survey II UGETC: Humanities/Fine Arts AA/AS ENG 231 American Literature I UGETC: Humanities/Fine Arts AA/AS ENG 232 American Literature II UGETC: Humanities/Fine Arts AA/AS ENG 241 British Literature I UGETC: Humanities/Fine Arts AA/AS ENG 242 British Literature II UGETC: Humanities/Fine Arts AA/AS MUS 110 Music Appreciation UGETC: Humanities/Fine Arts AA/AS MUS 112 Introduction to Jazz UGETC: Humanities/Fine Arts AA/AS HIS 111 World Civilizations I UGETC: Social/Behavioral Sci. AA/AS HIS 112 World Civilizations II UGETC: Social/Behavioral Sci. AA/AS HIS 131 American History I UGETC: Social/Behavioral Sci. AA/AS HIS 132 American History II UGETC: Social/Behavioral Sci. AA/AS ECO 251 Principles of Microeconomics UGETC: Social/Behavioral Sci. AA/AS ECO 252 Principles of Macroeconomics UGETC: Social/Behavioral Sci. AA/AS POL 120 American Government UGETC: Social/Behavioral Sci. AA/AS PSY 150 General Psychology UGETC: Social/Behavioral Sci. AA/AS SOC 210 Introduction to Sociology UGETC: Social/Behavioral Sci. AA/AS MAT 143 Quantitative Literacy UGETC: Math AA MAT 152 Statistical Methods I UGETC: Math AA MAT 171 Pre-Calculus Algebra UGETC: Math AA/AS MAT 172 Pre-Calculus Trigonometry UGETC: Math AS MAT 271 Calculus I UGETC: Math AS MAT 272 Calculus II UGETC: Math AS AST 151 General Astronomy I UGETC: Natural Sciences AA/AS AST 151A General Astronomy I Lab UGETC: Natural Sciences AA/AS BIO 110 Principles of Biology UGETC: Natural Sciences AA/AS BIO 111 General Biology I UGETC: Natural Sciences AA/AS BIO 112 General Biology UGETC: Natural Sciences AS CHM 151 General Chemistry I UGETC: Natural Sciences AA/AS CHM 152 General Chemistry II UGETC: Natural Sciences AS GEL 111 Geology UGETC: Natural Sciences AA/AS PHY 110 Conceptual Physics UGETC: Natural Sciences AA/AS PHY 110A Conceptual Physics Lab UGETC: Natural Sciences AA/AS PHY 151 College Physics I UGETC: Natural Sciences AS PHY 152 College Physics II UGETC: Natural Sciences AS 19

ACA 122 College Transfer Success AA/AS Required AST 152 General Astronomy II GEN ED: Natural Science AST 152A General Astronomy II Lab GEN ED: Natural Science BIO 140 Environmental Biology GEN ED: Natural Science BIO 140A Environmental Biology Lab GEN ED: Natural Science BIO 163 Basic Anatomy & Physiology Pre-Major/Elective BIO 168 Anatomy & Physiology I Pre-Major/Elective BIO 169 Anatomy & Physiology II Pre-Major/Elective BIO 175 General Microbiology Pre-Major/Elective BIO 242 Natural Resource Conservation Pre-Major/Elective BIO 275 Microbiology Pre-Major/Elective CHM 131 Introduction to Chemistry GEN ED: Natural Science CHM 131A Introduction to Chemistry Lab GEN ED: Natural Science BUS 110 Introduction to Business Pre-Major/Elective BUS 115 Business Law I Pre-Major/Elective BUS 137 Principles of Management Pre-Major/Elective CIS 115 Introduction to Prog. & Logic GEN ED: Mathematics CIS 110 Introduction to Computers GEN ED: Mathematics CJC 111 Intro. to Criminal Justice Pre-Major/Elective CJC 121 Law Enforcement Operations Pre-Major/Elective CJC 141 Corrections Pre-Major/Elective DRA 111 Theatre Appreciation GEN ED: Humanities/Fine Arts ENG 113 Literature-Based Research GEN ED: English Composition ENG 114 Prof Research & Reporting GEN ED: English Composition HUM 110 Technology & Society GEN ED: Humanities/Fine Arts HUM 115 Critical Thinking GEN ED: Humanities/Fine Arts HUM 122 Southern Culture GEN ED: Humanities/Fine Arts HUM 130 Myth in Human Culture GEN ED: Humanities/Fine Arts HUM 160 Introduction to Film GEN ED: Humanities/Fine Arts HUM 220 Human Values & Meaning GEN ED: Humanities/Fine Arts HUM 230 Leadership Development Pre-Major/Elective PED Any one-hour PED activity courses Pre-Major/Elective PSY 241 Developmental Psychology GEN ED: Social/Behavioral Science PSY 281 Abnormal Psychology GEN ED: Social/Behavioral Science SOC 213 Sociology of the Family GEN ED: Social/Behavioral Science SPA 111 Elementary Spanish I GEN ED: Humanities/Fine Arts SPA 112 Elementary Spanish II GEN ED: Humanities/Fine Arts Mayland does not offer all courses approved for transfer under the CAA. For a list of ALL courses approved for transfer under the CAA, see the CAA Transfer List (http://www.nccommunitycolleges.edu/academic-programs/college-transferarticulationagreements/comprehensive-articulation-agreement-caa) on the NC Community College System website. s not available at MCC may be taken online at another community college via the Virtual Learning Community (http://vlc.nccommunitycolleges.edu/). See your advisor for help registering for an online course at another community college. 20

COLLEGE TRANSFER CHECKSHEET Associate in Arts Degree (A10100) Effective Fall 2018 The following plan of study is the standard curriculum for the above program. All prerequisite course requirements must also be met. To graduate the student must successfully complete all the required courses and the required credit hours for electives and have at least a 2.0 overall grade point average. Prerequisite courses to a subsequent course must be passed with a C or better. A grade of D will not count for transfer. This plan of study is subject to change. It is the responsibility of the student to meet requirements for graduation. Students are advised to take ACA 122 in their first semester at MCC to create a suitable plan of study. General Education - 45 SHC ( Semester Hours of Credit ) Universal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC: 31-32 SHC)* *All General Education Transfer Component s will transfer for equivalency credit. English Composition (6 SHC) SHC SEM Grade ENG 111 Writing and Inquiry 3 (Prereq: DRE 098) ENG 112 Writing/Research in the Disciplines (Prereq: ENG 111) Communication (3 SHC) SHC SEM Grade COM 231 Public Speaking 3 3 Humanities/Fine Arts (6 SHC) SHC SEM Grade Choose one from ART 111, ART 114, ART 115, MUS 110, ENG 231, ENG 232, ENG 241, ENG 242 (Prereq: ENG 112) Choose one from ART 111, ART 114, ART 115, MUS 110, ENG 231, ENG 232, ENG 241, ENG 242 (Prereq: ENG 112) 3 3 History (3 SHC) SHC SEM Grade Choose one from HIS 111, HIS 112, HIS 131, HIS 132 3 Social/Behavioral Sciences (6 SHC) SHC SEM Grade Choose one from ECO 251, ECO 252, POL 120, PSY 150, SOC 210 3 (Prereqs: ECO 251 & 252: DRE 098) Choose one from ECO 251, ECO 252, POL 120, PSY 150, SOC 210 (Prereqs: ECO 251 & 252: DRE 098) Mathematics (3-4 SHC) SHC SEM Grade Choose one from MAT 143, MAT 152, MAT 171 (Prereq: MAT 143 & 152: DRE 098 & DMA 050; MAT 171: DMA 080) Natural Sciences (4 SHC) SHC SEM Grade 4 Choose from AST 151/151A, BIO 110, BIO 111, CHM 151, GEL 111, PHY 110/110A (Prereq: All: DRE 098; CHM 151: DMA 050) 3 3-4 General Education requirements continued on next page Note: Students must meet the receiving university s foreign language and/or health and physical education requirements, if applicable, prior to or after transfer to the senior institution. 21

General Education Hours (14 SHC) An additional 14 SHC of courses should be selected from courses classified as general education within the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement. Students should select these courses based on their intended major and transfer university. Choose from ART 111, ART 114, ART 115, AST 151/151A, AST 152/152A, BIO 110, BIO 111, BIO 112, BIO 140/140A, CHM 131/131A, CHM 151, CHM 152, CIS 115, DRA 111, ECO 251, ECO 252, ENG 113, ENG 114, ENG 231, ENG 232, ENG 241, ENG 242, GEL 111, HIS 111, HIS 112, HIS 131, HIS 132, HUM 110, HUM 115, HUM 122, HUM 130, HUM 160, HUM 220, MAT 143, MAT 152, MAT 171, MAT 172, MAT 271, MAT 272, MAT 273, MUS 110, PHY 110/110A, PHY151, PHY 152, POL 120, PSY 150, PSY 241, PSY 281, SOC 210, SOC 213, SPA 111, SPA 112 (Prerequisites vary; consult with advisor or check course description in MCC Catalog) SHC SEM Grade Total General Education SHC Completed: 22 * *If student earns more than 45 credits in General Education, the student may contact his/her advisor regarding the application of additional credits to the Pre-major/Elective section below (applies to current course work in 2017 Catalog or later). Other Required Hours (15 SHC) SHC SEM Grade ACA 122 College Transfer Success 1 This course should be taken in the student s first semester. CIS 110 Introduction to Computers 3 Pre-major/Elective: An additional 11 SHC of courses should be selected from courses classified as pre-major, elective, or general education courses within the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement. Students should select these courses based on their intended major and transfer university. Choose from ART 111, ART 114, ART 115, AST 151/151A, AST 152/152A, BIO 110, BIO 111, BIO 112, BIO 140/140A, BIO 163, BIO 168, BIO 169, BIO 175, BIO 242, BIO 275, BUS 110, BUS 115, BUS 137, CHM 130/130A, CHM 131/131A, CHM 151, CHM 152, CIS 115, CJC 111, CJC 121, CJC 141, CTS 115, DRA 111, ECO 251, ECO 252, ENG 113, ENG 114, ENG 231, ENG 232, ENG 241, ENG 242, GEL 111, HEA 110, HIS 111, HIS 112, HIS 131, HIS 132, HUM 110, HUM 115, HUM 122, HUM 130, HUM 160, HUM 220, MAT 143, MAT 152, MAT 171, MAT 172, MAT 271, MAT 272, MAT 273, MUS 110, PED 110, PED 121, PED 122, PED 123, PED 125, PED 128, PED 138, PED 152, PED 170, PED 171, PED 173, PED 181, PED 212, PHY 110/110A, PHY 151, PHY 152, POL 120, PSY 150, PSY 241, PSY 281, SOC 210, SOC 213, SPA 111, SPA 112, SPA 211, SPA 212 (Prerequisites vary; consult with advisor or check course description in MCC Catalog) SHC SEM Grade Total Associate in Arts SHC Completed (Minimum 60 SHC):

COLLEGE TRANSFER CHECKSHEET Associate in Science Degree (A10400) Effective Fall 2018 The following plan of study is the standard curriculum for the above program. All prerequisite course requirements must also be met. To graduate the student must successfully complete all the required courses and the required credit hours for electives and have at least a 2.0 overall grade point average. Prerequisite courses to a subsequent course must be passed with a C or better. A grade of D will not count for transfer. This plan of study is subject to change. It is the responsibility of the student to meet requirements for graduation. Students are advised to take ACA 122 in their first semester at MCC to create a suitable plan of study. General Education - 45 SHC ( Semester Hours of Credit ) Universal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC: 31-32 SHC)* *All General Education Transfer Component s will transfer for equivalency credit. English Composition (6 SHC) SHC SEM Grade ENG 111 Writing and Inquiry 3 (Prereq: DRE 098) ENG 112 Writing/Research in the Disciplines (Prereq: ENG 111) Communication (3 SHC) SHC SEM Grade COM 231 Public Speaking 3 3 Humanities/Fine Arts (3 SHC) SHC SEM Grade 3 Choose one from ART 111, ART 114, ART 115, MUS 110, ENG 231, ENG 232, ENG 241, ENG 242 (Prereq: ENG 112) History (3 SHC) SHC SEM Grade Choose one from HIS 111, HIS 112, HIS 131, HIS 132 3 Social/Behavioral Sciences (3 SHC) SHC SEM Grade 3 Choose one from ECO 251, ECO 252, POL 120, PSY 150, SOC 210 (Prereqs: ECO 251 & 252: DRE 098) Mathematics (8 SHC) SHC SEM Grade Choose from MAT 171, MAT 172, MAT 271, MAT 272 4 (Prereqs: MAT 171: DMA 080; MAT 172: MAT 171; MAT 271: MAT 172; MAT 272: MAT 271) Choose a second course from the above Mathematics list. 4 Natural Sciences (8 SHC) SHC SEM Grade Choose from one of the following groups: BIO 111 and BIO 112 CHM 151 and CHM 152 PHY 151 and PHY 152 (Prereqs: BIO 112: BIO 111; CHM 151: DMA 050; CHM 152: CHM 151; PHY 151: MAT 171; PHY 152: PHY 151) General Education requirements continued on next page Note: Students must meet the receiving university s foreign language and/or health and physical education requirements, if applicable, prior to or after transfer to the senior institution. 23

General Education Hours (11 SHC) An additional 11 SHC of courses should be selected from courses classified as general education within the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement. Students should select these courses based on their intended major and transfer university. Choose from ART 111, ART 114, ART 115, AST 151/151A, AST 152/152A, BIO 110, BIO 111, BIO 112, BIO 140/140A, CHM, 131/131A, CHM 151, CHM 152, CIS 115, DRA 111, ECO 251, ECO 252, ENG 113, ENG 114, ENG 231, ENG 232, ENG 241, ENG 242, GEL 111, HIS 111, HIS 112, HIS 131, HIS 132, HUM 110, HUM 115, HUM 122, HUM 130, HUM 160, HUM 220, MAT 152, MAT 171, MAT 172, MAT 271, MAT 272, MAT 273, MUS 110, PHY 110/110A, PHY151, PHY 152, POL 120, PSY 150, PSY 241, PSY 281, SOC 210, SOC 213, SPA 111, SPA 112 (Prerequisites vary; consult with advisor or check course description in MCC Catalog) SHC SEM Grade Total General Education SHC Completed: * *If student earns more than 45 credits in General Education, the student may contact his/her advisor regarding the application of additional credits to the Pre-major/Elective section below (applies to current course work in 2017 Catalog or later). Other Required Hours (15 SHC) SHC SEM Grade ACA 122 College Transfer Success 1 This course should be taken in the student s first semester. CIS 110 Introduction to Computers 3 Pre-major/Elective: An additional 11 SHC of courses should be selected from courses classified as pre-major, elective, or general education courses within the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement. Students should select these courses based on their intended major and transfer university. Choose from ART 111, ART 114, ART 115, AST 151/151A, AST 152/152A, BIO 110, BIO 111, BIO 112, BIO 140/140A, BIO 163, BIO 168, BIO 169, BIO 175, BIO 242, BIO 275, BUS 110, BUS 115, BUS 137, CHM 130/130A, CHM 131/131A, CHM 151, CHM 152, CIS 115, CJC 111, CJC 121, CJC 141, CTS 115, DRA 111, ECO 251, ECO 252, ENG 113, ENG 114, ENG 231, ENG 232, ENG 241, ENG 242, GEL 111, HEA 110, HIS 111, HIS 112, HIS 131, HIS 132, HUM 110, HUM 115, HUM 122, HUM 130, HUM 160, HUM 220, MAT 152, MAT 171, MAT 172, MAT 271, MAT 272, MAT 273, MUS 110, PED 110, PED 121, PED 122, PED 123, PED 125, PED 128, PED 138, PED 152, PED 170, PED 171, PED 173, PED 181, PED 212, PHY 110/110A, PHY 151, PHY 152, POL 120, PSY 150, PSY 241, PSY 281, SOC 210, SOC 213, SPA 111, SPA 112, SPA 211, SPA 212 (Prerequisites vary; consult with advisor or check course description in MCC Catalog) SHC SEM Grade Total Associate in Science SHC Completed (Minimum 60 SHC): 24

MCC Semester Planner Name: Major: Student ID: Anticipated Graduation Date: Fall Spring Summer Sem. Hrs. Sem. Hrs. Sem. Hrs. Date Advised: Date Advised: Date Advised: Fall Spring Summer Sem. Hrs. Sem. Hrs. Sem. Hrs. Date Advised: Date Advised: Date Advised: Fall Spring Summer Sem. Hrs. Sem. Hrs. Sem. Hrs. Date Advised: Date Advised: Date Advised: Fall Spring Summer Sem. Hrs. Sem. Hrs. Sem. Hrs. Date Advised: Date Advised: Date Advised: Notes: 25

MCC Schedule Planner Name: Major: Student ID: LEO Registration begins: SYN Section Sem. Hrs Days Times 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Total Credit Hours Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 8:00 8:30 8:30 9:00 9:00 9:30 9:30 10:00 10:00 10:30 10:30 11:00 11:00 11:30 11:30 12:00 12:00 12:30 12:30 1:00 1:00 1:30 1:30 2:00 2:00 2:30 2:30 3:00 3:00 3:30 3:30 4:00 4:00 4:30 4:30 5:00 5:00 5:30 5:30 6:00 6:00 6:30 6:30 7:00 7:00 7:30 7:30 8:00 8:00 8:30 8:30 9:00 26

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