The University of NC System–The NC Community College System Agreement
Students who complete the Associate in Arts (AA) and Associate in Science (AS) degree programs with each course grade of a C or higher and who are accepted by one of the state universities may enter as a junior. Students transferring prior to the completion of an associate degree may transfer a block of core curriculum courses that UNC institutions will accept as a completion of their lower-division general education requirements. Students transferring to senior institutions, other than those of the University of North Carolina System, should ask for assistance in planning their transfer program.
The Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (CAA) between the University of North Carolina System (UNC-System) and the North Carolina Community College System (NCCCS) guarantees the transfer of courses that make up Associate in Arts (AA) and Associate in Science (AS) programs into bachelor degree programs at UNC-System universities.
Individual courses selected from the AA and AS offerings are evaluated by senior institutions on a course-by-course basis. Students wishing to transfer individual courses (not the Universal General Education Transfer Core or the completed degree) are advised to work closely with an academic advisor to select the courses that best suit their educational needs.
The Universal General Education Transfer Core of the AA and the AS degrees (31-34 semester hours) transfers to meet the general education core of the bachelor’s degree, provided a “C” or higher is earned in all transferred classes.
The Associate in Arts or the Associate in Science degree transferred under the CAA guarantees junior status. Requirements for some major programs at the senior institution may require additional pre-specialty courses beyond the general education core. Students will still be required to meet the foreign language and/or health and physical education requirements of the receiving college/university.
The Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (CAA) does NOT guarantee acceptance into any specific college or university. However, completion of the Associate in Arts or the Associate in Science degree under the terms of the CAA does qualify students for admission to a UNC-System school under the Transfer Assured Admissions Policy.
Complete details of the CAA are found at the University of NC System websites.
The Uniform Articulation Agreement between The University of North Carolina Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN) Programs and the NC Community College System Associate Degree Nursing Programs promotes a more seamless, concise pathway for students moving from community colleges to public universities. This approval includes a Five Block Degree Plan with Transfer Course List.
Transfer of Community College Coursework to N.C. Private Colleges
In addition to the 16 UNC-System universities that are part of the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (CAA), 30 private NC colleges have created their own Independent Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (ICAA) with the NCCCS. The Admissions Office at the following institutions may be contacted for more information:
| Barton | Meredith |
| Belmont-Abbey | Methodist |
| Bennett | Montreat |
| Brevard | Mount Olive |
| Campbell | NC Wesleyan |
| Catawba | Pfeiffer |
| Chowan | Queens |
| Gardner-Webb | St. Andrews |
| Greensboro | St. Augustine |
| Guilford | Salem |
| High Point | Shaw |
| J.C. Smith | Lenoir-Ryhne |
| Lees-McRae | Warren Wilson |
| Livingston | William Peace |
| Mars Hill | Wingate |
Additionally, the college enters into a variety of bilateral agreements with public and private institutions across the country.
East Carolina University
Partnership Teach at Craven Community College
Craven’s New Bern Campus is the headquarters for Partnership Teach, which serves residents in Craven, Pamlico, Jones, Lenoir, Carteret, and Onslow counties.
Through the ECU Partnership Teach Program, students are able to complete their first two years of general education coursework at Craven Community College and then complete the remainder of their teaching degree at ECU. Degrees offered include:
- BS in Elementary Education
- BS in Special Education
- BS in Middle Grades Education
Each program is offered entirely online, and field placements are made within the local area.
Although students will continue to work with their Craven CC advisors until completion of their transfer degrees, students may contact the Partnership Teach Coastal Consortium Coordinator for additional information: 252-638-6492, Business Information Technology Building, Suite 116 (New Bern Campus).
Seamless Transfer and Military Outreach
Students who complete their associate degree with Craven Community College may complete bachelor’s degrees in the following program areas at East Carolina University (ECU):
- Birth-Kindergarten Education – AAS to BSBK
- Business – AA to BSBA (entirely online)
- Business Education – AAS to BSBE (entirely online)
- Communication – AA to BS (entirely online)
- Industrial Technology/Industrial Distribution and Logistics – AAS (variety of options) to BS
- Industrial Technology/Industrial Supervision– AAS (variety of options) to BS
- Industrial Technology/Information and Computer Technology – AAS (variety of options) to BS
- Industrial Technology/Manufacturing Systems – AAS (variety of options) to BS
- Information Technologies – AAS to BSBE (entirely online)
- Management
- Management and Information Systems
- Marketing, Operations, and Supply Chain Management
- Registered Nurse/Bachelor of Science in
Nursing – ADN to RN/BSN
Although students will continue to work with their Craven CC advisors until completion of their transfer degree, they may contact the ECU Associate Director for Military Outreach for more information: 252-444-6003/800-398-9275 [The ECU Military Outreach Office, IAT Building, Suite 114 (Havelock Campus)].
North Carolina State University
The NCSU College of Engineering at Craven Community College
In addition to the courses provided in the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (CAA), Craven CC students can earn a bachelor’s degree from the NC State College of Engineering without leaving home. After completing their general education, math, and science courses at Craven Community College, students are able to “transfer” to NCSU through innovative techniques including high-definition interactive video technology, “live” engineering courses on the Craven CC campus, and by utilizing pre-recorded lectures from NCSU professors. Hands-on laboratory experiences are provided on the Havelock campus using state-of-the-art equipment.
Craven’s Havelock campus is the home of NC State’s Mechanical Engineering System BSE program. In the BSE program, students can earn a Bachelor of Science in Engineering (BSE) with a concentration in Mechanical Engineering Systems without ever leaving Craven CC.
BSE students take general education, math, and science courses from Craven Community College and engineering courses from NC State. For the engineering courses, students use high-definition interactive video at the Havelock campus to participate in courses taught at the Raleigh campus. In addition, students participate in live courses taught by NC State personnel in Havelock and utilize pre-recorded lectures from NC State professors. Hands-on laboratory experiences are provided in Havelock using state-of-the-art equipment. All BSE courses are sequenced to accommodate the full-time or part-time student attending day or evening classes.
NCSU College of Engineering Transfer
Students seeking other engineering concentrations can complete a 2+2 program and transfer to NCSU to obtain their Baccalaureate degree.
Although Craven CC engineering students will continue to work with their Craven CC advisors until completion of their transfer degree, they may contact the NCSU Engineering Program Coordinator for more information: 252-444-3357 or wbfortne@ncsu.edu [The NC State College of Engineering office, Rooms 107 & 108 STEM Center (Havelock Campus)].
Other Engineering Transfer Programs in North Carolina
The 2+2 Engineering Program also provides students with an opportunity to begin at Craven Community College and then transfer to other engineering schools in North Carolina, including UNC-Charlotte, N.C. A&T, or ECU. Students can finish their degree in 2-3 years (pending admission by their respective university’s College of Engineering).
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
Craven Community College students can earn a Bachelor of Science Degree in Aviation Management at Southern Illinois University (SIU). Craven CC and SIU have an articulation/partnership agreement. After obtaining their Aviation Systems Technology Degree at Craven CC, students are able to transfer to SIU under the Capstone program for their general education (core curriculum) and their A&P license requirements. Only 48 semester hours of major courses at SIU are required. SIU major courses are offered in an accelerated weekend format. Students may contact the Cherry Point SIU office at 252-447-1688 for more information.
North Carolina Wesleyan University
Craven Community College and North Carolina Wesleyan University have partnered to offer the following baccalaureate degrees to AA, AS, and AAS graduates:
- Accounting
- Business Administration
- Computer Information Systems
- Criminal Justice
- Marketing
- Organizational Administration
- Political Science
- Psychology
Classes will be offered seated, hybrid, and online at both the New Bern and Havelock locations.
Although students will continue to work with their Craven CC advisors until completion of their associate degrees, students may contact the North Carolina Wesleyan University Coordinator for additional information: Business Information Technology Building, Suite 116 (New Bern Campus).
The University of Mount Olive
In addition to transfer options for AS and AA degrees, students who have completed the Associate in Applied Science degree (AAS), may transfer up to 64 semester hours toward the Bachelor of Applied Science degree (BAS). Technical program credits earned by students wishing to complete the BA/BS degree will be evaluated on an individual basis. Non-traditional sources of credit are also available and include Credit Through Testing (AP Exams, CLEP Exams, etc.), and Military Training Credit.
C-STEP: The Carolina Student Transfer Excellence Program
The Carolina Student Transfer Excellence Program (C-STEP) is a partnership between Craven Community College and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, made possible by a grant from the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation. The goal of C-STEP is to identify high-achieving, low-to moderate-income high school and college students who would not otherwise attend a selective college or university; to enroll these students in the Associate in Arts/Science program at one of the partnering community colleges; to mentor these students through successful completion of an Associate degree (AA/AS); to transfer these students, as juniors, to UNC-Chapel Hill; and to support their successful completion of a baccalaureate degree. Entry into the program is competitive and is based on both demonstrated financial need and academic excellence. Questions concerning C-STEP should be addressed to the Liberal Arts/University Transfer Office in the BIT building, room 102, 252-638-0141.
Other College University Connections
In addition to the courses provided in the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (CAA), transfer opportunities are continuously being developed with other NC Community College System (NCCCS) Programs and baccalaureate/ university programs across the state and throughout the country, with a variety of options provided at the New Bern, Cherry Point, and Havelock campuses. For up-to-date information about new and developing articulation agreements, students may contact their advisors, the Student Services Division 252-638-7430, the Cherry Point Branch Office 252-444-6000, and the Havelock Campus 252-444-6005 as well as access the Craven CC website.