University Connections: College/University Transfer Options

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) and the Independent Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (ICAA) between the independent institutions and the 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:

Additionally, the college enters into a variety of bilateral agreements with public and private institutions across the country.

East Carolina University

Pirate Promise

If you plan to become an East Carolina University (ECU) Pirate but want to complete your first two years closer to home at a fraction of the cost, our Pirate Promise program is for you. Pirate Promise guarantees admission to transfer as a junior to ECU upon completing an associate degree with us.

This is not a scholarship, but it does grant extensive advising, trips, discounts on athletic event tickets, access to ECU libraries, and participation in select ECU activities prior to your enrollment at ECU. This helps you become familiar with the campus and school before transferring and completing your bachelor’s degree.

Qualifications

• Take 12 or more credit hours per semester (Fall/Spring)
• Maintain a 2.5 GPA
• Complete the verification process each semester
• Complete your associate degree in science, arts, fine arts, engineering, or early childhood education
• High school, Career & College Promise, and Early College students are eligible (11th and 12th graders)

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, Bate Hall, 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

Wolfpack Connect

Planning to transfer to a four-year university? Through Wolfpack Connect, Craven students who complete an eligible Associate in Arts (AA) or Associate in Science (AS) degree are guaranteed admission to NC State. This program offers a clear, structured pathway to earning your bachelor’s degree at one of North Carolina’s top universities.

Why Choose Wolfpack Connect

• Guaranteed Transfer Admission to NC State upon completion of your eligible degree
• Clear Academic Roadmaps that align Craven courses with your intended NC State major
• Personalized Advising using NC State’s Transfer Guides and Transfer Planner
• Waived NC State Application Fee for program participants

Wolfpack Connect helps you plan your educational journey with confidence, reduce transfer uncertainty, and stay on track toward your bachelor’s degree.

The NCSU College of Engineering at Craven Community College

Earn an NC State Engineering Degree entirely from the Craven Community College Havelock Campus. Through this unique partnership, students can earn an NC State Bachelor of Science in Engineering with a concentration in either Electrical Engineering Systems (EES) or Mechanical Engineering Systems (MES) without leaving the Craven CC Havelock campus.

Courses are delivered live from NC State’s Raleigh campus and taught by nationally recognized faculty, with additional on-site NC State instructors leading design, systems, and lab courses in Craven’s 16,000-square-foot STEM Center.

What Makes the Havelock Engineering Program Unique

• Earn your NC State degree locally while learning from NC State faculty
• Small class sizes and close-knit learning environment
• Hands-on experience through design projects each semester
• Internship and career opportunities with FRC-East and other local employers
• Access to advanced facilities and interactive classrooms

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 [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.

Fayetteville State University

Our partnership with Fayetteville State University (FSU) allows Craven CC graduates who complete specified two-year degree programs to seamlessly transfer to FSU. Craven CC is one of 15 North Carolina community colleges who have joined this initiative, called the Bronco Benefit. FSU course options closely align with Craven’s associate degree programs, allowing students to easily transfer credits and continue their education toward a four-year degree. The Bronco Benefit creates a convenient and local pathway that allows students to further their academic goals with two institutions that prioritize the value of lifelong learning.

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

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: Bate Hall, 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 Arts & Sciences Office in Bate Hall, 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.