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The transfer application for fall and spring entry opens annually on August 1.

The application deadline for fall entry is February 15. The application deadline for spring entry is October 1.

Yes. Applications submitted after the deadline will be reviewed on a space-available basis. Applicants who apply after the fall deadline will receive a decision on a rolling basis after April 15. Applicants who apply after the spring deadline will receive a decision on a rolling basis after November 15.

Fall transfer applicants who submit their application on time will receive their admission decision on a rolling basis on or after April 15. Spring transfer applicants who apply on time will receive their admission decision on a rolling basis on or after November 15.

Transfer applicants should have at least 24 credit hours completed or in progress. Please note that AP/IB/CLEP credits do not count towards the total 24 credit hours.

High school transcripts are required if a transfer applicant has less than 24 transferable credit hours completed.

No, an associate’s degree is not required in order to transfer to NC State.

Yes, students who have a bachelor’s degree from another institution may apply to earn a second bachelor’s degree at NC State as a transfer student.

Our recommendations for competitive applicants page outlines the suggested college courses and GPA criteria for each major offered at NC State. We strongly encourage transfer students to complete the recommended courses for their intended major.

Yes, however, we encourage Early College/Middle College students to apply as first year student for the following reasons:

• First year applicants may receive an admission decision sooner (i.e. January 30 vs April 15)
• First year applicants have guaranteed housing
• First year applicants have priority consideration for scholarships
• First year applicants will be reviewed as first year and, if not admissible, we will automatically review them again as a transfer applicant.

No. High school students who are in the College and Career Promise (CCP) Program are not eligible to apply as transfer students.

Official transcripts should be sent directly from your previous institution(s) to NC State Undergraduate Admissions via an electronic transcript service (such as Parchment or National Student Clearinghouse) or by postal mail.

No, standardized test scores are not required for transfer applicants.

If your transcript is listed as ‘awaiting’ over a week after you have submitted your transcript to our office, check with your previous institution to ensure it was sent correctly to NC State (undergrad-admissions@ncsu.edu). Please note that it does take up to 2 weeks to process your transcript. If it has been more than 2 weeks, please forward us your transcript confirmation receipt to undergrad-admissions@ncsu.edu.

Yes, NC State offers a limited number of scholarships to transfer students. Transfer students should complete the general scholarship application through PACK ASSIST after being admitted.

Yes, military-affiliated students, including veterans and active-duty personnel, can apply as transfer students. If admitted, NC State Military and Veteran Services evaluates Joint Services Transcripts (JSTs) for possible college credit.

Yes, you are required to submit official transcripts for every institution where you have enrolled and pursued college coursework. We are unable to review your application until we’ve received official transcripts for each institution you’ve attended or enrolled at. If you have completed more than 24 transferable credit hours, you are not required to submit an official high school transcript. If you have completed less than 24 transferable credit hours, we will require your final official high school transcript.

NC State does not distribute fee waiver codes to applicants; however, there are a variety of ways to qualify for a fee waiver. International applicants are not eligible for fee waivers.

Fee Waiver Qualifications

To be eligible for a fee waiver, you must meet one of the qualifications below.

• I am eligible to receive a federal Pell grant.
• My annual family income falls within the Income Eligibility Guidelines set by the USDA Food and Nutrition Service.
• My family receives public assistance; I am unhoused, live in federally subsidized public housing or a foster home.
• I have received or am eligible to receive an ACT or SAT testing fee waiver.
• I am enrolled in or am eligible to participate in the Federal Free or Reduced Price Lunch program (FRPL).
• I am enrolled in a federal, state, or local program that aids students from low-income families (e.g., TRIO programs such as Upward Bound).
• I am a ward of the state or an orphan.
• I can provide a supporting statement from a school official, college access counselor, financial aid officer, or community leader.
• Other economic, family or personal circumstances.

Fee Waiver Submission Instructions

• Eligible transfer applicants applying through the NC State Transfer Application can indicate directly on their application that they qualify for a fee waiver.
  • You will be required to list a contact person to verify how you qualify for a fee waiver. This person will submit an electronic form on your behalf verifying that you qualify for a fee waiver.
• Eligible transfer applicants applying through Common App can indicate on their application that they qualify for a fee waiver.
  • Once the application has been submitted and you have gained access to wolfPAW, you will be required to list a contact person to verify how you qualify for a fee waiver. This person will submit an electronic form on your behalf verifying that you qualify for a fee waiver.

No, there is no limit to the number of transferable credits. However, transfer students must complete 30 credit hours of major courses at NC State (45 credit hours for engineering) to earn an NC State degree.

No. Students who have completed an associate’s degree may end up finishing their bachelor’s in 2-3 years, depending on course sequence (i.e. certain classes are only offered in the fall or spring)

If you are interested in a studio-based major, keep in mind that due to the structure of the program, students will complete their studio-based major in 4 years even if they transfer college credit to NC State.

The Comprehensive Articulation Agreement states that, if a student earns an Associate in Arts or Associate in Science from a NC Community College with an overall GPA of at least 2.0 on a 4.0 scale and a grade of “C” or better in all CAA courses, it is guaranteed that all 60 credit hours will transfer to a UNC System School and general education courses will be waived.

Unfortunately, the Associate in Engineering is not part of the CAA. However, NC State tries their best to grant them all 60 credit hours once they enroll.

Students enrolled in an NC community college or four-year North Carolina institution can use the NC State Transfer Planner, which displays how courses from NC colleges transfer to NC State and how those credits satisfy degree requirements.

Students attending colleges or universities outside of North Carolina should use the Transfer Credit Database to check course transferability. 

An official evaluation will be provided upon admission.*

*International Transfer Applicants

We are unable to determine how many of your credits will transfer to NC State when you apply. If you are admitted, and once you decide to attend, your department will then determine how many of your non-U.S. university credits will transfer toward your degree. You will need to have a course-by-course evaluation completed by World Education Services (WES) and have it submitted to our office.

Yes. If admitted, NC State Military and Veteran Services will evaluate your Joint Services Transcripts (JSTs) for possible college credit.

Yes, NC State accepts AP, IB and CLEP credit. Scores must meet NC State’s minimum credit-granting requirements, and students should send official score reports for evaluation.

Transfer students who are admitted will be able to view a preliminary transfer credit report on MyPack Portal. Some of your courses may still be under review, but you are able to see a preliminary report to view how your credits will transfer.

While you won’t be able to view an official degree audit until after you confirm your enrollment, the Transfer Planner is a great tool to help you get a head start. The planner allows you to see how the courses you’ve completed or have in progress at NC community colleges or 4-year NC institutions may count toward your intended major.

No, transfer students are not required to live on campus. Transfer students can apply for on-campus housing, but space is very limited, and priority is given only to first-year students. Please note, we do offer housing for transfer students through the transfer connection village.

You can apply for residency at any time throughout your application process. You will need to include your Residency Classification Number (RCN) on your application or through your wolfPAW account after applying.

You will be considered out of state for tuition (billing) purposes until you receive a RCN that shows a validated in-state status. Your residency status is valid for 15 months.

You can find your RCN on your Residency Determination Service of North Carolina (RDS) account. To create your account or sign in, visit the RDS website.

Undergraduate Admissions no longer makes any residency determinations. As of February 20, 2017, all undergraduate residency decisions are made by the Residency Determination Service of North Carolina (RDS).

For more information about the residency process and answers to some frequently asked questions, visit the RDS website.

If you have not received an admission decision, you can enter your RCN through your wolfPAW account. If you have an incorrect RCN on your wolfPAW account, email our office at undergrad-admissions@ncsu.edu.

If you have already been admitted to NC State, follow the steps below to view/update your tuition classification.

• Log in to your MyPackPortal and navigate to the section where your residency information is located:
  • Student homepage > Personal Information tile > Residency Information
• From this screen, verify the RCN displayed is correct.
• If it isn’t, re-enter it and click “Save RCN.” Once the RCN has been verified as correct, click “Request Residency Data” button to pull the latest information from RDS.
• If the tuition residency reads as in-state and there is a Y next to Match and a Y next to Validated, the student will be paying in-state tuition.
• If there is a N next to Match, it may mean the RCN on file with RDS does not match the information the student has provided. If there is a N next to Validated, RDS has not validated the in-state status yet and it will be updated in the next few weeks.
• If your expiration date is before the start of the fall semester, your residency status will show as out-of-state. You will need to complete the residency form again through RDS before the expiration date if you believe you should have in-state tuition status.

Yes! NC State offers transfer pathway programs for community college students. The C3 Program provides guaranteed admission and support for eligible students at partner community colleges. Note, the C3 program does require a separate application.

For those interested in environmental sciences majors, the Dale Earnhardt Legacy Program offers a seamless transfer path. Students spend a year at a community college with mentoring and academic support – those who earn 30+ credits with a 3.0+ GPA are guaranteed admission into select majors in Forestry, Natural Resources, and Environmental Sciences.

Yes, NC State offers several transfer pathway programs for students at 4-year universities to transfer to our institution. These programs are designed to provide a smooth transition for students from partner institutions, ensuring they meet specific academic requirements for successful transfer. However, please note that students must still apply for admission to NC State through the regular transfer application process. 

Some key transfer pathways include:

NC State College of Engineering 3+2 Transfer Pathway: Partner institutions include Elon University, Fayetteville State University, North Carolina Central University, Meredith College, and University of North Carolina at Pembroke.

NC State College of Engineering 2+2 Transfer Pathway: Partner institutions include UNC Wilmington, UNC Asheville, and Craven Community College.

NC State Wilson College of Textiles 2+2 Transfer Pathway: This pathway includes Catawba Valley Community College, specifically for students pursuing the Associate in Science to NC State (BS) in Fashion & Textiles Management with a focus on Brand Management & Marketing.

These pathways help students align their course work and prepare for a seamless transition to NC State for their final years of study.

The Goodnight Transfer Scholar Program is a prestigious scholarship opportunity for North Carolina community college transfer students pursuing a STEM or STEM education degree at NC State. Scholars receive financial support covering tuition, fees, housing, and meals, along with access to professional development, mentorship, and community-building opportunities. Eligible applicants are automatically considered based on their NC State transfer application, and selected students will be invited to apply for the scholarship separately.

Yes! We have a Reverse Transfer Program, which allows students to transfer credits back to their community college.

Transfer applicants may select a first and second choice major on the application. Applicants must select at least a first choice major. Transfer students are not eligible to participate in our University College – Exploratory Studies program for first-year undecided students.

Community college students should consider pursuing an Associate in Arts, Associate in Science or Associate in Engineering. Please note that an associate degree is not required to transfer to NC State.

When considering changes to your course schedule, we encourage you to speak to your advisor and review the recommended coursework for the academic program you are interested in.

If you make any changes to your course schedule, make sure to email us so we can update your application.

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