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Recommendations for Competitive Applicants

Once you have determined which major you are applying for, we encourage you to review our recommendations for competitive applicants for the college the major is in.

Transfer to NC State

Meeting these recommendations does not guarantee admission but sets you up to be considered a competitive applicant in the review process. 

All transfer applicants are encouraged to complete the university’s graduation requirement in first-year writing prior to applying. AP scores or transferrable coursework from an accredited institution can be used to meet transfer admission coursework requirements. Use our Transfer Planner to plan your coursework and see how your transfer credits fulfill degree requirements.

When selecting a major, keep in mind you must take courses to complete the degree requirements for that major for at least one year before considering or applying for a major change while at NC State.

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Music Technology

Note: Music Technology is available for fall entry only.

Along with a completed Common Application or Coalition Application, applicants to Music Technology are required to submit a digital portfolio and an essay response.

The digital portfolio must consist of five samples of work for program faculty review. Please limit each video or audio sample to 5 minutes in duration.

Required Transfer CoursesNC Community College EquivalentNC State Course
Equivalent
English Composition I & IIENG 111 and ENG 112ENG 101
Calculus I or higherMAT 271 or higherMA 141 or higher
PhysicsPHY 251PY 205 and PY 206
Note: A 3.0 or above cumulative GPA is required for music technology. An additional portfolio and essay is required alongside the application. All application materials are due on November 1.

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

Majors

Agricultural Business Management

Required Transfer CoursesNC Community College EquivalentNC State Course
Equivalent
English Composition I & IIENG 111 and ENG 112ENG 101
Pre-Calculus or higherMAT 171 or higherMA 107 or higher
General Biology or General Chemistry with lab*BIO 111 or CHM 151BIO 183 or CH 101 and CH 102
*Completion of both courses is preferred
Note: A 2.5 or above cumulative GPA is required for agriculture programs. Preference is given to students with a 3.0 or above cumulative GPA.

Agricultural Education

Required Transfer CoursesNC Community College EquivalentNC State Course
Equivalent
English Composition I & IIENG 111 and ENG 112ENG 101
Pre-Calculus or higherMAT 171 or higherMA 107 or higher
General Biology or General Chemistry with lab*BIO 111 or CHM 151BIO 183 or CH 101 and CH 102
*Completion of both courses is preferred
Note: A 2.5 or above cumulative GPA is required for agriculture programs. Preference is given to students with a 3.0 or above cumulative GPA.

Agricultural Science

Required Transfer CoursesNC Community College EquivalentNC State Course
Equivalent
English Composition I & IIENG 111 and ENG 112ENG 101
Pre-Calculus or higherMAT 171 or higherMA 107 or higher
General Biology or General Chemistry with lab*BIO 111 or CHM 151BIO 183 or CH 101 and CH 102
*Completion of both courses is preferred
Note: A 2.5 or above cumulative GPA is required for agriculture programs. Preference is given to students with a 3.0 or above cumulative GPA.

Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems

Required Transfer CoursesNC Community College EquivalentNC State Course
Equivalent
English Composition I & IIENG 111 and ENG 112ENG 101
Pre-Calculus or higherMAT 171 or higherMA 107 or higher
General Biology or General Chemistry with lab*BIO 111 or CHM 151BIO 183 or CH 101 and CH 102
*Completion of both courses is preferred
Note: A 2.5 or above cumulative GPA is required for agriculture programs. Preference is given to students with a 3.0 or above cumulative GPA.

Animal Science

Required Transfer CoursesNC Community College EquivalentNC State Course
Equivalent
English Composition I & IIENG 111 and ENG 112ENG 101
Pre-Calculus or higherMAT 171 or higherMA 107 or higher
General Biology I & IIBIO 111 and BIO 112BIO 181 and BIO 183
General Chemistry with labCHM 151CH 101 and CH 102
Note: Animal Science requires a 3.25 cumulative GPA or higher for consideration.

Biological and Agricultural Engineering Technology

Required Transfer CoursesNC Community College EquivalentNC State Course
Equivalent
English Composition I & IIENG 111 and ENG 112ENG 101
Pre-Calculus or higherMAT 171 or higherMA 107 or higher
General Biology or General Chemistry with lab*BIO 111 or CHM 151BIO 183 or CH 101 and CH 102
*Completion of both courses is preferred
Note: A 2.5 or above cumulative GPA is required for agriculture programs. Preference is given to students with a 3.0 or above cumulative GPA.

Biological Engineering

Required Transfer CoursesNC Community College EquivalentNC State Course
Equivalent
English Composition I & IIENG 111 and ENG 112ENG 101
Calculus I & II*MAT 271 and MAT 272MA 141 and MA 241
Calculus-based PhysicsPHY 251 PY 205 and PY 206
General Chemistry with labCHM 151CH 101 and CH 102
*2.5 GPA or above in last two calculus or higher math courses
Note: A 3.0 or above cumulative GPA is required for engineering majors.

Biochemistry

Required Transfer CoursesNC Community College EquivalentNC State Course
Equivalent
English Composition I & IIENG 111 and ENG 112ENG 101
Calculus I & IIMAT 271 and MAT 272MA 141 and MA 241
General Biology I & IIBIO 111 and BIO 112BIO 181 and BIO 183
General Chemistry with labCHM 151CH 101 and CH 102
Note: A 3.0 or above cumulative GPA is required for biochemistry.

Bioprocessing Science

Required Transfer CoursesNC Community College EquivalentNC State Course
Equivalent
English Composition I & IIENG 111 and ENG 112ENG 101
Pre-Calculus or higherMAT 171 or higherMA 107 or higher
General Biology or General Chemistry*BIO 111 or CHM 151BIO 183 or CH 101 and CH 102
*Completion of both courses is preferred
Note: A 2.7 or above cumulative GPA is required for Life Sciences and pre-professional programs.

Crop and Soil Sciences

Required Transfer CoursesNC Community College EquivalentNC State Course
Equivalent
English Composition I & IIENG 111 and ENG 112ENG 101
Pre-Calculus or higherMAT 171 or higherMA 107 or higher
General Biology or General Chemistry with lab*BIO 111 or CHM 151BIO 183 or CH 101 and CH 102
*Completion of both courses is preferred
Note: A 2.5 or above cumulative GPA is required for agriculture programs. Preference is given to students with a 3.0 or above cumulative GPA.

Food Science

Required Transfer CoursesNC Community College EquivalentNC State Course
Equivalent
English Composition I & IIENG 111 and ENG 112ENG 101
Pre-Calculus or higherMAT 171 or higherMA 107 or higher
General Biology or General Chemistry*BIO 111 or CHM 151BIO 183 or CH 101 and CH 102
*Completion of both courses is preferred
Note: A 2.7 or above cumulative GPA is required for Life Sciences and pre-professional programs.

Horticultural Science

Required Transfer CoursesNC Community College EquivalentNC State Course
Equivalent
English Composition I & IIENG 111 and ENG 112ENG 101
Pre-Calculus or higherMAT 171 or higherMA 107 or higher
General Biology or General Chemistry with lab*BIO 111 or CHM 151BIO 183 or CH 101 and CH 102
*Completion of both courses is preferred
Note: A 2.5 or above cumulative GPA is required for agriculture programs. Preference is given to students with a 3.0 or above cumulative GPA.

Natural Resources – Soil, Water and Land Use

Required Transfer CoursesNC Community College EquivalentNC State Course
Equivalent
English Composition I & IIENG 111 and ENG 112ENG 101
Pre-Calculus or higherMAT 171 or higherMA 107 or higher
General Biology or General Chemistry with lab*BIO 111 or CHM 151BIO 183 or CH 101 and CH 102
*Completion of both courses is preferred
Note: A 2.5 or above cumulative GPA is required for agriculture programs. Preference is given to students with a 3.0 or above cumulative GPA.

Nutrition Science

Required Transfer CoursesNC Community College EquivalentNC State Course
Equivalent
English Composition I & IIENG 111 and ENG 112ENG 101
Pre-Calculus or higherMAT 171 or higherMA 107 or higher
General Biology or General Chemistry*BIO 111 or CHM 151BIO 183 or CH 101 and CH 102
*Completion of both courses is preferred
Note: A 2.7 or above cumulative GPA is required for Life Sciences and pre-professional programs.

Plant Biology

Required Transfer CoursesNC Community College EquivalentNC State Course
Equivalent
English Composition I & IIENG 111 and ENG 112ENG 101
Pre-Calculus or higherMAT 171 or higherMA 107 or higher
General Biology I & IIBIO 111 and BIO 112BIO 181 and BIO 183
General Chemistry with labCHM 151CH 101 and CH 102
Note: A 2.7 or above cumulative GPA is required for Life Sciences and pre-professional programs.

Poultry Science

Required Transfer CoursesNC Community College EquivalentNC State Course
Equivalent
English Composition I & IIENG 111 and ENG 112ENG 101
Pre-Calculus or higherMAT 171 or higherMA 107 or higher
General Biology or General Chemistry with lab*BIO 111 or CHM 151BIO 183 or CH 101 and CH 102
*Completion of both courses is preferred
Note: A 2.5 or above cumulative GPA is required for agriculture programs. Preference is given to students with a 3.0 or above cumulative GPA.

Two-Year Agricultural Institute (AGI)

Interested in pursuing a two-year agricultural program instead? In just two years, NC State’s AGI will prepare you for a meaningful career in agriculture. Learn more about the transfer application process for AGI.

Recommended Transfer CoursesNC Community College EquivalentNC State Course
Equivalent
English Composition I & IIENG 111 and ENG 112ENG 101
College-Level MathAny College-Level MathAny College-Level Math
Note: A 2.25 or above cumulative GPA is recommended for AGI programs.

College of Design

Studio-Based Majors (Fall Entry Only)

Architecture

Required Transfer CoursesNC Community College EquivalentNC State Course
Equivalent
English Composition I & IIENG 111 and ENG 112ENG 101
Pre-Calculus or higherMAT 171 or higherMA 107 or higher
Note: A 2.7 or above cumulative GPA is required for studio-based programs. An additional portfolio and design essay is required alongside the application. All application materials are due on November 1.

Media Arts, Design and Technology

Required Transfer CoursesNC Community College EquivalentNC State Course
Equivalent
English Composition I & IIENG 111 and ENG 112ENG 101
Pre-Calculus or higherMAT 171 or higherMA 107 or higher
Note: A 2.7 or above cumulative GPA is required for studio-based programs. An additional portfolio and design essay is required alongside the application. All application materials are due on November 1.

Graphic & Experience Design

Required Transfer CoursesNC Community College EquivalentNC State Course
Equivalent
English Composition I & IIENG 111 and ENG 112ENG 101
Pre-Calculus or higherMAT 171 or higherMA 107 or higher
Note: A 2.7 or above cumulative GPA is required for studio-based programs. An additional portfolio and design essay is required alongside the application. All application materials are due on November 1.

Industrial Design

Required Transfer CoursesNC Community College EquivalentNC State Course
Equivalent
English Composition I & IIENG 111 and ENG 112ENG 101
Pre-Calculus or higherMAT 171 or higherMA 107 or higher
Note: A 2.7 or above cumulative GPA is required for studio-based programs. An additional portfolio and design essay is required alongside the application. All application materials are due on November 1.

Non-Studio Based Major (Fall or Spring Entry)

Design Studies

Required Transfer CoursesNC Community College EquivalentNC State Course
Equivalent
English Composition I & IIENG 111 and ENG 112ENG 101
Pre-Calculus or higherMAT 171 or higherMA 107 or higher
Note: A 3.0 or above cumulative GPA is required for design studies.

College of Education

Students should complete the transfer student interest form to seek academic advising to determine the best courses and sequence to meet their educational goals. Competitive applicants should meet overall GPA and courses recommended as well as specific requirements by program.

Students admitted to the junior cohort are required to complete ELM 250 in Summer Session II prior to fall enrollment.

Majors

Applied Education Studies – Learning Design & Technology

Required Transfer CoursesNC Community College EquivalentNC State Course
Equivalent
English Composition I & IIENG 111 and ENG 112ENG 101
College-level mathAny College-Level MathAny College-Level Math
Note: A 2.7 or above cumulative GPA is required for education majors.

Elementary Education

Required Transfer CoursesNC Community College EquivalentNC State Course
Equivalent
English Composition I & IIENG 111 and ENG 112ENG 101
Pre-Calculus or higherMAT 171 or higherMA 107 or higher
College-level scienceBIO 111 or CHM 151 or PHY 251BIO 183 or CH 101 and CH 102 or PY 205 and 206
Note: A 3.0 or above cumulative GPA is required for elementary education majors.

Students have the option to add a Special Education dual licensure

Mathematics Education

Required Transfer CoursesNC Community College EquivalentNC State Course
Equivalent
English Composition I & IIENG 111 and ENG 112ENG 101
Calculus I or higher*MAT 271 or higherMA 141 or higher
College-level scienceBIO 111 or CHM 151 or PHY 251BIO 183 or CH 101 and CH 102 or PY 205 and 206
*With a C or better
Note: A 2.7 or above cumulative GPA is required for education majors.

Middle Grades Education – Language Arts & Social Studies

Required Transfer CoursesNC Community College EquivalentNC State Course
Equivalent
English Composition I & IIENG 111 and ENG 112ENG 101
College-level mathAny College-Level MathAny College-Level Math
Note: A 2.7 or above cumulative GPA is required for education majors.

Middle Grades Education – Mathematics & Sciences

Required Transfer CoursesNC Community College EquivalentNC State Course
Equivalent
English Composition I & IIENG 111 and ENG 112ENG 101
Calculus I or higher*MAT 271 or higherMA 141 or higher
College-level scienceBIO 111 or CHM 151 or PHY 251BIO 183 or CH 101 and CH 102 or PY 205 and 206
*With a C or better
Note: A 2.7 or above cumulative GPA is required for education majors.

Science Education

Required Transfer CoursesNC Community College EquivalentNC State Course
Equivalent
English Composition I & IIENG 111 and ENG 112ENG 101
Pre-Calculus or higher*MAT 171 or higherMA 107 or higher
College-level scienceBIO 111 or CHM 151 or PHY 251BIO 183 or CH 101 and CH 102 or PY 205 and 206
*With a C or better
Note: A 2.7 or above cumulative GPA is required for education majors.

Technology, Engineering & Design Education

Required Transfer CoursesNC Community College EquivalentNC State Course
Equivalent
English Composition I & IIENG 111 and ENG 112ENG 101
College-level mathAny College-Level MathAny College-Level Math
Note: A 2.7 or above cumulative GPA is required for education majors.

College of Engineering

Majors

Aerospace Engineering

Required Transfer CoursesNC Community College EquivalentNC State Course
Equivalent
English Composition I & IIENG 111 and ENG 112ENG 101
Calculus I & II*MAT 271 and MAT 272MA 141 and MA 241
Calculus-based PhysicsPHY 251 PY 205 and PY 206
General Chemistry with labCHM 151CH 101 and CH 102
*2.5 GPA or above in last two calculus or higher math courses
Note: A 3.5 or above cumulative GPA is required for Aerospace Engineering.

Biological Engineering

Required Transfer CoursesNC Community College EquivalentNC State Course
Equivalent
English Composition I & IIENG 111 and ENG 112ENG 101
Calculus I & II*MAT 271 and MAT 272MA 141 and MA 241
Calculus-based PhysicsPHY 251 PY 205 and PY 206
General Chemistry with labCHM 151CH 101 and CH 102
*2.5 GPA or above in last two calculus or higher math courses
Note: A 3.0 or above cumulative GPA is required for engineering majors.

Biomedical Engineering

Required Transfer CoursesNC Community College EquivalentNC State Course
Equivalent
English Composition I & IIENG 111 and ENG 112ENG 101
Calculus I & II*MAT 271 and MAT 272MA 141 and MA 241
Calculus-based PhysicsPHY 251 PY 205 and PY 206
General Chemistry with labCHM 151CH 101 and CH 102
*2.5 GPA or above in last two calculus or higher math courses
Note: A 3.5 or above cumulative GPA is required for Biomedical Engineering. An additional supplemental essay will be required after submitting an application. Students will receive the essay prompt via email after submitting an application.

Chemical Engineering

Required Transfer CoursesNC Community College EquivalentNC State Course
Equivalent
English Composition I & IIENG 111 and ENG 112ENG 101
Calculus I & II*MAT 271 and MAT 272MA 141 and MA 241
Calculus-based PhysicsPHY 251 PY 205 and PY 206
General Chemistry with labCHM 151CH 101 and CH 102
*2.5 GPA or above in last two calculus or higher math courses
Note: A 3.0 or above cumulative GPA is required for engineering majors.

Civil Engineering

Required Transfer CoursesNC Community College EquivalentNC State Course
Equivalent
English Composition I & IIENG 111 and ENG 112ENG 101
Calculus I & II*MAT 271 and MAT 272MA 141 and MA 241
Calculus-based PhysicsPHY 251 PY 205 and PY 206
General Chemistry with labCHM 151CH 101 and CH 102
*2.5 GPA or above in last two calculus or higher math courses
Note: A 3.5 or above cumulative GPA is required for Civil Engineering.

Computer Engineering

Required Transfer CoursesNC Community College EquivalentNC State Course
Equivalent
English Composition I & IIENG 111 and ENG 112ENG 101
Calculus I & II*MAT 271 and MAT 272MA 141 and MA 241
Calculus-based PhysicsPHY 251 PY 205 and PY 206
General Chemistry with labCHM 151CH 101 and CH 102
*2.5 GPA or above in last two calculus or higher math courses
Note: A 3.0 or above cumulative GPA is required for engineering majors.

Computer Science

Required Transfer CoursesNC Community College EquivalentNC State Course
Equivalent
English Composition I & IIENG 111 and ENG 112ENG 101
Calculus I & II*MAT 271 and MAT 272MA 141 and MA 241
Calculus-based PhysicsPHY 251 PY 205 and PY 206
General Chemistry with labCHM 151CH 101 and CH 102
*2.5 GPA or above in last two calculus or higher math courses
Note: A 3.5 or above cumulative GPA is required for Computer Science.

Construction Engineering

Required Transfer CoursesNC Community College EquivalentNC State Course
Equivalent
English Composition I & IIENG 111 and ENG 112ENG 101
Calculus I & II*MAT 271 and MAT 272MA 141 and MA 241
Calculus-based PhysicsPHY 251 PY 205 and PY 206
General Chemistry with labCHM 151CH 101 and CH 102
*2.5 GPA or above in last two calculus or higher math courses
Note: A 3.0 or above cumulative GPA is required for engineering majors.

Electrical Engineering

Required Transfer CoursesNC Community College EquivalentNC State Course
Equivalent
English Composition I & IIENG 111 and ENG 112ENG 101
Calculus I & II*MAT 271 and MAT 272MA 141 and MA 241
Calculus-based PhysicsPHY 251 PY 205 and PY 206
General Chemistry with labCHM 151CH 101 and CH 102
*2.5 GPA or above in last two calculus or higher math courses
Note: A 3.0 or above cumulative GPA is required for engineering majors.

Environmental Engineering

Required Transfer CoursesNC Community College EquivalentNC State Course
Equivalent
English Composition I & IIENG 111 and ENG 112ENG 101
Calculus I & II*MAT 271 and MAT 272MA 141 and MA 241
Calculus-based PhysicsPHY 251 PY 205 and PY 206
General Chemistry with labCHM 151CH 101 and CH 102
*2.5 GPA or above in last two calculus or higher math courses
Note: A 3.5 or above cumulative GPA is required for Environmental Engineering.

Industrial Engineering

Required Transfer CoursesNC Community College EquivalentNC State Course
Equivalent
English Composition I & IIENG 111 and ENG 112ENG 101
Calculus I & II*MAT 271 and MAT 272MA 141 and MA 241
Calculus-based PhysicsPHY 251 PY 205 and PY 206
General Chemistry with labCHM 151CH 101 and CH 102
*2.5 GPA or above in last two calculus or higher math courses
Note: A 3.0 or above cumulative GPA is required for engineering majors.

Materials Science & Engineering

Required Transfer CoursesNC Community College EquivalentNC State Course
Equivalent
English Composition I & IIENG 111 and ENG 112ENG 101
Calculus I & II*MAT 271 and MAT 272MA 141 and MA 241
Calculus-based PhysicsPHY 251 PY 205 and PY 206
General Chemistry with labCHM 151CH 101 and CH 102
*2.5 GPA or above in last two calculus or higher math courses
Note: A 3.0 or above cumulative GPA is required for engineering majors.

Mechanical Engineering

Required Transfer CoursesNC Community College EquivalentNC State Course
Equivalent
English Composition I & IIENG 111 and ENG 112ENG 101
Calculus I & II*MAT 271 and MAT 272MA 141 and MA 241
Calculus-based PhysicsPHY 251 PY 205 and PY 206
General Chemistry with labCHM 151CH 101 and CH 102
*2.5 GPA or above in last two calculus or higher math courses
Note: A 3.5 or above cumulative GPA is required for Mechanical Engineering.

Nuclear Engineering

Required Transfer CoursesNC Community College EquivalentNC State Course
Equivalent
English Composition I & IIENG 111 and ENG 112ENG 101
Calculus I & II*MAT 271 and MAT 272MA 141 and MA 241
Calculus-based PhysicsPHY 251 PY 205 and PY 206
General Chemistry with labCHM 151CH 101 and CH 102
*2.5 GPA or above in last two calculus or higher math courses
Note: A 3.0 or above cumulative GPA is required for engineering majors.

Paper Science & Engineering

Required Transfer CoursesNC Community College EquivalentNC State Course
Equivalent
English Composition I & IIENG 111 and ENG 112ENG 101
Calculus I & II*MAT 271 and MAT 272MA 141 and MA 241
Calculus-based PhysicsPHY 251 PY 205 and PY 206
General Chemistry with labCHM 151CH 101 and CH 102
*2.5 GPA or above in last two calculus or higher math courses
Note: A 3.0 or above cumulative GPA is required for engineering majors.

Textile Engineering

Required Transfer CoursesNC Community College EquivalentNC State Course
Equivalent
English Composition I & IIENG 111 and ENG 112ENG 101
Calculus I & II*MAT 271 and MAT 272MA 141 and MA 241
Calculus-based PhysicsPHY 251 PY 205 and PY 206
General Chemistry with labCHM 151CH 101 and CH 102
*2.5 GPA or above in last two calculus or higher math courses
Note: A 3.0 or above cumulative GPA is required for engineering majors.

College of Humanities and Social Sciences

Majors

  • Africana Studies
  • Anthropology
  • Arabic Studies
  • Arts Studies
  • Asian Languages
  • Communication
  • Criminology
  • English
  • French Language & Literature
  • German Studies
  • History
  • Interdisciplinary Studies
  • International Studies
  • Leadership in the Public Sector
  • Philosophy
  • Political Science
  • Psychology
  • Religious Studies
  • Science, Technology & Society
  • Social Work
  • Sociology
  • Spanish Language & Literature
  • Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies
Required Transfer CoursesNC Community College EquivalentNC State Course
Equivalent
English Composition I & IIENG 111 and ENG 112ENG 101
College-level mathAny College-Level MathAny College-Level Math
Note: A 3.0 or above cumulative GPA is required for CHASS majors.

The Leadership in the Public Sector (LPS) program is offered fully online. Applicants must have either an Associate in Arts or Associate in Science degree, or have completed at least 60 credit hours if they did not attend a community college. To learn more, visit the Leadership in the Public Sector (LPS) website.

Poole College of Management

Majors

  • Accounting
  • Business Administration
  • Economics
Required Transfer CoursesNC Community College EquivalentNC State Course
Equivalent
English Composition I & IIENG 111 and ENG 112ENG 101
Calculus IMAT 263 or MAT 271MA 121 or MA 131 or MA 141
Note: A 3.5 or above cumulative GPA is required for management majors.

College of Natural Resources

Majors

  • Environmental Technology & Management
  • Forest Management
  • Natural Resources
  • Parks, Recreation & Tourism Management
  • Sport Management
  • Sustainable Materials & Technology
Required Transfer CoursesNC Community College EquivalentNC State Course
Equivalent
English Composition I & IIENG 111 and ENG 112ENG 101
College-level mathAny College-Level MathAny College-Level Math
College-level scienceBIO 111 or CHM 151BIO 183 or CH 101 and CH 102
Note: A 2.5 or above cumulative GPA is required for CNR majors. Due to high demand, Sport Management requires a 3.3 cumulative GPA or higher for consideration.

Environmental Sciences

Required Transfer CoursesNC Community College EquivalentNC State Course
Equivalent
English Composition I & IIENG 111 and ENG 112ENG 101
Calculus I or higherMAT 271 or higherMA 141 or higher
General Biology with lab or General Chemistry with lab*BIO 111 or CHM 151BIO 183 or CH 101 and CH 102
*Completion of both courses is preferred
Note: A 2.5 or above cumulative GPA is required for environmental sciences.

Fisheries, Wildlife & Conservation Biology

Required Transfer CoursesNC Community College EquivalentNC State Course
Equivalent
English Composition I & IIENG 111 and ENG 112ENG 101
Pre-Calculus or higherMAT 171 or higherMAT 107 or higher
General Biology with lab or General Chemistry with labBIO 111 or CHM 151BIO 183 or CH 101 and CH 102
Note: A 3.0 or above cumulative GPA is required for fisheries, wildlife & conservation biology.

Paper Science & Engineering

Required Transfer CoursesNC Community College EquivalentNC State Course
Equivalent
English Composition I & IIENG 111 and ENG 112ENG 101
Calculus I & II*MAT 271 and MAT 272MA 141 and MA 241
Calculus-based PhysicsPHY 251 PY 205 and PY 206
General Chemistry with labCHM 151CH 101 and CH 102
*2.5 GPA or above in last two calculus or higher math courses
Note: A 3.0 or above cumulative GPA is required for engineering majors.

College of Sciences

Majors

Applied Mathematics (Fall Entry Only)

Required Transfer CoursesNC Community College EquivalentNC State Course
Equivalent
English Composition I & IIENG 111 and ENG 112ENG 101
Calculus I & II*MAT 271 and MAT 272MA 141 and MA 241
Calculus-based Physics*PHY 251 PY 205 and PY 206
*With an average grade of B or higher
Note: A 3.0 or above cumulative GPA is required.

Biological Sciences (all concentrations)

Required Transfer CoursesNC Community College EquivalentNC State Course
Equivalent
English Composition I & IIENG 111 and ENG 112ENG 101
Calculus IMAT 271MA 131 or MA 141
General Biology I & IIBIO 111 and BIO 112BIO 181 and BIO 183
General Chemistry with lab or PhysicsCHM 151 or PHY 151CH 101 and CH 102 or PY 211
Note: A 3.0 or above cumulative GPA is required.

Bachelor of Arts in Biology

Required Transfer CoursesNC Community College EquivalentNC State Course
Equivalent
English Composition I & IIENG 111 and ENG 112ENG 101
Calculus IMAT 263 or MAT 271MA 121 or MA 131 or MA 141
General Biology I & IIBIO 111 and BIO 112BIO 181 and BIO 183
General Chemistry with lab or PhysicsCHM 151 or PHY 110 and PHY 110ACH 101 and CH 102 or PY 131
Note: A 3.0 or above cumulative GPA is required.

Chemistry

Bachelor of Science

Required Transfer CoursesNC Community College EquivalentNC State Course
Equivalent
English Composition I & IIENG 111 and ENG 112ENG 101
Calculus I & II*MAT 271 and MAT 272MA 141 and MA 241
General Chemistry with lab**CHM 151CH 101 and CH 102
*2.5 GPA or above in all calculus courses
**3.0 or above GPA in all chemistry courses
Note: A 3.0 or above cumulative GPA is required.

Bachelor of Arts

Required Transfer CoursesNC Community College EquivalentNC State Course
Equivalent
English Composition I & IIENG 111 and ENG 112ENG 101
Calculus IMAT 271MA 141
General Chemistry with lab*CHM 151CH 101 and CH 102
*3.0 or above GPA in all chemistry courses
Note: A 3.0 or above cumulative GPA is required.

Genetics

Required Transfer CoursesNC Community College EquivalentNC State Course
Equivalent
English Composition I & IIENG 111 and ENG 112ENG 101
Calculus IMAT 271MA 131 or MA 141
General Biology I & IIBIO 111 and BIO 112BIO 181 and BIO 183
General Chemistry with lab CHM 151CH 101 and CH 102
Note: A 3.0 or above cumulative GPA is required.

Geology

Required Transfer CoursesNC Community College EquivalentNC State Course
Equivalent
English Composition I & IIENG 111 and ENG 112ENG 101
Calculus IMAT 271MA 141
Physical Science with labGEL 111 or CHM 151 or PHY 251MEA 101 and MEA 110 or CH 101 and CH 102 or PY 205 and 206
Note: A 2.8 or above cumulative GPA is required.

Natural Resources: Marine & Coastal Concentration

Required Transfer CoursesNC Community College EquivalentNC State Course
Equivalent
English Composition I & IIENG 111 and ENG 112ENG 101
Calculus IMAT 271MA 141
Physical Science with labGEL 111 or CHM 151 or PHY 251MEA 101 and MEA 110 or CH 101 and CH 102 or PY 205 and 206
Note: A 2.8 or above cumulative GPA is required.

Marine Sciences (all concentrations)

Required Transfer CoursesNC Community College EquivalentNC State Course
Equivalent
English Composition I & IIENG 111 and ENG 112ENG 101
Calculus IMAT 271MA 141
Physical Science with labGEL 111 or CHM 151 or PHY 251MEA 101 and MEA 110 or CH 101 and CH 102 or PY 205 and 206
Note: A 2.8 or above cumulative GPA is required.

Mathematics (Fall Entry Only)

Required Transfer CoursesNC Community College EquivalentNC State Course
Equivalent
English Composition I & IIENG 111 and ENG 112ENG 101
Calculus I & II*MAT 271 and MAT 272MA 141 and MA 241
Calculus-based Physics*PHY 251
 PY 205 and PY 206
*With an average grade of B or higher
Note: A 3.0 or above cumulative GPA is required.

Meteorology

Required Transfer CoursesNC Community College EquivalentNC State Course
Equivalent
English Composition I & IIENG 111 and ENG 112ENG 101
Calculus IMAT 271MA 141
Physical Science with labGEL 111 or CHM 151 or PHY 251MEA 101 and MEA 110 or CH 101 and CH 102 or PY 205 and 206
Note: A 2.8 or above cumulative GPA is required.

Microbiology

Required Transfer CoursesNC Community College EquivalentNC State Course
Equivalent
English Composition I & IIENG 111 and ENG 112ENG 101
Calculus IMAT 271MA 131 or MA 141
General Biology I & IIBIO 111 and BIO 112BIO 181 and BIO 183
General Chemistry with lab CHM 151 CH 101 and CH 102
Note: A 3.0 or above cumulative GPA is required.

Physics

Required Transfer CoursesNC Community College EquivalentNC State Course
Equivalent
English Composition I & IIENG 111 and ENG 112ENG 101
Calculus I & II*MAT 271 and MAT 272MA 141 and MA 241
Calculus-based Physics I & II*PHY 251 and PHY 252 PY 205 and PY 206 and PY 208 and PY 209
*With an average grade of B or higher
Note: A 3.0 or above cumulative GPA is required.

Statistics

Required Transfer CoursesNC Community College EquivalentNC State Course
Equivalent
English Composition I & IIENG 111 and ENG 112ENG 101
Calculus I & II*MAT 271 and MAT 272MA 141 and MA 241
Statistics**MAT 152ST 311
Natural science with labBIO 111 or CHM 151 or PHY 251BIO 183 or CH 101 and CH 102 or PY 205 and 206
*3.25 or above GPA in last two calculus or higher math courses
**3.0 GPA or above in statistics course
Note: A 3.5 or above cumulative GPA is required.

Zoology

Required Transfer CoursesNC Community College EquivalentNC State Course
Equivalent
English Composition I & IIENG 111 and ENG 112ENG 101
CalculusMAT 271MA 131 or MA 141
General Biology I & IIBIO 111 and BIO 112BIO 181 and BIO 183
General Chemistry with lab or PhysicsCHM 151 or PHY 151CH 101 and CH 102 or PY 211
Note: A 3.0 or above cumulative GPA is required.

Wilson College of Textiles

Majors

Fashion and Textile Design (Fall Entry Only)

Required Transfer CoursesNC Community College EquivalentNC State Course
Equivalent
English Composition I & IIENG 111 and ENG 112ENG 101
Calculus IMAT 271MA 131 or MA 141
General Chemistry with labCHM 151CH 101 and CH 102
Note: A 2.8 or above cumulative GPA is required. An additional portfolio and design essay is required alongside the application. All application materials are due on November 1.

Fashion and Textile Management

Required Transfer CoursesNC Community College EquivalentNC State Course
Equivalent
English Composition I & IIENG 111 and ENG 112ENG 101
Calculus I*MAT 271MA 131 or MA 141
General Chemistry with labCHM 151CH 101 and CH 102
Note: A 2.8 or above cumulative GPA is required.

Polymer & Color Chemistry

Required Transfer CoursesNC Community College EquivalentNC State Course
Equivalent
English Composition I & IIENG 111 and ENG 112ENG 101
Calculus IMAT 271MA 141
General Chemistry with labCHM 151CH 101 and CH 102
Note: A 2.4 or above cumulative GPA is required.

Textile Engineering

Required Transfer CoursesNC Community College EquivalentNC State Course
Equivalent
English Composition I & IIENG 111 and 112ENG 101
Calculus I & II*MAT 271 and MAT 272MA 141 and MA 241
Calculus-based PhysicsPHY 251 PY 205 and PY 206
General Chemistry with labCHM 151CH 101 and CH 102
*2.5 GPA or above in last two calculus or higher math courses
Note: A 3.0 or above cumulative GPA is required for engineering majors.

Textile Technology

Required Transfer CoursesNC Community College EquivalentNC State Course
Equivalent
English Composition I & IIENG 111 and ENG 112ENG 101
Calculus I MAT 271 MA 131 or MA 141
General Chemistry with labCHM 151CH 101 and CH 102
Note: A 2.6 or above cumulative GPA is required.

Questions? Let us know!

We’re here to help answer any questions you have about the transfer application and admission process. Call our office during regular business hours at 919.515.2434 or email us at undergrad-admissions@ncsu.edu.