University Transfer

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Associate’s Degree Programs

The Associate in Arts (AA), Associate in Engineering (AE), and Associate in Science (AS) degree programs are designed for the student who aspires to transfer to a four-year college or university. The completion of the AA, AE, or AS degree fulfills the lower division general education requirements for the freshman and sophomore years of college and allows the student to transfer with junior status to the receiving four-year institution. Students who follow a UNC Baccalaureate Degree Plan which identifies a clear pathway into a major, will continue into that major once at the UNC school.

The AA, AE, and AS follow the curriculum standards instituted by the state of North Carolina through the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (CAA). The CAA was developed by the North Carolina Community College System and the University of North Carolina System in order to create a seamless transfer program within the North Carolina higher educational system. Courses in the programs of study are all approved transfer courses and will transfer between all the UNC state Universities and many NC private/independent colleges.

Transfer courses must receive a grade of C or better in order to be eligible for transfer acceptance. Students should be aware that many four year institutions prefer that the AA, AE, or AS degree is completed and that the students have a 2.5 GPA or better.

NOTE: Some majors may require additional courses beyond the general education and pre-major pathway courses. Competitive majors may have additional courses and requirements students must still meet. Student must meet the receiving institutions foreign language and/or health and physical education requirements.

Academic Advising

Advising is one of the most critical components for student success at Pitt Community College. In order to ensure students follow their intended degree curriculum in an appropriate manner, regular contact with their academic advisor is crucial. Advisors must review students’ educational plans and approve their courses before they register. Students learn how to create their Student Educational Plan (SEP) in ACA 122 - College Transfer Success  course taken within the first 12 credit hours at PCC.

Program Listing

UNC Schools

Appalachian State University
East Carolina University
Elizabeth City State University
Fayetteville State University
North Carolina A&T State University
North Carolina Central University
North Carolina State University
UNC Asheville
UNC Chapel Hill
UNC Charlotte
UNC Greensboro
UNC Pembroke
UNC Wilmington
UNC School of the Arts
Western Carolina University
Winston-Salem State University

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