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College Transfer FAQ
Q: What is the quickest way to transfer to a four-year school?
A: The quickest way to transfer to a four-year school is by meeting the minimum course requirements. To do this, you must earn 24 credits hours: two college level courses in Math, English, Natural Science, and Social Science.
Q: Do my advancement study courses earn me college credit?
A: No, advancement study courses do not count toward degree requirements. Instead, they serve as prerequisites for the college level courses.
Q: Do Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degrees transfer to NC four-year institutions?
A: As a rule, AAS degrees do not transfer to NC four-year institutions. Some general education credits will transfer, but you will lose many credits from an AAS degree program. AAS degrees are designed to help you learn the skills necessary to be successful in the workforce; they are NOT designed to transfer. There are a few exceptions to this rule. Contact a counselor at 704.330.6433 for more information.
Q: How do I know if the course I am taking is transferable?
A: Check in the back of the course catalog. If the course is transferable, the course description will have a note that says the course meets CAA requirements.
Q: What are the advantages of staying at CPCC to earn and associate degree before transferring?
A: Earning the entire associate degree at CPCC ensures that your coursework will transfer as a block and will meet all the general education requirements at a North Carolina College or University. In addition, courses at CPCC are significantly less expensive than at other schools. Also, the classes are generally much smaller at CPCC, so you willl get more personal attention while you are here.
Q: When can a student transfer?
A: A student may transfer upon completion of 64 credits for an Associate in Arts, Associate in Science or Associate in Fine Arts degree. The student may also transfer with 44 semester hour credits of general education requirements. A student wanting to transfer with less than 44 semester hour of credits should check with the college or university he/she wants to transfer to for exact requirements for transferring.
Q: I have attended another school and want my transcript evaluated, what should I do?
A: Please visit the following address and complete the Transcript Evaluation Request form.
A: The quickest way to transfer to a four-year school is by meeting the minimum course requirements. To do this, you must earn 24 credits hours: two college level courses in Math, English, Natural Science, and Social Science.
Q: Do my advancement study courses earn me college credit?
A: No, advancement study courses do not count toward degree requirements. Instead, they serve as prerequisites for the college level courses.
Q: Do Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degrees transfer to NC four-year institutions?
A: As a rule, AAS degrees do not transfer to NC four-year institutions. Some general education credits will transfer, but you will lose many credits from an AAS degree program. AAS degrees are designed to help you learn the skills necessary to be successful in the workforce; they are NOT designed to transfer. There are a few exceptions to this rule. Contact a counselor at 704.330.6433 for more information.
Q: How do I know if the course I am taking is transferable?
A: Check in the back of the course catalog. If the course is transferable, the course description will have a note that says the course meets CAA requirements.
Q: What are the advantages of staying at CPCC to earn and associate degree before transferring?
A: Earning the entire associate degree at CPCC ensures that your coursework will transfer as a block and will meet all the general education requirements at a North Carolina College or University. In addition, courses at CPCC are significantly less expensive than at other schools. Also, the classes are generally much smaller at CPCC, so you willl get more personal attention while you are here.
Q: When can a student transfer?
A: A student may transfer upon completion of 64 credits for an Associate in Arts, Associate in Science or Associate in Fine Arts degree. The student may also transfer with 44 semester hour credits of general education requirements. A student wanting to transfer with less than 44 semester hour of credits should check with the college or university he/she wants to transfer to for exact requirements for transferring.
Q: I have attended another school and want my transcript evaluated, what should I do?
A: Please visit the following address and complete the Transcript Evaluation Request form.