Transfer Students
Transfer Policies & Resources
The Office of the Registrar is committed to helping transfer students understand how their previous coursework applies toward a UNC Asheville degree. Whether you’re coming from a North Carolina community college, a four-year institution, or transferring credits internationally, we have the tools and guidance to get you started on the right foot.
University Requirements for Transfer Students
These requirements apply to all transfer students regardless of how many credits you bring. Review them carefully when planning your degree.
All Transfer Students
- Complete at least 60 semester hours from four-year institutions
- Complete 30 semester hours from 300- and 400-level courses
- Complete your final 30 hours in residence at UNC Asheville
- Complete at least half of major and/or minor requirements at UNCA
- Second-degree seekers must complete at least two-thirds of major requirements at UNCA
Two-Year College Transfers
- Must complete a minimum of 60 semester hours at UNC Asheville
- Students with credit from more than one institution must complete at least 60 hours from four-year institutions regardless of community college credits transferred
Special Petitions
LANG 120 Waiver Petition — if transfer credit was not awarded but you can demonstrate competent writing skills.
Arts & Ideas (ARTS) Course Petition — to have a transfer course considered for the ARTS requirement.
Will My Credits Transfer?
Will My Credits Transfer?
UNC Asheville accepts transfer credit for undergraduate courses completed with a grade of C or better at regionally accredited institutions. Your GPA starts fresh at UNCA — transfer grades do not carry over.
Credit is awarded on a semester-hour basis. If you attended a quarter-system school, every quarter hour equals two-thirds of a semester hour.
Credits are generally not accepted for technical or vocational coursework, life experience, independent study, or practicums — though petitions with documentation are considered. Transfer credit earned 10 or more years ago is evaluated case-by-case.
See how specific courses from other institutions have previously been evaluated at UNCA
Transfer Tools & Resources
Everything you need to research, plan, and complete your transfer to UNC Asheville.
Planning Tools
- Transfer Equivalency Self-Service Degree Audit
Enter your courses to run an unofficial degree audit showing how credits apply toward a UNCA degree - Transfer Credit Equivalencies Lookup
See how specific courses from other institutions have previously been evaluated at UNCA - NC Community College Transfer Guides
Degree-specific transfer plans for NC community college students - Articulation Agreements & Direct Admission Partnerships
Next Steps
- Apply to UNC Asheville
- Financial Aid for Transfer Students
- Reverse Transfer Program
Already at UNCA? Combine credits to earn a community college associate degree - Contact the Academic Success Center
For advising on transfer credit and degree planning
If your institution or a specific course isn’t listed in the equivalency tools, it hasn’t been evaluated yet — contact the Transfer Evaluator to request a review.
NC Community Colleges & Articulation Agreements
NC Community Colleges & Articulation Agreements
North Carolina community college students have a clear path to UNC Asheville. If you’ve earned an AA or AS degree from an NC community college, your core curriculum requirements are considered fulfilled — with the exception of the Senior-Year Seminar (SYS 478). Transfer Guides for every UNCA major help you plan which courses to take before you arrive. UNC Asheville also maintains formal articulation agreements and direct admission partnerships with a number of institutions, outlining exactly how credits will transfer so you can plan your degree with confidence.
Reverse Transfer
Reverse Transfer
Already enrolled at UNCA and close to earning an associate degree? North Carolina’s Reverse Transfer Program lets you combine credits earned at a NC Community College with credits earned at UNCA to apply for an associate degree from your original community college.
If you qualify, you’ll see a pop-up in OnePort inviting you to opt in. Participation is voluntary and does not affect your UNCA bachelor’s degree path.
Contact the Office of the Registrar
Schedule an appointment or stop by during office hours. Drop-ins are welcome and we’re happy to assist with any records, registration, or enrollment questions.