Transfer Opportunities & Services

Aspire Appalachian is a co-admission program between Appalachian State University and South Piedmont Community College intended to promote seamless transfer, access to baccalaureate degree completion, and to enhance transfer success.  

Aspire Appalachian requirements:

• You must complete one of the following degrees at South Piedmont:
  • Associate in Arts
  • Associate in Fine Arts
  • Associate in Science
  • Associate in Nursing
  • Early Childhood Associate in Applied Science
    
• You have to have a cumulative GPA of 2.25 or higher.
  
• You need to take at least 12 credit hours per semester.
  
• You must be enrolled in or have already completed ACA 122 with a grade of C or higher.
  
• You must have at least two semesters/24 hours remaining toward your associate degree when you’re accepted into the Aspire Appalachian program.

How to apply:

• Fill out the form to indicate your interest in participating: https://ugrad.appstate.edu/register/aspireapp?sys:school:key=3623 

For more information, please get in touch with the Academic Advising Center at 704.290.5213 or advising@spcc.edu.   

The Pirate Promise provides South Piedmont graduates with guaranteed admission to East Carolina University. This transfer program is available to you if you are in the first year of your coursework. Through this program, you will have the chance to attend special events and receive advising assistance and support before you applying to ECU. 

Requirements 

• You must be enrolling or already be enrolled as a full-time student in your first year at South Piedmont.
• You must be enrolled in an Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, Associate in Engineering, Associate in Fine Arts, Associate in Applied Science in Early Childhood Education, and certain additional AAS degrees.
• If you are an Early College student, you must be in your junior year.
• You must be enrolled full-time (12 hours or more) unless you are an Early College or Career & College Promise/dual enrollment student. 
• You must maintain a 2.5 GPA.

How to apply 

• Create an account and apply here: https://admissions.ecu.edu/transfers/pirate-promise/ 
• You will receive notifications via phone, email, or text.  
• You’ll apply for admission to ECU when you become a college junior. (There is no application fee for Pirate Promise students!) 

For more information, email piratepromise@edu.edu  or contact the Academic Advising Center at 704. 290.5213 or advising@spcc.edu.

Through Mars Hill University’s Mountain Lion Promise program, you can get guaranteed admission to Mars Hill University after you graduate from South Piedmont if you meet the following requirements:

• You must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 at South Piedmont.
• You must earn an associate degree from South Piedmont in a college transfer or an applied program with an existing articulation agreement.
• You must enroll at Mars Hill within one academic year of graduating from South Piedmont.

This program also guarantees graduates of South Piedmont’s Human Services Technology program admission to Mars Hill’s Bachelor of Social Work program.

For more information, contact the Academic Advising Center at 704. 290.5213 or advising@spcc.edu.

Bet guaranteed admission to North Carolina A&T after you graduate from South Piedmont if you meet the following requirements:   

• You must complete an Associate in Arts, Associate in Science or a select Associate in Applied Science at South Piedmont.
• You must apply to “Aggie Plus” before earning 30 credit hours at South Piedmont. You must also plan your course schedules with an Aggie Plus advisor 
• You must maintain a GPA of 2.0 or higher and earn a “C” or higher in all courses. (Some NCATSU programs may have additional program requirements, and students will be notified.)  

Learn more here.

How to apply 

• Contact Academic Advising before completing 30 credit hours toward an associate degree.
• Submit proof of admission to South Piedmont and Official South Piedmont academic transcript to North Carolina A&T. 
• Complete your FERPA authorization, which will enable South Piedmont to share student academic performance information with NCATSU for advising. 

For more information, contact the Academic Advising Center at 704. 290.5213 or advising@spcc.edu.

Wesleyan Works is a transfer program designed for South Piedmont students who are planning to continue their education at North Carolina Wesleyan University. If you participate in Wesleyan Works, you will have access to academic advising and financial aid counseling while attending South Piedmont, as well as access to attend events on the NCWU main campus in Rocky Mount.

Degrees accepted:

• Associate in Arts: A.A.
• Associate in Science: A.S.
• Associate in Arts in Teacher Preparation: A.A.T.P.
• Associate in Science in Teacher Preparation: A.S.T.P.
• Associate in Engineering: A.E.
• Associate in Fine Arts: A.F.A.
• Associate in Applied Science: A.A.S.
• Associate of Nursing: A.N.

You can get guaranteed admission to UNC Asheville through the Bulldog Promise program. To be eligible, you need a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 in transferable college-level coursework, and you must complete one of the following degrees:

• Associate of Arts
• Associate in Engineering
• Associate of Science

Requirements:

• Complete the Bulldog Promise Program Information Form 
• You must earn an associate degree from South Piedmont in a college transfer program.
• You must earn and maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50 at South Piedmont and a minimum GPA of 2.20 in your most recent term.
• You must submit the application fee or waiver and fulfill all commitment action steps.
• You must submit the UNCA application for admission and disciplinary forms by UNCA deadlines.
• You must be in good standing at South Piedmont and all other institutions you may have attended.
• You must enroll at UNCA within one academic year (an academic year is comprised of a fall and spring semester) of completing your associate degree.

For more information, contact the Academic Advising Center at 704. 290.5213 or advising@spcc.edu.

You can get guaranteed admission to UNC Wilmington through the UNCW PathWays program. This program is available to South Piedmong graduates who complete an Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, or Associate in Engineering degree with a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 in transferable college-level coursework. 

How to apply 

You must be a current student at South Piedmont .

You must complete the letter of intent.

You must complete a transferable associate degree before enrolling at UNCW 

Earn a 2.5 cumulative GPA in transferable college-level coursework

Apply to UNCW (submit an application  and request South Piedmont transcripts to be sent to UNCW).

For more information, contact the Academic Advising Center at 704. 290.5213 or advising@spcc.edu.

The Dual Admissions Program is an opportunity for South Piedmont students who either do not initially meet Winston-Salem State University minimum admission requirements OR who plan to transfer to WSSU upon completion of an associate degree at South Piedmont and have not completed more than 40 credit hours toward an academic program. Through this program, you’ll receive additional guidance and support to prepare you for success at WSSU.

Requirements:

• You must complete an Associate in Arts or an Associate in Science degree. Associate in Applied Science degrees are acceptable on a case-by-case basis. 
• You must have taken 40 or fewer credits toward your academic program.
• You must have a 2.0 GPA or higher.
• You must submit a signed contract to WSSU.
• For further information or questions, please contact the Academic Advising Center at 704-290-5213 or advising@spcc.edu. 

• 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 
• Western Carolina University 
• Winston-Salem State University 

Interested in one of the UNC System schools, but need your degree online? Use this tool to search for online programs in North Carolina: UNC System Online Degree Search.

NC private colleges and universities that participate in the ICAA:

• Barton College 
• Belmont Abby College
• Bennett College
• Brevard College
• Campbell University
• Catawba College
• Chowan University
• Gardner-Webb University
• Greensboro College
• Guilford College
• High Point University
• Lees-McRae College
• Lenoir-Rhyne University
• Livingstone College
• Mars Hill University
• Meredith University
• Montreat College
• North Carolina Wesleyan College
• Pfeiffer University
• Queens University of Charlotte
• Salem College
• Shaw University
• St. Andrews University
• University of Mount Olive
• William Peace University
• Wingate University

Uniform Articulation Agreements are between The University of North Carolina public schools and/ or the North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities and the North Carolina Community College System. For more information about North Carolina Uniform Articulation Agreements, click here. 

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NC public universities:

• Appalachian State University 
• Fayetteville State University 
• East Carolina University
• North Carolina Agricultural and Technical University 
• North Carolina Central University 
• University of North Carolina Charlotte
• University of North Carolina Greensboro 
• University of North Carolina Pembroke 
• University of North Carolina Wilmington 
• Western Carolina University 
• Winston- Salem State University 

NC independent colleges and universities:

• Barton College
• Cabarrus College of Health Sciences 
• Gardner-Webb University 
• Lees-McCrae College 
• Lenoir-Rhyne University
• Mars Hill University 
• Pfeiffer University 
• Queens University of Charlotte 
• University of Mount Olive
• Early Childhood Education – Articulation Agreement between University of North Carolina Baccalaureate of Birth-Kindergarten and Early Childhood Programs and North Carolina Community College System Applied Associate in Early Childhood

For those with Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degrees seeking to further their education after graduation, we have signed agreements with four-year institutions that will accept credit for classes taken at South Piedmont.

Below is a list of these agreements by program of study. Other institutions not listed below may accept credit for classes taken at South Piedmont in one of our AAS degrees. If you intend to transfer, we recommend you contact the four-year institution before making your academic transfer plans.  Keep in mind agreements are subject to change. Contact the school you wish to transfer to for the most updated information.

Many of South Piedmont’s courses will transfer to the University of North Carolina system! Through the Universal General Education Transfer Component, if you complete a UGETC course with a grade of “C” or better at South Piedmont, you will receive credit for that course at the UNC system. There are some limitations, so work with an academic advisor to ensure you’re getting maximum transfer credit. Learn more about transfer courses.

Many of our courses will also transfer to private and out-of-state institutions, but again, work with an academic advisor and your transfer institution to determine what exactly will transfer.

The Reverse Transfer Program is a collaborative effort between North Carolina’s Community Colleges and the University of North Carolina’s 16 institutions. Students who transfer from one of the 58 North Carolina community colleges to a North Carolina university are given the opportunity to combine the credits earned at the university with credits previously earned at the community college to qualify for an associate degree.

Twice a year, the community colleges evaluate transcripts received from the universities and inform students if they have earned an associate degree. If an associate degree is awarded, the community college will send details on how to obtain a printed diploma and graduation information to the student’s university email.

To graduate from South Piedmont, students must meet residency requirements for graduation. A minimum of 25 percent of the credit hours in the respective program must be completed at South Piedmont.

Visit the University of North Carolina Reverse Transfer Program for complete details.