Transfer Student Resources

What is Aspire Appalachian?

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.  

Requirements:

Complete one of the following degrees at SPCC:

• • Associate in Arts
  • Associate in Fine Arts
  • Associate in Science 
  • Associate in Nursing 
  • Early Childhood Associate in Applied Science   
• Cumulative 2.25 GPA. 
• Taking at least 12 credit hours per semester. *Early College students can qualify if enrolled in at least 12 credit hours and have at least 2 semesters remaining toward the associate degree. 
• Enrolled in or complete ACA 122 with a C or higher.
• Has at least 2 semesters/24 hours remaining toward the associate degree

How to Apply:

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

What is the Pirate Promise? 

Guaranteed admission to East Carolina University (ECU) with a completed associate degree. This transfer program is for students who are in their first year of coursework at their community college to attend special events, receive advising assistance, and support before they apply to ECU. 

Requirements 

• You are enrolling or already a full-time student in your first year 
• Enrolled in one of the following degrees at SPCC:
  • Associate in Arts
  • Associate in Engineering
  • Associate in Fine Arts 
  • Associate in Science
  • AAS Early Childhood Education
  • Certain AAS Degrees (click here for details on AAS) https://admissions.ecu.edu/wp-content/pv-uploads/sites/70/2018/08/AA-AS-AAS-Degree-transfer-info.pdf 
• Early College – must be a Junior 
• Must be full time (12 hours or more) Unless in Early College or CCP 
• Maintain a 2.5 GPA  

How to Apply 

• Create an Account and Apply: https://piratepromise.ecu.edu/ 
• Student will receive notification via phone, email, or text  
• SPCC will verify student’s standing 
• Apply for admissions to ECU when student is in last semester before graduation. (NO FEE for Pirate Promise students along with even more Pirate Perks!) 

For further information or questions, please contact piratepromise@ecu.edu or contact the Academic Advising Center at 704.290.5213 or advising@spcc.edu

What is the Aggie Plus Program?

The Aggie Plus Program is a co-admissions program designed to provide prospective N.C.  A&T transfer students a seamless transition to N.C.  A&T from their local NC community college.  

Requirements 

• Complete one the following degrees at SPCC:
  • Associate in Arts
  • Associate in Engineering
  • Associate in Science
  • Select AAS programs are also eligible as stated by the bilateral transfer agreement
• Must apply to “Aggie Plus”  prior to earning 30 credit hours and plan courses with their Aggie Plus Advisor 
• 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)  

You can also visit the AGGIE PLUS PROGRAM PAGE 

How to Apply 

• Submit the Aggie Plus Program Online Commitment form prior to completing 30 credit hours toward an Associate Degree (NO APPLICATION FEE and PRIORITY REVIEW) 
• Submit proof of admission to SPCC and Official SPCC academic transcript. 
• Complete FERPA authorization enabling SPCC to share student academic performance information with NCATSU for the purpose of advising. 

This partnership is designed to give academically qualified South Piedmont students a seamless admissions process to St. Andrews University of Charlotte and provide high-quality academic advising. 

Requirements: 

Complete one of the following degrees at SPCC:

• • • Associates in Arts
    • Associates in Arts – Teacher Preparation
    •  Associates in Science
    • Associates in Science – Teacher Preparation
    • Business Administration
    • Business Administration – Entrepreneurship
    • General Medical Office Administration
    • Medical Billing and Coding

• To be eligible students must complete their degree with a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale) in transferable, college-level coursework with grades of C or better.  St. Andrews will transfer up to 60 academic credits towards a bachelor’s degree. 
• Commit to full-time status (a minimum of 12 semester hours) at South Piedmont unless the student is enrolled in an Early College or Career and College Promise program.
• Contact St. Andrews University to let them know you are interested in the co-admission opportunity: https://charlotte.sa.edu, 
  • Contact Info: admission@sa.edu or 910.277.5555
• Prior to registering for St. Andrews classes, students must submit a St. Andrews admissions application and South Piedmont official transcripts, provide immunization documentation, and meet admissions requirements
•  Participate in required academic advising sessions with both SPCC and SA-CLT academic advisors to ensure appropriate course selection and matriculation for seamless and efficient transfer

What is the UNCA Bulldog Promise? 

It is a pathway for guaranteed transfer admission to UNCA for students completing an Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, or Associate in Engineering with a cumulative GPA of at least a 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale) in transferable college-level coursework. 

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

https://avlbound.unca.edu/register/?id=a6252e44-3d4e-4314-812a-b4444101f900 

Requirements:

● Complete Bulldog Promise Program Information Form

● Earn an Associate’s degree from South Piedmont in a college transfer program 

● Earn and maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50 at South Piedmont and a minimum GPA of 2.20 in their most recent term 

● Submit application fee or waiver and fulfill all commitment actions steps

● Submit UNCA application for admission and disciplinary forms by UNCA deadlines

● Be in good standing at South Piedmont and other institutions attended

● Enroll at UNCA within one academic year (within the next two regular terms (fall/ spring

semesters) of completion of the Associate’s degree).

For further information or questions, please contact the Academic Advising Center at 704.290.5213 or advising@spcc.edu.

What is the UNCW Pathways to Excellence Program? 

It is a pathway for guaranteed transfer admission to UNCW for students completing an Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, or Associate of Engineering with a cumulative GPA of at least a 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale) in transferable college-level coursework. 

https://uncw.edu/admissions/south-piedmont-community-college-pathway-to-excellence-program.html  

Requirements:

Step 1) Current student with SPCC 

Step 2) Complete the letter of intent 

Step 3) Complete a transferable Associate Degree prior to enrolling at UNCW 

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

Step 4) Earn a 2.5 cumulative GPA in transferable college level coursework

Step 5) Apply to UNCW (submit application and request SPCC transcripts to be sent to UNCW) 

For further information or questions, please contact the Academic Advising Center at 704.290.5213 or advising@spcc.edu. 

Requirements:

• Road2Wingate is open to students enrolled in Early College, Career and College Promise program or those in their first semester of community college enrollment.
• Enroll in the Road2Wingate program prior to beginning coursework at South Piedmont.
• Maintain full-time status (enrolled in at  least 12 credit hours per semester). Early College and Career and College Promise students can be a part-time status. 
• Complete ACA 122: College Transfer Success in the first semester of enrollment.
• Maintain a cumulative 2.5 GPA.
• Complete one the following degree requirements at South Piedmont:
  • Associate in Arts
  • Associate in Arts- Teacher Preparation
  • Associate in Fine Arts
  • Associate in Science
• Prior to registering for Wingate classes, students must submit a Wingate University admissions application and South Piedmont official transcripts, provide immunization documentation, and meet Wingate admissions requirements.
• Participate in required academic advising sessions with both SPCC and WU academic advisors to ensure appropriate course selection and matriculation for seamless and efficient transfer.

What is the Dual Admissions Program? 

The Dual Admissions Program is an opportunity for guidance and support for enrolled SPCC students who either do not initially meet WSSU minimum admission requirements OR who plan to transfer to WSSU upon completion of an Associate Degree at SPCC and have not completed more than 40 credit hours toward an academic program. 

Requirements:

• Complete one the following degrees at SPCC:
  • Associate in Arts
  • Associate in Science degree.
  • Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degrees on a case by case basis. 
• Taken 40 or less credits toward an academic program.
• Maintain a 2.0 GPA or higher.
• Find out more information about the Dual Admission Program here: https://www.wssu.edu/admissions/dual-admissions-program.html 
• After completing 44 credits of general education core the student may enroll in a max of 9 credits at WSSU at the SPCC tuition rate

• Fill out an interest form to indicate your interest in participating: https://www.wssu.edu/admissions/dual-admissions-program.html