Program Admission Notes:
NC State Undergraduate Admissions employs a holistic approach in reviewing transfer students’ applications and considers a range of accomplishments and qualifications. Recommended courses listed, and GPA recommendations, are departmental recommendations and are not minimum requirements for transfer admissions.
Recommendations:
Portfolio and essay are required and must include:
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2-Dimensional Exploration: sketching, drawing, or painting by hand
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3-Dimensional Exploration: Innovate thinking in 3D mediums; sculpture, pottery, etc
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Creativity and Good Craft: Piece that shows imagination in their conception and attention to detail in their construction
All Studio Design Majors are Fall entry only. Online portfolio and creative essay with the deadline of November 1st.
The Bachelor’s of Environmental Design in Architecture requires 8 semesters of studio AFTER transfer which typically takes 4 years of enrollment at NC State, regardless of the number of transfer credits or completion of an associate degree.
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Contact:
John Harrington
jmharr19@ncsu.edu
Revised:
June, 2024
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College Level Foreign Language Requirements:
Major World Language requirement is fulfilled by qualification under the CAA.
Major-Specific Course Recommendations:
Students are encouraged to build the Community College course recommendations below into the associate degree to best prepare for the intended major.
| Recommended CC Course |
Credit
Hours |
University Equivalent
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Associate Degree
Requirement Fulfilled |
University Requirement Fulfilled |
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ENG 111: Writing and Inquiry
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3
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ENG 1GEP: 100 Level English Composition
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English Composition
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Required for Admission to Univ.
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ENG 112: Writing/Research in the Disc
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3
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ENG 1GEP: 100 Level English Composition
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English Composition
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Required for Admission to Univ.
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MAT 171: Precalculus Algebra
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4
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MA 107: Precalculus I
&
MA 1**: 100 Level Mathematics
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UGETC Math
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Required Course
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COM 231: Public Speaking
OR
COM 120: Interpersonal Communication
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3
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University Equivalencies
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UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts
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Suggested Course
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PHY 151: College Physics I
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4
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PY 211: College Physics I
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Additional General Education Courses
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Suggested Course
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Remaining Associate Degree Requirements:
In addition to major-specific course recommendations above, students should work with a community college advisor to select additional community college courses to fulfill the remaining associate degree requirements identified below.
| Recommended CC Course |
Credit
Hours |
University Equivalent
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Associate Degree
Requirement Fulfilled |
University Requirement Fulfilled |
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Student Choice/No Preference
(Approved Course Options)
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6
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University Equivalencies
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UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts
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General Education
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Student Choice/No Preference
(Approved Course Options)
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9
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University Equivalencies
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UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences
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General Education
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Student Choice/No Preference
(Approved Course Options)
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4
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University Equivalencies
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UGETC Natural Sciences
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General Education
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ACA 122: College Transfer Success
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1
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TR ***: Elective
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Academic Transition
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Elective
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Student Choice/No Preference
(Approved Course Options)
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9
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University Equivalencies
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Additional General Education Courses
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Elective, General Transfer Credit
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Student Choice/No Preference
(Approved Course Options)
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14
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University Equivalencies
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Elective/Pre-Major Courses
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Elective, General Transfer Credit
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Remaining Bachelor’s Degree Requirements at University:
| University Course |
Credit
Hours |
University Course Notes |
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ARC 162: An Introduction to Architecture
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3 |
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ARC 211: Natural Systems and Architecture
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3 |
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ARC 241: History of World Architecture
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3 |
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ARC 232: Structures and Materials
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3 |
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ARC 242: History of Western Architecture
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3 |
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ARC 251: Digital Representation
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3 |
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ARC 331: Architectural Structures I
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3 |
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ARC 332: Architectural Structures II
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3 |
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ARC 414: Environmental Control Systems
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3 |
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ARC 432: Architectural Construction Systems
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3 |
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ARC 441: History of Contemporary Architecture
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3 |
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Restricted Elective
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3 |
Please consult your advisor. |
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D 100: Design Inquiry I: Methods and Processes
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3 |
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D 101: Design Inquiry II: Methods and Processes
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3 |
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D 104: First Year Studio I
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6 |
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D 105: First Year Studio II
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6 |
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ARC Design Studios
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36 |
ARC 201, ARC 202, ARC 301, ARC 302, ARC 401 & ARC 402, 6 hours each. |