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 and GPA are major critical path courses or departmental recommendations and are not minimum requirements for transfer admissions.
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3.0 and above GPA
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English Composition I & II equal to NC State’s ENG 101 (ENG 111 + 112= ENG 101 and ENG 1**)
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Calculus I or higher Math
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General Biology I & II equal to NC State's BIO 181 & BIO 183
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General Chemistry with a lab equal to NC State’s CH 101 & 102 or Physics with a lab equal to PY 131
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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 |
Associate Degree Requirement Fulfilled |
University Requirement Fulfilled |
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
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MA 1**: 100 Level Mathematics
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UGETC Math
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Required Course
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MAT 263: Brief Calculus
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4
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MA 121: Elements of Calculus
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MA 1**: 100 Level Mathematics
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UGETC Math
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Required Course
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BIO 111: General Biology I
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4
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BIO 183: Introductory Biology: Cellular and Molecular Biology
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UGETC Natural Sciences
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Required Course
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BIO 112: General Biology II
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4
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BIO 181: Introductory Biology: Ecology, Evolution, and Biodiversity
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UGETC Natural Sciences
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Required Course
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MAT 152: Statistical Methods I
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4
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ST 311: Introduction to Statistics
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ST 3**: 300 Level Statistics
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Additional General Education Courses
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Required Course
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COM 120: Intro Interpersonal Com
OR COM 231: Public Speaking
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3
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NCSU Equivalencies
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UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts
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Suggested Course
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CHM 151: General Chemistry I
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4
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CH 101: Chemistry - A Molecular Science
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CH 102: General Chemistry Laboratory
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Additional General Education Courses
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Suggested Course
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PHY 110 & PHY 110A: Conceptual Physics
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4
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PY 131: Conceptual Physics
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Elective/Pre-Major 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 |
Associate Degree Requirement Fulfilled |
University Requirement Fulfilled |
Student Choice/No Preference
(Approved Course Options)
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3
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NCSU 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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6
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NCSU 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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3
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NCSU Equivalencies
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Additional General Education Courses
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General Education, Elective
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Student Choice/No Preference
(Approved Course Options)
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10
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NCSU Equivalencies
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Elective/Pre-Major Courses
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General Education, Elective
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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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Remaining Bachelor’s Degree Requirements at University:
University Course |
Credit Hours |
University Course Notes |
LSC 103: Exploring Opportunities in the Life Sciences
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1 |
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Advanced Writing Elective
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3 |
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LSC 101: Critical and Creative Thinking in the Life Sciences
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2 |
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Organic Chemistry I & lab
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4 |
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Life Sciences Electives
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6 |
May be partially met through appropriate associate degree coursework. Please consult and advisor and see the transfer database for course equivalencies. |
Life Sciences Electives 300-level +
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18 |
May be partially met through appropriate associate degree coursework. Please consult and advisor and see the transfer database for course equivalencies. |
Cross-Discipline Electives
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6 |
Must be approved by an advisor or program coordinator. |
Cross-Discipline Electives 300-level +
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15 |
Must be approved by an advisor or program coordinator. |
Experiential Learning
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3 |
Experiential Learning opportunities should relate to a possible career & must be approved in advance by the adviser & program director. Please consult with your advisor regarding your options and responsibilities |
BIO 481: Senior Capstone Project
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1 |
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Free Electives
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12 |
This major requires 12 hours of Free Elective credit for graduation. Remaining Free Elective hours will vary for each student. |