NC State University

Transfer Guide

NC State University
Fashion & Textile Design, BS

Transfer Guide for Associate in Arts

2024-2025

Concentration(s): All (Textile Design & Fashion Design)
Delivery Method: On-Campus

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.

  • This major is Fall admission only
  • 2.8 and above GPA
  • English Composition I & II equal to NC State’s ENG 101 (ENG 111 + 112= ENG 101 and ENG 1**)
  • College-level Calculus
  • General Chemistry with lab equal to NC State's CH 101/102
  • Online portfolio and essay

*This major has industry-specific major and studio requirements. All approved associate degree coursework will transfer as per the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (CAA) but will not apply to the majority of the major curricula. Please contact the Wilson College of Textiles prior to following this guide.  

In order to maximize potential transfer credit, students may wish to use their associate degree coursework towards a minor, second major and/or portfolio creation, or to complete their associate degree through the Reverse Transfer program. 

Contact:

John Harrington
jmharr19@ncsu.edu

Revised: June, 2024

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 3 ENG 1GEP: 100 Level English Composition English Composition Required for Admission to Univ.
ENG 112: Writing/Research in the Disc 3 ENG 1GEP: 100 Level English Composition English Composition Required for Admission to Univ.
MAT 171: Precalculus Algebra 4 MA 107: Precalculus I & MA 1**: 100 Level Mathematics UGETC Math Required Course
CHM 151: General Chemistry I 4 CH 101: Chemistry - A Molecular Science & CH 102: General Chemistry Laboratory UGETC Natural Sciences Required Course
MAT 172: Precalculus Trigonometry 4 MA 108: Precalculus II & MA 1**: 100 Level Mathematics Additional General Education Courses Required Course
MAT 271: Calculus I 4 MA 141: Calculus I Additional General Education Courses Required Course
MAT 272: Calculus II 4 MA 241: Calculus II Additional General Education Courses Required Course
PHY 151: College Physics I 4 PY 211: College Physics I Elective/Pre-Major Courses Suggested Course

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
COM 120: Intro Interpersonal Com
OR
COM 231:Public Speaking 		3 University Equivalencies UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 6 University Equivalencies UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts General Education, Elective
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 9 University Equivalencies UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences General Education, Elective
ACA 122: College Transfer Success 1 TR ***: Elective Academic Transition Elective
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 1 University Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses Elective
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 10 University Equivalencies Elective/Pre-Major Courses Elective, General Transfer Credit

Additional Information From NC State University:

Please review all information in the Program Admission notes prior to following this guide. Graduation in this major may require 2.5-3 years at NC State after transfer.

The B.S. in Fashion and Textile Design offers an excellent opportunity for students to pursue interests in Fashion Design and Textile Design Concentrations with a focus on designing innovative textile and fashion products utilizing the knowledge taught in Design Thinking, Textile Products Characteristics, Niche Market analysis, Color Science, Computer Aided Design, Drawing and Illustration and Senior Design. To gain global experience in the field, students study abroad for one semester in the junior year, in locations known for Fashion and Design Innovation and Creativity, such as France, England, Italy, the Czech Republic, Australia, China, and India.

The Fashion Design Concentration focuses on taking apparel designs from concept to completed garments. Emphasis is placed on fundamental areas of fashion design including patternmaking, sewing, and draping.

The Textile Design Concentration focuses on developing technical skills and innovation to create textiles for such applications as home furnishings and apparel. Emphasis is placed on key textile design concepts in knitting, weaving, yarn, and surface design.

For more information, please visit the program website. 

Remaining Courses to be Taken at NC State are based on CAA eligibility and completion of all required and suggested courses in this transfer guide. Remaining courses, hours and time to degree may vary for each student.

Remaining Bachelor’s Degree Requirements at University:

University Course Credit
Hours		 University Course Notes
T 101: Strategies for Success in the Wilson College of Textiles 1
TMS 211: Introduction to Fiber Science 3
TT 105: Introduction to Textile Technology 3
TTM 106: Yarn Formation, Classification and Numbering Systems 1
FTM 217: The Textile Industry 3
FTD 200: Design Skills Workshop 3
TT 252: Formation and Structure of Textile Fabrics 4
FTD 201: Computer-Aided Textile Design and Color Studio 6
FTM 282: Marketing and Brand Management Fundamentals in Textiles and Apparel 3
PCC 302: Technology of Textile Wet Processing 4
FTM 310: Entrepreneurship & New Product Development in Textiles 3
ADN 281: Drawing I 3
D 100: Design Inquiry I: Methods and Processes 3
D 101: Design Inquiry II: Methods and Processes 3
FTD 104: Fashion and Textile Design First Year Studio I 6
FTD 105: Fashion and Textile Design First Year Studio II 6
Concentration Core Requirements 24

Studio and major coursework. 
Concentration Electives 6