NC State University

Transfer Guide

NC State University
Computer Engineering, BS

Transfer Guide for Associate in Science

2024-2025

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.

  • 3.0 and above GPA
  • English Composition I & II equal to NC State’s ENG 101 (ENG 111 + 112= ENG 101 and ENG 1**)
  • 8 semester hours of calculus equal to NC State’s MA 141 & 241
  • 2.5 GPA in the last two calculus or higher math courses
  • Calculus-based physics equal to NC State’s PY 205 & 206
  • General Chemistry with a lab equal to NC State’s CH 101 & 102

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.
COM 231: Public Speaking 3 COM 110: Public Speaking UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts Required Course
ECO 251: Prin of Microeconomics 3 EC 201: Principles of Microeconomics UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences Required Course
MAT 271: Calculus I 4 MA 141: Calculus I UGETC Math Required Course
MAT 272: Calculus II 4 MA 241: Calculus II UGETC Math Required Course
PHY 251: General Physics I 4 PY 205: Physics for Engineers and Scientists I & PY 206: Physics for Engineers and Scientists I Laboratory UGETC Natural Sciences Required Course
PHY 252: General Physics II 4 PY 208: Physics for Engineers and Scientists II & PY 209: Physics for Engineers and Scientists II Laboratory UGETC Natural Sciences Required Course
CHM 151: General Chemistry I 4 CH 101: Chemistry - A Molecular Science & CH 102: General Chemistry Laboratory Additional General Education Courses Required Course
MAT 273: Calculus III 4 MA 242: Calculus III Additional General Education Courses Required 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
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 3 NCSU Equivalencies UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 3 NCSU Equivalencies UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 3 NCSU Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses General Education, Elective
EGR 150: Intro to Engineering 2 E 101: Introduction to Engineering & Problem Solving Elective/Pre-Major Courses General Education, Elective, General Transfer Credit
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 12 NCSU Equivalencies Elective/Pre-Major Courses General Education, Elective, General Transfer Credit
ACA 122: College Transfer Success 1 TR ***: Elective Academic Transition Elective

Additional Information From NC State University:

This major requires 3 years of sequential coursework after transfer to NC State. Students that need to maintain full-time status for each semester may wish to consider a minor or additional major. For more information please consult the student information page for the Department of Computer Engineering.

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
E 115: Introduction to Computing Environments 1
ECE 109: Introduction to Computer Systems 3
ST 371: Introduction to Probability and Distribution Theory 3
ECE 200: Introduction to Signals, Circuits and Systems 4
ENG 331: Communication for Engineering and Technology 3
ECE 209: Computer Systems Programming 3
ECE 212: Fundamentals of Logic Design 3
ECE 211: Electric Circuits 4
CSC 226: Discrete Mathematics 3
ECE 301: Linear Systems 3
ECE 302: Microelectronics 3
ECE 310: Design of Complex Digital Systems 3
ECE 380, 381 or 383 1
ECE 306: Introduction to Embedded Systems 3
ECE 482: Engineering Entrepreneurship and New Product Development I 3
CPE Electives 6
Open/Tech Elective 3
ECE 483: Engineering Entrepreneurship and New Product Development II 3
ECE Electives 6