NC State University

Transfer Guide

NC State University
Materials Science & 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 (ENG 111 & ENG 112) equal to NC State’s ENG 101
  • 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:

The NC State College of Engineering World Language requirement is fulfilled through eligibilty 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.
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
CHM 152: General Chemistry II 4 CH 201: Chemistry - A Quantitative Science & CH 202: Quantitative Chemistry Laboratory Additional General Education Courses Required Course
MAT 285: Differential Equations 3 MA 341: Applied Differential Equations I Elective/Pre-Major Courses Required Course
MAT 273: Calculus III 4 MA 242: Calculus III Elective/Pre-Major Courses Required Course
EGR 150: Intro to Engineering 2 E 101: Introduction to Engineering & Problem Solving Elective/Pre-Major Courses Required Course
EGR 220: Engineering Statics 3 MAE 206: Engineering Statics Elective/Pre-Major Courses Required Course
COM 120: Intro Interpersonal Com
OR
COM 231: Public Speaking
3 University Equivalencies UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts 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
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 3 University Equivalencies UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 3 University Equivalencies UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 3 University Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 2 University Equivalencies Elective/Pre-Major Courses General Education, Elective
ACA 122: College Transfer Success 1 TR ***: Elective Academic Transition Elective

Additional Information From NC State University:

The NC State College of Engineering (COE) strongly recommends that students familiarize themselves with COE transfer admissions information prior to beginning their associate degree. Major may take an additional semester at NC State after transfer. 

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
MSE 201: Structure and Properties of Engineering Materials 3
Organic Chemistry I & Lab 4
MSE 255: Experimental Methods for Structural Analysis of Materials 2
ST 370: Probability and Statistics for Engineers 3
MSE 260: Mathematical Methods for Materials Engineers 3
MSE 270: Materials Science and Engineering Seminar 1
MSE 300: Structure of Materials at the Nanoscale 3
MSE 301: Introduction to Thermodynamics of Materials 3
MSE 320: Introduction to Defects in Solids 3
MSE 335: Experimental Methods for Analysis of Material Properties 2
MSE 355: Electrical, Magnetic and Optical Properties of Materials 3
MSE 360: Kinetic Processes in Materials 3
MSE 370: Microstructure of Inorganic Materials 3
MSE 380: Microstructure of Organic Materials 3
MSE 420: Mechanical Properties of Materials 3
MSE 423: Introduction to Materials Engineering Design 3
Technical Writing 3
MSE 470: Materials Science and Engineering Senior Design Project 3
MSE 480: Materials Forensics and Degradation 3
MSE Processing Elective 3
Technical Electives 6
Engineering Elective 3