NC State University

Transfer Guide

NC State University
Nuclear 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
OR
COM 120: Interpersonal Communication 		3 NCSU Equivalencies 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
MAT 273: Calculus III 4 MA 242: Calculus III Additional General Education Courses 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 285: Differential Equations 3 MA 341: Applied Differential Equations I 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

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
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 6 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:

Nuclear engineers work in nuclear systems research, design, development, testing, operation, environmental protection, and marketing. The Bachelor of Science program prepares graduates for positions in industry, national laboratories, or for graduate study. The curriculum incorporates basic sciences and engineering, with emphasis on mathematics and physics, followed by course work in nuclear science and technology. Design concepts are introduced in numerous nuclear engineering courses throughout the curriculum to provide an integrated educational experience, cap-stoned by senior nuclear projects involving reactors and radiation systems. Attention is also given to the efficient utilization of energy resources and to the environmental aspects of nuclear energy. Computers are widely used throughout the curriculum.

For additional information please visit the program website or the College of Engineering transfer resources page.  

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. Major may take additional semesters beyond senior year. Students that need to maintain full-time status for each semester may wish to consider a minor or additional major.

Remaining Bachelor’s Degree Requirements at University:

University Course Credit
Hours		 University Course Notes
E 115: Introduction to Computing Environments 1
CSC 113: Introduction to Computing - MATLAB 3
NE 201: Introduction to Nuclear Engineering 2
NE 202: Radiation Sources, Interaction and Detection 4
NE 205: Thermodynamics for Nuclear Engineering 3
NE 228: Introduction To Fusion Energy 3
NE 301: Fundamentals of Nuclear Engineering 3
NE 309: Introduction to Materials for Nuclear Energy 3
NE 350: Applied Mathematics in Nuclear Engineering 3
MA 401: Applied Differential Equations II 3
NE 400: Nuclear Reactor Energy Conversion 4
NE 401: Reactor Analysis and Design 3
NE 403: Nuclear Reactor Laboratory 2
NE 360: Continuum Mechanics for Nuclear Engineers 3
NE 402: Reactor Engineering 4
NE 404: Radiation Safety and Shielding 3
NE 406: Nuclear Engineering Senior Design Preparation 1
NE Elective 3
Technical Elective 3
NE 405: Reactor Systems 3
NE 408: Nuclear Engineering Design Project 3
Engineering Technical Elective 3