UNC Asheville

Transfer Guide

UNC Asheville
Mathematics, BA

Transfer Guide for Associate in Science

2024-2025

Concentration(s): Pure (Theoretical)
Delivery Method: On-Campus

Program Admission Notes:

Transfer students typically have a cumulative college GPA of 2.5 or higher. To be considered, you must be eligible to return to the last school you attended.

  • UNC Asheville Transfer Common Application or CFNC Application
  • $75 application fee or a fee waiver
  • Official high school transcript if you have fewer than 24 completed college credits at the time of application AND are 20 years and younger. If you were homeschooled, submit a Home School Eligibility Certification. If you are under 21, ensure you satisfy the UNC-System high school course requirements.
  • Official college transcripts from all post-secondary institutions you’ve attended.

Early College Students should complete the First-Year Student application.

Contact:

Academic Success Center
asc@unca.edu

Revised: June, 2024

College Level Foreign Language Requirements:

All students are required to complete a college-level foreign language through the second semester, or to place out of the second semester. These courses can be taken at the community college.

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 LANG 173: Special Topics in LANG English Composition Required Course, General Education
ENG 112: Writing/Research in the Disc 3 LANG 120: Acad Writing/Critical Inquiry English Composition Required Course, General Education
MAT 271: Calculus I 4 MATH 191: Calculus I UGETC Math Required Course
MAT 272: Calculus II 4 MATH 192: Calculus II UGETC Math Required Course
MAT 273: Calculus III 4 MATH 291: Calculus III Elective/Pre-Major Courses Required Course
CIS 115: Intro to Prog & Logic
OR
CSC 120: Computing Fundamentals 		3 University Equivalencies Elective/Pre-Major Courses Required Course
ART 111: Art Appreciation
OR
MUSC 111: Music Appreciation 		3 University Equivalencies UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts Suggested Course, General Education
COM 231: Public Speaking 3 DRAM 213: Public Speaking/Presentations UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts Suggested Course, General Education
HIS 111: World Civilizations I
OR
HIS 112: World Civilizations II 		3 University Equivalencies UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences Suggested Course, General Education
PHY 251: General Physics I
OR
CHM 151: General Chemistry I 		4 University Equivalencies UGETC Natural Sciences Suggested Course, General Education
PHY 252: General Physics II
OR
CHM 152: General Chemistry II 		4 University Equivalencies UGETC Natural Sciences Suggested Course, General Education
Foreign Lang. 111: Elementary Level I 3 University Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses Suggested Course, General Education
Foreign Lang. 112: Elementary Level II 3 University Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses Suggested Course, General Education
HIS 111: World Civilizations I
OR
HIS 112: World Civilizations II 		3 University Equivalencies Additional General Education 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
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 3 University Equivalencies UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 2 University Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses General Education
ACA 122: College Transfer Success 1 GENL 171: Elective Credit Academic Transition Elective
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 7 University Equivalencies Elective/Pre-Major Courses Elective

Additional Information From UNC Asheville:

HUM 124: Global Humanities: Ancient Worlds and HUM 214: Global Humanities: Premodern Worlds (300-1700) at UNC Asheville will automatically be fulfilled by the Associate Degree and UGETC. However, taking HIS 111 and HIS 112 at the community college will provide foundational knowledge to proceed with the upper-level Humanities classes.

Students will be required to complete 60 hours from 4-year institutions. Students must complete 30 hours of 300-400 level courses as part of the required 120 hours.

Remaining Bachelor’s Degree Requirements at University:

University Course Credit
Hours		 University Course Notes
Major Requirements 46-55

One-half of required MATH hours must be completed at UNC Asheville. 

  • MATH 191, 192, 280, 291, 365, 381, 394, 461, 480, 491
  • 9–10 hours chosen from STAT 225 and Mathematics or Statistics at the 300-400 level. These latter hours must include either: one from MATH 366, 462, 492; or the sequence STAT 425-426.
  • CSCI 182, 183 (recommended), or 185
  • One of the following groups of courses:
    • CHEM 111, 132, 145 and 236
    • ECON 103 and four additional credits in ECON at the 200-level or higher
    • PHYS 221 and 222
    • 6 credit hours of courses at the 300-level or above, approved by the department chair, from disciplines in which mathematics plays a significant role.

The plan is based on the student beginning their Math studies with Calculus I.  If MAT 171 and 172 are required, additional time and hours to degree may be needed. MATH 191, 192,  291, CSCI 183, and the correlate sequence group of courses can be completed at the NCCC. View the complete requirements and course descriptions for the Mathematics curriculum in the UNC Asheville catalog.
Third Level Humanities Course 4

Take one of the following:

  • HUM 324 - The Modern World: Mid-17th to Mid-20th Century
  • LA 378 - Race, Identity, Belonging, and Cultures in the Americas

Course descriptions can be found at catalog.unca.edu
Fourth Level Humanities Capstone Course 4

Take one of the following:

  • HUM 414 - Critical Perspectives on Contemporaneity
  • LA 478 - Cultivating Global Citizenship

Course descriptions can be found at catalog.unca.edu
Diversity Intensive Courses 6-8

Take two Diversity Intensive courses--one must be DI-R designated. These courses can be found throughout the curriculum, including courses used for the major. LA 378 fulfills both the DI-R and the Third Level Humanities requirements.
Additional Course Requirements 0-15

Take additional courses to reach 120 hours.