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.
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UNC Asheville Transfer Common Application or CFNC Application
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$75 application fee or a fee waiver
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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.
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Official college transcripts from all post-secondary institutions you’ve attended.
Early College Students should complete the First-Year Student application.
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Contact:
Academic Success Center
asc@unca.edu
Revised:
June, 2024
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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
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3
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LANG 173: Special Topics in LANG
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English Composition
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Required Course, General Education
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ENG 112: Writing/Research in the Disc
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3
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LANG 120: Acad Writing/Critical Inquiry
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English Composition
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Required Course, General Education
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COM 231: Public Speaking
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3
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DRAM 213: Public Speaking/Presentations
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UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts
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Required Course
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MAT 271: Calculus I
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4
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MATH 191: Calculus I
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UGETC Math
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Required Course
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MAT 272: Calculus II
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4
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MATH 192: Calculus II
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UGETC Math
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Required Course
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PHY 251: General Physics I
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4
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PHYS 221: Physics I
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UGETC Natural Sciences
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Required Course
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ART 111: Art Appreciation
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3
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ARTH 173: Sp Top in ARTH
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UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts
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Suggested Course, General Education
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HIS 111: World Civilizations I
OR HIS 112
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3
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University Equivalencies
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UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences
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Suggested Course, General Education
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PHY 252: General Physics II
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4
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PHYS 222: Physics II
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UGETC Natural Sciences
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Suggested Course
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Foreign Lang. 111: Elementary Level I
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4
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University Equivalencies
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Additional General Education Courses
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Suggested Course, General Education
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Foreign Lang. 112: Elementary Level II
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3
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University Equivalencies
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Additional General Education Courses
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Suggested Course, General Education
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CHM 151: General Chemistry I
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4
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CHEM 132: General Chemistry
&
CHEM 111: General Chemistry Laboratory
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Additional General Education Courses
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Suggested Course
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MAT 273: Calculus III
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4
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MATH 291: Calculus III
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Elective/Pre-Major Courses
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Suggested Course
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CIS 115: Intro to Prog & Logic
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3
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CSCI 183: Intro Programming: Data Sci
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Elective/Pre-Major Courses
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Suggested Course
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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)
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3
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University Equivalencies
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UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences
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General Education
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ACA 122: College Transfer Success
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1
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GENL 171: Elective Credit
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Academic Transition
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Elective
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Student Choice/No Preference
(Approved Course Options)
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7
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University Equivalencies
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Elective/Pre-Major Courses
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Elective
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Remaining Bachelor’s Degree Requirements at University:
University Course |
Credit Hours |
University Course Notes |
Major Requirements
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69-74 |
One-half of required ATMS hours must be completed at UNC Asheville. Note, the plan is based on student beginning their Math studies with Calculus I. If MAT 171 and 172 are required, additional time and hours to degree may be needed.
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ATMS 103, 203, 204, 230, 305, 310, 320, 350, 410, 411, 455, 464. CSCI 183 may be substituted for ATMS 230.
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6–7 hours chosen from ATMS 223, 355, 405, or ENVS 338
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3 additional hours of ATMS at the 300-400 level.
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CHEM 132
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MATH 191 (requires completion of MATH 167 or placement), 192, 291, 394
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PHYS 221, 222
CHEM 132, CSCI 183, MATH 191, 192, 291, and PHYS 221 and 222 are all available at the NCCC. View the complete requirements and course descriptions for the Atmospheric Sciences: Weather Forecasting curriculum in the UNC Asheville catalog. |
Third Level Humanities Course
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4 |
Take one of the following:
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HUM 324 - The Modern World: Mid-17th to Mid-20th Century
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LA 378 - Race, Identity, Belonging, and Cultures in the Americas
Course descriptions can be found at catalog.unca.edu |
Fourth Level Humanities Capstone Course
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4 |
Take one of the following:
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HUM 414 - Critical Perspectives on Contemporaneity
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LA 478 - Cultivating Global Citizenship
Course descriptions can be found at catalog.unca.edu |
Diversity Intensive Courses
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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
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0-15 |
Take additional courses to reach 120 hours. |