Appalachian State University

Transfer Guide

Appalachian State University
Interdisciplinary Studies, BA

Transfer Guide for Associate in Arts

2024-2025

Concentration(s): Individually Designed
Delivery Method: On-Campus

Program Admission Notes:

Applicants should have a cumulative GPA of at least a 2.25 in all attempted college coursework. For complete transfer admission information and deadlines, please visit https://admissions.appstate.edu/apply/transfer-student

*Students with less than a 2.25 will be reviewed holistically. Please speak to your transfer admissions counselor or call the Transfer Admissions & Engagement office with questions.

Contact:

Transfer Admissions & Engagement
transferadmissions@appstate.edu

Revised: July, 2024

College Level Foreign Language Requirements:

Students are required to demonstrate intermediate-level proficiency in a language other than English. Intermediate-level proficiency is demonstrated by successful completion of a 4th-semester language course.

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
Foreign Lang. 111: Elementary Level I 3 ASU Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses Required Course, General Education
Foreign Lang. 112: Elementary Level II 3 ASU Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses Required Course, General Education
Foreign Lang. 211: Intermediate Level I 3 ASU Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses Suggested Course, General Education
Foreign Lang. 212: Intermediate Level II 3 ASU Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses Suggested Course, General Education

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
ENG 111: Writing and Inquiry 3 R C 1000: EXPOSITORY WRITING English Composition General Education
ENG 112: Writing/Research in the Disc 3 R C 2001: INTR WRITING ACROSS CURRICULUM English Composition General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 9 ASU Equivalencies UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 9 ASU Equivalencies UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 4 ASU Equivalencies UGETC Math General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 4 ASU Equivalencies UGETC Natural Sciences General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 2 ASU Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses General Education
ACA 122: College Transfer Success 1 ELE CRED: ELECTIVE CREDIT Academic Transition Elective
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 14 ASU Equivalencies Elective/Pre-Major Courses Elective

Additional Information From Appalachian State University:

Junior & Senior years vary greatly from student to student, based on their individual plan of study. Students should expect to work closely with an academic advisor to develop an individual graduation plan.

IDS BA Plan of Study: 24 Hours

Students will need to complete FL 1040 & 1050 (if not taken at the community college) to complete language requirements for the degree.

A minor is required in this major.

Remaining Bachelor’s Degree Requirements at University:

University Course Credit
Hours
University Course Notes
IDS 2002: INTER DISCIP CONNECT: DESIGN 2

Minimum grade of C/2.0 required

IDS Plan of Study: 24 hours (8 courses), designed in IDS 2002 and approved by your faculty advisor and the department chair.

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the first semester at App State

IDS 3003: INTER DISCIP CONNECT: PROJECT 3

Writing in the Discipline

Minimum grade of C/2.0 required

IDS 4004: INTERDIS CONNECTIONS: CAPSTONE 1

Capstone