NC State University

Transfer Guide

NC State University
Mechanical 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.

  • 3.5 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 North Carolina Community College (NCCC) course recommendations below into the associate degree to best prepare for the intended university and major.

Recommended NCCC 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
MAT 273: Calculus III 4 MA 242: Calculus III Additional General Education Courses Required Course
MAT 285: Differential Equations 3 MA 341: Applied Differential Equations I Elective/Pre-Major Courses Required Course
EGR 220: Engineering Statics 3 MAE 206: Engineering Statics Elective/Pre-Major Courses Required Course
DFT 170: Engineering Graphics 3 GC 120: Foundations of Graphics 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
CSC 134: C++ Programming 3 CSC 114: Introduction to Computing-C++ 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 NCCC 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
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
MAE 201: Thermal-Fluid Sciences 3
MAE 208: Engineering Dynamics 3
MAE 200: Introduction to Mechanical Engineering Design 1
ST 370: Probability and Statistics for Engineers 3
MAE 214: Solid Mechanics 3
MAE 305: Mechanical Engineering Laboratory I 1
MAE 308: Fluid Mechanics 3
MAE 315: Fundamentals of Vibrations 3
MAE 310: Heat Transfer Fundamentals 3
MAE 302: Engineering Thermodynamics II 3
ENG 331: Communication for Engineering and Technology 3
MAE 316: Strength of Mechanical Components 3
ECE 331: Principles of Electrical Engineering 3
MAE 306: Mechanical/Eng Laboratory II 1
MSE 200: Mechanical Properties of Structural Materials 3
MAE 435: Principles of Automatic Control 3
MAE 405: Controls Lab 1

Controls Lab
Senior Design I 3
Senior Design II 3
ISE 311: Engineering Economic Analysis 3
Major Technical Electives 9