UNC Wilmington

Transfer Guide

UNC Wilmington
Exercise Science, BS

Transfer Guide for Associate in Arts

2024-2025

Delivery Method: On-Campus

Program Admission Notes:

Transfer Admission Requirements

Students who have graduated from high school or obtained a GED or adult high school diploma and enrolled in another postsecondary institution are considered transfer students. UNCW uses a holistic approach to review transfer student applications and will consider several aspects of an application in making an admission decision.

To be competitive for transfer admission, applicants must:

  • Meet UNC system high school minimum course requirements (or be exempt by being 21 years of age or older or having completed 24 hours of transferable undergraduate credits)
  • Have completed or be enrolled in 24 hours of transferable undergraduate credit hours

Transfer applicants are also recommended to have:

  • A minimum 2.4 college GPA or higher
  • Have completed or enrolled in college-level English and/or math

Note: Admission to the University does not guarantee admission to a specific academic program. Some academic programs may require an additional application and have requirements that exceed those listed above.

Contact:

The Office of Admissions
admissions@uncw.edu

Revised: May, 2024

College Level Foreign Language Requirements:

University Studies requires a student to obtain proficiency through the 201-level (equivalent to foreign language 211 at NCCCs) in a language previously studied or the 102-level (equivalent to foreign language 112 at NCCCs) in a second foreign language not previously studied. Students will demonstrate proficiency by completing a course at the 201 level or higher in a language previously studied or at the 102-level in a second foreign language.If you graduated high school 7 or more years before you enrolled at UNCW, an exception applies to you. Then you only need to complete a language course at the 102 level (or higher).

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 101: College Writing and Reading I English Composition Required Course, General Education
ENG 112: Writing/Research in the Disc 3 ENG 201: College Writing and Reading II English Composition Required Course, General Education
MAT 171: Precalculus Algebra 4 MAT 150: Basic Precalculus UGETC Math Required Course, General Education
BIO 111: General Biology I 4 BIO 201: Principles of Biology: Cells UGETC Natural Sciences Required Course, General Education
CHM 151: General Chemistry I 4 CHM 101: General Chemistry I & CHML 101: General Chemistry Lab I Additional General Education Courses Required Course
BIO 168: Anatomy and Physiology I 4 BIO 240: Human Anatomy and Physiology I & BIOL 240: Human Anat & Physiology I Lab Elective/Pre-Major Courses Required Course
BIO 169: Anatomy and Physiology II 4 BIO 241: Human Anat & Physiology II & BIOL 241: Human Anat & Physiology II Lab Elective/Pre-Major Courses Required Course
PED 110: Fit and Well for Life 2 WPA 101: Wellness and Physical Activity & WPAL 101: Wellness & Physical Actvty Lab Elective/Pre-Major Courses Required Course
PSY 150: General Psychology 3 PSY 105: General Psychology UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences Suggested Course, General Education
MAT 152: Statistical Methods I 4 STT 215: Introduction to Statistics & STT 001: Statistics Elective Elective/Pre-Major 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 NCCC Course Credit
Hours		 University Equivalent Associate Degree
Requirement Fulfilled		 University Requirement Fulfilled
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 9 University Equivalencies UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 6 University Equivalencies UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences General Education
Foreign Lang. 111: Elementary Level I 3 University Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses General Education
Foreign Lang. 112: Elementary Level II 3 University Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 3 University Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses General Education
ACA 122: College Transfer Success 1 UNI 001: University College Elective Academic Transition General Transfer Credit

Additional Information From UNC Wilmington:

A grade of “C” (2.00) or better is required in each course within the Exercise Science major requirements (core and concentration areas). Students must provide current written documentation of adult first aid and CPR (including AED) certifications during the term they expect to graduate.

Remaining Bachelor’s Degree Requirements at University:

University Course Credit
Hours		 University Course Notes
EXS 310: Research Methods in Exercise S 3

OR CHHS 411- Research & Evaluation Methods in Human Services
EXS 320: Exercise Physiology 3
EXSL 320: Exercise Physiology Laboratory 1
EXS 321: Biomechanics 3
EXS 322: Sports Nutrition 3
EXS 411: Exercise Prescription I 3
EXSL 411: Exercise Prescription I Lab 1
EXS 412: Facilitating Behavior Change 3
EXS 497: EXS Advanced Field Experience 3
Exercise Science Concentration Courses 22

In addition to the Exercise Science Core Requirements, students are required to complete one of the following Exercise Science Concentrations listed below:

  • The Exercise Physiology Certification concentration, when combined with nationally-recognized certifications, leads to careers such as, but not limited to, personal training, strength and conditioning specialist, commercial/corporate employee fitness director and exercise physiologist.
  • ​The Allied Health concentration provides a platform leading to careers such as, but not limited to, physical therapy, physician assistant, occupational therapy and clinical exercise physiology. Graduates often progress to professional schools, including physical therapy, occupational therapy and medicin

Additional Requirements completed at UNCW (beyond the ones listed) will be based upon the concentration selected by a student. Students can learn more about the coursework associated with each concentration here.