Appalachian State University

Transfer Guide

Appalachian State University
Apparel Design & Merchandising, BS

Transfer Guide for Associate in Arts

2024-2025

Delivery Method: On-Campus

Program Admission Notes:

This major requires specific App State classes which are not offered at the community college. For this major, it is recommended that students transfer after 30 UGETC hours. Due to class sequencing for this major, students need to begin coursework at App State in the summer in order to graduate in two years. Not beginning in the summer could delay graduation from App State up to one year.

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:

Foreign language classes are not required for this major.

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
ACC 120: Prin of Financial Accounting 4 ACC 2100: PRIN OF ACCOUNTING I & ACC ELEC: ACC ELECTIVE CREDIT Elective/Pre-Major Courses Required 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
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 University Equivalencies UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 9 University Equivalencies UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 4 University Equivalencies UGETC Math General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 4 University Equivalencies UGETC Natural Sciences General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 14 University 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) 10 University Equivalencies Elective/Pre-Major Courses Elective

Additional Information From Appalachian State University:

Degree Information:

  • Completing the AA degree will result in students taking courses that will not benefits them in the major and extend time to graduation. Students are encouraged to transfer after completing 30 hours of UGETC coursework at the community college.
  • Transfer students need to plan to take a summer course sequence to start at App State in order to be eligible for sophomore portfolio review in spring of their first full year. 
  • Students transferring after completion of 30 hours of UGETC coursework will be required to complete Appalachian's general education requirements.
  • The Marketing minor requires 15 hours of coursework. By taking ACC 120 at the community college, students will complete 3 hours of the 15 required for minor completion. The marketing minor requires a 2.0 GPA.
  • Students can work with the Program Coordinator to select a different minor than Marketing, if desired.
  • A minimum grade of C/2.0 is required in each course in the major.

Remaining Bachelor’s Degree Requirements at University:

University Course Credit
Hours		 University Course Notes
INT 1001: VISUAL LITERACY I 3

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the summer at App State
IND 1010: CADD I: IMAGING 3

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the summer at App State
MKT 3050: PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING 3

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

Course 1 for the required minor in Marketing
ADM 1000: APPAREL & CONSUMER BEHAVIOR 3

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the fall at App State
ADM 1200: ILLUSTRATION I 3

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the fall at App State
ADM 2000: CONSUMER TEXTILES 3

Offered fall semester only

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the fall at App State
ADM 2030: APPAREL DESIGN STUDIO I 3

Offered fall semester only

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the fall at App State
IND 1401: PRODUCT DESIGN 3

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the fall at App State
Minor Course 1 3

Choose a MKT elective from the list on the program of study (total of three elective courses required)

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the fall at App State
ADM 2010: SURVEY FASHION MERCHANDISING 3

Offered spring semester only
ADM 2035: SOPHOMORE PORTFOLIO REVIEW 3

Offered spring semester only. Students must pass this course to continue in the major.
ADM 2040: APPAREL DESIGN STUDIO II 3

Offered spring semester only
ADM 4010: SUSTAINABILITY APPAREL INDUST 3
Minor Course 2 3

Choose a MKT elective from the list on the program of study (total of three elective courses required)
ADM 3000: STYLING FOR APPAREL INDUSTRY 3

Offered fall semester only
ADM 2020: ILLUSTRATION II 3
ADM 3010: HISTORY OF APPAREL 3
ADM 3030: APPAREL DESIGN STUDIO III 3

Offered fall semester only
ADM 4400: PROFESSIONAL SEMINAR 1

Offered fall semester only

Writing in the Discipline
ADM 4020: FASHION BUYING & RETAIL MATH 3

Offered fall semester only
ADM 3040: VISUAL MRCHDSG DISPLAY & PROMO 3

Offered spring semester only
ADM 3050: 20TH & 21ST CENT FASH & POP CU 3

Offered spring semester only
ADM 4030: APPAREL DESIGN STUDIO IV 3

Offered spring semester only
ADM 4040: MERCHANDISING MGT: PRIN & PRAC 3

Offered spring semester only
Minor Course 3 3

Choose a MKT elective from the list on the program of study (total of three elective courses required)
ADM 4900: INTERNSHIP 8

CAPSTONE

Can be taken for up to 12 hours