Appalachian State University

Transfer Guide

Appalachian State University
Graphic Communications Management, BS

Transfer Guide for Associate in Arts

2024-2025

Concentration(s): Print/Packaging Production
Delivery Method: On-Campus

Program Admission Notes:

Students may need to transfer after 30 hours of UGETC coursework depending on course availability. Please see university 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:

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
COM 231: Public Speaking 3 COM 2105: PUBLIC SPEAKING IN DISCIPLINES UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts Required Course, General Education
ECO 251: Prin of Microeconomics 3 ECO 2030: PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences Required Course, General Education
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) 6 University Equivalencies UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 6 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:

The following courses can be taken at a NC community college for equivalent credit:

  • GRA 121 (4 hours) = GCM 1012 & 1 GCM elective hour
  • GRA 221 (4 hours) = GCM 2012 & 1 GCM elective hour
  • PRN 131 (4 hours) = GCM 2222 & 1 GCM elective hour
  • GRA 151 & GRA 152 (4 hours) = GCM 1022 & 1 GCM elective hour
  • GRA 153 & GRA 256 (4 hours) = GCM 2522 & 1 GCM elective hour
  • GRA 154, GRA 250 & GRA 271 (6 hours) = GCM 3102 & 3 GCM elective hours
  • Note: Not all courses may be offered at all community colleges. If courses are not offered, it is recommended that students transfer after 30 hours.

 

  • A general business minor is required for this major.
  • Students entering this program are required to have a Macintosh laptop/notebook computer to specifications described here
  • If an AA degree is completed, students can expect another 2.5 years to complete their BS degree.
  • A minimum grade of C/2.0 is required in each major course. A total of 21 hours in the major must be completed at Appalachian.

Remaining Bachelor’s Degree Requirements at University:

University Course Credit
Hours		 University Course Notes
GCM 1012: INTRO TO GRAPHIC COMMUNICATION 3

If GCM transfer courses taken at the community college, see your advisor to create a plan for graduation

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the first semester at App State
GCM 1022: DIGITAL MEDIA COMPOSITION I 3

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the first semester at App State
GCM 3518: SUSTAINABILITY FOR GRAPHIC COM 3

Offered fall semester only

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the first semester at App State
GCM Major Elective 3

Total of 9 hours (3 courses) required. See program of study for list of options.

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the first semester at App State
GCM 2012: INTRO TO PRINTING & FINISHING 3
GCM 2522: DIGITAL MEDIA COMPOSITION II 3
GCM 3622: GRAPHIC COMMUNICATIONS SEMINAR 1

Writing in the Discipline

Offered spring semester only 
MGT 3010 or 3060 3

Required for minor
GCM 3900: GRAPHIC COMM INTERNSHIP I 3

Can take up to 6 hours
GCM 3112: SUBSTRATES, INK, AND TONER 3

Offered fall semester only
GCM Major Elective 3
GCM 4558: DIGITAL PRINTING SYSTEMS 3

Offered spring semester only
GCM 3525: PACKAGING DESIGN & PRODUCTION 3

Offered spring semester only
GCM 4112: TECHNICAL ASSISTANT 1
GCM 4591: ADV PRINTING AND FINISHING 3

Offered spring semester only
GCM 3772: JOB ESTIMATING AND PLANNING 3

Offered spring semester only
GCM 2222: INTRO TO PACKAGING PRODUCTION 3

Offered spring semester only
GCM 4900: GRAPHIC COMMUNICATIONS INTERN 3

CAPSTONE

Can take up to 6 hours
GCM 4622: CUR. TRENDS IN GRAPHIC COM SEM 1

Offered spring semester only
GCM 3882: INTER. PACKAGING & PRODUCTION 3

Offered fall semester only
CIS 2050: INFO TECHNOLOGY IN ORGANIZATN 3

Required for the minor
MKT 3050: PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING 3

Required for the minor
GCM 4566: ADV PACKAGING PRODUCTION 3

Offered spring semester only
GCM 4595: DIRECT MAIL & EMERGING TECHNOL 3

Offered spring semester only