UNC Wilmington

Transfer Guide

UNC Wilmington
Geosciences, BA

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 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
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 152: Statistical Methods I 4 STT 215: Introduction to Statistics & STT 001: Statistics Elective Elective/Pre-Major Courses Required Course
PED 110: Fit and Well for Life 2 WPA 101: Wellness and Physical Activity Elective/Pre-Major Courses Required Course, General Education
GEL 113: Historical Geology 4 GLY 132: The Earth Through Time Elective/Pre-Major Courses Required Course
MAT 171: Precalculus Algebra 4 MAT 150: Basic Precalculus UGETC Math Suggested Course
CHM 151: General Chemistry I 4 CHM 101: General Chemistry I & CHML 101: General Chemistry Lab I UGETC Natural Sciences Suggested Course, General Education
ANT 240: Archaeology 3 ANT 207: Archaeology Additional General Education Courses Suggested Course, General Education
GEL 111: Geology
OR
GEL 230 * both with corresponding labs will fulfill a major requirement. 		4 University Equivalencies 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 CC 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) 9 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) 4 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:

This program focuses on the scientific study of Earth; forces acting upon and within it; and the makeup and behavior of the solids, liquids, and gases comprising the planet. The B.A. in Geosciences is designed for students who desire a broad liberal arts education that prepares them for careers such as environmental consulting, energy and resource management, and Geoscience education.

The B.A. in Geosciences is a flexible option that allows students to concentrate their coursework in selected areas of geology, earth surface processes, weather and climate, geospatial science, or oceanography. Because of the flexible degree requirements, many students are able to pursue a second major or minor in addition to the B.A. Geosciences.

Additional Information:

A “C” (2.00) or better average is required on all courses taken within the department, and “C” (2.00) or better average on all required courses above the 199 level in the department.

Remaining Bachelor’s Degree Requirements at University:

University Course Credit
Hours		 University Course Notes
Students must complete one of the following courses: 3
  • GLY 101 - Earth Revealed or
  • GLY 120 - Environmental Geology or
  • GLY 125 - Natural Disasters or
  • OCN 150 - Introduction to Oceanography or
  • EVS 195 - Introduction to Environmental Sciences or
  • GGY 130 - Geosystems
Students must also complete 1 lab course corresponding to the course above: 1

Students must also complete at least 1 laboratory course from GLYL 100, GLYL 101, GLYL 120, GGY 130* or OCNL 150. *GGY 130 lecture includes the GGY 130 lab, therefore, an additional laboratory is not required.

  • GLYL 101 - Earth Revealed Laboratory or
  • GLYL 120 - Environmental Geology Lab or
  • GLYL 100 - Earth Systems Laboratory or
  • OCNL 150 - Introduction to Oceanography Laboratory
Require Geosciences Courses 9
  • GLY 132 - The Earth Through Time
  • GLY 201 - Mineralogy
  • GGY 230 - Introduction to Weather and Climate
Complete one of the following, based upon prerequisites taken: 3
  • GLY 365 - Written Communications in the Geosciences or
  • GGY 365 - Written Communications in the Geosciences or
  • OCN 365 - Written Communications in Oceanography
Complete one of the following, based upon previously taken prerequisites: 3
  • GLY 390 - Field Methods in Geosciences or
  • OCN 390 - Field Methods in Oceanography or
  • GGY 390 - Field Methods in Geography
Complete one of the following, based upon prerequisites previously taken: 3
  • GLY 395 - Oral Communication in Geology or
  • GGY 395 - Oral Communication in Geography or
  • OCN 395 - Topics in Oral Communications in Oceanography
Elective Courses for a total of 21 hours: 21

Students must complete 21 hours of electives, of which 12 hours must be above the 299-level. At least six hours above the 299-level must be in GLY, GGY, or OCN. Students may select electives from any GLY, GGY, or OCN courses above the 299-level