Appalachian State University

Transfer Guide

Appalachian State University
Theatre Arts, BA

Transfer Guide for Associate in Arts

2025-2026

Concentration(s): General Theatre
Delivery Method: On-Campus

Program Admission 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.

Foundations of American Democracy (FAD):

  • FAD is a graduation requirement for all students entering any UNC institution on or after July 1, 2025, who are seeking a baccalaureate degree.
  • Waiver: Students transferring to App State with 60+ college credit hours or an AA or AS degree will have the FAD requirement waived.
  • Alternative Courses: If you plan to transfer to App State without meeting any of the above criteria, you can fulfill the FAD requirement by taking one of these courses at a North Carolina Community College: HIS 131, HIS 132, POL 120, or SOC 220.

Early College: Early college students are considered First Year students (not Transfers) and should apply using the Common App.

Contact:

Transfer Admissions & Engagement
transferadmissions@appstate.edu

Revised: April, 2025

College Level Foreign Language Requirements:

Students are required to demonstrate intermediate-level proficiency in a language other than English. Intermediate-level proficiency is demonstrated by successful completion of a 4th-semester language course.

*If your community college does not offer intermediate level foreign language courses, you will need to transfer to App State in the summer to complete the intermediate coursework.

 

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
DRA 112: Literature of the Theatre 3 THR 2005: PAGE AND STAGE Additional General Education Courses Required Course, General Education
DRA 211: Theatre History I 3 THR 3730: EARLY THEATRE HISTORY & LITER Additional General Education Courses Required Course, General Education
Foreign Lang. 111: Elementary Level I 3 University Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses Required Course, General Education
Foreign Lang. 112: Elementary Level II 3 University Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses Required Course, General Education
Foreign Lang. 211: Intermediate Level I 2 University Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses Required Course, General Education
Foreign Lang. 212: Intermediate Level II 3 University Equivalencies 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 NCCC 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
MAT 143: Quantitative Literacy 3 MAT 1010: INTROD TO MATHEMATICS UGETC Math General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 4 University Equivalencies UGETC Natural Sciences General Education
ACA 122: College Transfer Success 1 ELE CRED: ELECTIVE CREDIT Academic Transition Elective
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 11 University Equivalencies Elective/Pre-Major Courses Elective

Additional Information From Appalachian State University:

A total of 12 hours at the 3000 level or higher is required from the following course areas: Techniques elective; Content Elective; Capstone; and THR Electives

Remaining Bachelor’s Degree Requirements at University:

University Course Credit
Hours		 University Course Notes
THR 2625: VOICE & MOVEMENT FOR STAGE 3

Offered fall semester only

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the first semester at App State
THR 2009: THE STAGE ENVIRONMENT 3

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the first semester at App State
THR 2101: PRODUCTION RUNNING CREW 1

Instructor permission required to register

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the first semester at App State
THR 2230, 2235, or 2240 Course 1 3

Instructor permission required to register Choose one course; 2240 offered fall only, 2230 offered spring only. A total of 2 courses is required.

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the first semester at App State
Minor Course or THR Elective 3

A total of 12 hours of THR electives required. Minor is also required.
THR 2230, 2235, OR 2240 Course 2 3

Choose one course; 2240 offered fall only, 2230 offered spring only
THR 2620: ACTING I:BEGINNING SCENE STUDY 3

Offered spring semester only
THR 3735: MODERN THEATRE HISTORY & LIT 3

Writing in the Discipline

Offered spring semester only
Minor Course or THR Elective 3
Minor Course or THR Elective 3
THR 3445, 3630, OR 3670 or THR 2017, 2020, OR 3640 3

Technique Elective or Content Elective

Must take 1 course in each group of three. Choose one course here; 3445 offered fall only; 3630, 2017, 2020 offered spring only.
THR 4840: CAPSTONE 3

Offered fall semester only
Minor Course or THR Elective 3
Minor Course or THR Elective 3
Minor Course or THR Elective 3
THR 2017, 2020, OR 3640 or THR 3445, 3630, OR 3670 3

Technique Elective or Content Elective

Take course from group not chosen last semester. 3445 offered fall only; 3630, 2017, 2020 offered spring only.
Minor Course or THR Elective 3
Minor Course or THR Elective 3
Minor Course or THR Elective 3
Minor Course or THR Elective 3

If minor and THR electives are complete, take Free Elective