Appalachian State University

Transfer Guide

Appalachian State University
Biology, BS

Transfer Guide for Associate in Science

2025-2026

Concentration(s): Cellular & Molecular Biology
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 students are considered First Year students (not Transfers) and should apply using the Common App.

Contact:

Transfer Admissions & Engagement
transferadmissions@appstate.edu

Revised: May, 2025

College Level Foreign Language Requirements:

Foreign language classes are not required for this major.

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
BIO 111: General Biology I 4 BIO 1801: BIOLOGICAL CONCEPTS I UGETC Natural Sciences Required Course, General Education
BIO 112: General Biology II 4 BIO 1802: BIOLOGICAL CONCEPTS II UGETC Natural Sciences Required Course, General Education
MAT 271: Calculus I 4 MAT 1110: CALCUL ANALY GEOM I Additional General Education Courses Required Course, General Education
CHM 151: General Chemistry I 4 CHE 1101: INTROD CHEMISTRY I & CHE 1110: INTROD CHEMISTRY LAB I Additional General Education Courses Required Course, General Education
CHM 152: General Chemistry II 4 CHE 1102: INTROD CHEMISTRY II & CHE 1120: INTROD CHEMISTRY LAB II Additional General Education Courses Required Course, General Education
PHY 151: College Physics I 4 PHY 1123: GENERAL PHYSICS I & PHY 1113: GENERAL PHYSICS I - LAB Elective/Pre-Major Courses Required Course
PHY 152: College Physics II 4 PHY 1104: GENERAL PHYSICS II Elective/Pre-Major Courses Required Course
MAT 171: Precalculus Algebra 4 MAT 1020: COLLEGE ALGEBRA W/APPLIC UGETC Math Suggested Course, General Education
MAT 172: Precalculus Trigonometry 4 MAT 1025: PRECALCULUS UGETC Math Suggested Course, General Education
BIO 275: Microbiology 4 BIO 3308: MICROBIOLOGY Elective/Pre-Major Courses Suggested Course
MAT 152: Statistical Methods I 4 STT 2820: REASONING WITH STATISTICS 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
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
ACA 122: College Transfer Success 1 ELE CRED: ELECTIVE CREDIT Academic Transition Elective

Additional Information From Appalachian State University:

A minor in Chemistry can be completed by adding CHE 4581

Remaining Bachelor’s Degree Requirements at University:

University Course Credit
Hours		 University Course Notes
BIO 2400: GENETICS 3

Genetics or Human Genetics

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the first semester at App State
BIO 2600: CELL BIOLOGY 3

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the first semester at App State
BIO 2410: GENETICS LABORATORY 1

Genetics or Cell Biology Laboratory

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the first semester at App State
BIO 2012: INTRO EVOLUTIONARY BIOL 3

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the first semester at App State
BIO 2300: BIOLOGICAL CAREER EXPLORATIONS 1

Should be completed by 1st or 2nd semester at Appalachian

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the first semester at App State
CHE 2201: ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I 3

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the first semester at App State
CHE 2203: ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LAB I 1

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the first semester at App State
CHE 2202: ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II 3
CHE 2204: ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LAB II 1
BIO 3301, 3314, or 4555 4

Required Anatomy & Physiology Course
BIO Biodiversity OR Evol/Ecology/Environmental Course 4

See program of study for course options
BIO Cell/Subcellular or Anatomy & Physiology Elective 2 4

A total of 11-12 hours (3-4 courses) required. Your first course was BIO 275 (BIO 3308) at the community college. See program of study for course options.
BIO 3800: MOLECULAR BIOLOGY 4
BIO Cell/Subcellular or Anatomy & Physiology Elective 3 4

See program of study for course options
BIO Cell/Subcellular or Anatomy & Physiology Elective 4 4

If this area is complete, take Free Electives
Free Elective 3
CAPSTONE Course 3

See program of study for course options
CHE 4580: BIOCHEMISTRY I 3
Free Elective 3
Free Elective 3
Free Elective 3

Only take this if you will not have the required 120 hours to graduate without it