NC State University

Transfer Guide

NC State University
Mathematics, BS

Transfer Guide for Associate in Science

2025-2026

Delivery Method: On-Campus

Program Admission Notes:

NC State Undergraduate Admissions employs a holistic approach in reviewing transfer students’ applications and considers a range of accomplishments and qualifications. Recommended courses* and GPA are major critical path courses or departmental recommendations and are not minimum requirements for transfer admissions.

  • 3.0 and above GPA
  • ENG 111 & ENG 112
  • MAT 271 & MAT 272
  • Minimum grade of B in all Mathematics courses attempted
  • PHY 251 (minimum grade of B)

*Listed courses are NC community college shared catalog courses and reflect their respective NC State transfer equivalencies.

The NC State Department of Mathematics strongly encourages students to take Linear Algebra and Differential Equations after transfer to NC State. This major is Fall entry only.

Contact:

Undergraduate Admissions
undergrad-admissions@ncsu.edu

Revised: May, 2025

College Level Foreign Language Requirements:

Major World Language requirement is fulfilled by qualification under the CAA.

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
ENG 111: Writing and Inquiry 3 ENG 1GEP: 100 Level English Composition English Composition Required for Admission to Univ.
ENG 112: Writing/Research in the Disc 3 ENG 1GEP: 100 Level English Composition English Composition Required for Admission to Univ.
MAT 271: Calculus I 4 MA 141: Calculus I UGETC Math Required Course
MAT 272: Calculus II 4 MA 241: Calculus II UGETC Math Required Course
PHY 251: General Physics I 4 PY 205: Physics for Engineers and Scientists I & PY 206: Physics for Engineers and Scientists I Laboratory UGETC Natural Sciences Required Course
PHY 252: General Physics II 4 PY 208: Physics for Engineers and Scientists II & PY 209: Physics for Engineers and Scientists II Laboratory UGETC Natural Sciences Required Course
MAT 273: Calculus III 4 MA 242: Calculus III Additional General Education Courses Required Course
COM 120: Intro Interpersonal Com
OR
COM 231: Public Speaking 		3 University Equivalencies UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts Suggested Course
CHM 151: General Chemistry I
OR
BIO 111: General Biology I 		4 University Equivalencies Additional General Education 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
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 3 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) 3 University Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses General Education, Elective
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 14 University Equivalencies Elective/Pre-Major Courses General Education, Elective
ACA 122: College Transfer Success 1 TR ***: Elective Academic Transition Elective

Additional Information From NC State University:

The bachelor of science in mathematics is our most flexible curriculum. The mathematics and science requirements in the program along with the General Education Program in the humanities and social sciences ensure that graduates receive a broad education with a technical slant. At the same time, the large number of elective choices within the program makes it an appropriate curriculum for students with a variety of interests and career goals. Major may require additional semesters at NC State and students should consult an NC State transfer advisor prior to following this guide. 

Please visit the program website for additional information. 

Remaining NC State Bachelor's Degree Requirements are based on CAA eligibility and completion of all required and suggested courses in this transfer guide. Remaining courses, hours and time to degree may vary for each student. Unless otherwise noted, all courses are required major courses and will not be part of the General Education fulfillment awarded by associate degree transfer and CAA eligibility.

Remaining Bachelor’s Degree Requirements at University:

University Course Credit
Hours		 University Course Notes
COS 100: Science of Change 1
Advanced Writing Elective 3
Statistics Elective 3
Introduction to Programming 3
MA 225: Foundations of Advanced Mathematics 3
MA 341: Applied Differential Equations I 6

MAT 280 will not apply to this requirement. 
MA 405: Introduction to Linear Algebra 3
MA 407: Introduction to Modern Algebra for Mathematics Majors 3
MA 425: Mathematical Analysis I 3
Math Electives 18
Major Paper Requirement 1
Corequisite Requirements 0

A departmental course corequisite requirement is required for this major. Consult your advisor or program coordinator. 
Science/Engineering/Business/Statistics Electives 12

Students are advised to utilize their Major and Free Electives credits to explore a minor or a second major. Please be aware that several courses listed as Major Electives may have prerequisites or specific restrictions. Students may wish to select one or two appropriate, transferable courses towards their associate degree prior to transfer. 
Free Electives 15

This major requires 15 hours of Free Elective credit for graduation. Remaining Free Elective hours will vary for each student.