NC State University

Transfer Guide

NC State University
Chemistry, BA

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
  • CHM 151
  • 3.0 GPA or higher in all Chemistry courses

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

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 171: Precalculus Algebra 4 MA 107: Precalculus I & MA 1**: 100 Level Mathematics UGETC Math Required Course
MAT 172: Precalculus Trigonometry 4 MA 108: Precalculus II & MA 1**: 100 Level Mathematics UGETC Math Required Course
CHM 151: General Chemistry I 4 CH 101: Chemistry - A Molecular Science & CH 102: General Chemistry Laboratory UGETC Natural Sciences Required Course
CHM 152: General Chemistry II 4 CH 201: Chemistry - A Quantitative Science & CH 202: Quantitative Chemistry Laboratory UGETC Natural Sciences Required Course
MAT 271: Calculus I 4 MA 141: Calculus I 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
MAT 272: Calculus II 4 MA 241: Calculus II Additional General Education Courses Suggested Course
PHY 151: College Physics I 4 PY 211: College Physics I Elective/Pre-Major Courses Suggested Course
PHY 152: College Physics II 4 PY 212: College Physics II Elective/Pre-Major Courses Suggested Course
MAT 152: Statistical Methods I 4 ST 311: Introduction to Statistics & ST 3**: 300 Level 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
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) 2 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 Arts (B.A.) in Chemistry is built around the core sub-disciplines of chemistry with the addition of elective coursework in a chosen field. This program is designed to train you for a career outside of traditional laboratory work. Major may require additional semesters at NC State beyond Senior year. 

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 2
Advanced Writing Elective 3
CH 225: Organic Chemistry I for Students in Chemical Sciences 3
CH 226: Organic Chemistry Laboratory I for Students in Chemical Sciences 1
CH 227: Organic Chemistry II for Students in Chemical Sciences 3
CH 228: Organic Chemistry Laboratory II for Students in Chemical Sciences 1
CH 315: Quantitative Analysis 3
CH 316: Quantitative Analysis Laboratory 1
CH 401: Systematic Inorganic Chemistry I 3
CH 331: Introductory Physical Chemistry 4
Chemistry Advanced Electives 6
Advised Electives 24

Students work with their advisor to design complementary coursework in a discipline related to or outside of the chemical sciences. Plan must be approved by the advisor, include at least 24 total credit hours & 15 credit hours at or above the 300-level.
Free Electives 14

This major requires 14 hours of Free Elective credit for graduation. Remaining Free Elective hours will vary for each student.