Appalachian State University

Transfer Guide

Appalachian State University
History, BA

Transfer Guide for Associate in Arts

2025-2026

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.

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
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

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
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 4 University Equivalencies UGETC Math General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 4 University Equivalencies UGETC Natural Sciences General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 8 University Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses General Education
ACA 122: College Transfer Success 1 ELE CRED: ELECTIVE CREDIT Academic Transition Elective
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 14 University Equivalencies Elective/Pre-Major Courses Elective

Additional Information From Appalachian State University:

A minor is required for this degree

Remaining Bachelor’s Degree Requirements at University:

University Course Credit
Hours
University Course Notes
HIS 2800: WRITING HISTORY 3

Writing in the Discipline

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the first semester at App State

Regional History Course 1 3

Take one course in each of these areas: US, European, Non-western, or Global History.

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the first semester at App State

History Elective 1 3

A total of 18 hours (6 courses) is required. At least 3 hours of 2000-level HIS is required before taking a 3000-level HIS course. At least 3 hours of 3000-level HIS is required before taking a 4000-level HIS course. No more than 15 hours from the 2000 level may be used to meet this requirement (including 2800).

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the first semester at App State

FL 1040: Intermediate Foreign Language I 3

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the first semester at App State

Minor Course 1 3

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the first semester at App State

Regional History Course 2 3

Take course in different area from previous course

History Elective 2 3
FL 1050: Intermediate Foreign Language II 3
Minor Course 2 3
Minor Course 3 3
Regional History Course 3 3

Take course in different area from previous course

History Elective 3 3
History Elective 4 3
Minor Course 4 3
Minor Course 5 3
HIS 4100: SENIOR SEMINAR 3

Senior Seminar

Capstone; minimum grade of C/2.0 required

Regional History Course 4 3

Take course in different area from previous course

History Elective 5 3
History Elective 6 3
Minor Course 6 3

If minor is complete, take Free Elective to ensure you have 120 hours to graduate