Appalachian State University

Transfer Guide

Appalachian State University
Physics, BS

Transfer Guide for Associate in Science

2025-2026

Concentration(s): Physics
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: 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
PHY 151: College Physics I
OR
PHY 251: General Physics I 		4 University Equivalencies UGETC Natural Sciences Required Course, General Education
PHY 152: College Physics II
OR
PHY 252: General Physics II 		4 University Equivalencies 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
MAT 272: Calculus II 4 MAT 1120: CALCUL ANALY GEOM II Additional General Education Courses Required Course, General Education
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

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
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 3 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:

None

Remaining Bachelor’s Degree Requirements at University:

University Course Credit
Hours		 University Course Notes
PHY 2010: INTERMEDIATE PHYSICS I 4

Offered fall semester only & must be taken concurrently with MAT 2130

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the first semester at App State
PHY 2110: MODERN PHYSICS I 3

Offered fall semester only 

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the first semester at App State
PHY 2005: PROF DEV FOR PHYSICS MAJORS 1

Offered fall semester only

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the first semester at App State
MAT 2130: CALCUL ANALY GEOM III 4

 

Must be taken concurrently with PHY 2010

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the first semester at App State
Emphasis Area Course 1 3

A total of 6 hours (2 courses) required from list on program of study
PHY 2020: INTERMEDIATE PHYSICS II 4

Offered spring semester only
MAT 3130: INTROD DIFFER EQUATIONS 3
PHY 3001: ANALYTICAL METHODS IN PHYSICS 3

Offered spring semester only
PHY/AST Elective 1 3

A total of 9-11 hours (3-4 courses) is required
PHY 3010: CLASSICAL MECHANICS 3

Offered fall semester only 
PHY 3230: THERMAL PHYSICS 3

Offered fall semester only
PHY/AST Elective 2 3
PHY/AST Elective 3 3
Emphasis Area Course 2 3
PHY 3020: ELECTROMAGNETISM 3

Offered spring semester only
PHY 3310: PHYSICS LAB TECH & DATA ANALYS 3

Offered spring semester only

Writing in the Discipline
PHY 4640: QUANTUM MECHANICS 3

Offered spring semester only

 
PHY/AST Elective 4 3

If PHY/AST Electives are complete, take enough Free Electives to have 120 hours to graduate
Free Elective 3

Take enough Free Electives to have 120 hours to graduate
PHY 4210: SENIOR SEMINAR 4

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