UNC Asheville

Transfer Guide

UNC Asheville
Astronomy, BS

Transfer Guide for Associate in Science

2025-2026

Delivery Method: On-Campus

Program Admission Notes:

Transfer students typically have a cumulative college GPA of 2.5 or higher. To be considered, you must be eligible to return to the last school you attended.

UNC Asheville Transfer Common Application or CFNC Application $75 application fee or a fee waiver Official high school transcript if you have fewer than 24 completed college credits at the time of application AND are 20 years and younger. If you were homeschooled, submit a Home School Eligibility Certification. If you are under 21, ensure you satisfy the UNC-System high school course requirements. Official college transcripts from all post-secondary institutions you’ve attended. Early College Students should complete the First-Year Student application.

Contact:

Academic Success
asc@unca.edu

Revised: June, 2025

College Level Foreign Language Requirements:

All students are required to complete a college-level foreign language fulfilled by any level of a second language or placement exam. These courses can be taken at the community college.

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 LANG 173: Special Topics in LANG English Composition Required Course, General Education
ENG 112: Writing/Research in the Disc 3 LANG 120: Acad Writing/Critical Inquiry English Composition Required Course, General Education
ART 111: Art Appreciation
OR
MUS 111: Music Appreciation 		3 University Equivalencies UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts Required Course, General Education
MAT 271: Calculus I 4 MATH 191: Calculus I UGETC Math Required Course
MAT 272: Calculus II 4 MATH 192: Calculus II UGETC Math Required Course
PHY 251: General Physics I 4 PHYS 221: Physics I UGETC Natural Sciences Required Course
PHY 252: General Physics II 4 PHYS 222: Physics II UGETC Natural Sciences Required Course
MAT 273: Calculus III 4 MATH 291: Calculus III Additional General Education Courses Required Course
AST 151 & AST 151A: General Astronomy I & Lab 4 ASTR 102: Intro to Astr:The Solar System & ASTR 112: Astronomy Lab I Elective/Pre-Major Courses Required Course
AST 152 & AST 152A: General Astronomy II & Lab 4 ASTR 103: Intro to Astr:Stars/Galaxies & ASTR 113: Astronomy Lab II Elective/Pre-Major Courses Required Course
CSC 120: Computing Fundamentals I 4 CSCI 183: Intro Programming: Data Sci Elective/Pre-Major Courses Required Course
COM 231: Public Speaking 3 DRAM 213: Public Speaking/Presentations UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts Suggested Course
HIS 111: World Civilizations I
OR
HIS 112: World Civilizations II 		3 University Equivalencies UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences Suggested Course, General Education
Foreign Lang. 111: Elementary Level I 4 University Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses Suggested Course, General Education
Foreign Lang. 112: Elementary Level II 3 University Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses 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
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 3 University Equivalencies UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences General Education
ACA 122: Transfer & Career Success 1 GENL 171 Academic Transition Elective
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 2 University Equivalencies Elective/Pre-Major Courses Elective

Additional Information From UNC Asheville:

Students will be required to complete 60 hours from 4-year institutions. Students must complete 30 hours of 300-400 level courses as part of the required 120 hours.

Remaining Bachelor’s Degree Requirements at University:

University Course Credit
Hours		 University Course Notes
Major Requirements 61

One-half of the required ASTR courses must be completed at UNC Asheville. Remaining University courses will depend upon NCCC courses taken. The plan is based on students beginning their Math studies with Calculus I. If MAT 171 and MAT 172 are required, additional time and hours to degree may be needed. 

  • ASTR 112, 113, 202, 203, 320, 231, 323, 420, 301 or 430, PHYS 221, 222, 326, 331, 132, 310 or 323 or 325. ASTR 499 is recommended. 
  • Required courses outside the major - MATH 191, 192, 291; MATH 365 or CSCI 183 or STAT 225
  • Other departmental requirements - Major competency is demonstrated through successful completion of ASTR 420
Senior Year Seminar 3-4

SYS 478 - Must be taken in residency - cannot be shared with other requirements - all students, including transfers, must complete SYS. Course descriptions can be found at catalog.unca.edu
Foundations of American Democracy 3-4

Courses designated to meet the Foundations of American Democracy student learning outcomes.
Additional Course Requirements 0-10

Take additional courses to reach 120 hours.