Appalachian State University

Transfer Guide

Appalachian State University
English, BA

Transfer Guide for Associate in Arts

2025-2026

Concentration(s): Rhetoric and Technical Writing
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 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:

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
ENG 231: American Literature I 3 ENG 2310: AMERICAN LITERATURE TO 1865 UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts Required Course, General Education
ENG 251: Western World Literature I 3 ENG 2030: WORLD LITERATURE TO 1650 Additional General Education Courses Required Course, General Education
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
ENG 273: African-American Literature 3 ENG 2120: AFRICAN-AMERICAN LITERATURE Elective/Pre-Major Courses Required 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
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) 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) 5 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) 11 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
ENG 3090: INTRO PROFESSIONAL WRITING 3

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

Writing in the Discipline
ENG 2080: WRITING FOR CHANGE: ADVOC WRIT 3

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
Global Perspectives Course 3

Choose one course from the list on the program of study
ENG 2090: RHETORICS 3
Writing Electives 6

Choose six hours (two courses) from the list on the program of study

English Studies Electives 6

Choose six hours (2 courses) of ENG courses at the 3000 level or higher
FL 1050: Intermediate Foreign Language II 3
Minor Courses 12-21

Minimum of 9 semester hours of courses taken to fulfill minor requirements must be courses offered by Appalachian
Internship 6

Choose one option:

Option 1: ENG 4900 - Internship in Writing/Editing/ (1-12) for a minimum of 6 hours

Option 2: ENG 4900 - Internship in Writing/Editing/ (1-12)  for a minimum of 3 hours

and

3 hours of ENG electives at the 3000 level or above
ENG 4300: SEM IN RHETORIC & WRIT STUDIES 3

CAPSTONE
Electives 6

Taken to total 120 hours for the degree