Western Carolina University

Transfer Guide

Western Carolina University
Mathematics, BS

Transfer Guide for Associate in Science

2025-2026

Concentration(s): Applied
Delivery Method: On-Campus

Program Admission Notes:

Transfer students should apply to Western Carolina University at applynow.wcu.edu. A minimum 2.2 GPA is required for consideration, however, this does not guarantee admission. We recommend that you aim for an average cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above on 12+ hours of college credit for competitiveness with other incoming transfer applicants.

Please note that admission to the institution does not guarantee admission to specific programs, and some programs do require a supplemental application. Check the program website at WCU.edu for supplemental application details and instructions, or reach out to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at 828.227.7317.

Contact:

Advising Center
transferadvising@wcu.edu

Revised: April, 2025

College Level Foreign Language Requirements:

No foreign language requirement for this program.

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
MAT 271: Calculus I 4 MATH 153: Calculus I Additional General Education Courses Required Course, General Education
MAT 272: Calculus II 4 MATH 255: Calculus II Additional General Education Courses Required Course, General Education
MAT 171: Precalculus Algebra 4 MATH 130: Precalculus I & MATH 19A: Lower Level Electives UGETC Math Suggested Course, General Education
MAT 172: Precalculus Trigonometry 4 MATH 146: Precalculus II 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 ENGL 101: Writing and Rhetoric English Composition General Education
ENG 112: Writing/Research in the Disc 3 ENGL 202: Writing and Critical Inquiry English Composition General Education
COM 231: Public Speaking 3 COMM 201: Foundations of Communication UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts General Education
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) 8 University Equivalencies UGETC Natural 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 ELEC 19A: Lower Level Electives Academic Transition Elective
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 14 University Equivalencies Elective/Pre-Major Courses Elective

Additional Information From Western Carolina University:

This option prepares the student to use mathematics to solve problems in a wide range of fields.

Remaining Bachelor’s Degree Requirements at University:

University Course Credit
Hours		 University Course Notes
Mathematics Core Requirements 15

Note: Only grades of C (2.00) or higher in required mathematics core courses will satisfy requirements in the major.

  • MATH 250 - Introduction to Logic and Proof Credits: 3
  • MATH 256 - Calculus III Credits: 4 (MAT 273 - Calculus III)
  • MATH 310 - Discrete Structures Credits: 3
  • MATH 362 - Linear Algebra I Credits: 3 (MAT 280 - Linear Algebra)
  • MATH 479 - Capstone: Seminar Credits: 2
Applied Concentration Requirements 4
  • MATH 320 - Ordinary Differential Equations Credits: 3 (MAT 285 - Differential Equations)
  • MATH 379 - Junior Capstone Credits: 1
Probability/Statistics Course 3

Take one course from the following:

  • MATH 270 - Statistical Methods I Credits: 3
  • MATH 370 - Probability and Statistics I Credits: 3
Computing Course 3

Take one course from the following:

  • CS 150 - Problem Solving and Programming I Credits: 4 (CSC 121 - Python Programming & CSC 221 - Advanced Python Programming or CSC 151 - JAVA Programming & CSC 251 - Adv JAVA Programming)
  • MATH 340 - Introduction to Scientific Computing Credits: 3
Background Theory Course 3

Take one course from the following:

  • MATH 422 - Real Analysis I Credits: 3
  • MATH 462 - Linear Algebra II Credits: 3
Computational/Modeling Courses 6

Take two courses from the following:

  • MATH 420 - Partial Differential Equations Credits: 3
  • MATH 430 - Mathematical Modeling Credits: 3
  • MATH 441 - Introduction to Numerical Analysis Credits: 3
  • MATH 450 - Linear Optimization Credits: 3
  • MATH 474 - Introduction to Statistical Models Credits: 3
  • MATH 475 - Statistical Machine Learning Credits: 3
Applied Concentration Electives 6

At least six hours from 300- or 400- level MATH courses (except for 300, 301, 311, 321, 411, 414, 415, and 491), any 300- or 400-level PHYS courses, other courses approved by the Mathematics and Computer Science department head, or from the list of cognate courses below:

  • CHEM 352 - Physical Chemistry: Chemical Thermodynamics Credits: 3
  • CHEM 453 - Physical Chemistry: Quantum Chemistry and Spectroscopy Credits: 3
  • CHEM 455 - Chemometrics Credits: 3
  • CS 351 - Data Structures and Algorithms Credits: 4
  • ECON 304 - Econometrics Credits: 3
  • ECON 310 - Natural Resource Economics Credits: 3
  • ECON 321 - Intermediate Microeconomics Credits: 3
  • ECON 322 - Intermediate Macroeconomics Credits: 3
  • EE 321 - Electromagnetic Fields Credits: 3
  • EE 322 - Electromagnetic Waves Credits: 3
  • EE 351 - Systems Analysis I Credits: 3
  • EE 424 - Digital Signal Processing Credits: 3
  • ENGR 402 - System Dynamics and Control Credits: 3
  • ENGR 411 - Engineering Numerical Analysis Credits: 3
  • ME 403 - Control of Dynamic Systems Credits: 3
General Electives 30

To complete 120 hours, students may need to take additional General Electives (the number depends on how many Liberal Studies courses also count toward the major).