UNC Wilmington

Transfer Guide

UNC Wilmington
Tourism, Recreation, and Sport, BA

Transfer Guide for Associate in Arts

2025-2026

Delivery Method: On-Campus

Program Admission Notes:

Transfer Admission Requirements Students who have graduated from high school or obtained a GED or adult high school diploma and enrolled in another postsecondary institution are considered transfer students. UNCW uses a holistic approach to review transfer student applications and will consider several aspects of an application in making an admission decision.

To be competitive for transfer admission, applicants must:

  • Meet UNC system high school minimum course requirements (or be exempt by being 21 years of age or older or having completed 24 hours of transferable undergraduate credits)
  • Have completed or be enrolled in 24 hours of transferable undergraduate credit hours

Transfer applicants are also recommended to have:

  • A minimum 2.4 college GPA or higher
  •  Have completed or enrolled in college-level English and/or math.

Note: Admission to the University does not guarantee admission to a specific academic program. Some academic programs may require an additional application and have requirements that exceed those listed above.

 

Contact:

The Office of Admissions
admissions@uncw.edu

Revised: May, 2025

College Level Foreign Language Requirements:

Note: Students who earn an Associate of Arts are considered to have met this requirement. University Studies requires a student to obtain proficiency through the 201-level (equivalent to foreign language 211 at NCCCs) in a language previously studied or the 102-level (equivalent to foreign language 112 at NCCCs) in a second foreign language not previously studied. Full requirements can be found here.

Major-Specific Course Recommendations:

There are no major-specific community college course recommendations for this major; Students will complete all major-related coursework at the university upon transferring. While at the community college, students are encouraged to select courses that align with their interests, career goals, possible minor or secondary major to meet associate degree requirements. Students can still complete the Associate in Art or Associate in Science degree prior to transferring and receive the benefits of the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (CAA).

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 ENG 101: College Writing and Reading I English Composition General Education
ENG 112: Writing/Research in the Disc 3 ENG 201: College Writing and Reading II 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) 3 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) 14 University Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 2 University Equivalencies Elective/Pre-Major Courses General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 12 University Equivalencies Elective/Pre-Major Courses Elective
ACA 122: College Transfer Success 1 UNI 001: University College Elective Academic Transition General Transfer Credit

Additional Information From UNC Wilmington:

The Mission of the Tourism, Recreation and Sport baccalaureate program is to provide students with a comprehensive educational and practical experience thereby producing exemplary, competent and ethical professionals qualified to work and lead in the leisure industry and make positive contributions in their community. Graduates from this program serve as qualified professionals providing leisure opportunities and experiences for individuals from all walks of life to enhance their overall health, well-being and quality of life. The program faculty are highly qualified, experienced and committed to student success. The program curriculum meets the highest standards of academic rigor, professionalism and ethical conduct. Students enrolled in the program participate in faculty research, international and domestic travel opportunities and experiential, applied and service learning experiences. The program’s core values are honesty, ethical behavior, innovation, creativity, responsibility and engagement. The program’s public and non-profit concentration prepares students to work for municipal, county, state and federal parks and recreation agencies, YMCAs, YWCAs and other public and non-profit organizations. The program’s recreational sports leadership concentration prepares students to work in university campus recreation and intramurals, YMCA athletic programming, sport athletic associations and other athletic and fitness related organizations. The program’s tourism, hospitality and events concentration prepares students to work for travel agencies, cruise ships, convention and visitor centers, theme parks, event planning agencies, resorts and other tourism, hospitality and event planning organizations.

Remaining Bachelor’s Degree Requirements at University:

University Course Credit
Hours		 University Course Notes
REC 265: Leisure and Society 3
REC 270: Program Planning & Leadership 3
REC 303: Inclusive Recreation Services 3
REC 348: Practicum Recreation Services 3
REC 359: Research & Evaluation in Rec 3
REC 375: Leadership & Mgmt 3
REC 380: Marketing 3
REC 390: Pre-Internship Seminar 1
REC 440: Risk Mgmt/Liability Rec Servs 3
REC 498: Int in Rec, Sprt Ldrshp & Trsm 12
Tourism, Recreation, and Sport Concentrations 21

Tourism, Hospitality, and Events Option

  • REC 381 - Meetings, Expositions, Special Events and Conventions
  • REC 451 - Travel and Tourism
  • REC 452 - Hospitality Management Operations
  • REC 453 - Hotel and Lodging Management
  • 9 additional hours of support courses that must be approved by major advisor.

 

Sport and Recreation Option

  • REC 391 - Sport, Culture and Society
  • REC 393 - Campus Recreation and Sports Administration
  • REC 394 - Recreational Sports and Fitness Facility Operations
  • REC 396 - Leisure, Health, and Wellbeing
  • REC 397 - Collegiate and Professional Sport Management
  • 6 hours of support courses that must be approved by major advisor.