Appalachian State University

Transfer Guide

Appalachian State University
Building Sciences, BS

Transfer Guide for Associate in Arts

2026-2027

Concentration(s): Architectural Technology & Design
Delivery Method: On-Campus

Program Admission Notes:

This major requires specific App State classes which are not offered at the community college. For this major, it is recommended that students transfer after 30 UGETC hours.

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: April, 2026

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
MAT 171: Precalculus Algebra 4 MAT 1020: COLLEGE ALGEBRA W/APPLIC UGETC Math Required Course, General Education
HUM 110: Technology and Society 3 TEC 2029: SOCIETY AND TECHNOLOGY Additional General Education Courses Required Course, General Education
PHY 151: College Physics I 4 PHY 1123: GENERAL PHYSICS I & PHY 1113: GENERAL PHYSICS I - LAB Additional General Education Courses Required Course, General Education
PHY 152: College Physics II 4 PHY 1124: GENERAL PHYSICS II & PHY 1114: GENERAL PHYSICS II - LAB Additional General Education Courses Required 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) 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) 4 University Equivalencies UGETC Natural Sciences General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 3 University Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 14 University Equivalencies Elective/Pre-Major Courses General Education
ACA 122: Transfer & Career Success 1 ELE CRED Academic Transition Elective

Additional Information From Appalachian State University:

To declare a BSC major, students must be admitted into the BSC program.  To be admitted, students must: 1. Pass the competency exam with a score of 90 or higher, while those scoring below 90 may be considered for admission depending on resource availability.  Students are permitted to take the competency exam only once. 2. Earn a minimum grade of “C” (2.0) in BSC 1110, BSC 1210, and BSC 1310. Those who earn below a “C” may be allowed to repeat each course once. Note: Students who transfer credit for all three courses (BSC 1110, BSC 1210, and BSC 1310) may request a departmental review of their transcripts and may be considered for a waiver of the competency exam.

Important Note: The studio courses are offered as a sequence. Studio I is offered in Fall and Spring, Studio II in Spring only, Studio III in Fall only, and Studio IV in Spring only. Students should consult with their advisor to plan their schedule according to the course sequence and semester offerings to remain on track for graduation.

Community College Grade Requirements:

  • MAT 171: Grade of B/3.0 required by the major
  • PHY 151: Grade of C/2.0 required by the major
  • PHY 152: Grade of C/2.0 required by the major
  • HUM 110: Grade of C/2.0 required by the major

Degree Information:

  • A minor is not required for this degree but a minor in General Business, Community & Regional Planning, or Renewable Energy Technology is recommended.
  • Students completing an AA degree can expect three years to BS degree completion. (Of note, summer coursework while at App State could help with the time to degree completion.)
  • A minimum grade of C/2.0 is required in each required major course (exclusive of electives).
  • A laptop is required for this program.

Remaining Bachelor’s Degree Requirements at University:

University Course Credit
Hours		 University Course Notes
BSC 1110: CONSTRUCTION METHODS I 3

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the first semester at App State
BSC 1210: ARCHITECT GRAPHICS & MODEL I 3

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the first semester at App State
BSC 1310: M&S I: CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS 3

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the first semester at App State
BSC 1015: COMPETENCY EXAM 0
DSN 1001: VISUAL LITERACY I 3

Offered fall semester only

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the first semester at App State
BSC 1410: BUILDING SERVICES 3
BSC 2120: CONSTRUCTION METHODS II 3
BSC 2320: M&S II: STATICS 3
DSN 1002: VISUAL LITERACY II 3

Offered spring semester only
BSC 2420: BUILDING SCIENCE 3
BSC 3620: CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATING 3
BSC 3710: ARCHITECT DESIGN STUDIO I 3
BSC 3330: M&S III: SOILS AND FOUNDATIONS 3
BSC 3720: ARCHITECT DESIGN STUDIO II 3

Offered spring semester only
BSC 3630: PLANNING AND SCHEDULING 3
INT 2310: HIS INTERIOR DSGN & ARCH II 3

Offered spring semester only
BSC 4730: ARCHITECT DESIGN STUDIO III 3

Offered fall semester only
INT 4320: PROF PRACTICES IN DESIGN 2

Offered spring semester only
BSC 4749: ARCHITECT DESIGN STUDIO IV 3

Offered spring semester only
BSC 4900: INTERNSHIP 3

CAPSTONE
BSC 4901: INTERNSHIP PORTFOLIO 3

Writing in the Discipline
Major Elective Courses 18

A total of 18 hours (6 courses) is recommended from the list on the program of study if needed, to reach the required total hours in the major electives area or 120 to graduate. A minor in Community & Regional Planning may be completed to meet the Major Electives requirement.