Appalachian State University

Transfer Guide

Appalachian State University
Language, Literature & Cultures, BA

Transfer Guide for Associate in Arts

2026-2027

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

Program Admission Notes:

It is recommended that students transfer during the summer term to take the Intermediate Foreign Language levels OR after earning 30 hours to reduce the time needed to earn the baccalaureate degree due to prerequisites in the language.

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: 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, 2026

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.

*If your community college does not offer intermediate level foreign language courses, you will need to transfer to App State in the summer to complete the intermediate coursework.

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
GER 111: Elementary German I 3 GER 1010: BEGINNING GERMAN I Additional General Education Courses Required Course, General Education
GER 112: Elementary German II 3 GER 1020: BEGINNING GERMAN II Additional General Education Courses Required Course, General Education
GER 211: Intermediate German I 3 GER 1040: INTERMEDIATE GERMAN I Additional General Education Courses Required Course, General Education
GER 212: Intermediate German II 3 GER 1050: INTERMEDIATE GERMAN II 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 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) 2 University Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses General Education
ACA 122: Transfer & Career Success 1 ELE CRED Academic Transition Elective
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 14 University Equivalencies Elective/Pre-Major Courses Elective

Additional Information From Appalachian State University:

A minor is required for this degree.

Students are strongly encouraged to complete a study abroad program or international internship relevant to their program of study and approved by an advisor.

Remaining Bachelor’s Degree Requirements at University:

University Course Credit
Hours		 University Course Notes
GER 1060: ACCELERATED INTERM GER 6

Students may also take GER 1040 in Summer I and GER 1050 in Summer II in place of GER 1060. If GER 211 & 212 were completed at the community college, this course is not necessary.

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the summer at App State
GER 2010: CONVERSATION & COMPOS I 3
GER 2015: CONVERSATION & COMPOS II 3
Writing in the Discipline Course 3

Choose one WID course from the list on the program of study for the German major requirement. Students may take additional WID courses in GER for German major elective credit.
GER 4565: GERMAN(Y) TODAY 3

Capstone course
German Electives 3

Students choose 12 hours of German (GER) electives at the GER 1040 level or above. At least 3 hours of this requirement must be at the 3000 level or above. Credit hours from study abroad may be used, as appropriate.

GER 1040 and GER 1050 or GER 1060 may count as electives for the German major requirements.
Culture-Area Electives 3

Students choose electives related to their major from the list on the program of study or from other related courses with approval of the advisor. At least 3 hours of these courses should be at the 3000 level or above.
Minor Courses 12-21
Electives 15-24

Take enough hours to meet 120 required to graduate