Appalachian State University

Transfer Guide

Appalachian State University
Language, Literature & Cultures, BA

Transfer Guide for Associate in Arts

2026-2027

Concentration(s): Spanish & Hispanic Studies
Delivery Method: On-Campus

Program Admission Notes:

Due to class sequencing for this major, students need to begin coursework at App State in the summer in order to graduate in two years. Not beginning in the summer could delay graduation from App State up to one year.

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
SPA 111: Elementary Spanish I 3 SNH 1010: BEGINNING SPANISH I Additional General Education Courses Required Course, General Education
SPA 112: Elementary Spanish II 3 SNH 1020: BEGINNING SPANISH II Additional General Education Courses Required Course, General Education
SPA 211: Intermediate Spanish I 3 SNH 1040: INTERMEDIATE SPANISH I Additional General Education Courses Required Course, General Education
SPA 212: Intermediate Spanish II 3 SNH 1050: INTERMEDIATE SPANISH 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 should plan to apply for the summer term at Appalachian to complete intermediate foreign languages courses prior to first fall semester. If their community college offers intermediate foreign language they can complete these courses there instead as PreMajor/Elective classes. If they use them to meet their Associate degree, students may need to complete an additional six elective hours.

Remaining Bachelor’s Degree Requirements at University:

University Course Credit
Hours		 University Course Notes
SNH 1060: ACCELERATED INTERM SPAN 6

If SPA 211 & 212 were completed at the community college, this course is not necessary. A Spanish placement test is needed if you took Spanish previously or if you took a placement test previously, but nine months or more have elapsed without being enrolled in a language course.

If not fulfilled by transfer courses from another college or placed out of using the placement exam, the academic department recommends this course be taken in the summer at App State.
SNH 2005: SPANISH GRAMMAR IN CONTEXT 3

Ideally and as far as possible should be taken with SNH 2010

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the fall at App State
SNH 2010: CONVERSATION & COMPOSITION 3

Should be taken with SNH 2005

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the fall at App State
SNH 2035: INTRODUCTION TO HISPANIC LINGUISTICS 3

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the fall at App State
SNH 2025: INTRO TO LITERATURE 3
Spanish Electives 12-15

Choose 12-15 hours of Spanish electives at the SNH 1040 level or above, excluding SNH 3520, for a total of 30 hours under the “Major Requirements". 

SNH and SNH 1050 or SNH 1060 may count as electives for the Spanish major requirements. Please note: Nonheritage speakers (who take SNH 2005 and SNH 2010) will complete a total of 12 hours of “Spanish Electives.” Heritage speakers (who take SNH 2006) will complete a total of 15 hours of “Spanish Electives.”
Minor Courses 12-21

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

NOTE: Students seeking a BA degree in Languages, Literatures, and Cultures with a concentration in Spanish and Hispanic Studies (136F) are not permitted to declare a Spanish minor or a Spanish for Health and Helping Professions minor.
SNH 4565: ADV SPANISH EXPRESSION 3
Writing in the Discipline [WID] Course 3

Choose one course from the list on the program of study
Capstone [CAP] Course 3

Choose one course from the list on the program of study
Electives 6-18