UNC Charlotte

Transfer Guide

UNC Charlotte
Graphic Design, BFA

Transfer Guide for Associate in Fine Arts in Visual Arts

2026-2027

Delivery Method: On-Campus

Program Admission Notes:

Admission to UNC Charlotte:

  • 24 transferable credit hours
  • 2.0 cumulative college GPA
  • Must be in good academic standing at most recently attended institution

Admission to Graphic Design is competitive and requires an additional application with digital portfolio submission.

Upon gaining general admission to the university, students will be able to complete the Art Entrance Portfolio application (please note the specific Graphic Design portfolio requirements listed on the link below)

Graphic Design only allows admission starting in the fall semester - for Fall 2027, transfer students should plan to apply to the University by November 2026 to be able to submit the Art Entrance Portfolio application by the early Spring 2027 deadline.

View art application process, deadlines, and portfolio guidelines.

Contact:

University Transfer Center
transfercenter@charlotte.edu

Revised: May, 2026

College Level Foreign Language Requirements:

Students in this major are required to demonstrate proficiency in the language of their choice through the 111 (1201) level.  Proficiency can be demonstrated in one of the following ways:

  • Completing the language 111 course at their community college, or UNC Charlotte
  • Completing three years of the same foreign language in high school through level three
  • Achieving a satisfactory score on the foreign languages placement test (in Spanish, French, or German)

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
ART 114: Art History Survey I 3 ARTH 1211: Art History Survey I Additional Art Requirements Required Course
ART 115: Art History Survey II 3 ARTH 1212: Art History Survey II Additional Art Requirements Required Course
ART 121: Two-Dimensional Design 3 ARTB 1201: 2D Design Additional Art Requirements Required Course
ART 131: Drawing I 3 ARTB 1203: Drawing 1 Additional Art Requirements Required Course
ART 171: Digital Design I 3 ARTB 1204: Digital Foundations Additional Requirements Required Course
ART 271: Digital Design II 3 ARTM 2105: 4D Additional Requirements Required Course
Foreign Lang. 111: Elementary Level I 3 University Equivalencies Additional Requirements Suggested Course
ART 283: Ceramics I
OR
ART 132, 135, 245, 261, 262, 281 or 284 		3 University Equivalencies Additional Requirements Suggested Course
ART 240: Painting I
OR
ART 132, 135, 245, 261, 262, 281, 283, or 284 		3 University Equivalencies Additional Requirements Suggested Course
ART 261: Photography I
OR
ART 132, 135, 245, 262, 281, 283, or 284 		3 University Equivalencies Additional Requirements Suggested Course

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 WRDS 1103: Wrtng & Inqry Acdmc Ctx I & II English Composition General Education
ENG 112: Writing/Research in the Disc 3 CTCM 2530: Critical Thinking English Composition General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 6 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) 3 University Equivalencies UGETC Math General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 4 University Equivalencies UGETC Natural Sciences General Education
ART 122: Three-Dimensional Design 3 ARTB 1202: 3D Design Additional Art Requirements Elective
ACA 122: Transfer & Career Success 1 TRNF 1ELE: Transfer Elective Academic Transition Elective

Additional Information From UNC Charlotte:

UNC Charlotte accepts a maximum of 64 credit hours from a two-year institution. Some additional equivalencies are identified below, but may exceed the maximum number of transfer credits accepted.

For more information on this major, please visit https://coaa.charlotte.edu/

Remaining Bachelor’s Degree Requirements at University:

University Course Credit
Hours		 University Course Notes
ARTB 1206: First Year Seminar 3
ARTH 2110: Contemporary Art History 3
Art History Elective 3
ARTG 2180: Design Thinking 3
ARTG 2181: Graphic Design I 3
ARTG 2182: Typography I 3
ARTG 3183: Graphic Design II 3
ARTG 3184: Typography II 3
ARTG 3185: UX/UI Design Strategies 3
ARTG 3186: Communications Design 3
ARTG 4180: Print Production 3
ARTG 4182: Design Research 3
ARTG 4982: Graphic Design Projects 3
Advanced Studio Elective Courses 9

Three studio courses are required at the 3000- or 4000- level. These courses have prerequisites at the 2000- level (or above). In addition to regular studio courses from any concentration area: ARTA, ARTC, ARTD, ARTF, ARTL, ARTP, ARTR, ARTT, and ARTZ, students may also choose an internship, or independent study. Art History and Art Education courses do not count towards these requirements.
ARTA 4600: Senior Seminar 3
Unrestricted elective courses, double major and/or minor to complete requirements for graduation 9