NC State University

Transfer Guide

NC State University
Electrical Engineering, BS

Transfer Guide for Associate in Science

2026-2027

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

Program Admission Notes:

Below are the required courses* and GPA considered prerequisites for admission into this major. These courses should be completed before transferring to help ensure students are prepared for the courses they need to take at NC State. Not completing these courses or attaining the required GPA prior to transfer may impact eligibility for admission into the major.

  • 3.5 or higher GPA
  • ENG 111 and ENG 112
  • MAT 271 and MAT 272
  • 2.5 GPA in the last two calculus or higher-level math courses
  • PHY 251
  • CHM 151

*Listed courses are NC community college shared catalog courses and reflect their respective NC State transfer equivalencies.

Contact:

Undergraduate Admissions
undergrad-admissions@ncsu.edu

Revised: May, 2026

College Level Foreign Language Requirements:

Major World Language requirement is fulfilled by qualification under the CAA.

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
ENG 111: Writing and Inquiry 3 ENG 1GEP: 100 Level English Composition English Composition Required for Admission to Univ.
ENG 112: Writing/Research in the Disc 3 ENG 1GEP: 100 Level English Composition English Composition Required for Admission to Univ.
COM 231: Public Speaking 3 COM 110: Public Speaking UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts Required Course
ECO 251: Prin of Microeconomics 3 EC 201: Principles of Microeconomics UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences Required Course
MAT 271: Calculus I 4 MA 141: Calculus I UGETC Math Required Course
MAT 272: Calculus II 4 MA 241: Calculus II UGETC Math Required Course
PHY 251: General Physics I 4 PY 205: Physics for Engineers and Scientists I UGETC Natural Sciences Required Course
PHY 252: General Physics II 4 PY 208: Physics for Engineers and Scientists II UGETC Natural Sciences Required Course
MAT 273: Calculus III 4 MA 242: Calculus III Additional General Education Courses Required Course
CHM 151: General Chemistry I 4 CH 101: Chemistry - A Molecular Science & CH 102: General Chemistry Laboratory Additional General Education Courses Required Course
EGR 150: Intro to Engineering 2 E 101: Introduction to Engineering & Problem Solving Elective/Pre-Major Courses Required Course
EGR 220: Engineering Statics
OR
EGR 225: Dynamics
3 University Equivalencies Elective/Pre-Major Courses 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
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 3 University Equivalencies UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 3 University Equivalencies UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 3 University Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses General Education
ACA 122: Transfer & Career Success 1 TR ***: Elective Academic Transition Elective
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 9 University Equivalencies Elective/Pre-Major Courses Elective

Additional Information From NC State University:

This sequential coursework required for this major cannot be completed without a third year at NC State. Students should consult the departmental website and a transfer advisor prior to beginning the coursework outlined in this Transfer Guide. 

The EE core courses provide a foundation for all EE students in electric circuits, digital logic, computer systems, programming, signals, linear systems, microelectronics, electromagnetics, teaming and communication, and the social and ethical dimensions of the practice of electrical and computer engineering.

EE offers a robust set of concentrations to guide students in their studies. All concentrations within EE share the core courses required by the major. Concentrations are offered in the following areas: Analog Circuits, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Biomedical Instrumentation, Communications and Signal Processing, Controls and Robotics, Digital Circuits, Electronic Devices, Music Technology, Optics and Photonics, Power Systems, and Radio Frequency Circuits.

Each EE concentration contains 24 hours of work. Students will take 12 hours from a prescribed list of courses that provide the necessary depth and background to pursue a career in the area. An additional 12 hours from a broader list of “open” electives are also required as part of the concentration, and these are meant to reinforce and add breadth to that area. There are many connections between areas and too many to explicitly list, and therefore, the open category gives students the freedom to choose courses that either broaden or deepen their expertise as they determine appropriate in consultation with their advisor. Furthermore, the open elective list intentionally allows students to take courses outside of ECE, such as other engineering, math, or science courses.

Remaining Courses to be Taken at NC State are based on CAA eligibility and completion of all required and suggested courses in this transfer guide. Remaining courses, hours and time to degree may vary for each student. Unless otherwise noted, all courses are required major courses and will not be part of the General Education fulfillment awarded by associate degree transfer and CAA eligibility.

Students may utilize the NC State Transfer Planner in conjunction with this Transfer Guide to see how their transfer coursework fulfills major requirements. Please note that the Transfer Planner does not reflect CAA eligibility or GEP fulfillment.

Remaining Bachelor’s Degree Requirements at University:

University Course Credit
Hours
University Course Notes
E 115: Introduction to Computing Environments 1
ECE 109: Introduction to Computer Systems 3
ECE 200: Introduction to Signals, Circuits and Systems 4
ST 371: Introduction to Probability and Distribution Theory 3
ECE 209: Computer Systems Programming 3
ECE 211: Electric Circuits 4
ECE 212: Fundamentals of Logic Design 3
ECE 220: Analytical Foundations of Electrical and Computer Engineering 3
ECE 301: Linear Systems 3
ECE 302: Microelectronics 4
ECE 303: Electromagnetic Fields 3
ECE 380, 381 or 383 1
ECE 484: Electrical and Computer Engineering Senior Design I 3

or ECE 482

ECE 485: Electrical and Computer Engineering Senior Design II 3

or ECE 483

ENG 331: Communication for Engineering and Technology 3
Concentration Courses, Electives and Open/Technical Electives 24

Hours will vary by student and/or concentration.