Fayetteville State University

Transfer Guide

Fayetteville State University
Biology, BS

Transfer Guide for Associate in Science

2026-2027

Concentration(s): Organismal Biology
Delivery Method: On-Campus

Program Admission Notes:

To apply to FSU as a transfer student:

  • Graduated from high school or obtained a GED/Adult Diploma
  • Have at least 24 transferable credits with a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA

 

Students must meet the following requirements to declare Biology, Organismal Biology as a major:

  • A student must have completed a minimum of 30 credit hours with a minimum grade point average required by the program.

Contact:

Office for Adult Learners, Transfer, and Military
adultlearnerstransfermilitary@uncfsu.edu

Revised: May, 2026

College Level Foreign Language Requirements:

No foreign language is required.

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
COM 231: Public Speaking 3 SPEE 200: Introduction to Speech UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts Required Course, General Education
MAT 171: Precalculus Algebra 4 MATH 129: Precalculus Mathematics I UGETC Math Required Course, General Education
MAT 172: Precalculus Trigonometry 4 MATH 130: Precalculus Mathematics II UGETC Math Required Course, General Education
BIO 111: General Biology I 4 BIOL 150: Principles of Biology I & BIOL 150L: Principles of Biology I Lab UGETC Natural Sciences Required Course, General Education
BIO 112: General Biology II 4 BIOL 160: Principles of Biology II & BIOL 160L: Principles of Biology II Lab UGETC Natural Sciences Required Course, General Education
CHM 151: General Chemistry I 4 CHEM 141: General Chemistry I Lecture & CHEM 142 Additional General Education Courses Required Course
MAT 152: Statistical Methods I 4 STAT 202: Basic Probability and Stats Additional General Education Courses Suggested Course
PHY 151: College Physics I 4 PHYS 115: General Physics I Lecture & PHYS 125L: College Physics I Lab Elective/Pre-Major Courses Suggested Course
PHY 152: College Physics II 4 PHYS 116: General Physics II Lecture & PHYS 126L: College Physics Lab II 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
ENG 111: Writing and Inquiry 3 ENGL 110: English Composition I English Composition General Education
ENG 112: Writing/Research in the Disc 3 ENGL 120: English Composition II English Composition General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 3 University Equivalencies UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts General Education
PSY 150: General Psychology 3 PSYC 210: General Psychology UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences 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 UNIV 110: University Studies Academic Transition Elective
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 6 University Equivalencies Elective/Pre-Major Courses Elective

Additional Information From Fayetteville State University:

Students must earn a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher overall and a “C” or better in all major courses.

Remaining Bachelor’s Degree Requirements at University:

University Course Credit
Hours		 University Course Notes
Required Major Courses 51
  • BIOL 200 - Cellular Biology
  • BIOL 200L - Cellular Biology Laboratory
  • BIOL 225 - Scientific Communication
  • BIOL 320 - Biology Seminar
  • BIOL 330 - Microbiology and Immunology
  • BIOL 330L - Microbiology and Immunology Laboratory
  • BIOL 350 - Ecology
  • BIOL 350L - Ecology Laboratory
  • BIOL 400 - Biostatistics
  • BIOL 499 - Senior Capstone Experience
  • BIOL 210 - General Botany
  • BIOL 210L - General Botany Laboratory
  • CHEM 141 - General Chemistry I Lecture
  • CHEM 141L - General Chemistry I Laboratory
  • CHEM 161 - General Chemistry II Lecture
  • CHEM 161L - General Chemistry II Laboratory
  • PHYS 115 - General Physics I
  • PHYS 116 - General Physics II
  • PHYS 125L - College Physics I Laboratory
  • PHYS 126L - College Physics II Laboratory
  • BIOL 220 - General Zoology
  • BIOL 220L - General Zoology Laboratory
  • BIOL 310 - Principles of Genetics
  • BIOL 310L - Principles of Genetics Laboratory
Required Concentration Electives 27

Select from the following:

  • BIOL 205 - Medical Terminology
  • BIOL 230 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I
  • BIOL 230L - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory
  • BIOL 240 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II
  • BIOL 240L - Human Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory
  • BIOL 260 - Evolution
  • BIOL 355 - Comparative Anatomy
  • BIOL 355L - Comparative Anatomy Laboratory
  • BIOL 370 - Vertebrate Physiology
  • BIOL 370L - Vertebrate Physiology Laboratory
  • BIOL 430 - Special Problems
  • BIOL 440 - Animal Development
  • BIOL 440L - Animal Development Laboratory
  • BIOL 470 - Introduction to Entomology
  • BIOL 470L - Introduction to Entomology Laboratory
  • BTCH 310 - Immunology
  • BTCH 340 - Toxicology
  • BTCH 340L - Toxicology Laboratory
  • CHEM 223 - Organic Chemistry I Lecture
  • CHEM 223L - Organic Chemistry I Laboratory
  • STAT 202 - Basic Probability and Statistics
  • ENEC 420 - Natural Resource Management and Environmental Policy
Other Required Courses 3

Math (must be different from choice in the core)

MATH 130 - Precalculus Mathematics II or higher MATH