Transfer Students
Transferring to UNC Pembroke is easier than ever! Whether you're coming from a community college or another university, we make the process smooth, supportive and stress-free. With clear application guidelines and transfer-friendly credit policies you'll know exactly what to expect. From helpful degree plans and events to one-on-one advising and campus tours, we're dedicated to making your transition into BraveNation smooth, confident and rewarding.
Application Deadlines
Make sure to submit your application by the priority deadline to ensure a timely review. Applying even before these deadlines opens the door to greater scholarship opportunities, preferred housing and many other advantages.
| Fall | Spring | Summer 1 | Summer 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 15 | January 8 | May 1 | June 15 |
Ways to Apply
UNCP Application
College Foundation of North Carolina (CFNC)
As a North Carolina resident, you can Use the CFNC portal to submit your UNCP application easily and confidently — from planning and applying to managing your progress and sending transcripts. Just create a free CFNC account — or log in if you already have one — then select UNC Pembroke to get started.
Common App
Next Steps
Submit Your Application
- Complete the online application at UNCP, CFNC.org or CommonApp.org
- Request official transcripts from ALL previously attended colleges and/or universities. Official transcripts can be sent via email to admissions@uncp.edu or mailed to:
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
1 University Drive
PO Box 1510
Pembroke, NC 28372
Unofficial transcripts can be used for admission review; however, official transcripts are required for transfer credit evaluation.
Verify Your Residency
(NC residents only)
The NC Residency Determination Service (RDS) determines residency for tuition purposes for all UNC System universities.
If you are an undergraduate student applying for admission and claiming in-state residency for tuition purposes, you must visit NCresidency.org to verify your residency.
Please note that the process could take up to 25 days to complete, so starting early is in your best interest.
Transfer Requirements
Transfer students must meet the following requirements:
- Minimum 24 hours of transferable college-level coursework (completed or in progress)
- Applicants with less than 24 transferable credit hours may be reviewed based on freshman criteria.
- Students under the age of 21 will also be expected to meet the freshman admission criteria.
- Minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA for all college courses as calculated by the UNC Pembroke Undergraduate Admissions Office.
Get the advantage of jumpstarting your degree pathway with UNCP. This transfer program ensures guaranteed admission to UNCP for students who attend any college in the North Carolina Community College System and complete an associate degree. Admission into a handful of specific majors, such as Nursing, Music, Musical Theater and Art, is dependent upon meeting additional admission criteria.
Learn MoreTransfer Resources & Next Steps
We encourage you to use the following tools to see how your credits may transfer. If you have specific questions about a course not listed, please email transfer@uncp.edu. If admitted to UNCP, you will receive a full evaluation of all previous coursework.
Please Note: Only courses of a "C-" or better can be transferred.
UNC Pembroke has partnered with community colleges and junior colleges to create articulation agreements to ease transfer into certain degree programs.
Additionally, the equivalency tables contain historical lists of courses that students have transferred from a growing list of colleges and universities to UNCP. Transfer Course Equivalency
North Carolina Community College Transfer Guides
Transfer guides are available for students completing a transferable associate degree at a North Carolina community college. The Guide assists you with selecting courses to take at your current school, with the intent of transferring to UNC Pembroke.
North Carolina Comprehensive Articulation Agreement
The North Carolina Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (CAA) is a statewide agreement
governing the transfer of credits between NC community colleges and NC public universities.
Transfer your Associate in Arts or Associate in Science degree program!
Under the benefits of the CAA, students who graduate from a North Carolina Community College System (NCCCS) institution with an AA or AS degree and have an overall GPA of at least 2.0 on a 4.0 scale are guaranteed admission to a UNC System institution under the Transfer Assured Admissions Policy (TAAP) conditions and fulfill the UNC System’s Minimum Eligibility Requirements (MER) and Minimum Course Requirements (MCR). Those students will be provided a General Education Waiver; awarded transfer credit for courses (regardless of delivery method) originating at the NCCCS institution (completed with a “C-” or higher) found on the CAA Transfer Course List used in earning the AA or AS degree; and fulfill the Foundations of American Democracy requirement, as defined in the UNC Policy Manual 400.1.5 and 400.1.5 [R].
Admission to university major programs may require additional courses not available at the community college. Time to earn a baccalaureate degree may be impacted for students entering such programs, and students should plan accordingly.
Students who do not complete the AA or AS degree prior to transferring are not guaranteed the same benefits of the CAA; however, they shall receive transfer credit for all courses found on the CAA Transfer Course List completed with a grade of “C-” or higher.
View the current CAA at Comprehensive Articulation Agreement - NCCCS
North Carolina's Reverse Transfer Program is an initiative that rewards students for credit they have already earned or will earn at a four-year university. The program is designed to award an associate degree to students who previously attended a North Carolina community college (NCCC) and fulfilled the associate degree requirements while working toward a bachelor's degree at UNC Pembroke.
To qualify, students must:
- be currently registered.
- have earned at least 16 credits from a North Carolina community college.
- have a total of 60 or more credit hours applied to their degree program; this can be verified in Degree Works through MyUNCP.
- opt-in to participate in reverse transfer.
If you meet the qualifications and are interested in participating, please follow the instructions below to opt-in.
Instructions to opt-in:
- Log in to MyUNCP.
- Under Academic Resources, select Student Self Service
- In Student Self Service, select Reverse Transfer.
- By virtue of “opt-in,” you sign an agreement stating that you will follow UNC Pembroke's curriculum toward the baccalaureate degree and that you understand that academic advisors at UNC Pembroke cannot provide advising for community college coursework.
- Once you opt-in, you will receive an email confirmation. No further action is required; however, we recommend you contact your community college to let them know you have opted in and request information regarding your missing requirements.
- You may change your decision at any time. Opt-out using the same steps above.
NOTE: If you are awarded the Associate in Arts or Associate in Science degree through the Reverse Transfer program, UNC Pembroke will honor the degree to fulfill our General Education requirements. Your advisor can only advise you on UNC Pembroke degree requirements. It is your responsibility to understand your community college requirements for completing an associate degree.
After the end of each fall and spring semester, your course history will be sent to your NCCC via the UNC System Office. The NCCC will review your program. It is the responsibility of your community college to view your information in the UNC System database and complete the graduation process. If you have fulfilled the requirements for an associate degree, the NCCC will email a notification to your BraveMail. Once your community college notifies you of your graduation, please submit an official transcript back to UNC Pembroke's Office of the Registrar so we can update your General Education requirements.
For more information on reverse transfer, visit North Carolina’s Reverse Transfer Program website.
Transfer Your Credits
Transfer Credit Evaluation Appeal
Transfer Transition & Engagement
Apply for Financial Aid
Sign Up for Orientation
Take A Tour
Individual & Group Tours
Led by an experienced student ambassador, you and your guests will explore UNCP's campus through a scenic walking tour. Our Brave Ambassador will guide you through the heart of campus, as you learn about academic offerings and student life. With stops that include our photo-worthy quad area and the bustling James B. Chavis Student Center, you will get a first-hand look at the UNC Pembroke student experience.
Each visit begins with an undergraduate admissions presentation, followed by a guided tour. The duration of the tour is approximately 90 minutes.
Tours are offered weekdays at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Self-Guided & Virtual Tours
Self-Guided Tours: If you would like to explore campus at your own pace or visit after hours, we can assist you with optimizing your visit. Contact the Office of Admissions at admissions@uncp.edu for a self-guided tour map.
If you're already on campus, take a look at our campus map. Use the left directory pop-out to turn labels on various layers to find what you're looking for.
Virtual Tour: We understand you might not be able to make it to campus. We invite you to take advantage of our virtual tour option at any time.
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