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Transfer Agreements

What are Transfer Agreements?

Southwestern Community College has established transfer articulation agreements with numerous colleges and universities opening doors of opportunity for graduates to pursue a bachelor’s degree. These agreements are designed to identify the maximum number of transferable credits that can be completed at SCC, as well as the courses remaining upon transfer. Each agreement includes contact information for advisors who can assist you in the transfer process.

Transfer Agreements:

SCC Associate Degree Baccalaureate Degree College or University (click on link to see transfer agreement)
Accounting B.S. in Business Administration University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Accounting B.S. in Accounting Western Carolina University
Associate in Fine Arts in Visual Arts B.F.A. University of North Carolina System Campuses
Associate in Fine Arts in Visual Arts B.A., B.S. Ed., B.F.A. in Art

Western Carolina University

Associate in Fine Arts in Visual Arts B.F.A. (Concentration in Graphic Design) Western Carolina University
AA, AS, AFA, AAS Various Degrees NC Wesleyan College
Associate in Arts B.S. Business Studies Johnson & Wales University
Associate in Arts or Associate in Science Various degree options University of North Carolina System Campuses
Associate in Arts or Associate in Science B.S. Education in Elementary Education Western Carolina University
Associate in Arts or Associate in Science B.S. Education in Middle Grades Education Western Carolina University
Associate in Science B.S. Business Studies Johnson & Wales University
Business Administration B.S. Business Administration Johnson & Wales University
Business Administration B.S. in Business Administration Mars Hill College
Business Administration B.S. in Business Administration University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Business Administration B.S.B.A. Business Administration and Law Western Carolina University
Business Administration - Entrepreneurship B.S. in Entrepreneurship Western Carolina University
Civil Engineering Technology B.S. in Construction Management Western Carolina University
Computer Information Technology B.S. in Computer Information Systems Western Carolina University
Computer Information Technology B.S. Industrial Technology  East Carolina University
Criminal Justice Technology B.S. in Criminal Justice Lees McRae College
Criminal Justice Technology B.S. in Criminal Justice University of North Carolina at Pembroke
Criminal Justice Technology B.S. in Criminal Justice

Western Carolina University

Culinary Arts B.S. Culinary Arts & Food Service Management Johnson & Wales University
Culinary Arts B.S. Food & Beverage Entrepreneurship Johnson & Wales University
Culinary Arts B.S. in Hospitality & Tourism

Western Carolina University

Early Childhood Education B.S. degree in Birth to Kindergarten with Teacher Certification (B-K) Barton College
Early Childhood Education B.S. in Human Sciences
(Birth through Kindergarten)
North Carolina Central University
Early Childhood Education B.S. in Human Sciences
(Child Develop & Family Relations)
North Carolina Central University
Early Childhood Education Various Early Childhood degrees North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities
Early Childhood Education B.S. in Early Childhood Education and Development University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Early Childhood Education B.S. in Elementary Education University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Early Childhood Education B.S. in Special Education University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Early Childhood Education B.A. in the Education of Young Children University of North Carolina at Wilmington
Early Childhood Education B.A. in Birth-Kindergarten UNC System
Emergency Medical Science B.S. in Emergency Medical Care Western Carolina University
Human Services Technology B.S. in Social Work Western Carolina University
Medical Laboratory Technology B.S. in Medical Laboratory Science University of Cincinnati
Medical Laboratory Technology B.S. Clinical Laboratory Science Winston-Salem State University
Networking Technology B.S in Computer Information Systems Western Carolina University
Nursing B.S. in Nursing Western Carolina University
Nursing (ADN) B.S. in Nursing University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Office Administration B.S. in Business Administration University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Outdoor Leadership B.S. in Parks and Recreation Mgt - Concentration in Outdoor Leadership

Western Carolina University

Paralegal B.S. in Legal Studies South College
Physical Therapist Assistant B.S. in Health Science South College
Radiography B.S. in Medical Imaging Cabarrus College of Health Sciences
Radiography B.S. in Radiological Sciences South College
Radiography B.S. in Radiologic Technology (Online) East Tennessee State University
Respiratory Therapy B.S. in Cardiopulmonary Science (Online) East Tennessee State University
All Associate Degrees Various Degrees Mars Hill University

Western Carolina University Transfer Information:

SCC and WCU have a guaranteed direct-entry admission agreement, known as the Catamount Connections. SCC students who meet certain criteria are guaranteed admission to WCU upon graduation.
Learn more: https://www.southwesterncc.edu/catamount-compass-program

A complete list of transferable courses from SCC to WCU is available at https://ssbprod-wcu.uncecs.edu/pls/WCUPROD/bzsktrac.P_Display_Courses

Transfer information specific to the College of Business is available at http://www.wcu.edu/learn/departments-schools-colleges/cob/nccc-credit-transfer.aspx.  

Additional information about WCU admissions for transfer students is available at http://www.wcu.edu/apply/undergraduate-admissions/transfer-students/index.aspx.

University of North Carolina System Transfer Information:

The Comprehensive Articulation Articulation Agreement established between the North Carolina Community College System and the University of North Carolina system identifies courses guaranteed to transfer between the two systems.

For additional information about SCC articulation agreements contact Kristan Blanton at 828.339.4255 or k_blanton@southwesterncc.edu.

Carolina Student Transfer Excellence Program (CSTEP)

Bear Bound Co-Admissions Program with Lenoir-Rhyne University

Lees-McRae College Guaranteed Admission Program

SCC Honors Credit transfers to numerous four year institutions.

Success Stories

Gabrielle Beam
Associate in Arts (2015)
Transferred to WCU using the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement developed between the North Carolina Community College System and the UNC System.


"SCC was a great place to gain the college experience in a smaller setting! I feel that as I transferred to Western I was more prepared when I had to interact with faculty and staff! The professors and instructors at SCC definitely took the time to help first generation students like myself adjust to the process of higher ed. I also feel as if the teachers at SCC challenged me to be my best, which in return, drove me to continue such levels of achievement at Western! I am now almost ready to graduate in May 2018 with a 3.87 GPA and three degrees, BS in mathematics, BSED in Secondary Ed., and B.S. in Sociology."

 


Kelton Bailey
AAS, Outdoor Leadership (2016)
Transferred to WCU using the articulation agreement developed between SCC's Outdoor Leadership program and Western's Parks & Recreation Management program.

"SCC's Outdoor Leadership program provided me with a solid foundation for my learning. Transferring from SCC's Outdoor Leadership program to Western's Bachelor's degree in Parks & Recreation Management was seamless. Currently, I'm having a grand time studying abroad in Ireland for the year!  I'm at Galway Mayo Institute of Technology in Castlebar!  I'm studying Outdoor Education and Leisure here, all thanks to my transfer from SCC, and it's really building on the rest of my education!"

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