Direct Admission Programs

Your college pathway has a local connection at UNC Asheville, with several North Carolina Community Colleges offering transfer students direct admission to North Carolina’s designated public liberal arts and sciences university.

Participating Institutions:

Students who wish to participate in these Direct Admission Programs must satisfy all of the following requirements:

  • Be a currently enrolled student in a degree-seeking capacity
  • Submit an application to UNC Asheville by the application deadlines
  • Submit the application fee or a fee waiver
  • Complete all actions to commit to UNC Asheville, including but not limited to submitting the enrollment form and deposit (when applicable);
  • Be in good standing at all institutions attended
  • Earn and maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0
  • Enroll at UNC Asheville within one academic year (fall and spring semester) of completing an associate’s degree*

*The Direct Admission Program requires completion of the Associate’s degree for guaranteed admission. In some cases, however, a student may matriculate to UNC Asheville outside of the program prior to completion of an associate’s degree. In this event, a Reverse Transfer Process provides the opportunity for students to complete their associate’s degree after transferring to UNC Asheville.

Benefits

North Carolina Community College students who participate in the Direct Admission Program receive:

  • Guaranteed admission to UNC Asheville, provided all eligibility requirements above are met;
  • Access to information about academic programs, faculty, and staff at UNC Asheville who will facilitate their transition to campus; and
  • Early communication regarding admission, financial aid, and registration services.

Students transferring to UNC Asheville can pursue degrees in more than 65 academic programs. All classes at UNC Asheville are taught by faculty, connecting you with experts in their field. Hands-on experience is a hallmark of a UNC Asheville education: students have access to paid research and internship opportunities that prepare our students for meaningful careers and graduate programs.

Transfer students can receive significant financial support through our need-based financial aid packages, and in-state residents qualify for our generous in-state tuition rate. Those in-state students who meet additional qualifications can receive Access Asheville, a commitment to covering tuition and fees with scholarships and grants. UNC Asheville is designated one of U.S. News and World Report’s Top 10 Public Schools in the National Liberal Arts Colleges category.

Articulation Agreements

UNC Asheville maintains articulation agreements for specific academic programs with the North Carolina Community College System to promote a smooth transfer experience for students as they go on to pursue bachelor’s degrees. Find more information about these agreements.

Connect with Us

We would love to chat with you! Just complete the UNC Asheville Direct Admission Information Form.

Questions? Please contact our transfer team at transfer@unca.edu.

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Visit our Transfer page for information on how to apply, scholarships, housing, and other resources for transfer students.