College Transfer
Facts and Figures
Benefits of Choosing CFCC as the First Step
- A smooth transition to UNC institutions
- 2 years at CFCC + 2 years institution = a 4-year degree
- A choice of 25 transfer programs
- A choice of 300 tramsfer courses (depending on program)
- Small class sizes-generally 30 students or fewer
- Conveniently located
- Wilmington Campus
- North Campus
- Burgaw Campus
- Affordable tuition
- Free tutoring
- One-on-one
- Group
- Free access to computers
- Study and test-taking workshops
- Different methods of class delivery
- Traditional classes (face-to-face)
- Hybrid classes (part online and part face-to-face)
- Internet classes (online courses)
- Foundational instruction
- Caring, dedicated faculty
- Personal academic advisors
- College Day--UNC representatives to speak to CFCC transfers
- Unique access to UNCW
- UNCW admissions and academic advisors on CFCC campus once each month (fall and spring)
- Special visits from UNCW's School of Education representatives
- Student Recognition Ceremony
- Diverse student body (students from 21 countries)
- Financial aid
- Advising Center open during the summer and limited times during the fall and/or spring
- A two-week Advisement Period, fall and spring
Dedicated Faculty
The transfer faculty, composed of 192 members, are from culturally diverse backgrounds:- Holders of masters degrees; approximately 10% doctoral-level degrees.
- Graduates of prestigious universities such as Duke University, UNC-Chapel Hill, Texas A&M, University of Guam, and Columbia University.
- Published authors of texts, fiction and non-fiction, poetry, and scholarly articles and games.
- Specialists in developmental education.
- Accomplished composers, musicians, and artists.
- Academic advisors and advisors to clubs and other organizations.
- Community activists who volunteer time to judge high school senior projects, participate in Literacy Council spelling bees, promote cultural events and charitable fund-raising, provide service to victims of domestic violence or others in need.
- People who are accessible, friendly, and caring.
Student Profile & Other Facts
Transfer students range in age from 16 to 69. The average age is 23.
- The primary transfer institution is UNC-Wilmington, which is about seven miles from either campus. The two largest programs are the Associate in Arts: General Studies and the Associate in Science: General Studies. They are followed by the Business Administration, Psychology, Business Education/Marketing Education, and Elementary Education. Statistics show that students who complete their two-year degree at CFCC outperform students who transfer without a degree.
- Of our Fall 2009 transfer graduates, 59% posted a 3.0 or better grade-point average.
