{"id":2253,"date":"2026-04-13T11:46:07","date_gmt":"2026-04-13T15:46:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cfcc.edu\/admissions\/?page_id=2253"},"modified":"2026-04-14T11:13:42","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T15:13:42","slug":"special-credit","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cfcc.edu\/admissions\/special-credit\/","title":{"rendered":"Special Credit"},"content":{"rendered":" <div class=\"pt-3\"> <h1>Visiting Students<\/h1>\n<p class=\"lead\">Are you enrolled in another college\/university, and plan to take courses at CFCC to transfer back to your primary school? If yes, you are considered a visiting student.<\/p>\n<p class=\"lead\">To apply to Cape Fear Community College as a visiting student, follow the steps below. Know that we&#8217;re here to help you along the way. Contact <a href=\"m&#97;&#105;lt&#111;&#58;&#97;dm&#105;ss&#105;&#111;ns&#64;cfcc&#46;&#101;d&#117;\"> &#97;dm&#105;ss&#105;&#111;ns&#64;cfcc&#46;&#101;d&#117; <\/a> or call <a href=\"tel:9103627000\" class=\"contact-link\"> 910-362-7000 <\/a> . We look forward to seeing your application.<\/p> <div style=\"background-color: #fff5f5; border: 1px solid #feb2b2; border-left: 5px solid #c53030; padding: 20px; margin: 30px 0;\"> <h4 style=\"color: #c53030; margin-top: 0;\">Important Note<\/h4>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\">Many classes have prerequisites. Please see <strong>Step 3<\/strong> or the <strong>FAQs<\/strong> for details regarding transcript submission and eligibility.<\/p>\n<\/p> <\/div>  <\/div>  <div class=\"row px-3 d-flex align-items-stretch\">  <div class=\"col-md-6 mb-4 d-flex\">  <div class=\"oh-static-card\">  <div class=\"oh-card-inner\">  <div class=\"ars cfimgicon-document oh-step-icon\">  <\/div> <h2 class=\"oh-step-title\">STEP 1 | Ensure Residency is current<\/h2>\n<p>Check your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncresidency.org\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> Residency Determination Services <\/a> (RDS) account to ensure your status is up-to-date and won&#8217;t expire before the semester begins.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Note your Residency Certification Number (RCN) for your application.<\/li>\n<li>If expired, complete the residency application immediately.<\/li>\n<li>Need assistance? Contact the Residency Determination Service at 844-319-3640 or <a href=\"m&#97;&#105;lt&#111;&#58;rds&#105;nf&#111;&#64;ncr&#101;s&#105;d&#101;ncy&#46;&#111;rg\"> rds&#105;nf&#111;&#64;ncr&#101;s&#105;d&#101;ncy&#46;&#111;rg <\/a> <\/li>\n<\/ul> <\/div>  <div class=\"oh-card-footer\"> <a class=\"button\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncresidency.org\/\"> Update\/Complete Residency <\/a> <br \/> <a class=\"button btn-light\" href=\"#\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> Need Help? Meet our new Student Navigators <\/a> <\/div>  <\/div>  <\/div>  <div class=\"col-md-6 mb-4 d-flex\">  <div class=\"oh-static-card\">  <div class=\"oh-card-inner\">  <div class=\"ars cfimgicon-laptop oh-step-icon\">  <\/div> <h2 class=\"oh-step-title\">STEP 2 | Submit Application<\/h2>\n<p>Ready to apply? Selecting the correct program of study is critical to speeding up your enrollment process:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Select &#8220;Special Credit&#8221; \/ &#8220;Non-degree seeking&#8221; as your major.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The application is free and can be saved to finish later.<\/li>\n<li>Allow one week for processing once submitted.<\/li>\n<\/ul> <\/div>  <div class=\"oh-card-footer\"> <a class=\"button\" href=\"#\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> Complete Application <\/a> <\/div>  <\/div>  <\/div>  <div class=\"col-md-6 mb-4 d-flex\">  <div class=\"oh-static-card\">  <div class=\"oh-card-inner\">  <div class=\"ars cfimgicon-resumes oh-step-icon\">  <\/div> <h2 class=\"oh-step-title\">STEP 3 | Submit Transcripts<\/h2>\n<p>If your desired course has a prerequisite, you must demonstrate eligibility through transcripts:<\/p> <div class=\"iwi-accordion\"> <h4 class=\"text-left h6 iwi-target-container1\" style=\"text-transform:none;\"> <a href=\"#\" style=\"text-transform:none;\"> If the class you wish to take has a prerequisite <\/a> <\/h4> <div id=\"container1\" class=\"\"> <ul>\n<li>Submit an official transcript from the school where you completed the pre-requisite\n<ul>\n<li>When you order your transcript, select Cape Fear Community College, or<br \/>\ntranscripts@cfcc.edu as the recipient.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Note:<\/strong> Prerequisite courses that begin with a \u201c0\u201d (example: ENG-025) may be satisfied with<br \/>\nan unweighted high school GPA of 2.8 or higher. You will need to have an official copy of your<br \/>\nhigh school transcript sent to CFCC for evaluation.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>See a detailed guide of requesting your high school transcript How to request high school<br \/>\ntranscripts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul> <\/div> <h4 class=\"text-left h6 iwi-target-container2\" style=\"text-transform:none;\"> <a href=\"#\" style=\"text-transform:none;\"> If you are currently enrolled in the prerequisite course(s) at another college <\/a> <\/h4> <div id=\"container2\" class=\"\"> <ul>\n<li>Complete the REG-Conditional Registration Acceptance form in SoftDocs, attaching your<br \/>\nunofficial transcript to be able to register in the course. Once your final grade is released, an<br \/>\nofficial copy of your transcript must be sent to CFCC to maintain enrollment in the course.<br \/>\nFinal grade for the prerequisite class must be a C or higher.\n<\/li>\n<\/ul> <\/div>  <\/div> <p><strong>Need help determining if your desired course has prerequisites?<\/strong><br \/>Contact <a href=\"m&#97;&#105;lt&#111;&#58;&#97;dv&#105;s&#105;ng&#64;cfcc&#46;&#101;d&#117;\"> &#97;dv&#105;s&#105;ng&#64;cfcc&#46;&#101;d&#117; <\/a> \n<p><strong>Need help determining if your credit will transfer to CFCC?<\/strong><br \/>Contact <a href=\"m&#97;&#105;lt&#111;&#58;tr&#97;nscr&#105;pts&#64;cfcc&#46;&#101;d&#117;\"> tr&#97;nscr&#105;pts&#64;cfcc&#46;&#101;d&#117; <\/a> \n<\/p> <\/div>  <div class=\"oh-card-footer\"> <a class=\"button\" href=\"#\"> Transcript Guide <\/a> <br \/> <a class=\"button btn-light\" href=\"#\"> Request HS Transcripts <\/a> <\/div>  <\/div>  <\/div>  <div class=\"col-md-6 mb-4 d-flex\">  <div class=\"oh-static-card\">  <div class=\"oh-card-inner\">  <div class=\"ars cfimgicon-person-desk oh-step-icon\">  <\/div> <h2 class=\"oh-step-title\">STEP 4 | Register for Class<\/h2>\n<p>Once admitted, use one of the options below to secure your seat in your chosen courses:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Self-register classes in the <strong>Self Service<\/strong> portal.\n<ul>\n<li>Watch the &#8220; <a href=\"https:\/\/cfcc.edu\/records-registration\/how-to-register\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> How to Register <\/a> &#8221; video tutorial for guidance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Meet with an <a href=\"https:\/\/cfcc.edu\/advising\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> Academic Advisor <\/a> via the QLess system.<\/li>\n<\/ul> <\/div>  <div class=\"oh-card-footer\"> <a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/selfservice.cfcc.edu\/Student\"> Self Service <\/a> <br \/> <a class=\"button btn-light\" href=\"https:\/\/cape-fear-cc.app.qless.com\/kiosk\/5b8bd02d-84ea-4faa-bad7-8bc08fe36e98?availableServiceGroups=4abcde74-66e0-4841-97c7-ff38ecf3c278&#038;forceShowWelcomePage=true\"> Advising (QLess) <\/a> <\/div>  <\/div>  <\/div>  <\/div>  <div class=\"p-5 bg-light iwi-accordion\"> <h2 class=\"text-center mb-5\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2> <div class=\"\"> <h6 class=\"iwi-target-faq1\"> <a href=\"#\"> What is a non-degree seeking student? <\/a> <\/h6> <div id=\"faq1\" class=\"\"> <p>&#8220;Non-degree Seeking&#8221; is a student or visiting student who is not working towards a degree at CFCC, and is only taking one or a few courses here.<\/p> <\/div>  <\/div>  <div class=\"\"> <h6 class=\"iwi-target-faq2\"> <a href=\"#\"> What major should I choose in the application? <\/a> <\/h6> <div id=\"faq2\" class=\"\"> <p>Choose <strong>&#8220;Special Credit&#8221;<\/strong> for your Program of Study (Major) on the application.<\/p> <\/div>  <\/div>  <div class=\"\"> <h6 class=\"iwi-target-faq3\"> <a href=\"#\"> How do I find the CFCC class that is equivalent to the class from my college\/university? <\/a> <\/h6> <div id=\"faq3\" class=\"\"> <p>CFCC does not assume responsibility in determining a student&#8217;s course selection when the credits are to be transferred elsewhere. Students are encouraged to work with their home institution to ensure credits completed at CFCC are transferable.<\/p> <\/div>  <\/div>  <div class=\"\"> <h6 class=\"iwi-target-faq4\"> <a href=\"#\"> How do I know if \/what Pre-Requisites are needed for the CFCC Class I need to take? <\/a> <\/h6> <div id=\"faq4\" class=\"\"> <p>All currently offered courses are available on <a href=\"https:\/\/www3.cfcc.edu\/class-finder\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> CFCC Class Finder Tool <\/a> . Once you have determined which class you would like to take, click on it to pull up the course description and look for the necessary prerequisites.<\/p>\n<p>Here is a list of classes commonly taken by visiting students and their prereqs. <strong>to be created<\/strong> For a course that has prerequisites, you must submit official transcripts to demonstrate that you meet the requirements.<\/p> <\/div>  <\/div>  <div class=\"\"> <h6 class=\"iwi-target-faq5\"> <a href=\"#\"> How do I submit my Official Transcript from my College\/University? <\/a> <\/h6> <div id=\"faq5\" class=\"\"> <p>You will need to follow the transcript request procedure of the college\/university where you took the course. Many will offer online transcript ordering, which is the quickest way for your transcript to be received, although we do also accept paper copies of transcripts. When you order your transcript, select Cape Fear Community College, or <a href=\"m&#97;&#105;lt&#111;&#58;tr&#97;nscr&#105;pts&#64;cfcc&#46;&#101;d&#117;\"> tr&#97;nscr&#105;pts&#64;cfcc&#46;&#101;d&#117; <\/a> as the recipient.<\/p> <\/div>  <\/div>  <div class=\"\"> <h6 class=\"iwi-target-faq6\"> <a href=\"#\"> How do I update my Residency? <\/a> <\/h6> <div id=\"faq6\" class=\"\"> <p>All students are required to have a valid Residency Status prior to registration. Go to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncresidency.org\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> https:\/\/www.ncresidency.org\/ <\/a> to update your residency through the North Carolina Residency Determination Service (RDS). RDS determines whether you will pay in-state or out-of-state tuition. If you have issues, call RDS: 844-319-3640 or <a href=\"m&#97;&#105;lt&#111;&#58;rds&#105;nf&#111;&#64;ncr&#101;s&#105;d&#101;ncy&#46;&#111;rg\"> rds&#105;nf&#111;&#64;ncr&#101;s&#105;d&#101;ncy&#46;&#111;rg <\/a> Make sure to keep a copy of your Residency Certification Number for your CFCC application.<\/p> <\/div>  <\/div>  <div class=\"\"> <h6 class=\"iwi-target-faq7\"> <a href=\"#\"> How do I send my class credit from CFCC back to my College\/University? <\/a> <\/h6> <div id=\"faq7\" class=\"\"> <p>You can send an official copy of your CFCC transcript to your home institution through <a href=\"https:\/\/cfcc.edu\/records-registration\/request-transcript\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> CFCC.edu\/transcripts <\/a> after your grades have been posted.<\/p> <\/div>  <\/div>  <div class=\"\"> <h6 class=\"iwi-target-faq8\"> <a href=\"#\"> Can I use Financial Aid to pay for classes? <\/a> <\/h6> <div id=\"faq8\" class=\"\"> <p>Unfortunately, the special credit program is not eligible for financial aid.<\/p> <\/div>  <\/div>  <div class=\"\"> <h6 class=\"iwi-target-faq9\"> <a href=\"#\"> Do you have an F1 Visa with another institution? <\/a> <\/h6> <div id=\"faq9\" class=\"\"> <p>Visiting students who have an F1 Visa must follow the <a href=\"https:\/\/cfcc.edu\/admissions\/admissions-steps\/international-students\/international-student-admissions\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> International Student Admissions process <\/a> .<\/p> <\/div>  <\/div>  <\/div>  <\/div> ","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>STEP 1 | Ensure Residency is current Check your Residency Determination Services (RDS) account to ensure your status is up-to-date and won&#8217;t expire before the semester begins. 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