University Transfer Partnerships
Cape Fear Community College offers a clear transfer path to North Carolina universities through the North Carolina Comprehensive Articulation Agreement .
We have also partnered with four-year institutions to create direct admit opportunities for qualifying students. Our agreements with these institutions guarantee admission and provide access to tailored advising, scholarships, and transfer resources.
With pathways to universities like Appalachian State, UNC Wilmington, East Carolina University, UNC Chapel Hill, and more, you can smoothly transition from your associate degree to a bachelor’s program with personalized support every step of the way.
Explore your options and take the next step toward your future today!
Appalachian State University
Aspire Appalachian
Program Eligibility
- Cumulative GPA of 2.25 or higher
- Enrollment in a CFCC college transfer program
See the program website for detailed information about eligibility requirements.
Program Benefits
- Guaranteed admission to Appalachian State University
- Access to university transfer academic advising
- Access to admission counseling for assistance through the entire admission process
- Access to financial aid advising and planning to aid students maximize their aid and minimize student debt
- Priority consideration for an Appalachian Excellence Scholarship (AES) for students who have completed summer/fall applications by February 1st
- Invitation to special webinars and events designed to help students transfer to and succeed at Appalachian State University
Aspire Appalachian Interest Form
East Carolina University
Pirate Promise
Program Eligibility
- Full-time enrollment in an approved associate degree program.
- Cumulative GPA of 2.5 (must maintain a C or better to remain in the program)
- Early College and Career and College Promise students pursuing an approved associate degree and in their junior year of high school may also apply.
See the program website for detailed information about eligibility requirements.
Program Benefits
- Guaranteed admission to ECU and a waived application fee
- Access to a dedicated transfer coach
- Eligibility to purchase an ECU 1 Card
- Access to resources such as Career Services, the Writing Center, Financial Aid and ECU libraries
- Access to athletic events, campus recreation and other campus events
Pirate Promise Application
North Carolina Central University
- Successful completion of an approved AAS program at CFCC
See the program announcement for detailed information about eligibility requirements.
Program Benefits
- Direct pathway to earning a bachelor’s degree in field
- Guaranteed acceptance to NCCU*
- Priority consideration for the North Carolina Community College Scholarship for students who have achieved a GPA of 2.75 or higher
- Potential membership in Tau Sigma National Honor Society
*Acceptance into specific NCCU majors or programs with selective admissions criteria is not guaranteed under this agreement.
NCCU Transfer AdmissionsNorth Carolina Wesleyan University
Wesleyan Works
Program Eligibility
- Open to adult degree seeking students (*21 or older) with a cumulative GPA of 2.5
See the program website for detailed information about eligibility requirements.
Program Benefits
- Offers nontraditional adult learners a clear pathway from their associate degree to a bachelor’s degree
- Access to information about academic programs, faculty, and staff at the NCWU
- Access to admission, financial aid, and orientation communications early in the transition process
*NCWU may waive the age requirement in certain cases.
Wesleyan WorksAdult Degree Programs
UNC Chapel Hill
Carolina Student Transfer Excellence (C-STEP) Program
Program Eligibility
- Cumulative GPA of 3.2
- Completion of fewer than 30 hours of college credits
- Successful completion of high school (high school seniors should apply in April for fall admission.)
(Early college students are not eligible for this program. Dual enrolled high school students may only apply once they are preparing to graduate high school.)
Program Benefits
- Guaranteed admission to UNC general arts and sciences
- Waived application fee
- Access to specialized CFCC advising and mentorship
- Access to UNC admissions, advising, financial aid and student mentors
- Access to UNC resources, such as Career Services, the Writing Center, Financial Aid, Housing, Parking and UNC libraries
- Access to athletic events, campus recreation, and other UNC campus events
- Trips to UNC campus paid for by grant funding
UNC C-STEP Application
UNC Pembroke
Enrollment in an approved transfer program at CFCC
Minimum GPA of 2.7
See the agreement announcement for information about this partnership.
See UNCP’s Educator Preparation Program for detailed information about admission requirements to this program.
Program Benefits
- Dual admission to CFCC and UNCP
- Prioritized and expedited admission to UNCP for qualifying CFCC students
- Access to UNCP pre-advising
Students enrolled in the Educator Preparation Program under this agreement will complete their clinical practice in Pender County Schools.
UNCP Transfer Transition and EngagementUNC Wilmington
Pathways
The Pathways program provides guaranteed transfer admission to UNCW for North Carolina Community College students completing an AA, AS, AE, AATP, ASTP, or AFA.
Program Eligibility
- Currently enrolled in a transferable associate degree (AA/AS/AE/AATP/ASTP/AFA)
- Dual-enrolled or early college students who plan to apply as first-year students are not eligible for Pathways.
Program Benefits
- Early access to transfer resources, such as tailored coaching and advising from a transfer student success coordinator
- Invitations to special workshops and events
- Guaranteed admission as a transfer student
- Simplified transfer application process and transfer application fee waiver
UNCW Pathways Application
Pre-Hawk Program: Direct Admit Program for CFCC Students
The Pre-Hawk Program provides select students a seamless pathway from CFCC to UNCW through direct admission.
Program Eligibility
- Cumulative GPA of 3.2 at CFCC
- Enrollment in a CFCC college transfer program with completion of 12-30 credits
- Demonstrated commitment to transferring to UNCW
See the program website for detailed information about eligibility requirements and application deadlines.
Program Benefits
- Access to UNCW campus resources, including personalized guidance from a dedicated program advisor and mentor who spends time on both campuses
- Ability to enroll tuition-free in one UNCW course while enrolled at CFCC
- Eligibility to receive a one-time university scholarship after transferring to UNCW
UNCW Pre-Hawk Application
Western Carolina University
Catamount Connection Program
Program Eligibility
- Cumulative GPA of 2.5 at CFCC with a minimum GPA of 2.20 in the most recently completed academic term
- Enrollment in a CFCC college transfer program
See the program website for detailed information about eligibility requirements.
Program Benefits
- Guaranteed admission to WCU, which participates in the NC Promise tuition program that sets in-state tuition at $500 a semester
- Access to information about academic programs, faculty, and staff at the WCU Campus who will facilitate the transition to WCU
- Access to admission, financial aid, and orientation communications early in the transition process
Catamount Connection Application
