Associate in Engineering (AE) – NC A&T State University Co-Admission

The Associate in Engineering, NC A&T State University Transfer Program is intended for students who plan to transfer to NC A&T and study either civil engineering or mechanical engineering. In this program, students take general education and pre-major electives at Guilford Technical Community College (GTCC) and then complete their bachelor’s degree in civil or mechanical engineering after transferring to NC A&T.

Civil engineers design construction projects and build systems in the public and private sector, including roads, buildings, airports, tunnels, dams, bridges, and systems for water supply and sewage treatment. Mechanical engineers design, analyze, manufacture, and maintain machinery including motorized systems.

Admission into the engineering programs is highly competitive, and admission is not guaranteed.

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Associate in Engineering, NC A&T State University Transfer Program - CIP Code: 14.0102

This program is no longer accepting students as of Summer 2025.

 

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Contact: (336) 334-4822, ext. 50484

The curriculum is recommended for students interested in studying Mechanical or Civil Engineering at GTCC, earning an Associate of Engineering degree and transferring to North Carolina A&T State University to attain a bachelor's degree. Successful students transferring from GTCC to North Carolina A&T will be given full credit for the courses listed below upon acceptance to the university and have junior standing.

Upon successful completion of this degree, graduates will be able to:

  • Develop multidisciplinary engineering projects using engineering principles.
  • Analyze contemporary issues affecting the engineering profession.
  • Apply scientific, mathematical, and engineering principles to solve technical engineering problems.
  • Demonstrate effective communication skills through technical report writing and oral presentations.

Course Requirements for Associate in Engineering (62 Credits)

General Education (48 Credits)

The general education common course pathway includes study in the areas of English communication; humanities and fine arts; social and behavioral sciences; natural sciences and mathematics.

Credit Hour Requirements | Courses Fulfilling Requirements

English Composition (6 credits)
Humanities/Fine Arts (6 credits)
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Social/Behavioral Sciences (9 credits)
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Mathematics (15 credits) (all courses required)
Natural Sciences (12 credits) (all courses required)

Program Major Requirements for Associate in Engineering (14 credits)

Required Drafting Course (3 credits)

Required Engineering Courses (11 credits)

Note:

* EGR 230 is not a CAA approved transfer course, however, per a bilateral articulation agreement with NC A&T University, it is required of incoming BE seeking students to have taken this course. Please be advised that this course is not guaranteed transfer credit to any
other University they you may choose admission to.

* REL 110 will transfer for equivalency credit to the engineering programs at all five UNC institutions that offer undergraduate engineering programs.  It may not transfer with equivalency to other programs.

* Calculus I (MAT 271) is the lowest level math course that will be accepted by the engineering programs for transfer as a math credit.  A student may place directly into MAT 271 if the student has met at least one (1) of the following criteria within the past five (5) years:

  • A score of 2 or higher on the AP Calculus AB Exam.
  • A grade of C or higher in an AP Calculus course and an unweighted HS GPA of 3.0 or higher.
  • A score of 90 or higher on the ACCUPLACER College-Level Math (CLM) test.
  • A score of 46 or higher on the trigonometry section of the ACT Compass Math Placement Test.
  • A score of 580 or higher on the old (prior to March 2016) SAT Math and a grade of C or higher in the North Carolina Standard Course of Study Pre-Calculus course or an equivalent course from another state.
  • A score of 600 or higher on the new (March 2016 and beyond) SAT Math and a grade of C or higher in the North Carolina Standard Course of Study Pre-Calculus course or an equivalent course from another state.
  • A score of 27 or higher on the ACT Math and a grade of C or higher in the North Carolina Standard Course of Study Pre-Calculus course or an equivalent course from another state.
  • A score of 560 or higher on the SAT Subject Test in Mathematics Level 2.  

Students who are not calculus-ready will need to take additional math courses.

 - Students must meet the receiving university's foreign language and/or health and physical education requirements, if applicable, prior to or after transfer to the senior institution.

Fall Semester I

Total Credits: 16

Spring Semester I

Total Credits: 17

Fall Semester II

Total Credits: 14

Spring Semester II

Total Credits: 15

Total credit hours required for degree: 62

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Frequently Asked Questions

You will need to follow the general enrollment process for GTCC.  During the advising process you will have the opportunity to indicate your desire to study within this curriculum. Your advisor will help you sign up for the specific courses you need.

Anne Simpson, Department Chair of Engineering, Astronomy, and Physics

Yes, Financial aid is available if you qualify. Please visit the Financial Aid web page or contact the Financial Aid office at 336-334-4822 Option 3.

Yes, this program is recommended if you plan to study Mechanical or Civil Engineering and earn your Associate of Engineering degree at GTCC and then transfer to North Carolina A&T State University to obtain your bachelor’s degree.

Successful students transferring from GTCC to North Carolina A&T State University will be given full credit for the courses in this program upon acceptance to NC A&T and have junior standing. GTCC graduates must obtain a grade of “C” or better in each course and have an overall GPA of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.

Yes, this program is designed for students who plan to study Mechanical Engineering or Civil Engineering.

You need to take Calculus I, II, and III (MAT-271, MAT-272, and MAT-273). This program is designed to start with Calculus I (MAT-271).  If you are not eligible to take MAT-271 during your first semester at GTCC, you will need to spend time taking math classes to meet the pre-requisite for MAT-271 (Grade of C or better in MAT-172) based on your initial math placement. 

You may place directly into Calculus I (MAT-271) if you have met at least one (1) of the following criteria within the past five (5) years:

  • A score of 2 or higher on the AP Calculus AB Exam.
  • A grade of C or higher in an AP Calculus course and an unweighted HS GPA of 3.0 or higher.
  • A score of 90 or higher on the ACCUPLACER College-Level Math (CLM) test.
  • A score of 46 or higher on the trigonometry section of the ACT Compass Math Placement Test.
  • A score of 600 or higher on the SAT Math (580 prior to 3/1/2016) and a grade of C or higher in the North Carolina Standard Course of Study Pre-Calculus course or an equivalent course from another state.
  • A score of 27 or higher on the ACT Math and a grade of C or higher in the North Carolina Standard Course of Study Pre-Calculus course or an equivalent course from another state.
  • A score of 560 or higher on the SAT Subject Test in Mathematics Level 2.