N.C. community college transfer students can use the following advising tools to provide a four-year degree plan that maps out the requirements for each baccalaureate degree at UNC colleges.
College transfer is a unique opportunity for curriculum students to be exposed to various colleges and universities throughout the school year. The college transfer liaison works closely with four-year schools to partner with students to help them facilitate the college transfer process and allow them to explore their educational options.
College Transfer at GTCC
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Questions? Call us at 336-334-4822, ext. 0. We're open 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday, or email us at studentsuccesscenter@gtcc.edu.
- Make requests for a particular school to visit the campus
- Visit the student success center to inquire about college literature on hand
- Participate in the scheduled college tours/visits alongside college transfer club members
- Receive notification via email when schools will be visiting campus
- Experience diversity in the schools that come to campus
- Participate in opportunities to have more personable meeting with college representatives by participating in the Transfer Thursday program
- Gain exposure to various colleges and universities throughout the school year
- Receive on-campus college fair opportunities (Jamestown & Greensboro Campuses)
- Participate in evening engagements with college representatives to discuss transfer options
- Join the College Transfer Club that caters to the needs of the transfer driven student
Transfer Guides
Transfer Events
Fall 2026 University Recruitment Visits
NORTH CAROLINA A&T STATE UNIVERSITY
Date: September 1
Campus: Jamestown Campus
WINSTON-SALEM STATE UNIVERSITY
Dates: September 3, 10, 17 & 24
Campus: Jamestown Campus
WESTERN GOVERNORS UNIVERSITY
Date: September 3
Campus: Greensboro Campus
WESTERN CAROLINA UNIVERSITY
Date: September 8
Campus Availability: Jamestown and Greensboro
CAROLINA UNIVERSITY
Dates: September 8, 15, 22 & 29
Campus: Greensboro Campus
GREENSBORO COLLEGE
Dates: September 1, 10, 17 & 24
Campus: Jamestown, Greensboro and High Point
SALEM COLLEGE
Dates: September 15 & 24
Campus: Jamestown, Greensboro and High Point
APPALACHIAN STATE UNIVERSITY
Date: September 29
Campus: Greensboro Campus
WINSTON-SALEM STATE UNIVERSITY
Dates: October 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29
Campus: Jamestown Campus
WESTERN GOVERNORS UNIVERSITY
Dates: October 1 & 13
Campus: Greensboro Campus
CAROLINA UNIVERSITY
Dates: October 1, 6, 8 & 13
Campus: Greensboro Campus
APPALACHIAN STATE UNIVERSITY
Date: October 6
Campus: Jamestown Campus
WESTERN CAROLINA UNIVERSITY
Date: October 27
Campus Availability: Jamestown and Greensboro
UNC CHARLOTTE
Dates: October 6, 13 & 15
Campus: Jamestown Campus
SALEM COLLEGE
Dates: October 6 & 22
Campus: Jamestown, Greensboro and High Point
GREENSBORO COLLEGE
Dates: October 1, 13 & 20
Campus: Jamestown, Greensboro and High Point
CAROLINA UNIVERSITY
Dates: November 3, 5, 10 & 12
Campus: Greensboro Campus
WINSTON-SALEM STATE UNIVERSITY
Dates: November 5, 12 & 19
Campus: Jamestown Campus
GREENSBORO COLLEGE
Dates: November 5, 12 & 19
Campus: Jamestown, Greensboro and High Point
SALEM COLLEGE
Date: November 12
Campus: Jamestown, Greensboro and High Point
WESTERN CAROLINA UNIVERSITY
Date: November 17
Campus: Jamestown and Greensboro
SALEM COLLEGE
Date: December 1
Campus: Jamestown, Greensboro and High Point
APPALACHIAN STATE UNIVERSITY
Date: December 1
Campus: High Point Campus
GREENSBORO COLLEGE
Dates: December 1 & 3
Campus: Jamestown, Greensboro and High Point
CAROLINA UNIVERSITY
Dates: December 1 & 3
Campus: Greensboro Campus
WESTERN CAROLINA UNIVERSITY
Date: December 10
Campus: Jamestown and Greensboro
Guaranteed Acceptance Programs
Guaranteed Acceptance Programs provide an early acceptance pathway for community college students to transfer and graduate from four-year institutions.
Below are current partnerships GTCC has with universities.
The Carolina Student Transfer Excellence Program (C-STEP) offers high-achieving students from low- to moderate-income families an opportunity to continue their education at UNC-Chapel Hill.
The 49erNext program at Guilford Technical Community College (GTCC) provides a seamless pathway for students planning to transfer to UNC Charlotte.
The Aspire Appalachian Pathway Program at GTCCprovides a seamless pathway for students planning to transfer to App State after completing an eligible associate degree.
- Academic Programs: https://www.uncfsu.edu/academics/program-finder
- Transfer Guides: https://www.uncfsu.edu/faculty-and-staff/departments-and-offices/office-of-the-registrar/four-year-and-baccalaureate-degree-plans
- Tours: https://broncoville.uncfsu.edu/default.asp
- Primary Transfer Contact: Amariche Hawkins
- Email: ahawkin3@uncfsu.edu
- Phone: 910-672-1637
With the UNCG AAS Business Guarantee, you can transfer your Associate of Applied Science degree in a business-related field from a GTCC toward a bachelor’s degree from UNCG’s Bryan School of Business and Economics. Whether you’re currently earning your AAS or have already graduated, the AAS Business Guarantee offers a clear, guaranteed path forward in your education and your career.
UNC Wilmington's PathWays program offers guaranteed admission for students transferring from a partner North Carolina community college. Completing a transferable associate's degree ensures seamless access to UNCW, ensuring a smooth transition for your academic journey.
North Carolina State University's Wolfpack Connect program offers guaranteed admission for students transferring from a North Carolina Community College partner, including GTCC. Beginning in the spring of 2026, the program is open to students pursuing associate degrees in select disciplines and is designed to reduce barriers, save time, and lower the cost of earning a bachelor’s degree. Through this partnership, GTCC students will benefit from early guidance from NC State advisors, personalized academic planning, and a clear path toward completing their degree—with guaranteed admission to NC State once program requirements are met.
Public UNC System Schools
- Academic Programs: https://www.appstate.edu/academics/majors/
- Transfer Guides: https://transfer.appstate.edu/transferguides
- Tours: https://www.appstate.edu/visit/
- Primary Transfer Contact: Joshua Yates
- Email: yatesjh@appstate.edu
- Phone: 828-262-2901
- Academic Programs: https://degrees.ecu.edu/
- Transfer Guides: https://registrar.ecu.edu/caa-baccalaureate-degree-plans/
- Tours: https://admissions.ecu.edu/visit/transfer-tours-events/
- Primary Transfer Contact: Terrance Holloway
- Email: hollowayte22@ecu.edu
- Phone: 252-328-4432
- Academic Programs: https://www.ecsu.edu/academics/undergrad/index.php
- Transfer Guides: https://www.ecsu.edu/admissions/degree-plans.php
- Tours: https://www.ecsu.edu/visit.php
- Primary Transfer Contact: Sherry Franks
- Email: safranks@ecsu.edu
- Phone: 252-335-3308
- Academic Programs: https://majorsandminors.dasa.ncsu.edu/
- Transfer Guides: https://admissions.ncsu.edu/apply/transfer/north-carolina/
- Tours: https://admissions.ncsu.edu/visit/schedule-your-visit/
- NCSU Transfer Planner: https://webappprd.acs.ncsu.edu/php/transferplanner/
- Primary Transfer Contact: Beckie Morgan
- Email: rsstanke@ncsu.edu
- Phone: 919-513-2887
- Academic Programs: https://www.ncat.edu/academics/majors-minors-and-programs/index.php
- Transfer Guides: https://www.ncat.edu/admissions/transfer-admissions/transfer-curriculum-guides.php
- Tours: https://www.ncat.edu/admissions/undergraduate/visit-us.php
- Primary Transfer Contact: Barry Hawkins
- Email: bihawkin@ncat.edu
- Phone: 336-285-4120
- Academic Programs: https://www.nccu.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs
- Transfer Guides: https://myeol.nccu.edu/node/13281
- Tours: https://eaglepromise.nccu.edu/tourpicker.asp
- Primary Transfer Contact: Frank Leggett
- Email: leggett@nccu.edu
- Phone: 919-530-6298
- Academic Programs: https://catalog.unc.edu/programs/
- Transfer Guides: https://catalog.unc.edu/admissions/undergraduate/nccc-transfer-pathways/
- Tours: https://admissions.unc.edu/visit/schedule-your-visit/
- Primary Transfer Contact: Emma Robinson
- Email: erobinson@admissions.unc.edu
- Phone: 919-966-3621
- Academic Programs: https://www.uncg.edu/academics-support/degrees-programs/
- Transfer Guides: https://spartancentral.uncg.edu/registration-degree-planning/transfer-credit-information/
- Tours: https://apply.uncg.edu/portal/campus-tours
- Primary Transfer Contact: Tina Morrison
- Email: bkmorris@uncg.edu
- Phone: 336-334-3417
- Academic Programs: https://new.unca.edu/academics/programs/
- Transfer Guides: https://advising.unca.edu/degree-plans/nc-community-colleges-4-year-plans/
- Tours: https://new.unca.edu/admission/visits-and-events/
- Primary Transfer Contact: Lucas Granade
- Email: lgranade@unca.edu
- Phone: 828-250-2329
- Academic Programs: https://academics.charlotte.edu/undergraduate-programs
- Transfer Guides: https://admissions.charlotte.edu/transfers/how-credits-transfer/transfer-guides
- Tours: https://admissions.charlotte.edu/visit/in-person-tours
- Primary Transfer Contact: Luis Visbal
- Email: lvisbal@charlotte.edu
- Phone: 704-687-8526
- Academic Programs: https://www.uncp.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs
- Transfer Guides: https://www.uncp.edu/academics/academic-resources/degree-pathway/baccalaureate-degree-plans
- Tours: https://www.uncp.edu/admissions/undergraduate-admissions/transfer-students/transfer-tours-events
- Primary Transfer Contact: Reggie Bullock
- Email: bullock@uncp.edu
- Phone: 910-521-6269
- Academic Programs: https://uncw.edu/academics/colleges/cse/programs/undergraduate
- Transfer Guides: https://uncw.edu/admissions/undergraduate/transfer/nc-community
- Tours: https://apply.uncw.edu/portal/transfer
- Primary Transfer Contact: Molly Holbrook
- Email: holbrookm@uncw.edu
- Phone: 910-962-2880
- Academic Programs: https://www.wcu.edu/learn/programs/
- Transfer Guides: https://www.wcu.edu/apply/undergraduate-admissions/transfer-students/agreements-with-other-schools/cca-four-year-plans.aspx
- Tours: https://www.wcu.edu/apply/undergraduate-admissions/visit-wcu/index.aspx
- Primary Transfer Contact: Eddie Johnson
- Email: etjohnson@wcu.edu
- Phone: 828-227-2394
WGU Transfer Programs (Transfer and A.A.S. Degrees)
- Find your program at WGU's web site
- Requires completion of transfer or A.A.S. degrees to qualify
- Classes begin monthly
- Primary Transfer Contact: AJ Jackson
- Email: aj.jackson@wgu.edu
- Phone: 385-419-1487
- Academic Programs: https://www.wssu.edu/admissions/programs/index.html#uglist
- Transfer Guides: https://www.wssu.edu/admissions/apply/transfer-applicants/transfer-credits.html
- Tours: https://www.wssu.edu/about/visit.html
- Primary Transfer Contact: Michaiah Hinds
- Email: hindsm@wssu.edu
- Phone: 336-750-2074
North Carolina Private Institutions (NCICU Schools)
Transferring to GTCC
- Inquire through admissions.
- Transferring credits into GTCC with our equivalency tool.
College Transfer Club
The College Transfer Club is here to provide another resource to assist students with their transfer needs. The college transfer club is a student led organization where students with like minds have the opportunity to fellowship and experience the process of transferring as a unit. In addition to feeding their educational needs, club members commit to helping the community and serving those in need. The college transfer club provides leadership opportunities and is a great college resume builder!