ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ Connect

ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ Connect is ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½â€™s streamlined and student-focused guaranteed admission program for community college transfer students. This initiative offers direct-entry admission to ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ and expanded early-access opportunities, ensuring your students have a smooth transition to their four-year degree.

ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ Connect guarantees general university admission for students from:

  • All 58 North Carolina Community and Junior Colleges
  • Other accredited community and junior colleges (NC private and out-of-state eligible for consideration)
  • This partnership aligns with ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½â€™s mission to enhance educational access, economic development, and student success across the region and beyond.

ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ Connect Next Steps for Students and Partners

In order to be considered for the ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ Connect Program, students and colleges must meet the following requirements to receive unique program benefits.

To receive guaranteed admission through ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ Connect, transfer students must:

  • Be currently enrolled at a participating institution in a degree-seeking capacity.
  • Submit a complete  for admission and records by published deadlines.
  • Pay the application fee or request a waiver.
  • Be in good academic standing and demonstrate good conduct.
  • Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5, and at least a 2.2 GPA in their most recent term.
  • Earn an associate degree from a participating college.
  • Enroll at ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ in a residential (non-distance) degree program within one academic year of degree completion.
  • Complete the .

Transfer students with a 3.5+ cumulative collegiate GPA will automatically be invited to join ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½â€™s prestigious Brinson Honors College, which offers:

  • Guaranteed transfer of up to 12 hours of honors-level credit.
  • Eligibility from NC Community College honors programs or institutions that are members of the National Collegiate Honors Council (NCHC).
  • Enhanced opportunities for academic distinction and leadership Students must accept their invitation upon ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ enrollment.
      1. Submit the 
      2. Submit your to ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½
      3. Visit our transfer information page on what to submit, scholarships, and other resources for transfer students at 

Students who opt into ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ Connect while still enrolled at their community college gain exclusive early-access benefits, including:

  • Major-specific academic advising.

  • A personal ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ admission counselor.

  • Access to Hunter Library to study and rent books.
  • Admission to select athletic events and campus speakers.
  • Priority orientation registration.
  • A 10% discount at the ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ Bookstore.
  • An exclusive ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ Connect Card.

  These benefits are activated through the ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ Connect Card, issued up to one year prior to transfer.

As a partner in ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ Connect, your institution will:

  • Promote the program across campus.

  • Designate a campus contact for program communication.

  • Support student eligibility and awareness of admission requirements.

  • Provide accurate and timely information to interested students.
  • Collaborate with ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ to ensure seamless transitions.

ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ commits to:

  • Guarantee admission for eligible transfer students from participating institutions.

  • Assigned staff to support ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ Connect operations.

  • Educate students about program-level admissions when applicable.
  • Ensure compliance with state, UNC System, and ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ policies.
  • Provide early access to various campus resources

To become a partner in ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ Connect:

  • All NC Community Colleges are automatically eligible, but must opt-in.

  • Out-of-state or NC private institutions may be reviewed for inclusion.
  • To receive the opt-in information, please contact the Office of Admissions at admiss@wcu.edu.

Students who opt into ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ Connect while still enrolled at their community college gain exclusive early-access benefits, including:

  • All NC Community Colleges are automatically eligible, but must opt-in by completing the .

  • Out-of-state or NC private institutions may be reviewed for inclusion by submitting .

  • Membership remains active unless terminated in writing by the institution.
  • ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ will provide a 6-month notice for program discontinuation.
  • Program may be modified at any time by ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ with written notice.
  • Governed by UNC policies, NC State law, and federal regulations.

Please reach out to:

Heather Hill
Associate Director of Admissions for Regional Engagement
hchill@wcu.edu