Early College High School students are considered freshmen students and should be advised to apply as such.
UCO 1200, First Year Seminar
Early college high students who successfully complete an Associate of Arts or Science, with grades of C or better, are NOT required to take UCO 1200. If a student does not complete an Associate in Arts or Science, they ARE required to take UCO 1200, even if they are only one hour shy from completion.
Completion of AA/AS
Completing an Associate in Arts or an Associate in Science (AA/AS) from a North Carolina Community College with a grade of “C” or above in ALL of the core coursework assures that you will meet the lower level division general education requirements at ASU. This will allow you to move smoothly into your major coursework. If not, you will need to meet ASU’s General Education Program Requirements (PDF, 125KB). Note: some general education requirements may still be required in the major.
Submitting official college transcripts for dual enrollment credit while in high school
Students taking courses from a North Carolina community college MUST submit both an official high school transcript AND official community college transcript. College credit cannot be applied if the official community college transcript is not received.
UGETC
Universal General Education Transfer Component courses are guaranteed to transfer to any UNC system school, up to 30 hours, and be applied to general education curriculum. Students must achieve a C or better for the course to transfer.
- The UGETC guide (PDF, 183KB) will provide a quick reference for UGETC courses.
- The UGETC video will provide further information about how UGETC courses work.
General Education Program
In fall 2015 Appalachian implemented a new general education curriculum.
NCCC Transfer Guides
Baccalaureate Degree Plans and Transfer Four Year Guides are currently being developed for all majors at Appalachian. These guides are designed to assist transfer students with choosing appropriate coursework to meet both general education and major requirements
AP/IB/CLEP scores
Testing Services provides a Computer Based Testing Center in the John Thomas Student Support Building for the administration of national entrance/certification exams. We also administer nationally scheduled paper and pencil exams such as LSAT, PRAXIS II, GRE Subject Tests, and National Counselors Exam on Saturdays throughout the year in Anne Belk Hall/Old Belk Library.