Office of Admissions

Transfer Students

FIND YOUR HOME

We want every driven student to enjoy ECSU’s high-quality, high-value learning and nurturing community. We're the community you’re looking for. Once you enroll, members of our staff and faculty are ready to support you throughout your academic journey.

North Carolina Community College transfer students who have earned an AA or AS degree meeting the requirements of the North Carolina Comprehensive Articulation Agreement should refer to the Elizabeth City State University North Carolina Community College Degree Plans.

We’ll make the transfer process clear and simple. Use the processes and requirements below as a guide. If you have any questions, please contact us.

If you have at least 24 hours in transferrable college credit

Submit an official college transcript(s) for all colleges attended or attempted coursework
Minimum cumulative GPA in college-level coursework: 2.0

If you are under the age of 21 and have less than 24 hours of credit

Submit official final high school transcript, official SAT/ACT test scores and meet the Minimum Admission Requirements (MARs) and Minimum Course requirements (MCRs):
- Minimum Admission Requirements (MARs):
  - Completed high school with at least a cumulative 2.5 GPA OR
  - 1010 SAT or ACT Composite 19
- Minimum Course Requirements (MCRs) :
  - Four units of English
  - Four units of Math (Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, and an Advanced Math)
  - Three units of Science (Biological Science, Physical Science, and a Science with a Lab)
  - Two units of Social Studies, including one unit of US History
  - Two units of Foreign Language (same)
Submit an official college transcript(s) for all colleges attended or attempted coursework
Minimum cumulative GPA from last school attended: 2.0

If you have earned an Associates of Art or Associates of Science degree:

Submit an official college transcript(s) for all colleges attended or attempted coursework
Minimum cumulative GPA from last school attended: 2.0

North Carolina Articulation Agreement

If you’ve completed a two-year Associates degree program in North Carolina, you can transfer to ECSU having met all general education requirements. Learn more about ECSU’s Transfer articulation agreements.

Do you need to attend orientation?

All students should participate in orientation except for students who plan to enroll in an online degree program, teacher licensure only program, certificate programs, or students transferring from a 2+2 Community College Completion Degree program.

TRANSFER CREDITS

Upon receiving your transcripts, we’ll evaluate them for equivalency to courses offered in your degree program at ECSU. Please note, courses graded less than a "C", or not completed at an accredited institution, will not be accepted for transfer credit. Want to know how your credits will transfer? Use this tool to receive a rough estimate.

Transfer Credit Estimator

PAYING FOR COLLEGE

For financing options and estimated costs, visit the links below.

Tuition & Fees Financial Aid

QUESTIONS? WE'RE HERE TO HELP.

Office of Admissions

252-335-3305
Transfer@ecsu.edu

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