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Students seeking transfer admission are required to comply with the following procedures: Submit a complete application by the appropriate application deadline date. See also: Transfer of Credit Transition Programs Share this Page Facebook this Page (opens a new window) Tweet this Page (opens a new window) Print (opens a new window) Help (opens a new window) T Apply Visit Give UNC WILMINGTON 601 S. COLLEGE ROAD WILMINGTON, NC 28403 910.962.3000

Transfer up to 64 credits from associate degree Credit by examination for Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential at 34 elective credits Satisfy University Studies/Electives requirements

Credit for Prior Learning provides transfer credit in recognition of previously completed academic and non-academic college level learning. There are several methods of receiving UNCW credit for academic work previously completed or for acquired but academically uncredited knowledge and experience. The categories of credit that may be granted include:

Credit is granted for prior learning and/or past professional development while employed in business and industry, non-profit, government service, or military organizations. To earn credit, your prior learning should be relevant to the three capabilities of the Talent Development Capability Model: Building Personal Capability, Developing Professional Capability, and Impacting Organizational Capability. Students seeking credit for prior learning will participate in a direct equivalency evaluation process in which submitted transcripts, certifications, documented professional developments, and the like are assessed using the Talent Development Capability Model. Credit Hours: 1 Corequisite Courses: none Prerequisite or Corequisite Courses: None Prerequisite Courses: None Additional Restrictions/Requirements: Instructor approval. Crosslisting: No Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Major Restriction Workforce Learning and Development Share this Page Facebook this Page (opens a new window) Tweet this Page (opens a new window) Print (opens a new window) Help (opens a new window) T Apply Visit Give UNC WILMINGTON 601 S. COLLEGE ROAD WILMINGTON, NC 28403 910.962.3000

After one semester of enrollment, first time, first year students who have earned 30 or more credit hours including UNCW and transfer credit may declare their major with permission from the Assistant Provost for Academic Advising. Undergraduate students admitted as transfer students are required to select a major or a pre-major at the time of admission to UNCW.

New student transfer credits are articulated after being accepted to the university. Students have access to view transfer credits on academic transcripts via MySeaport after they've signed up for orientation. Transfer credit is articulated from the official transcripts of the institutions attended. (Ending Summer 2024) Students transferring to UNC Wilmington may receive up to 90 semester hours of academic credit from all institutions attended; however, not more than 64 total hours can be transferred from two-year institutions. Beginning Fall 2024, there will no longer be any maximums on transfer credit.

Portfolio Assessment Transfer Credit From a 2-year or 4-year College or University Students transferring to UNCW from another accredited college or university submit their transcripts to the Office of Admission as part of the application process. Credit will be awarded for all transferable courses earned at another institution for which a grade of C or better is earned and all official agreements will be followed (e.g. Students may submit an appeal of their transferred credits through the Registrar’s Office. Transfer credit is used in evaluating eligibility for “ Degrees with Distinction.” Colleges and Schools may have more restrictive limits based on the needs of the degree programs as published in the catalogue . Examination Credit by examination is available at UNCW for undergraduate students in the following circumstances: Advanced Placement Exam: Students may receive credit by examination for achieving acceptable scores on a variety of Advanced Placement exams offered through the College Entrance Examination Board. International Baccalaureate Exam: Students may receive credit by examination for achieving acceptable scores on the “High Level” International Baccalaureate (HL IB) examinations. Students who choose to revoke credit for a course may not subsequently receive credit by examination for that course. College Exemption: Students who have been exempted with credit from courses at an accredited college or university may be exempted with credit from appropriate courses at the University of North Carolina Wilmington. When the exemption is based on a test result, the student should have a copy of the score report sent to the Office of Admissions for evaluation concerning placement and credit Challenge Exams: In cases in which a student has demonstrated knowledge of a particular field by more advanced course work or experience, exemptions may be granted on an individual basis by the appropriate department chairperson. A Joint Services Transcript, Community College of the Air Force, or in some cases education through the Department of Defense schools not recorded on other transcripts are accepted for credit. No more than 30 credit hours may be awarded through the portfolio assessment process and/or certifications or licensure credit and all limitations on transfer credit remain in place.

Many institutions do not award transfer credit for “P” grades.

No more than 30 credit hours may be awarded through the portfolio assessment process and/or certifications or licensure credit and all limitations on transfer credit remain in place.

Accepted transfer credit counts as both attempted and earned hours, BUT are only used to calculate maximum timeframe to complete the student’s program/degree. All attempted hours are counted, including transfer hours, whether or not financial aid was received, or the course work was successfully completed.

Transfer Credit Resources Transfer of Credit Information. Review transfer of credit policies, limits, and other important information. Transfer Credit Appeals: Review information related to any missing transfer credit on your degree audit and how to request an appeal. Credit by Examination Equivalencies. Review how your AP, CLEP, DANTES, or IB scores may equate to transfer credit. How to Run Your Degree Audit. A degree audit, or official evaluation of your transfer credit and remaining degree requirements at UNCW, will be prepared for you after admission. Prior to admission, any evaluation of transfer credits is unofficial. An official transfer credit evaluation and degree audit will be prepared for students at the point of admission. If you have attended another college or university since last attending UNCW, you will need to have official transcripts sent to the Office of Admissions as part of the application process. If readmitted, the Office of the Registrar will evaluate your transcripts to determine what credit is transferable and how it will apply toward UNCW degree requirements.

Transfer Credit Tools Transfer Equivalency Self Service Use the Transfer Equivalency Self Service tool to determine how your courses will most likely apply to your intended major at UNCW. You can input any courses you have already completed and view an unofficial audit based on how your credits transfer and apply to your intended major. Please Note: This tool is compatible only with the Google Chrome browser. If you encounter issues accessing it, try clearing your browsing history and cache, closing the browser window, and reopening it. Transfer Credit Equivalency ToolUse our equivalency tool to view a list of courses that will most likely transfer to UNCW from your current institution. If you don't see your courses listed, contact the Office of Admissions for information on requesting an unofficial evaluation.

Transfer of Credit Transfer credit may be accepted from institutions accredited by the following bodies: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC) Higher Learning Commission (HLC) Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE) Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) Credit awarded from an institution whose accrediting body is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as an Institutional Accrediting Agency may be considered for transfer provided the credits are not of a vocational, or technical nature and are not outside the scope of UNCW’s mission. Credit will be awarded for all transferable courses earned at another institution for which a grade of C or better is earned and all official agreements will be followed (e.g. Comprehensive Articulation Agreement). Students may submit an appeal of their transferred credits through the Registrar’s Office. To graduate, students must meet the university’s Residency Requirement ( see policy ). Hours attempted, and grade points earned at other institutions are not used in calculating grade point averages. Transfer credit is used in evaluating eligibility for “ Degrees with Distinction ”. Colleges and Schools may have more restrictive limits based on the needs of the degree programs as published in the catalogue . Share this Page Facebook this Page (opens a new window) Tweet this Page (opens a new window) Print (opens a new window) Help (opens a new window) T Apply Visit Give UNC WILMINGTON 601 S. COLLEGE ROAD WILMINGTON, NC 28403 910.962.3000

Credits earned at another institution with a grade of a "C" (2.0) or better are accepted by the university if the work transferred is comparable to offerings at UNCW. There are no maximums on transfer credit. For information regarding transfer of credit, visit the Office of the Registrar website. Regardless of how you enroll, you will be eligible to receive transfer credit for college courses completed during high school as well as AP, IB and CLEP exam credits. Transfer credit is articulated from the official transcripts of the institutions attended or official test score report(s). Prior to admission, students completing college coursework through a community college or university can review how college credits will transfer using our Transfer Credit Equivalency tool. Your timeline to graduation is contingent on the transfer credit evaluation, fulfillment of UNCW University Studies (general education) requirements, and major requirements. On-campus housing is limited for transfer students, so interested students are encouraged to apply early. If applying as a transfer applicant, an official transcript is required to complete our review of your application. All students will need to submit their official and final college transcript to receive transfer credits at UNCW. Both first-year and transfer applicants are considered for UNCW’s need-based aid as long as they submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Eligible transfer students will have fixed tuition rates for an appropriate number of consecutive semesters, based on the number of transfer credits transferred in from other institutions.