Transfer Catamount Commitment

Catamount Commitment for transfer students is available whether you enroll for the first time in summer, fall, or spring semester (funding only available during fall and spring semesters). You must enroll within one academic year of NCCC associate-degree completion. You are deemed a transfer student if you enroll at 蘑菇短视频to earn an undergraduate degree, and have also:

Never previously enrolled at 蘑菇短视频to pursue an undergraduate degree AND you have attempted college coursework elsewhere since completion of high school (with the exception of the summer immediately following spring graduation from high school)

For timely transfer applicants from NC into WCU

Apply for Admission as a resident-credit transfer student (apply.wcu.edu):
- By April 1 for Summer/Fall Term Entry (award applied to fall and spring terms)
- By Nov 1 for Spring Term Entry
$1,000 annual award ($500 per semester)
Available for a maximum of 3 years (6 semesters) of funding for those who fulfill eligibility requirements
May use remaining semesters of eligibility for graduate school at 蘑菇短视频if bachelor鈥檚 degree is completed in fewer than 6 semesters
Catamount Commitment can be used in combination with financial aid or other scholarships up to the cost of attendance

Eligibility: Who is considered for Catamount Commitment?

North Carolina students
Graduates of a North Carolina Community College (NCCC)
- Completion of an associate鈥檚 degree
- Direct transfer to 蘑菇短视频from a NCCC
3.0-or-better post-secondary GPA
Enroll within 1 academic year of graduation (cannot attend any non-NCCC institution between graduation and enrollment)
Apply for admission by April 1 / Nov 1 (Fall/Summer or Spring entry)
Enroll full time in a resident credit degree program (no online or distance programs)
Major in a STEM, Health Sciences, or Education field

Note: For Education - All resident credit programs leading to a BSED

STEM

Biology
Chemistry
Computer Science
Construction Management
Natural Resource and Conservation Management
Electrical & Computer Engineering Technology
Electrical Engineering
Engineering
Engineering Technology
Environmental Science
Forensic Science
Geology
Math

Health Sciences

Athletic Training
Emergency Medical Care
Environmental Health
Integrated Health Sciences
Communication Sciences & Disorders
Nutrition & Dietetics
Recreational Therapy
Nursing

Program Features: What does the program offer?

$1,000 annual award ($500 per fall and spring semester)
- Total potential award (6 semesters) could amount to $3,000
Catamount Commitment is stackable up to cost of attendance, so be sure to:
- Apply annually for financial aid: finaid.wcu.edu
- Complete the 蘑菇短视频scholarship application annually: scholarships.wcu.edu
- Explore PTK.wcu.edu if you are an active member
- Explore how NC Promise reduces your costs: NCPromise.wcu.edu
- Go to affordability.wcu.edu to learn more about costs and compare savings

Renewability: How do I keep the funding?

Maintain at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA at WCU.
Earn at least 12 credit hours each fall and spring semester (15 to 17 credit hours per semester is more cost-effective and leads to timely degree completion).
Remain in good academic standing.
Remain enrolled in an eligible academic program
Submit the 蘑菇短视频scholarship application by February 1^st each year (scholarships.wcu.edu).
Submit the FAFSA (or request an exemption) by March 15^th each year.
Complete Catamount Commitment Program Participation Agreement by May 1^st each year.

Program Terms and Conditions

To assist other deserving students with access and affordability, award amounts are subject to change based upon financial aid, other 蘑菇短视频scholarships, and outside scholarships when a student鈥檚 full aid package exceeds WCU鈥檚 Cost of Attendance (COA).
Students must complete all required steps by stated deadlines in order for the program offer to be valid.
Recipients must read and sign a Catamount Commitment Agreement to signify they have read, understand, and agree to the terms and conditions of the program.
Finish in fewer than three years (6 semesters) and use remaining funding toward a graduate degree at WCU: grad.wcu.edu