Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµConnect
Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµConnect is Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµâ€™s streamlined and student-focused guaranteed admission program for community college transfer students. This initiative offers direct-entry admission to Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµand expanded early-access opportunities, ensuring your students have a smooth transition to their four-year degree.
Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµConnect 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 WCU’s mission to enhance educational access, economic development, and student success across the region and beyond.


Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµConnect Next Steps for Students and Partners
In order to be considered for the Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµConnect Program, students and colleges must meet the following requirements to receive unique program benefits.
To receive guaranteed admission through Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµConnect, 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 Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµwithin one academic year of degree completion.
- Complete the .
Transfer students with a 3.5+ cumulative collegiate GPA will automatically be invited to join WCU’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 Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµenrollment.
- Submit the
- Click here to submit your appropriate application to WCU:
- , or the
- Visit our transfer information page on what to submit, scholarships, and other resources for transfer students at
Students who opt into Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµConnect while still enrolled at their community college gain exclusive early-access benefits, including:
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Major-specific academic advising.
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A personal Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµadmission 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 Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµBookstore.
- An exclusive Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµConnect Card.
These benefits are activated through the Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµConnect Card, issued up to one year prior to transfer.
As a partner in Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµConnect, your institution will:
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Promote the program across campus.
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Designate a campus contact for program communication.
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Support student eligibility and awareness of admission requirements.
- Provide accurate and timely information to interested students.
- Collaborate with Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµto ensure seamless transitions.
Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ commits to:
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Guarantee admission for eligible transfer students from participating institutions.
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Assigned staff to support Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµConnect operations.
- Educate students about program-level admissions when applicable.
- Ensure compliance with state, UNC System, and Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµpolicies.
- Provide early access to various campus resources
Students who opt into Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµConnect while still enrolled at their community college gain exclusive early-access benefits, including:
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All NC Community Colleges are automatically eligible, but must opt-in by completing the .
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Out-of-state or NC private institutions may be reviewed for inclusion by submitting .
- Membership remains active unless terminated in writing by the institution.
- Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµwill provide a 6-month notice for program discontinuation.
- Program may be modified at any time by Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµwith 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