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College Transfer

Start Your Higher Education Journey at Surry

Do you want to take courses to transfer to another college or university? Surry Community College encourages students taking classes in the Associate in Arts (AA) and Associate in Science (AS) program to earn the two-year degree before transferring. AA and AS graduates receive significant benefits a​nd protections as transfer students if they meet certain conditions.

If you want to take courses to transfer to another college or university, then Surry Community College is here to help. View our course catalog to search for your desired course, then apply online to enroll. Your advisor will guide you through the process of registering for classes and transferring your credits back to your primary institution.

Contact Info

Dr. Melissa Recknor

Associate Dean of Student Services

(336) 386-3628

recknorm@surry.edu

Jeff Jones

Associate Dean of Arts and Sciences

(336) 386-3391

jonesjr@surry.edu

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Transfer Guidelines & Resources

The Associate in Applied Science degrees offered at North Carolina Community Colleges are not intended for transfer. However, students may be interested in completing a four-year degree and should contact the four-year institution they are planning to attend for more information.

Accounting

Applied Engineering Technology (Electrical and Mechanical)

Associate Degree Nursing

Business Administration

Construction Technology

Criminal Justice

Early Childhood

Information Technology

Surry Community College is pleased to work with Lees-McRae College of Banner Elk, N.C. to offer a four-year Bachelor's degree completion program here on campus to students who have completed their A.A., A.S., A.A.S. or B.A. degrees. With the Lees-McRae K-6 Education program, you can transfer from Surry with your associate degree and in two more years obtain a Bachelor of Arts degree, attending classes on a part-time basis. In addition, we have added a Birth to Kindergarten program designed for students completing their A.A.S in Early Childhood as well as a Criminal Justice program for students completing their A.A.S in Criminal Justice or Latent Evidence.​​

Students who complete an approved associate degree are guaranteed admission to East Carolina University. Benefits also include a waived application fee, dedicated transfer coach, and joint advising with SCC. Students have access to all of ECU's resources including the library, athletic ticket options, campus recreation, and much more prior to arriving at ECU. See the website for more details!

The Pathways to Excellence program is a partnership between UNCW and 47 Community Colleges within the North Carolina system. It is a pathway for guaranteed transfer admission to UNCW for students completing an Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, or Associate of Engineering with a cumulative GPA of at least a 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale) in transferable college-level coursework.

As a pathway for guaranteed transfer admission, the Pathways to Excellence program does not apply to first-year admission. Students planning to apply as first-year students, including dual-enrolled or early college high school students, should not pursue the Pathways to Excellence program. Students can apply using the link provided above.

The Aspire Appalachian Pathway Program ensures guaranteed admission to App State after completing an eligible associate degree at Surry Community College.

ASU Admissions Representative
Joshua Yates
yatesjh@appstate.edu
Phone:

Through the Salem Advantage partnership, Surry Community College students can enjoy a seamless pathway to earning a bachelor’s degree at Salem College. Students who complete an eligible associate degree and meet admission requirements are guaranteed admission to Salem College with a minimum 2.0 GPA. Benefits include personalized academic and financial advising, a guaranteed maximum out-of-pocket tuition cost of just $3,000 per year (for up to three years), and a smooth transfer experience designed to support student success from enrollment through graduation.

Point of Contact at Salem College:

Ashley Jacobs
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS, TRANSFER & GRADUATE
OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS 
C (text or call): 336.930.4435
O (call): 336.917.5298
Ashley Jacobs

Wolfpack Connect offers guaranteed admission to students who complete an Associate in Arts (AA) or Associate in Science (AS) degree at a North Carolina Community College. This program provides a clear roadmap to earning a bachelor’s degree at NC State, reducing uncertainty and encouraging degree completion.

Nearly 60 percent of transfer students in the UNC System transfer from the North Carolina Community College System (NCCCS). Whether you have earned an associate degree or have simply taken some courses at a North Carolina community college, many of the credits you have earned may count toward a four-year degree from a UNC System university.

Transfer Guides, formerly known as Baccalaureate Degree Plans (BDPs), have been developed by University of North Carolina universities to help NC Community College (NCCC) students have more seamless transfer experiences. Transfer Guides have been created to support NCCC students who are pursuing a transfer pathway outlined by the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (CAA) or other specified Uniformed Articulation Agreement (UAA). Transfer Guides outline meaningful coursework at the community college that leads to both associate degree completion and bachelor degree completion at a student’s intended university.

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