Transfer Students

Isothermal Community College gladly accepts incoming transfer students. When transferring to Isothermal, it is important to know that we require students to complete 25% of their coursework at Isothermal. This may limit the amount of transfer credit students can receive from previous institutions. When applying for admission as a transfer student, our transcript evaluator will examine transcripts from previously attended colleges and universities and award credit for courses completed with a grade of ‘C” or better that are required for the program applied for on the application. We will not award transfer credit for courses that do not relate to the major at Isothermal nor for coursework completed at a non-accredited college or university. We accept transcripts from Regionally Accredited Colleges and Universities only. International transcripts must be evaluated at the expense of the student by an accredited evaluation company listed with NACES such as World Education Services (www.wes.org) or Global Credential Evaluators (www.gceus.com) before being submitted to Isothermal for awarding of credit. For questions about transfer credits, please contact the transcript evaluator at registrar@isothermal.edu or 828-395-1430. For additional admissions questions, contact the Admissions Office at admissions@isothermal.edu or 828-395-4193.

• Step One - Residency

  Before you can officially apply, you need to complete the North Carolina Residency Determination Service (RDS) online interview/application. This ensures your eligibility for many opportunities like in-state tuition rates.

  Be sure to record your Residency Certification Number (RCN). You will need it for the Isothermal Application in Step 2.

  What is Residency Determination? 
  Complete your residency validation

  Find resources for students and parents in both English and Spanish for all citizenship and non-citizenship types.

• Step Two - Application

  Submit an application through CFNC to the Admissions Office. Make sure you have all green checkmarks on your application before submitting. After completing your application, you will immediately receive an email with details for your next steps.

  If you need help completing your application or do not receive your confirmation email, please contact admissions@isothermal.edu or call 828-395-4193.

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• Step Three - Transcripts
  • Send official transcripts to admissions@isothermal.edu or Admissions Office, Isothermal Community College, PO Box 804, Spindale, NC 28160.
  • Transcripts emailed from student emails are considered unofficial. For a transcript to be official, it must come directly from the issuing institution (not to the student first) to admissions@isothermal.edu or to the P.O. Box above.
  • Order your GED transcripts through Diploma Sender and send to admissions@isothermal.edu
  • Order Adult High School transcripts through the issuing institution. For Isothermal Adult High School transcripts, contact Barbara Callahan at bcallahan@isothermal.edu. or 828-395-1631.
  • Verify when your transcript is received at Isothermal on your Patriot Port under My Documents.
  • Official college transcripts are required if you wish to receive transfer credit.
• Step Four - Financial Aid

  Great news, we have money available if you qualify!

  Completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the first step in allowing the majority of our Rutherford and Polk county students to attend tuition free with the substantial supporting endowment of the Lee Powers Promise Scholarship.

  We encourage all citizens and permanent residents to apply.

  For assistance completing the FAFSA, please contact the Financial Aid Office at financialaid@isothermal.edu or 828-395-4198.