Transfer Student Resources

Choose Your Path: Degree Programs

Transfer Degrees - Build your foundation at Isothermal.

Our transfer degrees are specifically designed for students intending to finish a Bachelor’s degree at a four-year institution. Completing these programs allows you to fulfill your general education requirements at a lower cost and transition to your next college with junior standing.

Arts and Science Division

Associate in Arts
Associate in Science
Associate in Engineering

Health and Public Services

Associate in Arts Teacher Preparation
Associate in Science Teacher Preparation

 

North Carolina’s University of North Carolina System also provides Transfer Guides to help you plan your move to a UNC System university with confidence. 

 View Statewide Transfer Guide

Articulated AAS Pathways - Turn your technical skills into a degree.

Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degrees are designed to prepare you for the workforce right away. Many of our AAS programs also transfer directly into specific Bachelor’s degree programs through special agreements with partner universities.

These pathways allow you to:

• Build on your technical skills
• Transfer directly into a related bachelor’s program
• Combine career-ready training with a four-year degree 

Direct Connections: Our University Partners

Isothermal Community College has many partnerships with four-year universities that guarantee your credits will transfer smoothly toward a higher degree. These agreements act as a "credit-transfer roadmap," ensuring you don't have to retake or pay for the same classes twice once you move on from ICC.

Here’s how they work:

Statewide Agreements

These agreements apply to many public and private colleges across North Carolina. When you complete your general education requirements at Isothermal, participating universities accept them as a complete package.

See Universities with Statewide Agreements

Co-Admissions

Through co-admissions, you are accepted to Isothermal and your partner university at the same time. You get the benefits of access to advisors and resources at both institutions from day one, making the move to your four-year degree completely seamless.

View Co-Admission Partners

Bilateral Agreements

These are special, direct contracts between Isothermal and one specific university for a specific major. It’s a custom-made roadmap course map that tells you exactly which Isothermal classes to take to fit perfectly into that university’s degree plan.

Explore Bilateral Agreements by Major

 

Statewide Articulation Agreements 

List of all articulation agreements

The Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (CAA)

The CAA is a statewide contract that guarantees a smooth transfer of credits and junior-level status for North Carolina community college AA and AS graduates who are admitted to any of the 16 public University of North Carolina (UNC) system institutions.

Learn more about the CAA

The Independent Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (ICAA)

The ICAA facilitates a seamless transfer for North Carolina community college students to participating private colleges by ensuring credits are honored and coursework is not repeated.

Learn more about the ICAA

The Uniform Articulation Agreement (UAA)

The UAA stablishes a streamlined pathway for students in specific applied programs to transfer credits toward a matching bachelor's degree at participating North Carolina public and private universities.

Associate of Engineering (UAA) 

Associate in Early Childhood

RN to BSN Programs

Teacher Preparation (UAA) 

 

Co-admissions College Partners

A co-admission agreement provides a streamlined pathway for students to be concurrently admitted to both Isothermal and a partner university, offering guaranteed transfer, early access to university resources, and specialized advising to ensure a seamless transition.

• Gardner-Webb – Bulldog Bound
• Appalachian State University – Aspire Appalachian 
• North Carolina State University – Wolfpack Connect 
• Western Governors University
• Lenior Rhyne University – Bear Bound 
• University of North Carolina – Pembroke – Brave Nation Advantage 

Bi-lateral Articulation Agreements

A specific, local contract between Isothermal Community College and a partner university that outlines how a particular degree will transfer between them.

• University of Mt Olive
  • AAS Criminal Justice Technology to BS Criminal Justice & Criminology
  • AAS Early Childhood Education to BS Early Childhood Education B-K
  • AAS Human Services Technology to BS Human Services
• East Carolina University
  
  • AAS Human Services Technology to BS Human Services
• North Carolina A&T University 
  • AAS Equine Business to BS Agricultural Education
  • AAS Agribusiness Technology to BS in Agricultural Education
• Gardner-Webb University 
  
  • AAS Accounting and Finance to BS Accounting
  • AAS Business Administration to BS Management
  • AAS Criminal Justice Technology to BS Criminal Justice
  • AAS Early Childhood to BS B-K Education
  • AAS Human Services Technology to BS Human Services
  • AAS Information Technology – Computer Programming and Development to BS Management Information Systems
  • AAS Medical Office Administration to BS Management
• University of North Carolina – Wilmington
  • AAS Human Services Technology to BSW Social Work

Get Connected: Transfer Events and Resources

Watch your campus email and other resources for updates event announcements

• Transfer Campus Visits
• College Fairs
• Transfer Application Week

Got questions? Your College Navigator or Faculty Mentor is ready to help you map out your journey and ensure your transition from Isothermal is as smooth as possible.