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Transfer Student Resources

Your one-stop-shop for transfer resources and success.

Dedicated to Transfer Students

At NC State, we are dedicated to recruiting, enrolling and supporting transfer students throughout their academic journey. Each year, over 1,500 transfer students join our community from other institutions. The Transfer Student Resources site serves as a comprehensive virtual resource center, offering essential information to guide prospective transfer students through the application process.

If you’re just starting your college journey, explore our resources tailored to first-year applicants to help you successfully transition from high school to college.

Are you an international student? Our international admissions website is designed to meet your specific needs, providing everything from visa information to answers to frequently asked questions.

Getting started

Find Your Transfer Pathway

Not sure which transfer pathway is the right fit for you? Use this interactive form to find out.

Discover your pathway to NC State

Prepare to Apply

Find all the resources you need to prepare your application as a transfer student.

Learn what you need to apply

Complete an Application

Find all the resources you need before and after applying as a transfer student.

Review the application process

Recommendations for Competitive Applicants

Learn what we take into consideration during application review and how to be competitive.

Review the recommendations

NC State Transfer Planner

This interactive tool shows how previous coursework taken at a community college or four-year institution in North Carolina counts towards degree requirements.

Start planning your courses

NC Community College Students

Use our transfer guides to find a clear path to your NC State degree and to learn about our guaranteed admission pathways.

Discover NC State transfer guides

Application Now Open

Now accepting applications for fall 2026.

Apply today

Our Transfer Students

Below you will find stats for the incoming fall 2025 transfer class. View our prospective transfer handout for additional stats.

56

average number of
credits transferred

3.51

average GPA for admitted transfer students

46%

applicants from
NC Community Colleges

1,686 Incoming Transfer Students

Transfer Resources:
Navigating Your Path to Success

Access the tools and support you need to make your transfer to NC State seamless and successful.

Transfer Pathways

Choose your path

Prospective Student Resources

Review your resources

Campus Resources

Discover campus resources

Transfer Advisor Resources

Support your students