TUITION-FREE COLLEGE CREDITS
FOR HIGH SCHOOL JUNIORS & SENIORS
Qualified North Carolina high school juniors and seniors can get a jump-start on their two-year or four-year college coursework while still in high school. And, tuition is free!
PATHWAYS
There are four pathways under the transfer program for Career and College Promise: Associate in Arts, Associate in Engineering, Associate in Fine Arts and Associate in Science.
▶ The Associate in Arts pathway is designed for students who wish to begin study toward the Associate in Arts degree and a baccalaureate degree in non-STEM majors.
▶ The Associate in Engineering pathway is designed for students who wish to begin study toward the Associate in Engineering degree and a baccalaureate degree in a STEM or technical major.
▶ The Associate in Fine Arts pathway is designed for students who wish to begin study toward the Associate in Fine Arts degree and a baccalaureate degree in Fine Arts.
▶ The Associate in Science pathway is designed for students who wish to begin study toward the Associate in Science degree and a baccalaureate degree in a STEM or technical major.
COLLEGE TRANSFER PATHWAY REQUIREMENTS
High school juniors and seniors may enroll if they have... An unweighted GPA of 2.8 or higher.
Demonstrate college readiness on one of the approved tests below. 1 2 OR
APPROVED PLACEMENT TESTS
PSAT 10 and PSAT/NMSQT (2015 and Future)
English 26 or a composite score of 460 for EvidencedBased Reading and Writing
Reading 26 or a composite score of 460 for EvidencedBased Reading and Writing
Mathematics 24.5 or 510
NC DAP (NCCCS Cut Score)
English/ Composite Reading score of 151 or higher
RISE/EDReady
English/ 75 or higher Reading on Tier 1, 2 and 3
Mathematics 7 on each assessment for DMA 010 thru 060
SAT (March 2016 and Future) PreACT &
Evidence- Based 480
Mathematics 75 or higher on Tier 1, 2 and 3
Other exemptions might be possible. Please check with your high school counselor to check on these exemptions.
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS
(P1012C)
Available at North and South Campus and Online.
General Education (31-32 Credits)
The general education requirement includes study in courses selected from the Universal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC) of the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (CAA). All Universal General Education Transfer Component courses in which the student earns a grade of “C” or better will transfer for equivalency credit up to the distribution limits detailed in the CAA.
Course Title Credits
English Composition (6 Credits)
The
Humanities/Fine Arts/Communications (9 Credits)
Select
Social/Behavioral Sciences (9 Credits)
Select
(3-4 Credits)
Natural Sciences (4 Credits)
High school students in the CCP College Transfer Pathway Leading to the Associate in Arts must complete the entire pathway before taking additional courses in the Associate in Arts degree with the exception of mathematics courses beyond MAT 171 in the Associate in Arts.
OPTIONAL GENERAL EDUCATION HOURS (0-8
Credits)
A student may take up to 8 credits of foreign language courses and accompanying labs, in a single language, designated as General Education in the CAA as a part of this pathway. These courses are not a part of the Universal General Education Transfer Component. Students who complete these courses with a grade of “C” or better will receive transfer credit. The receiving university will determine whether the courses will count as general education, pre-major, or elective credit.
*These classes have prerequisites that must be taken prior to this class.
ASSOCIATE IN ENGINEERING (P1052C)
Available at North and South Campus and Online.
General Education (28 Credits)
The general education requirement includes study in courses selected from the Universal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC) of the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (CAA). All Universal General Education Transfer Component courses in which the student earns a grade of “C” or better will transfer for equivalency credit up to the distribution limits detailed in the CAA.
Course Title Credits
English Composition (6 Credits)
The
Humanities/Fine Arts/Communications (3 Credits)
Social/Behavioral Sciences (3 Credits)
The
Math (8 Credits)
The following two Math courses are required:
is a pre-req to take
Natural Sciences (8 Credits)
the following:
Other Required Courses
High school students in the CCP College Transfer Pathway Leading to the Associate in Engineering must complete the entire pathway before taking additional courses in the Associate in Engineering degree with the exception of mathematics courses beyond MAT 171 in the Associate in Engineering.
OPTIONAL GENERAL EDUCATION HOURS (0-8 Credits)
A student may take up to 8 credits of foreign language courses and accompanying labs, in a single language, designated as General Education in the CAA as a part of this pathway. These courses are not a part of the Universal General Education Transfer Component. Students who complete these courses with a grade of “C” or better will receive transfer credit. The receiving university will determine whether the courses will count as general education, pre-major, or elective credit.
*These classes have prerequisites that must be taken prior to this class.
ASSOCIATE IN FINE ARTS IN VISUAL ARTS
(P1062C)
Available at North and South Campus and Online.
General Education (25 Credits)
The general education requirement includes study in courses selected from the Universal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC) of the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (CAA). All Universal General Education Transfer Component courses in which the student earns a grade of “C” or better will transfer for equivalency credit up to the distribution limits detailed in the CAA.
English Composition (6 Credits)
The
Humanities/Fine Arts/Communications (6 Credits)
Social/Behavioral
Sciences (6 Credits)
Natural Sciences (4 Credits)
Select
the
High school students in the CCP College Transfer Pathway leading to the Associate in Fine Arts in Visual Arts must complete the entire pathway before taking additional courses in the Associate in Fine Arts in Visual Arts degree.
OPTIONAL GENERAL EDUCATION HOURS (0-8 Credits)
A student may take up to 8 credits of foreign language courses and accompanying labs, in a single language, designated as General Education in the CAA as a part of this pathway. These courses are not a part of the Universal General Education Transfer Component. Students who complete these courses with a grade of “C” or better will receive transfer credit. The receiving university will determine whether the courses will count as general education, pre-major, or elective credit.
classes have prerequisites that
ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE
(P1042C)
Available at North and South Campus and Online.
General Education (34 Credits)
The general education requirement includes study in courses selected from the Universal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC) of the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (CAA). All Universal General Education Transfer Component courses in which the student earns a grade of “C” or better will transfer for equivalency credit up to the distribution limits detailed in the CAA.
Course Title Credits
English Composition (6 Credits)
The
Humanities/Fine Arts/Communications (6 Credits)
Math (8 Credits)
Social/Behavioral
Sciences (6 Credits)
from the following from two
Natural Sciences (8 Credits)
Select one group from
•If taking AST 151/AST 151A, it must be paired with BIO 110 or PHY 110/PHY 110A
taking BIO 110, it must be paired with AST 151/AST 151A or PHY 110/PHY 110A
•If taking PHY 110/PHY 110A, it must be paired with AST 151/AST 151A or BIO 110.
High school students in the CCP College Transfer Pathway Leading to the Associate in Science must complete the entire pathway before taking additional courses in the Associate in Science degree with the exception of mathematics courses beyond MAT 271.
OPTIONAL GENERAL EDUCATION HOURS (0-8 Credits)
A student may take up to 8 credits of foreign language courses and accompanying labs, in a single language, designated as General Education in the CAA as a part of this pathway. These courses are not a part of the Universal General Education Transfer Component. Students who complete these courses with a grade of “C” or better will receive transfer credit. The receiving university will determine whether the courses will count as general education, pre-major, or elective credit.
*These classes have prerequisites that must be taken prior to this class.
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS IN TEACHER PREPARATION
(P1012T)
Available at North and South Campus and Online.
GENERAL EDUCATION (31-32 SHC)
The general education requirement includes study in courses selected from the Universal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC) component of the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement.
Course Title Credits
English Composition (6 Credits)
The
Humanities/Fine Arts/Communication (9 Credits)
Select
Social/Behavioral Sciences (6 Credits)
Select
Math (3-4 Credits)
Natural Sciences (4 Credits)
*Students who have completed Teacher Cadet or Teaching as a Profession courses in in high school with a B or better may substitute that course for EDU 187 Teaching & Learning for all. High School faculty must meet transfer level qualifications as established by SACSCOC or other accrediting body.
Other Required Course (1 Credit) Academic Transition
The following course is required:
ACA 122 College Transfer Success 1
Total Credits in Program: 39-48**
High school students in the CCP College Transfer Pathway Leading to the Associate in Arts in Teacher Preparation must complete the entire pathway before taking additional courses in the Associate in Arts degree in Teacher Preparation except for mathematics courses mathematics courses in the Associate in Arts in Teacher Preparation.
**OPTIONAL GENERAL EDUCATION HOURS (0-8 Credits)
A student may satisfy up to 8 SHC of foreign language courses and accompanying labs, in a single language, designated as General Education in the CAA as a part of this pathway. These courses are not a part of the Universal General Education Transfer Component. Students who complete these courses with a grade of “C” or better will receive transfer credit. The receiving university will determine whether the courses will count as general education, pre-major, or elective credit.
*These classes have prerequisites that must be taken prior to this class.
ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE IN TEACHER PREPARATION
(P1042T)
Available at North and South Campus and Online.
GENERAL EDUCATION (34 Credits)
The general education requirement includes study in courses selected from the Universal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC) component of the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement. Course
English Composition (6 Credits)
The
Humanities/Fine
Arts/Communication (6 Credits)
Social/Behavioral Sciences (3 Credits)
Math (8 Credits)
Natural Sciences (8 Credits)
Select two groups from the following:
*If taking AST 151/AST 151A, it must be paired with BIO 110 or PHY 110/PHY 110A.
*If taking BIO 110, it must be paired with AST 151/AST 151A or PHY 110/PHY 110A.
*If taking PHY 110/PHY 110A it must be paired with AST 151/AST 151A or BIO 110.
Other Required Hours (7 Credits) Education
The following courses are required:
4
3
*Students who have completed Teacher Cadet or Teaching as a Profession courses in in high school with a B or better may substitute that course for EDU 187 Teaching & Learning for all. High School faculty must meet transfer level qualifications as established by SACSCOC or other accrediting body.
Other Required Course (1 Credit) Academic Transition
The
course is required:
High school students in the CCP College Transfer Pathway
Leading to the Associate in Science in Teacher Preparation must complete the entire pathway before taking additional courses in the Associate in Science in Teacher Preparation degree with the exception of mathematics courses in the Associate in Science in Teacher Preparation.
**OPTIONAL GENERAL EDUCATION HOURS (0-8 Credits)
A student may satisfy up to 8 SHC of foreign language courses and accompanying labs, in a single language, designated as General Education in the CAA as a part of this pathway. These courses are not a part of the Universal General Education Transfer Component. Students who complete these courses with a grade of “C” or better will receive transfer credit. The receiving university will determine whether the courses will count as general education, pre-major, or elective credit.
*These classes have prerequisites that must be taken prior to this class.
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STEPS TO ENROLL
Complete the online application at www.rccc.edu/ccp
Complete the student agreement form at www.rccc.edu/ccp
Submit high school transcripts, and if a homeschool student, the N.C. homeschool certification is required also.
High School Principal or Designee submits the Counselor Approval Form.
• The College works with the high schools to get this form completed.
Attend a required orientation.
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS
Suggested First Year Plan
Fall Courses
Spring Courses
ENG 111, HIS 131
MAT 171, HIS 132, PSY 150
Summer Courses ART 111, ACA 122
ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE
Suggested First Year Plan
Fall Courses
Spring Courses
Summer Courses
ENG 111, HIS 131
MAT 171, ART 111, PHI 240
PSY 150, ACA 122
Career& CollegePROMISE
North Campus
1333 Jake Alexander Blvd., S Salisbury, N.C. 28146
For more information, please contact your high school counselor or your career development coordinator.
South Campus
1531 Trinity Church Rd. Concord, N.C. 28027
Advanced Technology Center (ATC)
525 John Snow Drive Kannapolis, N.C. 28081
College Station 489 N. Cannon Blvd. Kannapolis, N.C. 28081
North Carolina Research Campus (NCRC)
399 Biotechnology Ln. Kannapolis, N.C. 28081
Cabarrus Business & Technology Center (CBTC)
660 Concord Parkway, N. Concord, N.C. 28027
