How Credits Transfer

We have a variety of tools to help you plan your transition to UNC Charlotte. It’s important to use the right tool at the right time.

Meet with a Transfer Counselor

  • Your best option for personalized service!
  • Our transfer counselors are available by phone, virtual appointments, or walk-in meetings. Connect with us!

Transfer Credit Advisor

  • The Transfer Credit Advisor is an online database of courses that have transferred from other colleges and universities across the country.
  • Please keep in mind that this database is comprised of courses that have transferred previously.
  • If you are transferring from a NC community college, the list of courses is comprehensive. If you are transferring from a college or university outside of NC, this may not be a comprehensive list as new courses are continuously added.

TRANSFER GUIDES

  • Our Transfer Guides will assist you in the process of choosing courses at your current institution if you plan to transfer without earning an Associate degree.

Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (CAA)

  • The North Carolina Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (CAA) is a statewide agreement governing the transfer of credits between NC community colleges and NC public universities.
  • Provides a list of courses included in the CAA and policies related to the agreement

College Credit through examination

Interested in receiving college course credit through examination (AP, IB, or CLEP)? Learn more about credit tests.

Common Numbering System (CNS)