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2+2 Process

Prospective Students

As a UNCW 2+2 engineering student, we will help you systematically build a record of coursework to make you competitive for transfer admission to the NC State College of Engineering. Let's explore how the program works!

At UNCW

Fulfill the NC State College of Engineering minimum requirements for transfer admission. Some coursework may be met through Advanced Placement (AP) credit, but refer to the NC State AP credit evaluation website as UNCW may grant credits differently.

Take many transferable NC State General Education Program (GEP) courses. Take 1-3 relevant engineering courses via live video conference through the NC State College of Engineering Distance Education Program (note: must maintain at least a 2.0 GPA in courses taken from NC State).

Complete the NC State transfer admission application.

NC State Transfer Admission Requirements

The transfer admission requirements listed on the NC State College of Engineering's website should be considered as the authoritative source for transfer admission information. A summary of the minimum eligibility requirements in terms of transferable UNCW courses is provided here:

  • 30+ credit hours of transferable college-level courses
  • 3.0 cumulative GPA or higher (varies by department)
  • Calculus I (MAT 161) and Calculus II (MAT 162), with a minimum GPA of 2.5 in the last two MAT courses taken
  • Calculus-based Physics I with lab (PHY 201)
  • General Chemistry I with lab (CHM 101 + CHML 101)
  • Two English composition courses (ENG 101 and ENG 201; Note ENG 103 will also fulfill NC State's English composition requirement; see also the NC State First Year Writing Program website)

At NC State

Upon admission to the NC State College of Engineering, a 2+2 student may be admitted to one of the following on-campus academic departments. A physical transfer to Raleigh, NC is required to complete the program. 16 engineering degree offerings are dispersed among these 12 academic units:

  • Biological & Agricultural Engineering
  • Biomedical & Health Sciences Engineering
  • Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering
  • Civil, Construction, & Environmental Engineering
  • Computer Science
  • Electrical & Computer Engineering
  • Industrial & Systems Engineering
  • Material Science & Engineering
  • Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
  • Nuclear Engineering
  • Paper Science & Engineering
  • Textile Engineering

Upon completion of the major requirements of the respective degree program, the successful 2+2 student will graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree in the engineering discipline of their choice from NC State University.