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Two-Plus-Two Engineering Program

A Pathway to NC State’s Engineering Program
  • ~80%

    Acceptance rate to the NC State College of Engineering

  • 3.5

    Goal GPA to maximize chances for admission to the NC State College of Engineering

  • 20

    Average class size at UNC Wilmington

Find your career in:

Engineer natural solutions to address global challenges in our food supply, water quality, and alternative energy sources.

Integrate engineering and medicine to improve human health and quality of life through the joint program between NC State and UNC-Chapel Hill.

Focus on biomanufacturing, polymers, nanotechnology, energy and environmentally sustainable processes.

Construct and manage infrastructure systems including transportation, water, power distribution, and waste disposal. Design and build residential, industrial, and commercial structures.

Innovate and design the circuits, electronics, and hardware needed for the computing and AI systems of tomorrow.

Design video games, create intelligent learning environments, and secure our cyber presence.

Optimize healthcare systems, conduct research in advanced manufacturing, and model data to develop decision support systems.

Discover, create, and enhance the materials that improve our world.

Design and build cars, aircraft, satellites, engines, robots, and other mechanical systems.

Research and develop the processes, instruments, and systems used to produce nuclear energy and applications of nuclear medicine.

Focus on sustainably sourcing trees for use in healthcare, packaging, and biofuel applications.

Work with cutting-edge fiber, textile, and apparel processes, products, and machinery.

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Learn To

Learn about the profession through an activity-based introduction to the engineering degrees offered at NC State.

Explore engineering ethics, professionalism, problem solving, data collection and presentation, communication, teamwork and design.

Work in a team to create a design project and present your designs to local engineering professionals.

“ I chose to major in engineering because it allows me to devote many hours to subjects within mathematics and the sciences, both of which I am very passionate about. After college, I expect an ever-evolving career that encourages creativity and provides opportunities to make an impact on the world we live in. I honestly could not ask for anything more in a career or major. ”
Kelsey, 2+2 Alumna
Two-Plus-Two Engineering Program Overview

Start at UNCW. Finish at NC State.

Complete the first two years of an undergraduate engineering degree at UNCW and then apply to transfer to NC State University in Raleigh, NC to complete your degree there in one of 16 engineering areas of study.

Why 2+2?

You will receive targeted, one-on-one academic advising from the program director, as well as expert instruction from UNCW faculty members in courses required for transfer admission. Supplemental guidance and consultations are provided by engineering faculty members and staff at NC State.

You also have the option to take select engineering courses directly from NC State’s faculty through our state of the art videoconferencing classrooms.

UNCW boasts smaller class sizes and offers a more economical way to start an engineering degree. As a 2+2 student, you will participate in NC State classes and activities while stationed on UNCW’s beautiful coastal campus.

Improve Your Chances of Acceptance

The NC State College of Engineering typically accepts more transfer students from 2+2 partner institutions, particularly from UNCW. The acceptance rate from UNCW to NC State oscillates between 65-80 percent each fall, well above the overall rate of acceptance for transfer student applicants, which hovers around 20 percent annually.

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Courses Required for Transfer Admission

Sample Courses
CHM/L 101 General Chemistry I with Lab
ENG 101 & 201 College Reading & Writing I and II
MAT 161 & 162 Calculus & Analytical Geometry I and II
PHY 201 Calculus-Based Physics I with Lab
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How Do I Major in Engineering?

Prospective students follow the same admission procedures as any UNCW student and should indicate 'Engineering' as their interest area on their application. It is important to be paired with our academic advising team right from the start!

Prospective 2+2 students are encouraged to take chemistry, physics, and as many mathematics courses as their high school offers, preferably through pre-calculus or calculus with the terminal course taken in the senior year. Upon admission to UNCW, entering freshmen are encouraged to attend the earliest possible orientation session to ensure availability of courses.

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