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Take a closer look at the transfer articulation agreements that govern and guide the transfer of credits between programs and courses within the NC Community College System and other academic institutions.

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The CAA is a state-wide agreement that guarantees the transfer of certain classes. Other opportunities may exist. This applies to courses typically offered within the General Education program, Associate in Arts and Associate in Science degrees.

A Uniformed Articulation Agreement outlines a specific set of courses to take to prepare for transfer between a dedicated associate degree and a bachelors degree.

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Agreements with University of North Carolina Institutions

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The North Carolina Comprehensive Articulation Agreement is a statewide agreement governing the transfer of credits between North Carolina’s community colleges and its public universities.
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The Early Childhood Education Articulation Agreement promotes educational advancement opportunities for early childhood education students in order to complete a Bachelor’s Degree in Birth-Kindergarten teaching licensure program or a Bachelor’s Degree in a related Early Education non-licensure program.
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The Associate in Engineering UAA promotes educational advancement opportunities for the Associate in Engineering (A10500) to Bachelor of Science in Engineering degrees. This agreement does not guarantee student acceptance into any bachelor program at University of North Carolina (UNC) institutions. Teacher Preparation students must meet applicable admissions criteria and policies designated by, and earn admission into, the UNC constituent institution of their choice. 
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This UAA provides a path for students who begin music studies at a community college and then transfer to one of the University of North Carolina Bachelor of Music programs.
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Students who begin theatre studies at a community college and then transfer to one of the University of North Carolina Baccalaureate of Arts programs will benefit from this agreement.
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This agreement is for students who begin visual arts studies at a community college and then transfer to one of the University of North Carolina Bachelor of Fine Arts/Visual Arts programs.
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This Uniform Articulation Agreement promotes educational advancement opportunities for registered nurses moving between North Carolina Community Colleges and the constituent institutions of The University of North Carolina in order to complete Bachelor of Science in Nursing degrees. This agreement does not guarantee student acceptance into any bachelor program at University of North Carolina (UNC) institutions. Teacher Preparation students must meet applicable admissions criteria and policies designated by, and earn admission into, the UNC constituent institution of their choice. 
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This agreements provides a smooth transfer for community college students who wish to continue their education in teacher preparation at constituent institutions of the University of North Carolina System. This agreement does not guarantee student acceptance into any bachelor program at University of North Carolina (UNC) institutions. Teacher Preparation students must meet applicable admissions criteria and policies designated by, and earn admission into, the UNC constituent institution of their choice. 
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Agreements with North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities 

The Independent Comprehensive Articulation Agreement between the North Carolina Community College System and the Signatory Institutions of North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (NCICU) provides a smooth transfer for community college students who wish to continue their education at an NCICU Signatory Institution.
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The AFA in Music to Bachelor of Music UAA facilitates the transfer between music studies at a community college and designated programs at one of the signatory NCICU programs. 
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The Uniform Articulation Agreement focuses on seamless transfer for students who begin theatre studies at a community college and then transfer to one of the North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities' Bachelor of Arts programs.
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This agreement focuses on seamless transfer for students who begin visual arts studies at a community college and then transfer to one of the North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities' Bachelor of Fine Arts programs.
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The Uniform Articulation Agreement in Psychology and Sociology  provides for the smooth transfer for community college students who wish to continue their education in psychology or sociology at an NCICU Signatory Institution.
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Students who are registered nurses and looking to transfer to one of the North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (NCICU) to complete Bachelor of Science in Nursing degrees will benefit from this UAA. This agreement does not guarantee student acceptance into any bachelor program at NCICU Signatory institutions.
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This UAA provides a smooth transfer for community college students who wish to continue their education in teacher preparation at an NCICU Signatory Institution. This agreement does not guarantee student acceptance into any bachelor program at NCICU Signatory institutions. Teacher Preparation students must meet applicable admissions criteria and policies designated by, and earn admission into, the NCICU Signatory institution of their choice. These criteria and admissions requirements may include (but are not limited to) minimum GPA and Praxis scores and their associated timelines, as published by each university’s Bachelor Degree in Teacher Education-related programs.
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Statewide Articulation Agreements

Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (CAA)

Uniformed Articulation Agreement (UAA)

Agreements with University of North Carolina Institutions

Agreements with North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities

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