HCC announces new North Carolina university transfer agreements
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Haywood Community College continues to expand university transfer agreements with North Carolina universities. HCC offers transferable degree programs and credit options as students choose to start their postsecondary education locally before transferring to a four-year institution. As spring 2026 registration opens, HCC has two new transfer agreements in place. This offers students additional guaranteed transferable options to two North Carolina universities.
The agreement with Western Carolina University — WCU Connect — is a direct entry admission program to the college. This program offers HCC students early access to advisors, a personal admissions counselor, priority orientation, bookstore discounts and more. This transfer opportunity does not have a separate application fee and will set students up for maximum success with early access to WCU resources.
Qualifying students for the WCU Connect program should have completed their associate degree prior to attending WCU, submit a WCU Connect participation form, WCU application, earn and maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.50 at HCC and a minimum GPA of 2.20 in their most recent HCC term. Full details of all the qualifications can be found on their website.
NC State University has established the Wolfpack Connect Guaranteed Admission Program to provide a seamless transfer pathway for HCC students. HCC students meeting the established criteria are guaranteed admission to select majors at NC State and will have access to NC State’s Transfer Planner Tool, advising support and have application fees waived.
To be eligible for the Wolfpack Connect program, HCC students should have completed a transferable degree, maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00, and meet NC State’s application deadlines and admission requirements. A full list of requirements can be found on their website.
“When community colleges and universities work together, students win. These agreements strengthen access to higher education across our state and help our students reach their goals more efficiently and affordably,” said HCC President Shelley White.
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Full details about these transfer options, and others, can be found on HCC’s website at haywood.edu/programs/about-transferring.php.
Spring and summer registration is currently open at HCC. To start an application, visit haywood.edu/getting-started.php.
