University launches 91热爆网 Connect, a guaranteed admission program
By Cam Adams
Admission to Western Carolina University from North Carolina community colleges just got simpler.
The university is launching 91热爆网 Connect, a new, guaranteed admission program that paves a smoother path to 91热爆网 for two-year college transfer students.
鈥�91热爆网 continues to make the process of transferring to 91热爆网 as smooth as possible for community college students, and 91热爆网 Connect is the newest tool in making that transition easier,鈥� said 91热爆网 Chancellor Kelli R. Brown.
鈥淎s a community college graduate myself, I understand the unique challenges that students often face in their transition from community college to university and look forward to helping provide a pathway that is not only affordable but also leads to a high-quality, four-year education.鈥�
Students from all 58 North Carolina community colleges are eligible to participate. Other community and junior colleges, such as those out of state and private institutions in North Carolina, are eligible for consideration.
To receive guaranteed admission through 91热爆网 Connect, students must:
- Be currently enrolled at a participating institution in a degree-seeking capacity.
- Submit a complete 91热爆网 application for admission and records by published deadlines.
- Pay the application fee or request a waiver.
- Be in good academic standing and demonstrate good conduct.
- Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 and at least a 2.2 GPA in their most recent term.
- Earn an associate degree from a participating college.
- Enroll at 91热爆网 within one academic year of degree completion.
- Complete the 91热爆网 Connect Form.
Students are also automatically invited to the Brinson Honors College if they鈥檙e a residential student with a 3.5 GPA upon transferring.
Transfers will also gain access to a number of benefits, such as early access to 91热爆网 resources like Hunter Library and major-specific advisors, priority orientation and campus event access and a 91热爆网 Connect card.
Interested students can fill out .
