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Transfer Students

Study with us!

How do you connect to available resources at JCSU? What are some benefits of enrolling as a transfer student? JCSU has designed programs and opportunities for students to engage with an enriching academic experience towards pathways to career success and we are glad you’ve decided to continue your educational journey with us! If you’ve taken any college coursework, you qualify as a transfer student and are encouraged to take full advantage of all that JCSU offers.

Transfer Eligibility

Transfer Requirements

• All transfer students must have earned a cumulative GPA of 2.00 from the most recent institution attended. 

• JCSU accepts a maximum of 64 credit hours from a regionally accredited junior college, and 90 credit hours from regionally accredited four-year institutions.

• Report enrollment at all institutions by submitting official transcripts to Transcripts@JCSU.edu 

• No transfer credit is given for any course in which the applicant has earned a grade below C. 

• If you need guidance regarding eligible course transfer, please contact the Transfer Credit Coordinator, Dr. Cindy Kistenberg ckistenberg@jcsu.edu

Transfer Process

1. Apply to JCSU

2. Submit all official transcripts

3. Submit Financial Aid documents

4. Schedule a tour 

5. If you completed secondary school and/or attended University outside of the United States, please refer to the International Students Requirements page.

Learn more about tuition and financial aid

 

Transfer Support Diagram

 

Transfer Success Coach
Camechia Johnson
cjohnson02@jcsu.edu

  • Connects transfer students to campus and community resources
  • Maintains transfer student connections through Bulls Nav
  • Serves on Transfer Advisory
    Committee to support transfer student initiatives
  • Provides input for transfer communications

Dean of University College and Student Success
Dr. Angela White
awhite@jcsu.edu

  • Supervises Transfer Success
    Programming
  • Facilitates use of Bulls Nav
  • Provides academic updates to Transfer Credit Coordinator and
    Articulation and Transfer
    Coordinator

Transfer Credit Coordinator
Dr. Cindy Kistenberg
ckistenberg@jcsu.edu

  • Transfer student academic advisor
  • Evaluates transcripts
  • Collaborates with Articulation and Transfer Coordinator to update academic requirements on website
  • Serves on Transfer Advisory
    Committee
  • Provides input for transfer marketing materials

Transfer Student Admissions Counselor
Brandon Harris

bharris@jcsu.edu

  • Visits universities/ colleges for recruitment
  • Campus tours
  • Collaborates with Articulation and Transfer Coordinator to maintain university/college partnerships
  • Serves on Transfer Advisory
    Committee
  • Co-Adviser for Transfer Student
    Association (TSA)

Admissions Counselor
Jayla DeBoles
jdeboles@jcsu.edu

  • Evening and Online Program
  • Provides Veterans Assistance
  • Visits universities/ colleges for recruitment
  • Distributes transfer student marketing materials
  • Serves on Transfer Advisory
    Committee

Articulation and Transfer Coordinator
Gia Wright
gwright@jcsu.edu

  • Organizes and maintains Articulation
    Agreements/ Partnerships
  • Supports Admissions Counselors
  • Maintains/Updates transfer communications
  • Coordinates Transfer Advisory
    Committee meetings
  • Advises Transfer Student
    Association (TSA)

Scholarships

There are two scholarships available for transfer students. These scholarships are granted once our transfer counselor reviews your transcripts to be accepted to the university. There is not an application for the scholarship because it is automatically granted.

Transfer Trailblazers

JCSU Connect

Available for students that attend our partner institutions.

Tier One 

  • 3.5-4.0 cumulative GPA
  • $2,000 per semester (up to 4 consecutive undergraduate semesters)

Tier Two 

  • 3.0-3.499 cumulative GPA
  • $1,500 per semester (up to 4 consecutive semesters)

Renewable criterion:

  • Maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA per semester
  • Attend 2 JCSU Career Services Workshops annually
  • Participate in one service learning project annually
  • Complete FAFSA annually by February 1st (if eligible)
  • Maintain continuous enrollment as a Traditional undergraduate student
  • Enroll and complete 12 credit hours each semester

Tier One 

  • 3.5-4.0 cumulative GPA 
  • $4,000 per semester (up to 4 consecutive undergraduate semesters)

Tier Two 

  • 3.0-3.499 cumulative GPA 
  • $2,500 per semester (up to 4 consecutive undergraduate semesters)

Renewable criterion:

  • Maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA per semester
  • Attend 2 JCSU Career Services Workshops annually
  • Complete FAFSA annually by February 1st (if eligible)
  • Maintain continuous enrollment as a Traditional undergraduate student
  • Enroll and complete 12 credit hours each semester

 

 

    NCCU and JCSU Credit Course Transfer

    Looking to transfer from North Carolina Community College to JCSU? Get more information on how your NCCU classes transfer over to JCSU. 

    Learn more

    Articulation Agreements

    Central Piedmont Community College

    Gaston College

    Onondaga Community College

    Grand Valley State University
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    JCSU Connect 2+2 Agreement

    JCSU Connect 2+2 Agreement

    JCSU Connect 2+2 Agreement

    Articulation Agreement

    Participating students complete an Associates Degree at Central Piedmont Community College, and then complete their Bachelor’s Degree at Johnson C. Smith University.

     

    All eligible students receive a $8,000, renewable scholarship to attend JCSU.

    Participating students complete an Associates Degree at Gaston College, and then complete their Bachelor’s Degree at Johnson C. Smith University.

     

    All eligible students receive a $8,000, renewable scholarship to attend JCSU.

    Participating students complete an Associates Degree at Onondaga Community College, and then complete their Bachelor’s Degree at Johnson C. Smith University.

     

    All eligible students receive a $8,000, renewable scholarship to attend JCSU.

    This articulation agreement between JCSU and GVSU establishes pathways for degree completion for JCSU students interested in pursuing an advanced degree at GVSU.

     

    GVSU commits to providing at least $5,000/year for up to two JCSU students.

     

    NCICU/NCCCS (Psychology Articulation Agreements)

    Pathways in psychology and sociology were mapped out by 13 community colleges and one private two-year college.

     

    Community College Partners: Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College, Blue Ridge Community College, Central Carolina Community College, Central Piedmont Community College, Durham Technical Community College, Forsyth Technical Community College, Guilford Technical Community College, Isothermal Community College, Roanoke-Chowan Community College, Rowan-Cabarrus Community College, South Piedmont Community College, Stanly Community College, Wake Technical Community College, Wilson Community College

     

    NCICU Participants: Barton College: psychology, Brevard College: psychology, Campbell University: psychology, Catawba College: psychology and sociology, Chowan University: psychology, Gardner-Webb University: psychology, Guilford College: psychology and sociology, Johnson C. Smith University: psychology, Louisburg College (two-year): psychology & sociology, Mars Hill University: psychology and sociology, Meredith College: psychology and sociology, Pfeiffer University: psychology, Salem College: psychology and sociology, Shaw University: psychology and sociology, William Peace University: psychology, Wingate University: psychology