CCCC Transfer Partnerships NC State

C3 (NC State) Transfer Partnership

C3 students who complete their Associate in Science, Associate in Arts, or Associate in Engineering degrees at CCCC and meet other criteria, including a cumulative 3.0 GPA or better, are guaranteed admission to NC State University.

C3 students receive access to many NC State University services while still enrolled at CCCC, including academic advising, financial planning, degree planning, and access to specific events.

You can learn more by visiting NCSU's Community College Collaboration (C3) website.

Program Mission

NC State University’s Community College Collaboration program (C3) is intended for high-achieving community college students from low-to-moderate income backgrounds who have taken less than 30 hours at CCCC (including current credits) and plan to transfer to NC State University after completing their associate degree.

Entrance Requirements

To be eligible, students must:

  • Have completed high school or less than 30 credit hours of college work at a community college
  • Be below the $110,000 household income range
  • Be an NC resident 
  • Have completed the FAFSA
  • Have a major that is offered at NC State University

Community College Collaboration (C3)

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Contact For Questions

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    Don Miller

    Associate Dean for Academic Advising and Transfer
    Onboarding and Success