McDowell Technical Community College (MTCC) is proud to partner with North Carolina Wesleyan College (NCWC) to enhance educational opportunities for its graduates. This agreement offers MTCC Associate in Arts, Science, Fine Arts, and Applied Science graduates guaranteed admission to NCWC through the Wesleyan Works program. Students will benefit from pre-admission advising, generous transfer credit, waived application fees, and clear pathways for transferring coursework.
Graduates can pursue NCWC’s traditional programs or Adult and Professional Studies, with additional opportunities for academic advising and financial aid counseling. This partnership exemplifies both institutions’ commitment to supporting student success and creating seamless transitions for MTCC graduates pursuing bachelor’s degrees.
McDowell Technical Community College (MTCC) has partnered with Western Governors University (WGU) to create a smooth transfer process for MTCC graduates into WGU’s online bachelor’s degree programs.
Through this agreement, students can transfer up to 64 credit hours from MTCC’s associate degree programs including Accounting, Business Administration, Cybersecurity, Elementary Education, Teacher Preparation, Information Technology, Emergency Medical Science, Nursing, and Health Information Technology into a variety of WGU programs. MTCC graduates may also apply for the WGU Community College Partner Scholarship, which provides up to $2,500 to support their continued education.
McDowell Technical Community College (MTCC) and the University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) have partnered to streamline student transfers through the PathWays program. This initiative guarantees admission to UNCW for MTCC students who complete an eligible associate degree (AA, AS, AE, AATP, ASTP, or AFA) and meet UNCW admissions requirements. Students must have at least 24 transferable credit hours, and additional criteria may apply for certain programs. High school students are not eligible, except Cooperative Innovative High School graduates applying as community college transfers.
Participants receive benefits such as personalized transfer coaching, waived application fees, priority scholarship consideration, and tailored support to facilitate a smooth transition.
McDowell Technical Community College (MTCC) has partnered with Appalachian State University through the Aspire Appalachian program to streamline student transfers. This program guarantees admission to Appalachian State for MTCC students who complete an eligible associate degree with a minimum GPA of 2.25. Participants receive access to academic advising from Appalachian State, dedicated guidance from an MTCC advisor, financial aid planning, and priority consideration for the $1,000 Appalachian Excellence Scholarship.
McDowell Technical Community College (MTCC) and the University of North Carolina Asheville (UNCA) have established a partnership to enhance student transfer opportunities through the Direct-Entry Admission Program. Aligned with the North Carolina Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (CAA), this program provides a seamless transition for MTCC graduates to UNCA. Eligible students must enroll at UNCA within one academic year of completing their Associate’s degree.
While enrolled at MTCC, students interested in the program should indicate their intent by completing a brief online form, which is available through a UNCA Admissions Counselor. There is no cost to participate in the program. Participants will have access to valuable resources, including information about academic programs, faculty, and staff at UNCA, all of whom are committed to facilitating a smooth transition. Additionally, the program prioritizes early access to admission, financial aid, registration, and orientation communications, ensuring that MTCC students are well-prepared for success at both institutions.
McDowell Technical Community College (MTCC) and Mars Hill University (MHU) have partnered to create the Mountain Lion-McDowell Promise (MLMP), a Direct-Entry Admissions Program for MTCC graduates. This program guarantees admission to MHU for students who complete an Associate’s degree with a minimum 2.0 GPA and enroll within one academic year. Participation is free, and students can opt in by completing a brief online form while enrolled at MTCC.
MLMP participants receive early access to admission, financial aid, registration, and orientation resources to support a smooth transfer. Both institutions provide academic advising, transfer support, and connections to faculty and staff to assist students. A Reverse Transfer Process allows students who transfer early to complete their MTCC degree using coursework from MHU.
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