
University Partnerships
Randolph Community College collaborates with area four-year colleges and universities to offer courses in particular disciplines, creating an opportunity for students to complete a baccalaureate degree or graduate degree through special partnerships with universities across North Carolina.
Cabarrus College of Health Sciences
The agreement has been established to maximize students' transfer of credit from Randolph Community College (RCC) toward a Bachelor of Science degree in Imaging at Cabarrus College of Health Sciences. RCC graduates who meet the following criteria will be eligible to enter the program:
Fayetteville State University
This dual degree articulation agreement assures students at Randolph Community College (RCC) that if they complete all courses outlined in the dual degree plan with a grade of C or better, they will receive an associate's degree from RCC and a bachelor's degree from Fayetteville State University (FSU) in the specified discipline.
To qualify for this program, an individual must complete an associate's degree at RCC, submit all application materials to FSU, and meet all requirements for transfer admissions. Upon receipt of the student's transcript, FSU will award transfer credit for all courses included in the dual degree plan in which the student earned a final grade of C or higher. For more information, please contact RCC’s department head for Accounting and Business Administration.
This agreement furthers the efforts of both institutions to meet the educational needs of the citizens of North Carolina and to work cooperatively to improve access to higher education in their respective service districts. This agreement will pertain to those Randolph Community College students who earn an Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) Degree in Fire Protection Technology (A55240) through Randolph Community College, and who seek to complete their Bachelor of Science Degree through the Fayetteville State University Fire and Emergency Services Administration Program.
Gardner-Webb University
The purpose of this Pathway Agreement is to articulate the requirements and procedures to facilitate graduates from Randolph Community College’s Associate in Applied Science in Human Services Technology and Associate in Applied Science in Human Services Technology-Substance Abuse in pursuing the corresponding degree of Bachelor of Science with Gardner-Webb University’s Degree Completion Program. Students accepted at Garner-Webb University must comply with all applicable academic regulations as listed in the Online Undergraduate Degree Completion Program Catalog.
Lees-McRae
This agreement furthers the efforts of both institutions to meet the educational needs of the citizens of North Carolina and to work cooperatively to improve access to higher education in their respective services districts. This agreement will pertain to those Randolph Community College students who earn an Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in Human Services Technology and Human Services Technology with a concentration in Addiction and Recovery Services through Randolph Community College, and who seek to complete their Bachelor of Arts and Applied Science degree through the Lees-McRae Human Services program.
Methodist University
This agreement between Methodist University and Randolph Community College will provide access to the Methodist University Online Programs for RCC students, faculty, and staff. It is intended to provide a seamless transfer of credits to the Online Programs offered by Methodist University. Educational discounts or scholarships may be available.
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
This agreement has been established to facilitate the transfer of students graduating from Randolph Community College (RCC) with an Associate in Applied Science in Agribusiness Technology to NC A & T into the Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Education (Professional Services) Program or Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Education (Secondary Education) Program. For more information, please contact the RCC Department Head for Agribusiness Technology.
North Carolina Central University
North Carolina Wesleyan College
This agreement has been established to promote an easy transition for qualified transfer students from Randolph Community College to North Carolina Wesleyan University to pursue a Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice. Upon successful completion of the Associate in Applied Science Criminal Justice degree, articulated credits will be awarded toward the bachelor’s degree at North Carolina Wesleyan University. For more information, please contact RCC’s department head for Criminal Justice.
Pfeiffer University
This agreement is intended to create a pathway for the seamless transfer of credits upon graduation from Randolph Community College and admission into Pfeiffer University. Pfeiffer University and Randolph Community College recognize and value high-quality educational opportunities for transfer students in the region. The programs listed below are available for consideration:
- A.S. to B.S. in Biology - General
- A.S. to B.S. in Biology - Biomedical Science
- A.S. to B.S. in Biology - Forensic Science
- A.S. to B.S. in Computer Information Systems
- A.A. to B.A. in Elementary Education
- A.A. to B.A. in Elementary Education (Online)
- A.A. to B.A. in Psychology
- A.A. or A.S. in Teacher Preparation to B.A. in Elementary Education
- A.A. or A.S. in Teacher Preparation to B.A. in Elementary Education (Online)
- A.A.S. in Accounting & Finance to B.S. in Accounting
- A.A.S. in Advertising & Graphic Design to B.A. in Visual Communications
- A.A.S. in Criminal Justice Technology to B.S. in Criminal Justice
- A.A.S. in Criminal Justice Technology to B.S. in Criminal Justice (Online)
- A.A.S. in Nursing to B.S in Nursing
University of Mount Olive
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
This program-specific agreement has been established to improve access toward completion of a bachelor's degree in Interior Architecture. RCC graduates will be admitted as candidates for the articulation program in Interior Architecture. A maximum of 64 hours of credit can be earned and awarded for transfer from RCC. Students transferring with at least 60 hours will be classified as Junior status. RCC Interior Design graduates with 64 semester hours of credit accepted from RCC will have no more than 63 semester hours of credit remaining for degree completion. Based on a portfolio review, an Interior Design graduate from RCC may be awarded credit for additional hours toward degree completion.
University of North Carolina at Pembroke
This agreement has been established between the University of North Carolina at Pembroke and Randolph Community College for students who complete the required hours for the Associate in Applied Science degree in Criminal Justice. For more information, please contact RCC's department head for Criminal Justice.
Western Carolina University
North Carolina Community College System
Comprehensive Articulation Agreement
The North Carolina Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (CAA) is a statewide agreement governing the transfer of credits between NC community colleges and NC public universities and has as its objective the smooth transfer of students. Please refer to the Associate in Arts and/or Associate in Science program layouts for further information.
Independent Comprehensive Articulation Agreement
The Independent Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (ICAA) between the North Carolina Community College System (NCCCS) and the Signatory Institutions of North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (NCICU) is intended to provide smooth transfer for community college students who wish to continue their education at an NCICU Signatory Institution. The ultimate goal of this agreement is the seamless articulation from the community college to the NCICU institution with minimal loss of credit or repetition of work.
Uniform Articulation Agreement (Associate in Early Childhood)
The Early Childhood Education Articulation Agreement is a statewide academic progression agreement that will promote educational advancement opportunities for early childhood education (ECE) students matriculating from the North Carolina Community College System to the constituent institutions of the University of North Carolina in order to complete a bachelor’s degree in Birth-Kindergarten teaching licensure program or a bachelor’s degree in a related Early Education non-licensure program.
Uniform Articulation Agreement Psychology and Sociology
The Uniform Articulation Agreement in Psychology and Sociology between the North Carolina Community College System (NCCCS) and the Signatory Institutions of North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (NCICU) is intended to provide smooth transfer for community college students who wish to continue their education in psychology or sociology at an NCICU Signatory Institution.
This articulation agreement provides a degree plan which includes required Associate in Arts and Associate in Science courses that count towards Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Bachelor of Science in Psychology, and/or Bachelor of Arts in Sociology program options. Students who follow the degree plan will have 60 hours applied to certain NCICU Signatory Institutions. For a list of these institutions, please visit https://ncicu.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Uniform_Psychology_Sociology_Agreement_Independents.pdf.
Uniform Articulation Agreement RN to BSN Programs
Uniform Articulation Agreement between The University of North Carolina RN to BSN Programs:
The Uniform Articulation Agreement promotes educational advancement opportunities for registered nurses moving between North Carolina Community Colleges and the constituent institutions of The University of North Carolina in order to complete Bachelor of Science in Nursing degrees.
Uniform Articulation Agreement Between North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities RN to BSN Programs
The Uniform Articulation Agreement promotes educational advancement opportunities for registered nurses moving between North Carolina Community Colleges and the signatory campuses of the North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (NCICU) in order to complete Bachelor of Science in Nursing degrees.
Uniform Articulation Agreement in Teacher Preparation Between the University of North Carolina System and the NCCCS
The Uniform Articulation Agreement in Teacher Preparation between the North Carolina Community College System (NCCCS) and the University of North Carolina (UNC) System is intended to provide smooth transfer for community college students who wish to continue their education in teacher preparation at any public constituent institutions within of the University of North Carolina System. For a list of these colleges, please visit www.northcarolina.edu/institutions.
This articulation agreement describes a progression degree plan that includes required teacher education degree plans and pre-major courses that are acceptable to all state funded teacher education program options.
Uniform Articulation Agreement in Teacher Preparation Between North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities and the NCCCS
The Uniform Articulation Agreement in Teacher Preparation between the North Carolina Community College System (NCCCS) and the Signatory Institutions of North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (NCICU) is intended to provide smooth transfer for community college students who wish to continue their education in teacher preparation at an NCICU Signatory Institution.
This articulation agreement describes a progression degree plan that includes required teacher education degree plans and pre-major courses that are acceptable to all state funded teacher education program options. For a list of these institutions, please visit https://ncicu.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/AATP-ASTP-Articulation_NCICU-w-campus-sig-pgs-1-1.pdf.