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NC State University, in collaboration with the North Carolina Community College System, recently announced a new program, Wolfpack Connect, that provides a guaranteed admissions pathway to NC State University for select North Carolina community college students.
Students in the program who earn an associate’s degree from a participating community college, maintain a 3.0 GPA or higher and meet NC State’s transfer admission deadlines can enroll in more than 100 eligible NC State majors and concentrations.
The first three community college partners for the program are Central Piedmont Community College, Forsyth Technical Community College, and Wake Technical Community College. All 58 North Carolina community colleges have the opportunity to join the program through Oct. 17, 2025, after which they can join annually.
Wolfpack Connect represents a bold step forward in the commitment to expanding access to NC State University for students across North Carolina. By providing guaranteed admission for those who meet the criteria, NC State is not only simplifying the transfer process – but also making it possible for more students to see themselves thriving at NC State.
Wolfpack Connect represents a bold step forward in the commitment to expanding access to NC State for students across North Carolina.
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In fall 2025, NC State welcomed nearly 1,700 transfer students, with 54% coming from the state’s community college system. NC State officials see Wolfpack Connect as an opportunity to build on transfer student successes and increase access for students across the state.
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Data shows that students who transfer from the community college system are successful in completing their degrees and finding employment within their chosen fields, and this program builds on our strong track record of transfer student success at NC State, and opens up opportunities for students across North Carolina to pursue their goals.
In order to qualify for Wolfpack Connect, students must have less than 30 transferable credits completed or in progress, be enrolled at or planning to enroll at one of the participating North Carolina community colleges, and plan to pursue one of NC State’s eligible majors.
For more information on the program and eligible majors, please visit transfer.ncsu.edu/apply/wolfpack-connect. The program will begin accepting eligibility forms in late January 2026 for a fall 2026 start in the program. Forms are due by June 1.
(Editor's note: This article was adapted from " NC State Launches Guaranteed Admissions Program for Select North Carolina Community Colleges" which originally appeared at https://news.ncsu.edu/2025/09/nc-state-launches-guaranteed-admissions-program-for-select-north-carolina-community-colleges/
NC STATE LAUNCHES GUARANTEED ADMISSIONS PROGRAM
FOR SELECT NORTH CAROLINA COMMUNITY COLLEGES