WCU Connect is Western Carolina University’s newest transfer initiative designed to make the journey from community college to university as smooth and supportive as possible. Created with accessibility and student success at its core, this program guarantees general admission to WCU for graduates of partner community and junior colleges who meet the terms of our agreement.
With WCU Connect, we’re proud to partner with all 58 North Carolina Community and Junior Colleges—as well as accredited out-of-state community and Junior colleges—to create a seamless, empowering transfer experience. Whether your student is finishing their associate degree in-state or beyond, WCU Connect ensures students have a clear, supported path to completing their four-year degree at a university that values their goals and transfer coursework.
Our mission is simple: make WCU a premier destination for transfer students by offering personalized support, strong academic pathways, and a vibrant campus community to help students feel seen, celebrated, and connected from the start.
Together, let’s open more doors, support more dreams, and build stronger futures—one successful transfer at a time. Opt-in below! Here is a list of currently opted-in schools. If your school's name is on this list, you're already in! Your students can begin experiencing WCU Connect benefits right away. Opted-in Institutions (no need to complete this form if you're on the list): - Alamance Community College- Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College- Beaufort County Community College- Bladen Community College- Blue Ridge Community College- Brunswick Community College- Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute- Carteret Community College- Central Carolina Community College- College of the Albemarle- Craven Community College- Durham Technical Community College- Gaston College- Guilford Technical Community College- Halifax Community College- Isothermal Community College- James Sprunt Community College- Johnston Community College- Lenoir Community College- Martin Community College- McDowell Technical Community College- Mitchell Community College- Montgomery Community College- Nash Community College- Pamlico Community College- Randolph Community College- Richmond Community College- Robeson Community College- Rockingham Community College- Rowan-Cabarrus Community College- Sandhills Community College- Southeastern Community College- Southwestern Community College- Vance-Granville Community College- Wake Technical Community College- Wayne Community College- Wilkes Community College If your name is not on the above list, please fill out the form below to be added:
