Brave Nation Advantage

We make transferring easy with the BraveNation Advantage.

Get the advantage of jumpstarting your degree pathway with UNCP. This transfer program ensures guaranteed admission to UNCP for students who attend any college in the North Carolina Community College System and complete an associate degree. Admission into a handful of specific majors, such as Nursing, Music, Musical Theater, and Art, is dependent upon meeting additional admission criteria.

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Continue your journey

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Begin your education at a participating community college.

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Transfer to UNCP after you earn your associate degree.

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Celebrate when you graduate with your bachelor’s degree!

Your Path to UNCP

Your BraveNation Advantage provides:  

  • A waived UNCP application fee
  • Joint academic pre-transfer advising 
  • Joint financial aid counseling
  • Opportunities to participate with the BraveNation community prior to enrollment
  • Priority consideration for transfer scholarships
  • Priority consideration for acceptance into the Maynor Honors College
  • Early Access to on-campus housing, and
  • A connection to faculty and staff at UNCP during your transfer into UNCP. 


We also prioritize your ability to receive admission, financial aid, advising, registration and orientation communications early in the transfer process to set you up for maximum success at both your community college and at UNCP. 

  • In addition to the above, BraveNation Advantage students get access to:
    • Campus recreation and activities
    • The Career Center
    • The Writing Center
    • Access to UNCP’s Summer Study Abroad Experiences
    • Discount on special Performing Arts productions
  • High school juniors in a Career and College Promise or Early College program  

OR

  • Be in good standing at a partner community college in a degree-seeking capacity that leads to transfer to a four-year institution

AND

  • Enrolled in 12 hours of credit
  • 2.0 GPA or higher
  • Fulfill all commitment action steps