Transfer to Fayetteville State University
Whether you are transferring from a community college, another university, the military, or returning to finish your degree, Fayetteville State University is here to help you move forward with clarity and confidence.
Why Transfer to Fayetteville State?
Understand Your Transfer Path
Learn what to expect when transferring to FSU, including admission requirements, transfer credit resources, and next steps after admission.
An Affordable Path Forward
Learn about NC Promise, financial aid, and options for completing your degree affordably.
Support Beyond Admission
The Office for Adult Learners, Transfer & Military Students provides resources, pre-transfer advising, and support to help transfer students transition to FSU and stay connected throughout their journey.
Are You a Transfer Student?
You're considered a transfer applicant if you have graduated from high school or earned an equivalent credential and have attended a two- or four-year college or university.
This includes:
- Community college students
- Students transferring from another university
- Students returning to college after time away
- Students who have attended multiple colleges
Review the requirements below to determine which admission pathway applies to you.
Which transfer pathway applies to me?
Most transfer applicants with at least 24 transferable credit hours should have a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA and be eligible to return to all previously attended institutions.
If you have earned an Associate of Arts (AA) or Associate of Science (AS) degree from a regionally accredited two-year institution, you may qualify for transfer admission. Your official college transcripts will be reviewed as part of the admission process.
If you are under 21 with fewer than 24 transferable credit hours, you must also meet FSU’s freshman admission requirements, including high school GPA, required coursework, and SAT/ACT requirements when applicable. [View Freshman Admission Requirements]
You are still considered a transfer applicant if you attended a two-year or four-year college or university after completing high school or an equivalent credential. You must submit official transcripts from every college or university attended, even if you withdrew, completed only one course, or the credits appear on another transcript.
How to Apply as a Transfer Student
1. Submit your application
Submit your transfer application through Broncoville, FSU's official application portal.
2. Pay the application fee
$50 non-refundable
3. Send your official transcripts
UNC System policy requires transfer applicants to submit official transcripts from every college or university attended, even if you withdrew, completed only one course, or the credits appear on another transcript. Transcripts must be sent directly from the institution to be considered official.
- High school transcript is required for applicants under 21
- The university may identify additional institutions attended through enrollment verification records and may request additional documentation.
4. Complete Residency Determination
North Carolina residency is completed through the residency determination process and may affect your tuition classification.
6. Check your applicant portal
Track missing items and your decision.
Your application cannot be reviewed until all required official documents have been received.
Important Deadlines
View All Academic Dates & Deadlines
Transfer students are encouraged to apply early. Applying early gives you more time for transcript review, financial aid, advising, course registration, and other enrollment steps.
Earlier deadlines may apply to Nursing applicants, military-affiliated students using tuition assistance, international students, and students applying to online degree completion programs. Please review the program-specific requirements and deadlines that apply to your intended program or student type.
Already applied?
Your Applicant Portal Is Your Next Stop
Your portal shows:
- Missing documents
- Checklist items
- Residency information
- Application updates
- Your admission decision
What Happens During Review?
Once your application is complete, the Transfer Admissions Team reviews your academic record and required materials.
Most important: Your Applicant Portal is the official source for missing items, application updates, and your admission decision.
Need help understanding your status?
While application decisions and status updates aren't provided over the phone, our team can help you access your portal, understand checklist items, and determine where documents should be sent.
Don't forget Residency Determination
North Carolina residency is completed separately from your FSU application.
Complete Residency Determination
Already Admitted?
Welcome to Bronco Nation. Here's what comes next.
Your admission decision is just the beginning. Complete your enrollment steps as early as possible, including activating your student account, reviewing financial aid, connecting with advising, and reviewing your transfer credits.
View Your Admitted Student Checklist
Need Help?
Already applied? Your Applicant Portal will always have the most current information about your application. If you need help accessing it or understanding what you see, we're happy to help.
Contact us at: transfer@uncfsu.edu