NC College Connect delivers direct admission offers to more than 105,000 seniors; 64 percent admitted to dozens of two- and four-year colleges without an application
How it works
NC College Connect directly admits North Carolina public high school seniors to participating colleges and universities based on their academic record at the start of senior year. Every senior on track to graduate is admitted to their local community college, regardless of grade point average. Seniors who begin their senior year with a weighted grade point average of at least 2.8 and are enrolled in a fourth-level math course receive offers from participating UNC System universities and independent colleges as well. The higher a student's GPA, the more offers they receive.
Participating institutions include 11 UNC System universities, all 58 North Carolina community colleges and 29 North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities. A full list is below.
Next steps for families
- Check the offer online. Starting today, seniors can log in to their College Foundation of North Carolina (CFNC) student account at NCCollegeConnect.org to see where they have been admitted.
- Watch the mail. An official NC College Connect letter will arrive in the coming weeks with the same information.
- Talk with a school counselor or advisor. Counselors and advisors can help students research opportunities, compare offers, understand next steps and plan for financial aid.
- Accept an offer or apply early. Students review their offers and submit a short form indicating their interest. Those who accept an offer during College Application Week, Oct. 19-25, avoid most application fees, and fee waivers are available for most other applications.
- Complete the FAFSA. Filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the first step toward financial aid at any college.
- Decide where to enroll and complete enrollment. Weigh academic programs, campus location and environment, family and individual needs, and financial aid packages.
Participating institutions
UNC System: Appalachian State University, East Carolina University, Elizabeth City State University, Fayetteville State University, North Carolina Central University, University of North Carolina Asheville, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, University of North Carolina Pembroke, Western Carolina University, Winston-Salem State University
North Carolina Community College System: All 58 North Carolina community colleges. Students are directly admitted to their local community college and will receive next steps from that college.
North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities: Barton College, Belmont Abbey College*, Bennett College*, Brevard College, Campbell University, Catawba College, Chowan University, Gardner-Webb University*, Greensboro College, Guilford College*, Johnson C. Smith University*, Lees-McRae College, Lenoir-Rhyne University*, Livingstone College, Louisburg College, Mars Hill University*, Meredith College*, Methodist University, Mid-Atlantic Christian University, Montreat College, North Carolina Wesleyan University, Pfeiffer University, Queens University of Charlotte, Salem College*, Shaw University, University of Mount Olive, Warren Wilson College, William Peace University, Wingate University*
*These institutions have additional requirements for direct admission, noted in each institution's NC College Connect form.
