Wayne Community College and East Carolina University’s Department of Technology Systems made their transfer partnership official at a signing ceremony, guaranteeing admission to the university for WCC’s eligible graduates.
WCC and ECU signed bilateral agreements for 12 of the College’s programs that transfer to ECU’s Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology (BSIT) degree program.
WCC’s programs that are part of the transfer agreement are Automotive Systems Technology (GM-ASEP and ATEP), Aviation Systems Technology, Business Administration, Operations Management, Computer-Integrated Machining, Industrial Systems Technology, Cybersecurity, IT Support and Services, Software Development, Mechanical Engineering Technology, and Mechatronics Engineering Technology.
Once WCC students earn an Associate in Applied Science degree in any of these programs with at least a 2.0 grade point average, they may transfer up to 75 credit hours to ECU’s BSIT program.
“Many of our graduates dream of attending ECU, considering it an institution of excellence that can advance them along their educational and career paths. This transfer program allows them to make that dream come true,” said WCC President Patty Pfeiffer, who is an alumna of both WCC and ECU.
WCC’s programs require students to learn specific technical skills needed for careers in various industries. ECU’s BSIT degree program offers seven concentrations, allowing students to tailor their education to their interests.
“The BSIT program was intentionally designed to turn the Associate in Applied Science into a powerful springboard to something beyond a four-year degree for working adults and technical professionals,” said Dr. Stephanie George, interim dean of ECU’s College of Engineering and Technology.
“We celebrate these agreements that create clear, affordable and achievable pathways for students, pathways that strengthen North Carolina’s workforce and support economic vitality across our state,” George said. “At the heart of this signing is student success, and that’s truly what’s at the heart of our college here at ECU, helping these talented individuals transfer seamlessly from their community college experience to bachelor’s degrees and beyond.”
Learn more about the BSIT Transfer Program on ECU’s website.
About Wayne Community College
Wayne Community College is a public, learning-centered institution with an open-door admission policy located in Goldsboro, N.C. As it works to develop a highly skilled and competitive workforce, the college serves around 10,000 individuals annually as well as businesses, industry, and community organizations with high quality, affordable, accessible learning opportunities, including more than 150 college credit programs. WCC’s mission is to meet the educational, training, and cultural needs of the communities it serves.