Associate in Engineering (AE) – NC A&T State University Co-Admission Pathways

The Associate in Engineering, N.C. A&T State University Co-Admission pathways are intended for students who plan to transfer to N.C. A&T and study engineering to earn a bachelor's degree. In the first two years, students take general education and pre-major electives at Guilford Technical Community College (GTCC) and then complete their bachelor’s degree in civil, chemical, electrical, industrial and systems, or mechanical/aerospace engineering after transferring to N.C. A&T. Students will also have access to academic and student services at both institutions during their associate degree coursework, ensuring a seamless transition to N.C. A&T to complete their upper-division coursework.

Admission into the engineering programs is highly competitive, and admission is not guaranteed. Students will have to complete the co-admission application and meet the program requirements to remain in the program. If a student transfers before completing the Associate in Engineering degree, they will be required to apply as a transfer student to North Carolina A&T State University.

About each type of engineer:

  • Civil engineers design construction projects and build systems in the public and private sector, including roads, buildings, airports, tunnels, dams, bridges, and systems for water supply and sewage treatment.
  • Mechanical engineers design, analyze, manufacture, and maintain machinery including motorized systems.
  • Chemical engineers use chemistry, physics, and engineering to design equipment and processes for manufacturing products such as gasoline, detergents, and paper.
  • Electrical engineers work the manufacturing of electrical systems for power, telecommunications, and computers, designing, developing, testing, and supervising those systems.
  • Industrial and systems engineers figure out how to integrate people, machines, materials and information to improve systems and process for efficiency and productivity, in manufacturing and healthcare, for example.
  • Mechanical engineers design and build machines for a host of purposes, while aerospace engineers specialize in developing aircraft, spacecraft, and related systems.. 

Credentialing Options

Frequently Asked Questions

You will need to follow the general enrollment process for GTCC.  During the advising process you will have the opportunity to indicate your desire to study within this curriculum. Your advisor will help you sign up for the specific courses you need.

Anne Simpson, Department Chair of Engineering, Astronomy, and Physics

Yes, Financial aid is available if you qualify. Please visit the Financial Aid web page or contact the Financial Aid office at 336-334-4822 Option 3.

Yes, this program is recommended if you plan to study Mechanical or Civil Engineering and earn your Associate of Engineering degree at GTCC and then transfer to North Carolina A&T State University to obtain your bachelor’s degree.

Successful students transferring from GTCC to North Carolina A&T State University will be given full credit for the courses in this program upon acceptance to NC A&T and have junior standing. GTCC graduates must obtain a grade of “C” or better in each course and have an overall GPA of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.

Yes, this program is designed for students who plan to study Mechanical Engineering or Civil Engineering.

You need to take Calculus I, II, and III (MAT-271, MAT-272, and MAT-273). This program is designed to start with Calculus I (MAT-271).  If you are not eligible to take MAT-271 during your first semester at GTCC, you will need to spend time taking math classes to meet the pre-requisite for MAT-271 (Grade of C or better in MAT-172) based on your initial math placement. 

You may place directly into Calculus I (MAT-271) if you have met at least one (1) of the following criteria within the past five (5) years:

  • A score of 2 or higher on the AP Calculus AB Exam.
  • A grade of C or higher in an AP Calculus course and an unweighted HS GPA of 3.0 or higher.
  • A score of 90 or higher on the ACCUPLACER College-Level Math (CLM) test.
  • A score of 46 or higher on the trigonometry section of the ACT Compass Math Placement Test.
  • A score of 600 or higher on the SAT Math (580 prior to 3/1/2016) and a grade of C or higher in the North Carolina Standard Course of Study Pre-Calculus course or an equivalent course from another state.
  • A score of 27 or higher on the ACT Math and a grade of C or higher in the North Carolina Standard Course of Study Pre-Calculus course or an equivalent course from another state.
  • A score of 560 or higher on the SAT Subject Test in Mathematics Level 2.