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Explore Transfer Opportunities 

Planning to earn a bachelor’s degree? TCTC partners with many four-year colleges and universities to offer seamless transfer pathways. Whether you're pursuing a degree in business, health sciences, engineering or education, these opportunities help you transfer credits efficiently and stay on track toward your academic goals. Each program is unique, but in all cases, students who meet specified criteria may transfer to the 4-year institution after completion of their freshman year at TCTC.

Transfer Opportunities By School

Thinking About Transferring?

TCTC has transfer agreements with many four-year colleges and universities to help you continue your education smoothly after earning your associate degree. These agreements outline course equivalencies and admission pathways, making it easier to transfer credits and stay on track toward your bachelor’s degree.

Anderson University Transfer Program

Transfer Program Opportunities

  • Business Administration, A.A.S. to Bachelor of Business Administration (Post-Traditional)
  • Business Administration, A.A.S., Management Emphasis to Bachelor of Business Administration Management (Post-Traditional)
  • Criminal Justice Technology, A.A.S to Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice (Post-Traditional) 
  • Media Arts Production, A.A.S. to Bachelor of Arts in Communication Digital Media (Traditional)
  • Media Arts Production, A.A.S. to Bachelor of Arts in Communication Public Relations (Traditional)
  • Early Care & Education, A.A.S.  Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education (Traditional)
  • Early Care & Education, A.A.S. to Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education with add-on certification in Early Childhood Education (Traditional)
  • Early Care & Education, A.A.S. to Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education with add-on certification in Early Childhood Education (Post-Traditional)
  • Nursing, A.D.N. to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Post-Traditional) 

Transfer Program Opportunities

  • Early Care & Education, A.A.S. to Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education
  • Early Care & Education, A.A.S. to Bachelor of Arts in Special Education 

Transfer Program Opportunities

  • Accounting, A.A.S. to Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Accounting Emphasis
  • Business Administration, A.A.S., Management Emphasis to Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Management/Marketing Emphasis
  • Criminal Justice Technology, A.A.S. to Bachelor of Science in Criminology
  • Media Arts Production, A.A.S. to Bachelor of Science in Digital Media Production
  • Early Care & Education, A.A.S. to Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education  

 

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Transfer Program Opportunities

  • Early Care & Education, A.A.S. to Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education 

 

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Transfer Program Opportunities

  • Engineering Design Technology, A.A.S. to Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology Management
  • Engineering Systems Technology, A.A.S. to Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology Management
  • Mechatronics Technology, A.A.S. to Bachelor of Applied Science in Advanced Manufacturing Management 

 

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Transfer Opportunities By Program

Already know what you want to study?

TCTC offers program-specific transfer agreements with four-year colleges and universities to help students continue their education seamlessly. These agreements outline which courses in your associate degree program will transfer directly into a related bachelor’s degree program—saving time and money. Whether you're studying business, engineering, education or health sciences, there’s likely a pathway designed for your major.

TCTC has transfer agreements with the following schools for the AAS in Business Administration:

  • Anderson University
  • Lander University

TCTC has transfer agreements with the following schools for the AAS in Criminal Justice Technology:

  • Anderson University 
  • Lander University

TCTC has transfer agreements with the following schools for the AAS in Early Care and Education:

  • Anderson University
  • Columbia College
  • Lander University
  • North Greenville University

TCTC has transfer agreements with the following schools for the AAS in Engienering Design Technology and AAS in Engineering Systems Technology:

  • USC Upstate, Engineering Technology Management

TCTC has transfer agreements with the following schools for the AAS in Media Arts Production:

  • Anderson University
  • Lander University

TCTC has transfer agreements with the following schools for the AAS in Mechatronics Technology:

  • USC Upstate - Advanced Manufacturing Management

TCTC has transfer agreements with the following schools for the ADN in Nursing:

  • Anderson University
  • AnMed

Ready to start planning your transfer?

Contact the Bridge Programs Office to learn more!
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University Transfer

The College has two University Transfer degree programs, Associate in Arts and Associate in Science, that are designed to transfer to senior colleges and universities. For maximum transfer credit, we urge you to work closely with your academic advisor to review the requirements for your anticipated major at the college to which you plan to transfer.

  • The Associate in Arts program is designed for students who plan careers in business, education, journalism, psychology or another liberal arts field.
  • The Associate in Science program is designed for students who plan careers in computer science, engineering, medicine, agriculture, or another science- related area.
  • A University Studies certificate option is also available for students who wish to transfer with a minimum of thirty (30) transferable credit hours to a senior institution. 

University Transfer Resources

SC TRAC
The South Carolina Transfer and Articulation Center (SC TRAC) was created as a one-stop shop for transfer students, administrators and advisors/faculty to offer easy access to information pertaining to college transfer. SC TRAC displays detailed and up-to-date information on degree pathways; provides students with an easy way to access transfer agreements developed between public institutions in a searchable database; and enables students to compare current courses against equivalent courses at another institution and learn how those courses meet degree requirements for a specific major. To visit SCTRAC.org, click here.

CHE List of 86 (State Regulations and Information)
The South Carolina Commission on Higher Education (CHE) maintains regulations and procedures for transfer in public two-year and four-year institutions. The commission also provides helpful information on transfer and articulation in South Carolina.

Current Statewide Agreements:

  • Anderson University
  • Benedict College
  • Bethel University
  • Claflin University
  • Clemson University
  • Coastal Carolina University
  • Columbia College
  • ECPI University
  • Lander University
  • Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC)
  • Newberry University
  • SC State University
  • SC Independent Colleges and Universities
  • Southern Wesleyan University (SWU)
  • University of South Carolina
  • USC Upstate
  • Voorhees University
  • Webster University

Contact the Arts & Sciences Division to learn more about University Transfer! 

Arts & Sciences Division

Bridge to Clemson

The Bridge to Clemson Program (Bridge Program) is a selective academic transfer program offered by invitation only to academically talented first-year students. Becoming part of the Bridge Program provides opportunities for you to connect and engage with your peers as you live on the Clemson campus and take your classes at Tri-County Technical College.

Bridge to Clemson

What Should I Consider Before Transferring?

Before transferring to a four-year college or university, students should review transfer agreements, understand course equivalencies, and confirm how credits will apply to their intended major. It’s important to research admission requirements, application deadlines, and financial aid options at the transfer institution. Meeting with an academic advisor early can help ensure a smooth transition and keep you on track toward your degree goals. 

Need help getting started? Check out the suggestions to the right for tools and resources to guide your transfer journey. 

  • What is required for admission (GPA, SAT/ACT scores, number of credit hours, etc.)?
  • If my desired program is competitive, what additional items do I need to submit?
  • What specific courses do I need to complete prior to transfer?
  • What time frame should I keep in mind for applying?
  • Is on-campus housing available/ required at your school?
  • What type of transportation or parking does your school have?
  • What support services are available?
  • What kind of recreational activities are available on campus?
  • What assistance does your school offer for resume writing, interview preparation, internships, and job searches?
  • Do you offer (major/minor) program? If so, are there specific details that you can share with me?
  • What type of transfer partnerships do you have with Tri-County Technical College (TCTC)?
  • What are the most popular majors on your campus?
  • What is the tuition/cost of attendance at your school?
  • Are there any scholarships available for transfer students?
  • What are the scholarship/ financial aid application deadlines?

Ready to start planning your transfer?

Contact the Bridge Programs Office to learn more!
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