Appalachian State University-ASPIRE Appalachian
Aspire Appalachian = Peace of mind that you are guaranteed admission to Appalachian State University after you complete your associate degree!
ASPIRE Appalachian
Aspire Appalachian is a pathway program between Appalachian State University (Appalachian) and Catawba Valley Community College intended for students who plan to transfer to Appalachian after completing an approved program. These approved programs include Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree or A.A. Teacher Preparation; Associate in Science (A.S.) degree or A.S. Teacher Preparation; Associate in Fine Arts in Visual Arts (A.F.A.) degree; or an Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in Early Childhood Education, Nursing, or Health and Fitness Science.
The Aspire Appalachian program creates predictable pathways from Catawba Valley Community College to Appalachian State University and is designed to provide North Carolinians affordable access to higher education. Aspire Appalachian also provides advising support for students during their education at Catawba Valley Community College and prepares them for a successful transition to Appalachian State University.
Benefits
In addition to the customary student services they receive at Catawba Valley Community College, Aspire Appalachian student receives the following benefits:
- Guaranteed* admission to Appalachian.
- On-site admissions and academic advising.
- Access to financial aid advising and planning.
- Invitations to special webinars, events, and newsletters designed to help the student successfully transfer to and succeed at Appalachian.
*Students are only guaranteed admission if they have a 2.25 cumulative GPA.
Eligibilty
- Be on track toward completion of an eligible two-year associate degree transfer program (approved programs include Associate in Arts (A.A.), Associate in Arts in Teacher Preparation, Associate in Science (A.S.), Associate in Science in Teacher Preparation, or Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degrees through an institutional or state-wide articulation agreement).
- Complete an eligible associate degree program.
- Graduate from Catawba Valley Community College with a GPA of 2.25 or higher.
How to Apply
- Complete the Aspire Appalachian Intent Form.
- Once accepted, the student will be notified of acceptance by Appalachian State University.
- One semester before their last semester at Catawba Valley Community College, the student will apply to Appalachian State University.
Contact
For more information concerning the Aspire Appalachian program, please contact us at 828-327-7000, ext. 4106 or email collegetransfer@cvcc.edu.