The UNC System understands that students who have served in the United States Military and have either an ‘active duty’ or ‘veteran’ status have unique needs to consider. With 16 universities, the UNC System can offer a program of study to suit practically any interest and professional aspiration. Just as crucially, when military transfer students arrive at one of our institutions, they will find a welcoming sense of community. On every campus, students will find supportive staff and the comradery of others with military experience.
Special Considerations for Military Transfer Students
The UNC System works to make the process of transitioning from the service into the classroom an easy one. Every one of our institutions has a counselor on staff with specific expertise helping military students enter the University.
Military students also earn credit for the education and work they’ve already completed during their service. This ensures that military transfer students can progress toward their degrees more efficiently and quickly. The UNC System utilizes an innovative new database system to award credit for military experience and training. If you are a military transfer student, this database will give you and your counselor complete and precise information about the credit you will earn for your military service, no matter which UNC System institution you choose to attend or what program you want to study.
In addition, military students are:
- eligible for waivers or discounts on application or enrollment fees;
- exempt from standardized test submissions;
- entitled to priority registration;
- eligible for scholarships; and
- invited to dedicated military-focused orientation sessions.
How do I transfer to a UNC System Institution from the Military?
- Select a campus.
- Choose a degree program using the Program and Degree Finder (also called the Academic Program Inventory or API).
- Apply through the campus of your choice or visit CFNC.org.
- Contact the Military Transfer Office at the campus of your choice.
- Contact the transfer counselor at the campus of your choice.
- Review information provided by the finance office (including G.I. Bill) on the campus of your choice.
Military Transfer Offices
Military Affairs
Points of Contact
| Institution | Military Affairs Point of Contact | Title | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appalachian State | Jennifer Coffey | coffeyjd1@appstate.edu | Program Director of Student Veteran Services | 828.262.7473 |
| East Carolina | Jeff Neztnik | netznikj@ecu.edu | Associate Director for Military Outreach | 252.737.2018 |
| Elizabeth City State | Timoth Freeman | tdfreeman@ecsu.edu | Director of Military Affairs | 252.335.3253 |
| Fayetteville State | Veronica Alexander | valexander@uncfsu.edu | Director of Military Affairs | 910.672.2963/2965 |
| N.C. A&T State | Joshua Jones | jtjones3@ncat.edu | Director, Veterans and Military Affairs | 336.398.8651 |
| NC Central | Hepston Henry | hhenryii@nccu.edu | Veterans Affairs Coordinator | 919.530.5312 |
| NC State | Daniel Hackley | dphackle@ncsu.edu | Assistant Registrar, Military & Veterans Education | 919.515.3048 |
| UNC Asheville | Amanda DeWeese | adeweese@unca.edu | VA Student Services Specialist | 828.251.6574 |
| UNC-Chapel Hill | MaDana Bivens | madana@email.unc.edu | Program Director, Carolina Veterans Resource Center | 919.843.9551 |
| UNC Charlotte | Bill Wilson | wwilson4@uncc.edu | Director of Veteran Services | 704.687.5488 |
| UNCG | Brad Wrenn | btwrenn@uncg.edu | Director of Military Affiliated Services | 336.334.5632 |
| UNCP | Jasmine Coleman | Jasmine.Coleman@uncp.edu | Assistant Director of Academic & Military Outreach | 910.775.4438 |
| UNCSA | Tawanna Archia | archiat@uncsa.edu | Military Student Program Manager | 336.770.3399 |
| UNCW | Bill Kawczynski | kawczynskib@uncw.edu | Director of Military Affairs | 910.962.2760 |
| Western Carolina | Briana Ford | blford@email.wcu.edu | Director of Military Student Services | 828.227.3074 |
| Winston-Salem State | Dr. Patricia Oliver | oliverpa@wssu.edu | Veterans Affairs Coordinator | 336.750.3333 |