Academic/Transfer Programs

Associate in Arts (AA) and Associate in Science (AS)

The Associate in Arts and Associate in Science degrees are designed for students who plan to transfer to a senior institution in order to pursue a course of study in the liberal arts, sciences, or a specialized professional field. The following outline of General Education Core requirements should be completed after consultation with an advisor and with consideration of the academic requirements of the transfer-receiving institution. Departments and programs may suggest, require, or specify appropriate course work not only to complete these requirements but also to facilitate the transfer process.

Students should become familiar with the Alabama Transfers Program, formerly “STARS,” Statewide Transfer and Articulation Reporting System, which provides very specific information about the requirements in each subject AREA for a given transfer institution. The Alabama Transfers website can be accessed at https://alabamatransfers.com From Alabama Transfers, students can print a transfer guide for his/her major and enter into a binding contract with the transfer institution in his/her program of study. The contract is not binding on the student but is binding on the transfer institution so long as the student does not change majors and takes the courses listed on the transfer guide. Alabama Transfers is a computerized articulation-and-transfer-planning system designed to inform students about degree requirements, course equivalents, and other transfer information pertaining to specific majors at each state-funded four-year institution. Once a student chooses a major and a place of transfer, an individualized guide and agreement can be created. Students are responsible for knowing the requirements of the institution to which they plan to transfer. Faculty advisors and academic success coaches are available to help students develop a career path and a plan for graduation from Central Alabama Community College.

Act 94-202 of the Alabama Legislature created the Articulation and General Studies Committee (AGSC). This Committee evaluated course offerings at Alabama Community College and determined their transfer equivalency to other state colleges and universities. The AGSC divided the academic transfer courses taught at the community colleges into three separate groups according to transfer status. Courses that are common to all programs of study and to all institutions are designated as Common Core courses and further categorized as Code A courses. The Code A courses specify course requirements by number of semester hours and discipline (also known as AREA). The total number of semester hours of Common Core (Code A) courses required for all university parallel programs of study, except engineering, is 41 semester hours.

The remaining 19-23 hours (designated as Code B, AREA V) consist of courses in the individual student’s major or minor fields of study or are necessary to meet pre-professional requirements as specified by the transfer institution. The remaining potentially transferable courses that do not fall into either Code A or Code B are potential AREA V transfer courses but are subject to the approval of the respective receiving institutions. These courses are designated as Code C.

Students who are pursuing 4-year degrees should follow the career path for their major. Career paths for most majors are found on the next few pages. The transfer institution’s catalog and/or web site provides specific transfer requirements in AREA I through AREA V.

Auburn University at Montgomery (AUM) Pathways

The Central Alabama Community College partnership with Auburn University at Montgomery (AUM) provides a collaborative transfer process and concurrent enrollment for CACC students who meet identified criteria into AUM for completion of their bachelor’s degree.

A student who has earned an Associate in Arts or Associate in Science degree and possesses a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 from CACC may be eligible for admission to AUM with up to a maximum of 64 semester hours transferring. This collaboration begins with CACC enrollment and continues until students become alumni at both CACC and AUM.

AUM guarantees admission with up to 64 CACC credits transferring for students who meet the following criteria:

  • Students must possess at least a “C” in both English Composition I and Composition II courses.
  • Students must possess a minimum GPA of 2.0 in the core curriculum.
  • Students must possess a minimum cumulative overall GPA of 2.0.
  • Students must be in good standing.
  • Students must complete the AUM application process.

Collaborative Advising

Students who choose a CACC/AUM Pathway will have the benefit of collaborative advising between AUM and CACC advisors during the student’s attendance at CACC. AUM advisors will visit CACC on widely advertised dates and will invite CACC students and families to visit the AUM campus at any time for additional advising, information, and support. AUM and CACC advisors will establish dates for AUM advisors to meet with students prior to their transferring to AUM. During these advising sessions, students will learn about other academic support services including the Warhawk Academic Success Center (WASC), the Learning Center, and more. Furthermore, AUM advising will be major-specific, but it will not be “major binding.” Students will have the option of changing majors and receiving advising for the new major.

All concurrent AUM courses will be taught on CACC’s campus and/or AUM’s campus, either live or via the web during the time when students are completing their associate degree program. Once the students have completed the associate degree they will continue as AUM students to complete their bachelor’s degree.

CACC students who chose to be part of the concurrent enrollment program will be required to fulfill both the general AUM admission guidelines and the Program specific requirements.

Scholarships

An unlimited number of CACC Transfer Scholarships will be awarded each year to new AUM students who transfer from CACC upon completion of their Associate in Arts or Associate in Science degree. An additional scholarship will be awarded to students who:

  • Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0-3.49, providing $1,000 per year.
  • Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5, providing $2,500 per year.
  • Are admitted to AUM by August 1.

AUM Presidential Scholarship

One Presidential Scholarship which covers full tuition and fees shall be awarded each year to a student who transfers from CACC to AUM. This scholarship includes the requirement that the scholarship holder participates as a Transfer Ambassador in the AUM Admissions Office, becoming part of a team that conducts campus tours and recruits new transfer students to AUM. The student must meet the following criteria:

  • Transfer from CACC upon completion of their Associate in Arts or Associate in Science degree.
  • Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale.
  • Have a letter of recommendation from the CACC President designating their selection.
  • Be admitted to AUM by August 1.

Each scholarship can be renewed for one additional year (or until the recipient graduates) provided the recipient meets, maintains, and agrees to the following conditions and stipulations:

  • Maintains a 3.0 cumulative GPA or better per academic year excluding summer.
  • Enrolls and maintains full-time status taking a minimum of 12 hours per semester, excluding summer.

Reverse Transfer

An associate degree is an important milestone in a student’s education as well as a valuable credential on a resume. Reverse transfer is for students who transferred to AUM before earning their associate degree. There will be no time limit on students completing the associate degree through the Reverse Transfer process. Students will remain in the program as long as they are continuously enrolled at AUM.

This agreement is designed to allow these students to transfer credits earned at AUM to CACC and provide them the opportunity to complete their community college (Associate) degree.

Students will be eligible for reverse transfer when they have met the following criteria:

  • Have transferred from CACC to AUM.
  • Have earned at least 15 semester credit hours from CACC.
  • Have earned at least 3 semester credit hours from AUM.
  • Are in “good standing” at both CACC and AUM.

Student Services

CACC students in an AUM pathway are considered part of the AUM campus community prior to transferring. AUM will provide the following services to CACC students while they are enrolled at CACC and enrolled in AUM courses. The students will make the payment of an institutional activity fee of $170 on the orientation day.

This institutional activity fee includes the following services:

  • Wellness Center Usage: CACC students will have full access to the Wellness Center. Students will obtain a special Warhawk card with an emblem recognizing CACC and AUM partnership.
  • Athletic Events: AUM agrees to allow currently enrolled CACC students access to attend athletic events held on the AUM campus. Students must present a CACC issued student ID to be granted admission.
  • Library Usage: Reciprocal library privileges for students, faculty, and staff including borrowing of materials, reference services, and other library facilities (i.e. such as group or individual study rooms).
    • Valid picture identification card from the borrower's institution must be presented when materials are checked out.
    • Individual patrons are responsible for all materials borrowed from lending library. Loan periods and fines for all borrowers are all the same as the lending library. Library of the institution in which the borrower is enrolled will assist lending library to recover materials.
    • The use of library-owned databases are restricted due to contract agreements between the library and the database vendors.
    • Reference services will include use of library catalog, assistance with AVL, and other general reference services.
    • Inter-library loan services will not be offered from either the lending or borrowing library.
    • Lending library has the right to revoke library privileges to individuals who violate any rules and regulations.
  • Career Services: All students enrolled at CACC are allowed to use the AUM Career Development Center for career counseling, resume writing, and interview coaching. CACC students will also be able to use the career interest inventory software available in the AUM Career Center.

Pathway Advising

Students will be required to meet with their CACC academic advisor each term and their AUM advisor on AUM advising days to ensure satisfactory progress in made toward graduation. If students deviate from their pathway, they will be subject to completing the requirements of the interdisciplinary A.A. or A.S. degree.