Guaranteed Admission Agreements

The following agreement types are special admission programs offered by 4-year institutions.

UNC Charlotte – 49erNext

UNC Charlotte – Rowan-Cabarrus Community College 49erNext Program

Perks of the UNC Charlotte 49erNext Program

• Dedicated advising and career support for 49erNext participants
• Access to UNCC’s Library, campus, and select student events
• CATS All-Transit pass – Lynx Blue Line (light rail) & bus

How to Participate

1. Express Interest – select ‘I acknowledge that I am interested in the 49erNext Program’ on the CFNC application or email 49erNext@rccc.edu.
2. Attend Virtual Info Session – Please see below for the open virtual sessions.  You will only need to attend one.
3. Complete Consent Form – to be completed only after attending information session.

   Virtual Information Sessions- Attend One!

Thursday, March 30 at 4:00 pm- Virtual

Tuesday, April 25 at 10:00 am- Virtual

Tuesday, May 4 at 3:00 pm- Virtual

Wednesday, May 17 at 10:00 am- Virtual

Friday, May 19 at 2:00 pm- Virtual

Wednesday, May 31 at 4:00 pm- Virtual

Monday, June 12 at 3:00 pm- Virtual

Tuesday, June 22 at 4:00 pm- Virtual

Monday, July 17 at 3:00 pm- Virtual

Thursday, July 20 at 4:00 pm- Virtual

Tuesday, July 25 at 10:00 am- Virtual

Friday, July 28 at 10:00 am- Virtual

Thursday, August 3 at 3:00 pm- Virtual

Wednesday, August 9 at 10:00 am- Virtual

Saturday, August 12 at 10:00 am- Virtual

Program Contacts

Rowan-Cabarrus 49erNext Advisors:

• Brandi Wardell – North Campus (brandi.wardell@rccc.edu, 704-216-3527)
• Joy Haynes – South Campus (joy.haynes@rccc.edu, 704-216-3704)

Rowan-Cabarrus 49erNext Co-Executive Program Owners:

• Crystal Ryerson – crystal.ryerson@rccc.edu, 704-216-3806
• Jenn Gardner Selby – jenn.selby@rccc.edu, 704-798-5241

General Information

• 49erNext@rccc.edu

UNC Wilmington – Pathway to Excellence

• UNC Wilmington – Rowan-Cabarrus Pathway to Excellence Agreement
• Video about the program

Perks of the UNC Wilmington Pathway to Excellence

• A dedicated Transfer Student Success Coordinator who can assist you with pre-enrollment advising, admissions counseling, and any other assistance needed for a successful transfer process
• Events designed specifically for you to become part of the UNCW community and meet other transfer students
• Priority consideration for transfer scholarships
• Application fee waived when applying to UNCW

How to Participate

1. Complete Intent Form – this is your Letter of Intent for participating the program.
2. Inform your Rowan-Cabarrus Advisor – meet with your assigned Rowan-Cabarrus advisor or faculty mentor.
3. Meet your UNCW Coordinator – make an appointment with your UNCW Coordinator and introduce yourself.