It’s National Transfer Student Week, and UNC Greensboro is celebrating this significant segment of its student body. For students looking for a new academic path, UNCG offers more than a place to transfer credits. Dedicated advising, transfer-specific programs, flexible learning options, and a welcoming campus community help students make UNCG their own.
UNCG transfers, by the numbers
About half of the Spartans who graduated since December 2025 began their UNCG journey as transfer students. A total of 1,694 out of 3,343 graduates found their way here from other schools and earned a UNCG degree, ready to make an impact in their chosen field.
Whether students transfer to UNCG to save money, find a better academic fit, or pursue a college experience that better suits their lives, UNCG offers tailored resources to help them reach their goals.
In fall 2026, UNCG enrolled 5,933 new and continuing transfer students, the University’s highest transfer enrollment since the pandemic. This represents 39% of undergraduate enrollment. Many come from community colleges, with 44% earning an associate degree before transferring to UNCG for specific majors.
Transfer resources make a difference
Specialized advising helps students understand how their credits transfer so they can avoid retaking courses unnecessarily. For Naomi Fullerton, that support began before she enrolled. While attending Rockingham Community College (RCC), she connected with a UNCG recruitment officer who helped her map out the courses and credit hours she needed to transfer into UNCG’s Interpreting, Deaf Education, and Advocacy Services (IDEAS) program.
“After talking with the UNCG representative about my goals, they helped me create a plan and gave me a list of elective courses and credit hours I needed to complete in order to transfer to UNCG,” says Fullerton. “Having that guidance helped me feel more prepared for the transition to a four-year university.”
Once students are enrolled, they connect with Transfer Initiatives to get adjusted to campus life. Transfer Initiatives can guide them to campus housing dedicated to transfer students in the Connect Living Learning Community, the Transfer2Transfer mentoring program, transfer student organizations and specialized advising.
“Transfer students don’t always fit the traditional college student mold,” says Stewart Self, assistant director of Transfer Initiatives at UNCG. ” Forty-three percent of our current transfer student body is over 25 years old. Some are full-time employees or are caring for a child or family member. Online classes and flexible scheduling help them reach graduation.”
Dalyn Hutchens, a Kinesiology major who transferred from UNC Charlotte, is grateful for the resources she found at UNCG. “It was nice knowing there were resources specifically for transfer students and people available to help me adjust to a new university,” she says. “Transfer Initiatives really helped to make my transition easier. Now I’m in a program that is helping me grow and prepare for my future career.”
UNCG is holding special events to celebrate our transfer students this week. If you’re a transfer student, stop by and thank your team at Transfer Initiatives.
Transfer T-shirt Exchange
Monday, Oct. 19 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Moran Commons
Tote-ally a Spartan: Tote Bag Painting
Tuesday, Oct. 20 | 1-3 p.m.
Kirkland Room, EUC
Virtual Game Night
Wednesday, Oct. 21 | 6-7 p.m.
Find the link in Spartan Connect.
Transfer Taco Thursday featuring Taco Brothers
Thursday, Oct. 22 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Minerva statue
Free taco for the first 85 students who RSVP.
T2T Pizza Party
Friday, Oct. 23 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Azalea Room, EUC
Transfer2Transfer members only.
Spartan transfers find their fit
The number of Spartan transfer students who cross the stage each Commencement speaks volumes about the resources UNCG has established to help guide them to fulfilling careers. Liz Rosso, an Interior Architecture major from Florida State College at Jacksonville, plans to join their ranks in May 2027.
“UNCG is a better fit for me because I have been able to pursue the major that I wanted, have grown as a student and person, and I have found a community of great people that I consider my second family,” she says. “UNCG was the best decision for me.”
“I had a mentor who was a transfer student who had been at UNCG for some time. They answered any questions I had. I also lived in the transfer student housing, which gave me the opportunity to connect with other transfer students.”
– Liz Rosso
- Major: Interior Architecture (IARc)
- Hometown: Saint Augustine, Florida
- Liz transferred from Florida State College at Jacksonville because of the IARc program and the beautiful campus. Seeing the campus and participating in a tour sealed her decision to come to UNCG.
“UNCG was the perfect fit for me!”
– Hayden Jenicek
- Major: Biology with concentration in environmental biology
- Hometown: Laurinburg, North Carolina
- Hayden transferred from Richmond Community College for UNCG’s helpful transfer resources and the biology department.
“Taking advantage of UNCG’s transfer-specific advising right away saves a lot of stress and keeps you on track for your degree.”
– Maria Rodriguez Campos
- Major: Elementary Education
- Hometown: Sanford, North Carolina
- Maria transferred from Central Carolina Community College for the elementary education program and proximity for commuting. UNCG’s diversity was a plus!
“Explore, connect, and enjoy. There’s a place for everyone at UNCG!”
– Claudia Fader
- Major: Psychology with minors in Biology and Chemistry on a pre-med track
- Hometown: Miami Beach, Florida
- Claudia transferred from Guilford Technical Community College to advance her career with a high-quality, affordable education.
“UNCG is a great place to grow, meet new people, and start figuring out what you want your adult life and career to look like. The Transfer Initiatives program made my transition so easy.”
– Dalyn Hutchens
- Major: Kinesiology
- Hometown: Eden, North Carolina
- Dalyn transferred from UNC Charlotte for a better academic fit and to save money by commuting from home.
“Success is possible when you use UNCG’s resources and stay focused.”
– Hannah Niebauer
– Claudia Fader
- Major: Public Health – Community Health Education
- Hometown: Bolivia, North Carolina
- Hannah transferred from UNC Wilmington because UNCG’s online degree options made college more accessible while working full time and raising a family.
“At UNCG, we are not alone. Instructors are available for questions, and resources are available at every step of your journey.”
– Ty White
- Major: Media Studies
- Hometown: Greensboro, North Carolina
- Ty transferred from Alamance Community College to focus more on his field of study.
“UNCG was a way to take the next step toward a career I am passionate about. There are so many different pathways and opportunities available to students.”
– Naomi Fullerton
- Major: Interpreting, Deaf Education, and Advocacy Services (IDEAS)
- Hometown: Walnut Cove, North Carolina
- Naomi transferred from Rockingham Community College for UNCG’s IDEAS program.
Story by Becky Deakins, University Communications.
Photos by Sean Norona, University Communications. Transfer student photos submitted by students.
