September 15, 2025

Forsyth Technical Community College is proud to be one of the first three community colleges in North Carolina selected to participate in NC State University’s new Wolfpack Connect program, a guaranteed admissions pathway that helps community college students take the next step toward their dreams.

Through Wolfpack Connect, Forsyth Tech students who earn an associate degree, maintain a 3.0 GPA or higher, and meet NC State’s transfer deadlines will be guaranteed admission to more than 100 eligible NC State majors and concentrations.

“Forsyth Tech is committed to creating clear pathways for every student to dream, learn and thrive,” said Dr. Janet Spriggs, president of Forsyth Tech. “Wolfpack Connect removes barriers and opens doors, making it possible for even more of our students to achieve their goals and take their next step toward a four-year degree at NC State.”

Forsyth Tech joins Central Piedmont Community College and Wake Technical Community College as the first partners in the program. All 58 community colleges in the state can opt in through Oct. 17, 2025, with annual opportunities to join after that date.

“This program has the potential to transform lives and uplift communities across our state,” said NC State Chancellor Kevin Howell. “It reflects the very heart of our land-grant mission to serve the people of North Carolina through education and opportunity. I’m thrilled to open up yet another pathway for students to pursue their goals and dreams.”

“Our data clearly show that students who transfer from our community college system are successful in completing their degrees and finding employment within their chosen fields,” said NC State Provost Warwick Arden. “This program builds on our strong track record of transfer student success at NC State, and opens up opportunities for students across North Carolina to pursue their goals.”

Students interested in participating must have fewer than 30 transferable credits completed or in progress, be enrolled or planning to enroll at Forsyth Tech or another participating community college, and plan to pursue an eligible NC State major.

For more information, including eligible majors, visit transfer.ncsu.edu/apply/wolfpack-connect. The program will begin accepting eligibility forms in late January 2026 for students starting in fall 2026. Interested in seeing more partnerships like this? Click here to view special or guaranteed admissions programs for Forsyth Tech students!