Division of Student Success

UNCG TrACE

UNCG TrACE

About TrACE

UNCG TrACE (Transfer, Accelerate, Complete, and Engage) is part of a UNC System initiative. It is designed to help North Carolina Community College transfer students, who've earned an associate degree OR at least 60 transferable hours, complete their bachelor’s degree.

TrACE provides a range of financial, academic, and personal support.

Why Should You Join TrACE?

Degree completion is the goal and we are here to support you! How, you might ask? Great question. Benefits include:

  • Dedicated TrACE Academic Advisor - secondary to your departmental academic advisor, they support you in developing your academic plans, discussing your career goals, and exploring campus supports and resources
  • $100 monthly financial incentive for participation -- expect to commit no more than 3-4 hours per month (which includes meeting with your TrACE advisor in person twice per month)
  • $300 Textbook assistance for fall and spring semesters
  • Summer Tuition Support -- depending on other sources of aid, you could receive tuition support for up to 6 credit hours
  • Curated workshops on academic skills, career and professional development, and other relevant topics --we'll help you get connected to UNCG supports and resources
  • Community building with other TrACE students

Are You Eligible?

In order to qualify for the UNCG TrACE Program, you must meet the following criteria:

    • Be a North Carolina resident.
    • Be an admitted transfer student from a NC Community College with an associate degree or 60 transferable hours, pursuing a first bachelor’s degree.
    • Begin at UNCG in Summer or Fall 2023. Current UNCG transfer students are not eligible.
    • No more than 2 years between departure from a NC Community college and enrollment at UNCG.
    • Have completed an Associates degree or a have minimum of 60 transferable credits.
    • Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA); UNCG Federal School Code is 002976.

Graduates of Cooperative Innovative High Schools (e.g., early and middle colleges) and fully online students are not eligible for the TrACE program.

TrACE Program Requirements/Expectations

  • Maintain full-time status
  • Earn a minimum of 30 credits each academic year; enroll in summer or winter courses, if needed, to earn 30 credits
  • Meet regularly with your academic advisor
  • Participate in required activities/events
  • Respond promptly to all communications sent out by TrACE staff
  • Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) each year

How to Apply

You may have already completed many of these steps!

  1. Apply for admission to UNCG
  2. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid at www.fafsa.gov; if eligible, accept all federal and state grants.
  3. Get accepted to UNCG — CONGRATULATIONS! —and accept your offer of admission as well as your intent to enroll.
  4. Complete all admissions requirements.
  5. Apply to the TrACE program by July 17th, 2023.   If you are eligible, log into UNCG's admissions portal using your personal email address. You will see an application that will only take 2 minutes to complete.
    • There are limited spaces available and admission to TrACE will be determined through a lottery process.  All students who meet TrACE eligibility requirements and submit their completed application before the July 17th deadline will be entered in the lottery; the final determination of who is selected will be determined randomly.

Whom should I contact if I have questions?

Call us at 336.334.5461

Email us at TrACE@uncg.edu

students congregating

Why should you join TrACE?

You should join because everyone there is there to help you succeed both in your personal life and academic career. It is also a way to meet new people.

from a current TrACEr:

Join TrACE, it’s a great opportunity to meet new people and receive help. This year was my first time being at a university so having a support system of people who would always find the answer to my questions destressed me.

from a current TrACEr:

Join!!! I genuinely believe that transferring to UNCG would've looked very different without the support I received from this organization. No department on campus has an advisor that you can work with as closely as I have been able to with Dr. Emily and I have been able to connect more with the campus that I might have without.

from a current TrACEr:

I highly recommend TrACE because of all the benefits. You instantly become a part of a community at UNCG, and you get rewarded for participating! For 2023-24 transfer students who choose to join, I genuinely look forward to meeting you all this fall!

from a current TrACEr:

What kinds of support have you received through TrACE?

I have received many kinds of support through TrACE. Through the gap tuition and textbook program I receive financial support. Through our TrACE advisor, I received support in creating my degree plan, vetting potential internships, editing essays for applications, and creating a resume.

from a current TrACEr

From TrACE, I have received academic, financial, and personal support whenever I sought it. Dr. Emily has been a good supporter because she is open to hearing about anything that us transfers have going on at UNCG. This spring, she helped me craft responses for an interview that I had.

from a current TrACEr

Join!!! I genuinely believe that transferring to UNCG would've looked very different without the support I received from this organization. No department on campus has an advisor that you can work with as closely as I have been able to with Dr. Emily and I have been able to connect more with the campus that I might have without.

from a current TrACEr

I highly recommend TrACE because of all the benefits. You instantly become a part of a community at UNCG, and you get rewarded for participating! For 2023-24 transfer students who choose to join, I genuinely look forward to meeting you all this fall!

from a current TrACEr