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Your path from associate's to bachelor's degree is clear — make the transition from Aims to ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï.
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Your Path Forward
Aims2ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï simplifies the transition between Aims Community College and ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï, so you can focus on what matters most — earning your degree.
When accepted to the Aims2ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï program, you’re a student on both campuses. A streamlined advising process gets you to your 4-year degree faster. You have access to double the facilities, events, clubs and organizations.
It’s a holistic approach that develops your sense of community and belonging. There’s no need to wait for the full college experience – get started today!
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Getting Started
Here’s what you need to apply to the Aims2ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï transition program:
- Earn high school diploma or equivalent
- Enroll in at least one class at Aims for the term you look to begin the program
- Declare an Associate of Arts (AA), Associate of Science (AS), or an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Graphic Design at Aims Community College.
- Must have 2 semesters (or more) remaining at Aims. Aims students with less than 2 semesters remaining should connect with Aims Transfer Services, who will assist with their planning.
- If you would like to access ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï’s facilities, events and services you will need to submit your immunization records and have no previous holds at ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï.
Make the Transition
First-generation college students
Nearly 40% percent of students who transition to ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï through the Aims2ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï program are first generation.
Scholarships available
Ask your Aims advisor about renewable scholarships that can add up to $500 a semester.
Students enrolled
In the Fall of 2025, the Aims2ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï program welcomed its largest class of applicants with 65 students.
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Scholarship Opportunities
While at Aims, you may be eligible for a scholarship beginning the second semester of the program. Scholarships are renewable each term through your graduation from Aims, and can equal up to $500 a semester.* Students transitioning to ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï will be considered for automatic merit transfer scholarships based upon their Aims GPA and the automatic transfer scholarship grid.
To be eligible, you must meet the following requirements each semester:
- Earn at least 12 credit hours at Aims
- Complete one Registration Advising Appointment with an Aims2ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï advisor
- Participate in two Aims2ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï engagement activities
- Maintain a 3.0 (or higher) cumulative GPA
- Enroll in a minimum of 6 credits at Aims in the following semester
*Scholarship amounts are determined on enrollment status and will be based on degree completion requirements for your declared AA/AS or applicable AAS degree.
Frequently Asked Questions
Program Basics
Streamlined Advising: Aims2ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï students receive streamlined advising from staff members that are familiar with the degree requirements at both Aims and ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï. This ensures that students are taking courses at both institutions that will contribute to their associates and bachelor’s degrees, while also utilizing various cost saving measures, including our cooperative and consortium agreements, to help them complete their degree in the most efficient and economical way possible.
Engagement Activities: Participants of the Aims2ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï program are classified as students on both campuses once they are accepted into the program. This allows the participants, while taking classes at Aims, to utilize the facilities, services, events and organizations unique to each intuition throughout their college experience. The Aims2ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï program’s goal is to build a sense of community and belonging on both campuses in an effort to promote academic success, and personal growth.
Cost Savings: Aims2ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï participants also have the ability to earn a renewable Aims2ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï scholarship that can equal as much as $750 a semester as they pursue their degree at Aims. Coupled with the already affordable cost of tuition at Aims and various forms of institutional support, Aims2ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï students experience a direct financial impact as they pursue a four-year degree from ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï.
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Current Aims students that have graduated from high school, or have a high school degree equivalent, are encouraged to apply if:
- You are declared in an applicable AA, AS, or AAS degree program,
- You are enrolled in at least one class at Aims for the semester you begin the Aims2ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï program,
- You are in academic good standing at Aims,
- No holds at ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï or Aims that would preclude you from joining the program*, and
- Have at least two semesters remaining at Aims before graduating with your associates.
*Holds that would preclude you from joining the program, include but are not limited to, academic probation/ suspension at Aims, academic suspension from ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï, conduct holds through the Dean of Students at ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï, and Accounts Receivable holds totally more than $200 at ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï.
If you are interested in the program, and are not currently an Aims student please visit and see How to Apply tab.
Individuals 18 years old or above are encouraged to apply for the Aims2ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï program*. Student who would benefit from this program include:
- Current Aims students who want to simplify their transition and to earn their first bachelor’s degree at ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï,
- High school graduates that would like to earn an associate’s degree from Aims en route to a four year degree from ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï.
- Students who have previously been denied admission from ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï
- Students who have been placed on academic probation at ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï
- Anyone looking to experience the benefits of Aims Community College and the ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï.
*Students that will turn 18 years of age during their first semester in the program are welcome to apply
To enjoy the maximum benefit of the program, we encourage students to apply to the program at the beginning of their academic journey. That being said, we will accept students up until their last semester at Aims in order to provide a seamless transition to ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï.
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If you meet all program requirements (see above section), and would like to apply for the Aims2ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï program please and submit the Aims2ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï Application. Please note that you will have to:
- Create and activate an account through ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï Admissions (it is strongly encouraged to use your aims.edu email account), and
- Select “Start New Application” > “Nondegree Seeking” > “Aims2ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï.”
- Please select the term you would like to join the program for your Aims2ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï application.
- If you are asked to pay an application fee, please stop and contact the Aims2ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï staff at 970-339-6557 or aims2unc@aims.edu.
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You are welcome to join the Aims2ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï program if you have attended ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï or Aims in the past so long as you have not previously earned an associate’s or bachelor’s degree! Your first step is to check your eligibility under the Program Requirements section of the FAQs. If you have questions please contact the Aims2ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï staff at 970-339-6557 or aims2unc@aims.edu.
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The Aims2ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï program is perfect for students who plan to go to ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï even if they were denied admission previously.
Contact an Aims2ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï Transition Advisor at 970-339-6557 or aims2unc@aims.edu.
This is an exciting aspect of the Aims2ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï program! If your classification has not changed at the time of transfer, you will not be required to provide additional information to ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï.
Aims2ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï streamlines your transition to ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï. Once you are accepted to the Aims2ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï program you are automatically accepted into ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï as a non-degree seeking student (this is what allows you to engage with ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï’s campus). To make the transition as easy as possible, your Aims2ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï Transition Advisor will help you understand specific program requirements for your future major and get you connected to ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï resources. Unfortunately, this is why our program is unable to support academic programs that require a separate application process (i.e. Nursing).
No. This program supports your transition regardless of the time it takes to reach your goal. There are, however, scholarship benefits for students who take at least 6 credits per semester Aims.
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In order to access ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï services and resources, Aims2ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï students need to provide proof of immunization or an exemption before they engage in services on the ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï campus. The Aims2ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï Transition Advisor can support students who may not have current immunization records. It is important to note, that these records will need to be submitted before a student transitions to ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï anyway so it benefits students to get them submitted sooner rather than later.
Tuition & Aid
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The applies when taking Aims courses and the ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï tuition rate applies when taking ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï courses.
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While you are an Aims student, your financial aid eligibility will be determined and any awards of aid will be made by the . Until you complete your transition to ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï, you are not eligible to apply for financial aid at ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï (including ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï scholarships).
Contact Us
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If you have any questions about the Aims2ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï program, or services or programs that are available to you as a program participants, contact an Aims2ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï Transition Advisor at 970-339-6557 or aims2unc@aims.edu.
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