NC College Connect

NC College Connect is a groundbreaking initiative offering direct college admission to eligible high school seniors across the state for the 2025–2026 school year! Open to public high school seniors with a weighted GPA of 2.8 or higher who meet course requirements, students will be matched with colleges where they already qualify — no traditional application needed. 

Eligible students will be notified this fall and will be able to accept their offers by completing a short form on CFNC.org. 

Learn more by attending one of the events below. Additional information and a toolkit for educators will be available later in the summer.

Questions? Email nccollegeconnect@dpi.nc.gov. 

For Educators

These overview webinars offer an opportunity for school counselors and other public school employees to learn about the program and ask questions. 

• June 25, 10 a.m.
• July 15, 1 p.m.
• August 20,1 p.m.
• September 3, 10 a.m.
• October 7, 1 p.m.

For Parents and Students

The student and parent webinars will give an overview of the program, while office hours are an opportunity for more personalized support. 

Webinars

• August 5, 6 p.m.
• September 16, 6 p.m.

Office Hours

• August 26, 6-7 p.m.
• September 30, 6-7 p.m.