LMC Specific GPA Requirements by Program
All Gaston College students seeking transfer to Lee-McRae College (LMC) main campus programs, with an Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, Associate in Applied Science, or an Associate in Fine Arts in Visual Arts Degree are guaranteed admission into the following programs based on the specific grade point average (GPA) indicated.
Grade Point Average 2.2 or higher
- Business Administration (B.S.)
- Communication Arts & Design (B.A., B.S.)
- Criminal Justice (B.A., B.S.)
- Emergency Medical Services & Management (B.S.)
- English (B.A.)
- Exercise Science (B.S.)
- History (B.A., B.S.)
- Musical Theatre (B.F.A.)
- Nutrition Science (B.S.)
- Outdoor Recreation Management (B.S.)
- Psychology (B.A., B.S.)
- Religious Studies (B.A., B.S.)
- Sport Management (B.A., B.S.)
- Theatre Arts (B.A., B.S.)
- Theatre Arts Administration (B.S.)
Grade Point Average 2.5 or higher
- Biology (B.S.)
- Pre-Physical Therapy (B.S.)
- Pre-Veterinary Medicine (B.S.)
- Wildlife Biology (B.S.)
Students seeking to enter the Elementary Education, Special Education, or Nursing Program must meet the following for each intended major.
Elementary and Special Education
Gaston College transfer students must meet the same requirements for admission to and exit from the program as traditional candidates. This includes admission to the online degree completion program in Elementary Education. In order to ensure that these requirements are met, transfer and licensure-only candidates must follow the procedures outlined below:
- Must have a cumulative 2.7 GPA or higher, must meet the “C” standard set for the Teach Education Program
- Upon acceptance into Lees-McRae College, students will submit an application for the education program along with completing the Praxis (5751) with a composite of 468 or higher, by November 1st of their Junior Year.
To receive recommendation for licensure from LMC, candidates must take the last 32 hours of professional education course work, including student teaching, through the LMC Teacher Education Program.
Nursing Program
- Must meet the application requirements for the Nursing Program. This includes the RN to BSN and LPN to BSN online degree completion program.
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
- “B-” or higher earned in courses designated as BIO, MAT, CHM or HWS
All Gaston College students seeking transfer to Lee-McRae College (LMC) online degree programs, with an Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, Associate in Applied Science, or an Associate in Fine Arts in Visual Arts Degree and an overall grade point average of 2.2 or higher, are guaranteed admission into the following programs:
- Business Administration (B.S.)
- Criminal Justice (B.A.A..S.)
- Human Services (B.A.A.S.)