Durham Tech's University Transfer program allows the student to complete up to two years of course work for a baccalaureate degree. The wide variety of freshman-level and sophomore-level courses satisfies general education requirements at senior institutions across the United states and enables the student to transfer as a junior to University of North Carolina System institutions after acceptance at the four-year university.

Areas of study include social sciences, natural sciences, foreign languages, the humanities, mathematics, and physical education. Students who complete the University Transfer program are prepared to pursue advanced course work for fields such as education, engineering, humanities, social sciences, nursing, chemistry, business, and mathematics.

The strength of the University Transfer program lies in the quality of its people - both faculty and students. Classes are small, and state-of-the-art computer labs expose students to current technology while increasing their English and foreign language skills. Close interaction between instructors and students is also a vital component of the University Transfer experience at Durham Tech. While academic standards parallel those of nearby universities, a growing number of students have transferred to senior institutions across the country. Data show that Durham Tech students consistently perform above the state average following transfer.

The Associate in Arts or the Associate in Science degree is awarded for completion of the 64-hour plan of study. Complete plans of study are offered during the day and in the evening.

Certificate options are available in Spanish Language and in Hispanic Studies. The University Transfer program also offers a pre-dental hygiene option in collaboration with the University of North Carolina School of Dentistry.

Students are encouraged to contact senior institutions for information about specific requirements in different majors and professional programs.