RoyalUp Transfer Program

RoyalUp is a direct admissions pathway that gives Central Piedmont students early access to Queens — from campus life to personalized advising — creating a confident, connected transition into your bachelor’s degree.

Through this program, you’ll experience life as a Queens student while completing your associate degree at Central Piedmont Community College, building the momentum and support you need for a smooth, seamless transfer.

Program Benefits

RoyalUp offers early access to opportunities at Queens designed to help you feel supported, connected, and prepared for your next step.

• Minimum $10,000 in Queens aid upon transfer
• Early access to academic and financial aid advising
• Support from the Center for Student Success
• Opportunities to attend select events and engage with campus life
• A personalized, guided transfer pathway
• The option to explore the Queens facilities, housing, and dining through additional paid access

RoyalUp helps you build meaningful connections and confidence as you work toward your bachelor’s degree.

Optional Add-On Experiences

If you want to get even more connected to the Queens community, RoyalUp offers optional paid add-ons you can choose based on your interests and schedule.

Campus Access Pass

Get a Queens ID and access to key campus spaces such as the Everett Library, the Levine Center for Wellness and Recreation, and select student-life areas.

On-Campus Housing

Live in Queens residence halls by paying the standard housing rate. Immerse yourself in community life, build friendships, and experience the campus environment early.

Meal Plan Options

Add a dining plan for convenient access to Queens dining locations — perfect if you’re spending more time on campus for studying, fitness, or events.

These add-ons are flexible and fully optional. You choose how much of the Queens experience you want while completing your associate degree.

Eligibility Requirements

To be considered for the RoyalUp Program, you must:

• Be a first-time, full-time college student
• Be pursuing an Associate in Arts or Associate in Science at Central Piedmont
• Maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA
• Plan to pursue a major offered at Queens (excluding nursing)
• Complete an audition if pursuing Music or Music Therapy

If your intended major falls outside of these guidelines, speak with your Central Piedmont advisor to explore alternate transfer pathways to Queens.

How to Enroll

Enroll at Central Piedmont Community College

Become a degree-seeking CPCC student, then let your academic advisor know you’re interested in RoyalUp.

Submit the RoyalUp Interest Form or Apply

Submit the RoyalUp Interest Form, or apply through the Queens visiting student application, to activate program benefits and optional add-ons.

Watch for Next Steps

The Queens admissions team will review your information and email instructions on how to take full advantage of the program.

Program Requirements

To remain in good standing with the program, RoyalUp students must:

• Stay enrolled in an Associate of Arts or Science program at CPCC
• Maintain good academic and disciplinary standing
• Declare an intended Queens major after earning 30 transferable credits

Preparing to Transfer to Queens

RoyalUp is designed to make your transfer experience as smooth as possible. When you’re ready to begin the application process, visit the Transferring to Queens webpage or email admissions@queens.edu for guidance.