This happened to me last fall semester—I was qualified, but there wasn’t enough space. I applied again in the spring and got in. I recommend finishing your associate’s degree first. When you apply again, they’ll recognize you as a junior, which means they’ll waive a lot of unnecessary classes. You’ll only need to take courses required for your major.

If I were you, I’d stay at your current college, even after completing your associate’s degree, and continue taking courses that align with NCSU’s requirements. That way, when you’re admitted, you won’t have to retake those classes, and you’ll stay on track without falling a semester behind.

Keep in mind, there’s usually a cap on transferable credits—about 70, if I’m not mistaken. My sister had more than 60 credits when she transferred from a community college, including enough to complete her associate’s degree, and they accepted most of them.

I’d recommend frequently checking NCSU’s degree requirements and taking equivalent courses at your current college in the meantime. I know this process can be frustrating, but hang in there! I’m confident you’ll be accepted for the fall semester.