Credit Transfer Technology

The University of North Carolina System is soliciting a student administration software solution to establish a statewide credit transfer ecosystem involving community colleges and private or independent institutions. The primary objective is to enhance credit mobility and applicability to reduce the time and cost for students to earn degrees. The scope of work encompasses pre-transfer services, such as preliminary degree planning and articulation agreement application, and post-transfer services, including the electronic transfer of university credits back to community colleges via reverse transfer and the automation of transcript reading and integration with Student Information Systems. This definite quantity contract, solicitation number 68-SOCTT0926, was issued on September 15, 2026, with a response deadline of October 14, 2026. Award decisions will be based on best value, considering factors such as conformity with specifications, total cost of ownership, security and enterprise architecture adherence, past performance, and associated risks. Vendors must comply with Department of Information Technology terms and conditions, maintain specific insurance coverages including two million dollars in commercial general liability, and adhere to GovRAMP compliance for continuous monitoring. All proposals must be submitted electronically via the NC electronic Vendor Portal.