RichmondCC Students Have Clear, Seamless Pathway to Campbell University

March 9, 2026 – Richmond Community College students now have a clear and seamless transfer pathway to Campbell University, a private Christian university in Buies Creek, thanks to the Campbell Assured Admissions Program.

Brent Barbee, RichmondCC president, and Dr. William M. Downs, Campbell University president, signed off on the partnership for the guaranteed admission program at a ceremony Thursday at the Cole Auditorium.

Campbell Assured simplifies the transfer process with early guidance on admissions and financial aid. It provides RichmondCC students early university support with access to advising, orientation and campus resources before transferring to Campbell.

“We are excited about this partnership with Campbell that will allow residents of Richmond and Scotland counties to get an education at this prestigious university,” Barbee said. “Campbell Assured will provide our students with a very supported pathway from RichmondCC to Campbell and ensure their success in their university studies.”

Students who participate in the Campbell Assured program will receive these benefits even before they graduate from RichmondCC:

• Access to Campbell’s library
• An ID card and parking pass
• Preliminary academic advising
• An invitation to exclusive Campbell events
• Access to Campbell’s Fitness & Wellness Center

Downs noted that the leaders of both institutions could have signed the agreement virtually, but instead they choose to do it in person.

“It’s important for us to meet with you because this is about relationships, and we know this will be a good, strong and vibrant relationship for many years to come,” Downs said. “This will not only be a win for each of our institutions, but ultimately, it is a win for our students and our respective regions. We want to recruit more and make more Fighting Camels from this part of the state.”

Steps to Qualify

To qualify for the Campbell Assured program, RichmondCC students must:

• Submit a Request for Information form.
• Apply and be accepted to Campbell as a transfer student.
• Maintain a “C” or better in their transfer courses.
• Enroll at Campbell within one year of completing an associate degree at RichmondCC.

For More Information

To learn more about the Campbell Assured Admissions Program, contact RichmondCC’s Career & Transfer Center at (910) 410-1700 or visit either campus in Hamlet or Laurinburg to meet with an advisor.