Transfer Agreement
Guaranteed Admission Agreement - Virginia Commonwealth University School of Engineering and Virginia Community College System
| Agreement Element | What You Need to Know |
|---|---|
| Agreement Type | GPAA |
| Programs Covered By This Agreement |
Biomedical Engineering, Bachelor of Science Chemical and Life Science Engineering with concentration in Chemical Engineering, Bachelor of Science Chemical and Life Science Engineering with concentration in Life Science Engineering, Bachelor of Science Computer Engineering, Bachelor of Science Computer Science, Bachelor of Science Computer Science with concentration in Cybersecurity, Bachelor of Science Computer Science with concentration in Data Science, Bachelor of Science Computer Science with concentration in Software Engineering, Bachelor of Science Electrical Engineeering, Bachelor of Science Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor of Science Mechanical Engineering with concentration in Nuclear Engineering, Bachelor of Science |
| Programs Not Covered By This Agreement | |
| Cumulative GPA (CGPA) Required for Submitting Letter of Intent | 3 |
| Minimum Credits Required for Submitting Letter of Intent | 15 |
| Minimum CGPA for Associates Degree | 3 |
| Minimum Grade in all Major Related Courses | C |
| Maximum Transferable Credits | 90 |
| Minimum Residential Credits | 30 |
| How are Dual Enrollment Credits Treated | Dual enrollment courses will be treated the same as regular college courses. |
| If You Complete an Associates Degree in High School | Completion of the associate degree through high school dual enrollment will not preclude the student from eligibility under this agreement. However, high school students enrolled in a dual enrollment program and who earn an associate degree concurrent with graduation from high school must follow the freshman applicant deadlines and indicate they are applying as a freshman when prompted on the university application.Completion of the general education certificate through high school dual enrollment does NOT guarantee admission to VCU. However, high school students who earn a general education certificate and demonstrate competitive high school GPA's and test scores will be given preference in the admission review process. |
| Key Additional Requirements | Students must earn the Associate of Science (AS) or Associate of Arts and Sciences (AA&S) degree in Engineering or Science at a Virginia community college with a 3.0 cumulative GPA (as computed under the VCCS policy) and who meet the eligibility requirements. Find all eligibility criteria and requirements for the VCCS-VCU Engineering Guaranteed Admission Agreement. . Students who do not meet the eligibility criteria for the College of Engineering Guaranteed Admission Agreement may be eligible to participate in the Guaranteed Admission Agreement for the University. To participate in this GAA, students must submit a Letter of Interest after completing at least 15 transferable credits and at least 90 days prior to graduating with their associate degree. |
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