CNU General Foreign Languages (French, German, and Spanish) BA Transfer Guide
CNU General Foreign Languages (French, ..

CNU General Foreign Languages (French, German, and Spanish) BA Transfer Guide

CNU General Foreign Languages (French, German, and Spanish) BA Transfer Guide

CNU General Foreign Languages (French, German, and Spanish) BA Transfer Guide image

These transfer guides are used to direct students in the discovery of courses and programs that they are eligible to transfer into based on the number of credits they have currently accrued.

Bachelor of Arts in General Foreign Languages (French, German, and Spanish)

Catalog Year 2025-2026

Based on VCCS Curriculum for WORLD LANGUAGES (MODERN)

Complete at a Virginia Community College

Credits

Course Equivalent

Notes

SDV 100 or 101

1-2

n/a

College Success Skills or Orientation

ENG 111

3

ENGL 123

College Comp I

ENG 112

3

ENGL 223

College Comp II

Any UCGS Art or Humanities

3

Liberal Learning Curriculum

 

Any UCGS Art, Humanities, or Literature

3

Liberal Learning Curriculum

This course must be from different category than previous course

Any UCGS Social & Behavioral Science

3

Liberal Learning Curriculum

  

Any UCGS History

3

Liberal Learning Curriculum

  

Any UCGS Natural Sciences

4

Liberal Learning Curriculum

  

Any UCGS Math

3-5

Liberal Learning Curriculum

  

Any UCGS course

3-4

Liberal Learning Curriculum

  

Any UCGS course

3-4

Liberal Learning Curriculum

  

Language 101

4

Language 101

CNU offers majors in French, German, or Spanish.

Language 102

4

Language 102

  

Language 201

3-4

Language 201

  

Language 202

3-4

Language 202

  

Additional community college courses

9-16

  

Additional community college-specific transfer courses required for completion of associate degree

Pre-Transfer Credits

60-62

    

 

Complete at Christopher Newport University

Credits

Notes

All Modern Language Majors

33

French, German, or Spanish

Select one: MLAN 203, 205, 206, or 207

3

French, German, and Spanish majors

MLAN 310W

3

French, German, and Spanish majors

MLAN 490W

3

French, German, and Spanish majors

General Electives

24

If needed to meet 120 credits

French Majors Only

27

  

Select two: FREN 301, 303, 314

6

  

Select FREN 302 or 308

3

except for native speakers who choose a 300-400 level FREN elective

FREN 310, 351, 352 and 390

12

  

Select 3 credit hours from any FREN courses at the 300-level or higher

3

Classes that have not been used to satisfy one of the above requirements

Select 3 credit hours from MLAN 308, 311, 470 or any FREN courses at the 300-level or higher

3

that have not been used to satisfy one of the above requirements

German Majors Only

27

  

GERM 301, 303, 311, and 312

12

  

Select one: GERM 302 or 308

3

except for native speakers who choose a 300-400 level GERM elective

Select one: GERM 351 or 352

3

  

Select 6 credit hours from any GERM courses at the 300-level or higher

6

that have not been used to satisfy one of the above requirements

Select 3 credit hours from MLAN 308, MLAN 311, MLAN 470, or any GERM courses at the 300-level or higher

3

that have not been used to satisfy one of the above requirements

Spanish Majors Only

27

  

SPAN 301

3

  

Select one: SPAN 303, 314, 321, or 330

3

  

Select one: SPAN 302, or 308

3

except for native speakers who choose a 300-400 level SPAN elective

Select two: SPAN 351, 352, 353, 354

6

  

Select one: SPAN 471, 472, 473

3

  

Select 6 credit hours from any SPAN courses at the 300-level or higher

6

that have not been used to satisfy one of the above requirements

Select 3 credit hours from MLAN 308, 311, 470 or any SPAN courses at the 300-level or higher

3

that have not been used to satisfy one of the above requirements

Post-Transfer Credits

58-60

  


 

Transfer Guidance

 

Guaranteed Admission Agreement Requirements

  • Submit the letter of intent after at least 15 credit hours are earned at the VCCS, prior to graduation from the VCCS, and prior to applying for admission to CNU;

  • Earn a transfer associate degree;

  • Earn a minimum GPA of 3.2 for your associate degree;

  • Complete all associate degree requirements (Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, College-Level Examination Program, and Cambridge are permissible) at the VCCS;

  • Have at least one semester (fall/spring) with full-time enrollment (min. 12 credits);

  • Maintain continuous enrollment in all non-summer terms from the point of registering their intent to transfer until the associate degree has been conferred;

  • Transfer to Christopher Newport in the semester designated on this Intent; and

  • Formally apply for admission to Christopher Newport and follow all admission processes, requirements, and established deadlines (transfer.cnu.edu).

  • Please note that CNU has many different agreements with VCCS schools, so please review our website for agreements with your specific school: https://cnu.edu/admission/transfer/agreement/

  • See the VCCS Transfer Programs page for more details in our Guaranteed Admission Agreement.

  • This transfer guide shows an optimal path to a bachelor's degree in foreign language at CNU. Completing the coursework above will position you to transfer to CNU in a foreign language (French, German, or Spanish) with junior standing and the potential to graduate in two years. If you complete the associate degree but haven't taken all of the recommended courses, you may still be able to pursue a foreign language degree at CNU, but your time to graduation may be impacted.

 

Important Links & Dates

  • University Transfer Center: https://cnu.edu/admission/transfer/

  • Register Intent to Transfer: After 15 credits are earned at the community college but prior to graduation through Letter of Intent

  • Admission Application: By late July for Fall or mid-December for Spring here.

  • Financial Aid: https://cnu.edu/financialaid/

  • FAFSA - Free Application for Federal Student Aid: Priority date of March 1 at studentaid.gov

 

What Should I Consider When Selecting Courses?

  • Create a schedule for all required courses, pay attention to prerequisites and when courses are offered, complete your first math and English courses in your first year. For help, see Transfer Steps and Resource Center at www.TransferVirginia.org

  • Connect with an advisor at your community college and CNU within your first year. College Connect is available in your account at www.TransferVirginia.org

 

Is This Degree Right For Me?

  • A degree in a foreign language is right for you if:

  • enjoy speaking other languages;

  • wish to travel or study abroad and get to know the culture at a deeper level;

  • enjoy learning about other cultures and literatures; and

  • want a solid humanities degree that teaches you skills you can use in many careers.

 

What Is The Impact On My Degree Of Work I Have Already Completed?

  • Associate Transfer Degree Completion: Completion of a Virginia Community College System (VCCS) transfer-oriented degree program (Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, Associate of Arts & Science) satisfy the CNU general education component of the undergraduate curriculum with the exception of the Second Language (foreign language) Literacy Requirement.

  • Dual Enrollment -- Completion of Associate Degree in HS: Same as above.

  • Credit for Prior Learning: https://cnu.edu/admission/transfer/credit/ Credit previously awarded at another college or university for AP examinations does not automatically transfer to Christopher Newport. AP scores should be submitted directly to the university from College Board for evaluation. Scores are evaluated according to the CNU Undergraduate Catalog in place at the time of the student's initial matriculation at Christopher Newport

  • Catalog Year: 2025-2026; Catalog year is assigned to each student upon matriculation to CNU.

 

Is This College Right For Me?

  • We think 5,000 students is just the right size. We're large enough to offer a wide variety of opportunities, but we're small enough that you won't feel like you are just a number

  • 90% of our faculty have the highest degree in their field but more important is their passion for engaging and advising students inside and outside the classroom

  • More than half of our classes have 19 or fewer students and less than 5% have 50 students or more! Professors know our students by name and expect them to be engaged each class

  • We enjoy a wonderful sense of community here, and our Honor Code is taken very seriously. We have a speaking tradition and you'll find that students and faculty here will hold the door for you and look you in the eye as you walk by

  • Learn more about our college at www.TransferVirginia.org

 

Did You Know That…

  • Completing your Associate transfer degree post-high school satisfies all lower division general education requirements, with the exception of foreign language, and increases the chance of completing your bachelor's degree?

  • Exceeding 3 years or 90 credits at your community college means you may have exhausted your financial aid at that college and have limited your future financial aid at CNU?

 

What Can I Do With This Degree?

 

Program Successes & Highlights

  • Many language majors study abroad for a summer, semester, or year.

  • We have language clubs that offer co-curricular activities and events.

  • Students have the possibility to complete independent studies or research with professors.

  • Language majors are a great complement to most other subjects and many students add a minor or second major.

 

What Are My Chances For Getting Accepted?

  • We feel that a holistic review that encompasses all aspects of your background and application is the most effective method for finding students for whom Christopher Newport is the right fit. Typically, competitive transfer applicants present at least 12-15 credit hours of college-level credit and an earned cumulative GPA of 2.8.

  • We strongly encourage the completion of one college-level mathematics and English course. Standardized test scores are encouraged but not required.

  • CNU has many different admission agreements with different GPA requirements/minimums for students from the Virginia Community Colleges so be sure to review them here: https://cnu.edu/admission/transfer/agreement/

  • Learn more about applying at www.TransferVirginia.org

 

Do More With Your Degree!

  • Consider a career in government or military work.

  • Language knowledge is a great help in museum work or publishing.

  • Foreign language teachers are highly desired.

 

Other Than Classes, Are There Other Program Requirements?

  • The foreign language majors require successful completion of major coursework with a C- or higher.

  • Complete the exit exam in your major.

  • Projects in MLAN 310 and MLAN 490 teach you research and writing skills.

4-Year Major
Humanities/Liberal Arts/World Languages
Applicable School(s)
Christopher Newport University
Category/Topic
Transfer Guides
Last revised on Wednesday May 20 2026
Created on Friday March 13 2026

 

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