Bachelor of Arts in Biology

Catalog Year 2025-2026

Based on VCCS Curriculum for BIOLOGY

Transfer Guidance

Guaranteed Admission Agreement Requirements

• Earn a transfer associate degree.

• Submit all E&H Application Materials

• Earn a minimum GPA of 2.5 for your associate degree.

• Earn grades of "C" or higher in all community college courses.

• Please create an account through the www.TransferVirginia.org portal to indicate your intent to use this guarantee for admission to E&H.

• This transfer guide shows an optimal path to a bachelor's degree at Emory & Henry University. Completing the coursework above will position you to transfer 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 degree at Emory & Henry, but your time to graduation may be impacted.

Important Links & Dates

• University Transfer Center: https://www.emoryhenry.edu/admission/how-to-apply/transfers/

• Admission Application: By July 15 for Fall Admission or December 1 for Spring Admission at https://www.emoryhenry.edu/admission/apply-now/

• Financial Aid: https://www.emoryhenry.edu/admission/cost-financial-aid/

• FAFSA - Free Application for Federal Student Aid: E&H FAFSA Code 003709 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. Starting math early will be very helpful. For help, see Transfer Steps and Resource Center at www.TransferVirginia.org

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

Is This Degree Right For Me?

• Hands on Interaction in the lab and in the field with classmates and professors.

• The BA in Biology is a common path for students interested in entering the workforce directly (in careers like education or conservation biology) and for students interested in pursuing a continuing education for health or medicine such as a Physician Assistant graduate program.

• This is an in-person program with classes offered during weekdays during the traditional semesters. Summer and winter terms are excellent opportunities for internships and student research.

• Learn more about Biology at E&H!

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

• Associate Transfer Degree Completion: Completion of a transfer associate degree meets most of the CORE curriculum graduation requirements. The following must be completed at E&H: half of courses in major, a minimum of 33 credit hours, and CORE 300. Students completing more than 55 credit hours but do not complete the associate's degree, prior to transfer will be exempt from CORE 100, CORE 103, and the Global Citizenship requirement.

• Dual Enrollment -- Completion of Associate Degree in HS: The completion of an associate degree concurrent with high school results in at least 60 credits of coursework applied towards your degree and may allow you to complete your bachelor's degree in as little as two years. High school students must apply to E&H as First Year applicants for orientation and engagement purposes.

• Credit for Prior Learning: Emory & Henry awards credit for AP, IB, and CLEP. Please see the credit equivalency charts or Check my Credits at TransferVirginia.org to determine the needed scores for course credit. Currently, we do not award academic credit for industry or military training.

• Catalog Year: Catalog year is determined by first semester of attendance at E&H. https://www.emoryhenry.edu/academics/academic-resources/

Is This College Right For Me?

• 'Increase in Excellence,' the historic motto of Emory & Henry, expresses our intention to be a learning community that moves toward fulfilling every student's potential.

• No matter what you choose to study at Emory & Henry University, you'll be challenged, supported and inspired by your faculty mentors. We know you want to engage. With an average class size of 14 students, you will easily be able to be involved in the discussion and have more one-on-one time with your professors.

• Emory & Henry offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in the Schools of Arts & Sciences, Business, and Health Sciences with diverse and in-demand majors, minors and tracks.

• Located in a rural setting in beautiful southwest Virginia, E&H campuses are conveniently located just off Interstate I-81.

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

Did You Know That…

• E&H accepts up to 75 credits in transfer towards your Bachelor's Degree?

• Completing your Associate transfer degree post-high school satisfies all lower division general education requirements 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 Emory & Henry?

What Can I Do With This Degree?

• Explore possible careers, salaries, and job outlook at www.TransferVirginia.org

Program Successes & Highlights

• Students stand out from the crowd with their mentored independent research projects.

• Several students have co-authored published papers & received awards for their research at regional and national conferences.

• Biology is global! Tropical Biology includes a Study Abroad trip to Panama. Plus, graduates have gone on to employment and graduate school internationally.

What Are My Chances For Getting Accepted?

• 95% of transfer applicants meeting the 2.0 minimum GPA are accepted

• No essays, letters of recommendation, or interview are required.

• Learn more about applying at https://www.emoryhenry.edu/admission/apply-now/ or www.TransferVirginia.org

Do More With Your Degree!

Other Than Classes, Are There Other Program Requirements?

• All biology students are required to pass an oral exam their senior year. Our upper level biology courses prepares students. The exam provides good practice for professional interviews and the types of exams a student may encounter in graduate school.