Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies

Catalog Year 2026-2028 

Based on VCCS Curriculum for COMMUNICATION

Transfer Guidance

Guaranteed Admission Agreement Requirements

• A cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher on a four-point scale, computed as shown on the VCCS transcript.

• Earn a grade of "C" (2.0) or higher in each community college course.

• Disciplinary records are reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis and could affect eligibility.

• Students must complete an AA, AS, or AA&S degree through the VCCS with at least 60 credits.

• Submit to the Longwood Admissions Office an official transcript showing completion of the applicable associate’s degree. Until Longwood receives the official transcript showing degree conferred, the terms of the GAA will not be applied.

Please visit the Transfer Virginia portal (www.TransferVirginia.org) to find course requirements for different majors (Transfer Tools) and Transfer Guides that outline course requirements for specific majors (Resource Center).

Important Links & Dates

• University Transfer Center: http://www.longwood.edu/admissions/transfer-students/

• Register Intent to Transfer: After the first 15 credits completed at TransferVirginia.org

• Admission Application: By December 1 for spring admission and by March 1 for fall admission. Apply at http://www.longwood.edu/apply/

• Financial Aid: http://www.longwood.edu/financialaid/

• FAFSA - Free Application for Federal Student Aid: Priority filing deadline is March 1. File at www.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, and complete your first math and English courses in your first year.

• Connect with an advisor at your community college and Longwood University within your first year. Use College Connect at www.TransferVirginia.org

• Prioritize courses in your major to form the foundation for advanced study at Longwood.

• To complete all Longwood requirements in four semesters, careful planning will be necessary.

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

• Associate Transfer Degree Completion: Completion of all Foundation-level courses as well as the Integrating World Languages Perspectives-level course associated with Longwood’s Civitae general education experience.

• Credit for Prior Learning: Longwood accepts credit for CLEP, Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, Cambridge, military training/experience, or other forms of advanced standing, evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

• Catalog Year: Students may choose the catalog in effect at the time they enroll at Longwood or the one that applies to continuous full-time students at their class level.

• Dual Enrollment: High school students who have earned an applicable associate’s degree concurrent with high school graduation are considered freshman applicants with transfer credit.

Is This College Right For Me?

• Longwood is a mid-sized university with the highest percentage of classes taught by full-time professors in Virginia.

• Core Curriculum classes are capped at 25 students, and class sizes throughout majors encourage faculty-student collaboration.

• The residential academic community offers the full university experience with seven on-campus residence halls and university-managed apartments.

• Extensive opportunities for student involvement through service organizations, Greek life, club sports, and interest-based clubs.

• Learn more at www.TransferVirginia.org

Did You Know That…

• Completing your associate’s transfer degree post-high school satisfies all lower-division general education requirements and increases the likelihood of completing your bachelor’s degree.

• Exceeding three years or 90 credits at your community college means you may have exhausted financial aid at that college and have limited future financial aid at Longwood University.

Learn more at www.TransferVirginia.org

What Can I Do With This Degree?

Explore possible careers, salaries, and job outlook at www.TransferVirginia.org. Graduates with this degree pursue careers in a wide range of industries and sectors.

Program Successes & Highlights

• Specialized faculty advising for your major.

• Small class sizes promote active engagement in learning and focus on skill-building.

• Internship opportunities with organizations in your field.

• Faculty with real-world experience in the discipline.

• Comprehensive curriculum preparing you for graduate study or professional careers.

Do More With Your Degree!

• Longwood offers more than 50 minors. English pairs well with many of them; ask your advisor which preliminary coursework you can take at your community college.

• Present your work at Longwood's annual undergraduate research conference, or collaborate with faculty on their research.

• Study abroad for a summer, a semester, or a year. Transfer students are eligible, and financial aid and scholarships can apply.

• Qualified students may apply to the Cormier Honors College for Citizen Scholars.

Other Than Classes, Are There Other Program Requirements:

• An internship is part of the program requirements (COMM 492).