Bachelor of Science in Chemistry

Catalog Year 2025-2026

Based on VCCS Curriculum for CHEMISTRY

Transfer Guidance

Guaranteed Admission to University of Mary Washington

• Earn a transfer associate degree

• Earn a minimum GPA of 3.0 for your associate degree

• Earn grades of "C" or higher in all your courses to be eligible to transfer those credits

• Contact UMW before taking any online lab

• Create an account through www.TransferVirginia.org portal to indicate your intent

Important Links & Dates

• University Transfer Center: https://www.umw.edu/admissions/transfer

• Register Intent to Transfer: After first 45 credits, complete letter of intent and have advisor send to admit@umw.edu

• Admission Application: Apply by October 15 for spring, March 1 for summer, April 1 for fall

• Financial Aid: https://www.umw.edu/financialaid/

• FAFSA: Apply by April 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

• Connect with an advisor at your community college and UMW within your first year

• UMW requires proficiency in a second language. This can be satisfied by completing four years in high school, transferring credits, or completing through 201 level at UMW. American Sign Language is accepted

Is This Degree Right For Me?

• Chemistry is known as the "central science" because it connects all other sciences

• A chemistry degree can prepare you for over 40 career fields

• Chemists work in all job sectors, from academic jobs to government to the chemical industry

• UMW Department of Chemistry is an American Chemical Society (ACS) approved program

• Program is based upon modern curriculum and supported by well-equipped laboratories

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

• Associate Transfer Degree Completion: Transfer students with VCCS transferable degree have completed UMW general education requirements except second language competency, digital intensive, diverse and global perspectives, After Mary Washington, and beyond the classroom requirements

• Dual Enrollment: Students participating in dual enrollment are considered freshman applicants. Dual enrollment status does not affect transferability of courses

• Credit for Prior Learning: UMW accepts credit for AP, IB, CLEP, Cambridge, and other qualifying coursework

• Catalog Year: Students must complete general education requirements associated with academic year they enroll at UMW

Is This College Right For Me?

• UMW campus is gorgeous, green, and full of opportunity

• UMW is a small university in Fredericksburg, VA with small class sizes

• UMW offers high impact experiences beyond the classroom, including undergraduate research opportunities and internships

• UMW is located between Washington, DC, and Richmond, VA, in largest technology corridor in Virginia

Did You Know That…

• UMW has co-enrollment agreement with Germanna Community College allowing students to take up to five courses at UMW

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

• Exceeding 3 years or 90 credits at your community college means you may have exhausted your financial aid

Other Than Classes, Are There Other Program Requirements?

• Students must earn at least 30 credits at UMW as a degree-seeking student (not including physical education credits)

• Students must earn a GPA of 2.0 in both major and overall coursework to complete degree