UVA Civil Engineering BS Transfer Guide
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Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
Catalog Year 2025-2027
Based on VCCS Curriculum for ENGINEERING
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Complete at a Virginia Community College |
Credits |
Course Equivalent |
Notes |
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SDV 100 or 101 |
1-2 |
Does not transfer |
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ENG 111 |
3 |
HSS Elective (1 of 3) |
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ENG 112 or ENG 113 |
3 |
ENGR 1020 |
Prefer ENG 113 |
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Any UCGS Arts or Humanities |
3 |
Unrestricted Elective (1 of 3) |
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Any UCGS Art, Humanities, or Literature |
3 |
Unrestricted Elective (2 of 3) |
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Any UCGS Social & Behavioral Science |
3 |
HSS Elective (2 of 3) |
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Any UCGS History |
3 |
HSS Elective (3 of 3) |
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MTH 263 |
4 |
APMA 1090 (3 cr.) APMA 2130 (1 cr.) |
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MTH 264 |
4 |
APMA 1110 |
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MTH 265 |
4 |
APMA 2120 |
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MTH 267 |
3 |
APMA 2130 |
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PHY 241 |
4 |
PHYS 1425/1429 |
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PHY 242 |
4 |
Math/Science II |
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CHM 111 |
4 |
CHEM 1410/1411 |
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EGR 121 |
2 |
ENGR 1010 |
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EGR 122 |
3 |
ENGR 1010 |
Both EGR 121 & 122 |
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EGR 125 or CSC 221 |
3-4 |
CS 1110 |
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EGR 240 |
3 |
CE 2300 |
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EGR 246 |
3 |
CE 2310 |
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BIO 101 or GOL 105 |
4 |
Science Elective I |
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EGR 280 |
3 |
CE 2100 |
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Pre-Transfer Credits |
66-69 |
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Complete at University of Virginia |
Credits |
Notes |
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STS 2600 |
3 |
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CE 2100 OR CE 3210 OR Science Elective I |
3-4 |
Depending on which taken at VCC |
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CE 2010 |
3 |
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CE 2030 |
3 |
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CE 2110 |
1 |
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Technical Elective (1 of 2) |
3 |
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CE 3710/CE 3712 |
4 |
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APMA 3110 |
3 |
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Civil Electives I and II |
6 |
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Tech Elective (2 of 2) |
3 |
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CE 4600 OR 4610 |
4 |
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STS 4500 |
3 |
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STS 4600 |
3 |
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CE 4990 |
3 |
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CE 4982 |
3 |
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Track-specific requirements |
17 |
Depends on Civil Track Selection |
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Post-Transfer Credits |
65-66 |
(128 credits to complete degree) |
Transfer Guidance
Guaranteed Admission Agreement
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Complete approved transferrable Virginia Community College AS or AA&S degree.
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Earn a minimum of 45 VCCS course transfer credits toward UVA Engineering degree following graduation from high school.
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VCCS minimum 3.2 cumulative GPA with grades of B or better in MTH 264, MTH 265, PHY 241, CHM 111, and EGR 125 OR CSC 221.
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Submit a Transfer Common Application by March 1 deadline.
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Complete all GAA requirements by the end of spring term prior to intended fall entry.
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Provide official VCCS transcript with final grades to UVA Admission Office by June 15.
Important Links & Dates
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University Transfer Center: https://admission.virginia.edu/admission/transfer
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Admission Application: By March 1 at https://www.commonapp.org/
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Financial Aid: https://sfs.virginia.edu/
What Should I Consider When Selecting Courses?
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Create a schedule for all required courses, pay attention to prerequisites and when courses are offered.
What Is The Impact On My Degree Of Work I Have Already Completed?
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Associate Transfer Degree Completion: Results in most first and second year degree requirements being met.
Is This College Right For Me?
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UVA Engineering has the highest four-year graduation rate compared to all public engineering schools.
Did You Know That…
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Completing your Associate in Engineering transfer degree satisfies most lower division requirements.
What Can I Do With This Degree?
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Explore possible careers at www.TransferVirginia.org
What Are My Chances For Getting Accepted?
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Most enrolling applicants are admitted without having met all guaranteed admission criteria.
Other Than Classes, Are There Other Program Requirements?
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All UVA engineers complete a senior thesis portfolio.