School of Engineering and Applied Science General Transfer Planning Guide

Catalog Year 2025-2027

Based on VCCS Curriculum for ENGINEERING

Transfer Guidance

Guaranteed Admission Agreement: UVA Engineering

• By meeting the following criteria, you are admitted to the School of Engineering and Applied Science.

• Complete approved transferrable Virginia Community College AS or AA&S degree.

• Earn a minimum of 45 VCCS course transfer credits toward UVA Engineering degree following graduation from high school. UVA requires a grade of C or better for course credit to transfer for any course.

• 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.

• Submit a Transfer Common Application by March 1 deadline and send official transcripts from all schools attended.

• Complete all GAA requirements by the end of spring term prior to intended fall entry

• Provide official VCCS transcript with final grades and conferral of associate degree to UVA Admission Office by June 15

• GAA candidates must not have previously enrolled at UVA and must be in good academic standing and have no conviction of a felony or pending charges.

• Please visit the TransferVirginia.org portal 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: https://admission.virginia.edu/admission/transfer

• Admission Application: By March 1 at https://www.commonapp.org/

• Financial Aid: https://sfs.virginia.edu/

• FAFSA - Free Application for Federal Student Aid: April 1 at https://studentaid.gov/

• CSS Profile: April 1 at https://cssprofile.collegeboard.org/

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 in UVA Engineering within your first year.

Which Majors Will Be Available To Me Through This GAA?

• After being admitted to UVA Engineering, students declare their major.

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

• Associate Transfer Degree Completion: The completion of an approved Associate Degree results in the fulfillment of most lower general UVA Engineering education requirements.

• Dual Enrollment -- Completion of Associate Degree in HS: The completion of an Associate Degree concurrent with high school results in 60 credits of coursework towards your degree and most general education courses satisfied.

• Credit for Prior Learning: Consult the Undergraduate Record for Advanced Examination test score needed to earn course credit.

• Catalog Year: Transfer students are typically assigned a catalog year corresponding to the academic year in which they matriculate into the UVA Engineering.

Is This College Right For Me?

• UVA Engineering has the highest four-year graduation rate for all undergrads and for Hispanic, Asian, and African-American students compared to all public engineering schools in the country.

• UVA Engineering has the highest percentage of women students for all engineering schools with at least 200 female graduates per year.

• AccessUVA guarantees 100% of demonstrated need for undergraduates, who are admitted on a need-blind basis.

• UVA engineering emphasizes the integral role of engineering in society, and our grads are widely recognized for their leadership and communication skills.

• All UVA engineers complete a senior thesis portfolio, with a Science, Technology & Society research paper and a technical report, and these experiences are integrated into required courses during the senior year.

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

Did You Know That…

• Completing your Associate in Engineering transfer degree, post-high school, satisfies most lower division general education requirements except Science, Technology and Society requirement 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 UVA?

What Resources Are Available To Help Me Select A Major?

• UVA Engineering Career Development has many resources to help with your career exploration.

• Learn more about career pathways at www.TransferVirginia.org

What Are My Chances For Getting Accepted?

• Any transfer student accepted to the UVA School of Engineering and Applied Science may major in any major within the school. There is no additional major application process unless a student wants to switch majors.

• Most enrolling applicants are admitted without having met all the guaranteed admission criteria.

• To be competitive for admission outside the GAA, students should meet all or nearly all of the program's general education requirements, earn a minimum GPA of 3.0 or better at your current institution, and have 60-64 transferable credits.