Bachelor of Science in Business Management

Catalog Year 2024-2026

Based on VCCS Curriculum for BUSINESS

Transfer Guidance

Guaranteed Admission Agreement: VSU/VCCS GAA

• Students must complete AA, or AS degree program

• Students must earn a "C" or higher in courses for transfer

• Students must earn a 2.0 GPA and higher

• The Pre-Business phase consists of 60 credit hours of coursework consisting primarily of the General Education curriculum.

• 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

• Transfer Application: Free Transfer Application

• Deadlines: Fall June 1; Spring Dec.1

• Financial Aid: Students with an AA or AS degree are eligible for a $6,500 renewable Scholarship

• FAFSA: Free Application for Federal Student Aid

What Should I Consider When Selecting Courses?

• Contact a representative in VSU Transfer Student Services to set up an appointment if you need assistance; transferadmissions@vsu.edu

• 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. For help, see Transfer Steps and Resource Center at www.TransferVirginia.org.

• Connect with an advisor at your community college and VSU Transfer Student Services within your first year.

Is This Degree Right For Me?

• The Reginald F. Lewis College of Business offers 4 B.S Degrees: Management, Accounting, Management Information Systems, Marketing

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

• Associate Transfer Degree Completion: General Education Requirements met

• Dual Enrollment: Completion of Associate Degree in HS: Gen Ed Requirements met

• Credit for Prior Learning: VSU accepts credits from prior learning to include, AP, IB, and credits taken during military service (credits from Joint Services Transcript)

• Catalog Year: 2024-2026

Is This College Right For Me?

• VSU is a small Historically Black College and University (HBCU) that offers a traditional college experience. We enroll approximately 300 transfer students annually. The total student population is a little over 4300.

• We are located on a spacious 236-acre suburban campus that overlooks the Appomattox River in Petersburg, VA. We are 25 miles south of Richmond and easy driving distance of Washington, DC, Virginia Beach and Roanoke. We have residence halls for transfer students that feature the comforts of home.

• Learn more about our college and set up a visit: Visit VSU!

Did You Know That…

• Completing your Associate transfer degree during or 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 Virginia State University?

What Can I Do With This Degree?

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

Program Successes & Highlights

• The Reginald F. Lewis College of Business is nationally ranked and fully accredited. It is named after alum Reginald F. Lewis, the first African-American to build a billion-dollar company.

What Are My Chances For Getting Accepted?

• Acceptance rate-96%

• Learn more about applying: Free Transfer Application