Program Details
Uniform Certificate of General Studies
CertificateCentral Virginia Community College
This certificate prepares the student to pursue a degree in General Studies or to transfer to a four-year college or university. It provides students with the skills needed to pursue further study in a wide variety of subjects, leading to jobs in areas like education, science, business, or the arts.
Program Overview & Guidance
| Program Guidance Element | What You Need to Know |
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| Considerations for Selecting Degree | The UCGS provides a guarantee that these 30-32 credits will apply to 30-32 credits of general education requirements at most Virginia colleges. See the Resource Center for a list of participating institutions. |
| Considerations When Selecting Courses |
Students must select a course for each block from the official UCGS course list.
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| Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses | All courses must be completed with a grade of C or better. |
| Doing More With Your Degree | You are encouraged to continue on to the Associate Degree. The more credits you earn prior to transfer, the better your chances of completing a Bachelor's Degree. |
| Program Successes & Highlights | This guarantee applies to all Virginia students completing course work through a 2-year college, including Dual-Enrollment. |
Related Programs & Certifications
Program Credit Requirements
What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?
| Transfer Guidance Element | What You Need to Know |
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| Associate Transfer Degree Completion | For students transferring to CVCC with an associate degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution, SDV 100 credit is awarded. Additional coursework will be evaluated on a course-by-course basis. Transfer credit will be awarded for equivalent coursework from regionally accredited institutions for which the student earned a grade of C or higher. |
Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School | For students transferring to CVCC with an associate degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution, SDV 100 credit is awarded. Additional coursework will be evaluated on a course-by-course basis. Transfer credit will be awarded for equivalent coursework from regionally accredited institutions for which the student earned a grade of C or higher. |
| Credit for Prior Learning | CVCC awards credit for qualifying scores in AP, CLEP, DANTES, and institutional challenge exams. Credit may also be granted for military service and formal learning experiences. |
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College Level Information
| College Fit Guidance | What You Need to Know |
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| Is This College Right For Me? | Students are drawn to CVCC’s affordable tuition rates, convenient locations (Lynchburg, Amherst, Appomattox, and Bedford), small classes, and a variety of online and on-campus course offerings. |
| Transfer Student Catalog Year | |
| First Year Student Catalog Year | The catalog used to determine graduation requirements is the one in effect at the time of the initial program placement into the plan from which they are graduating or any subsequent catalog of their choice. |
| Applying for Guaranteed Admissions | https://www.vccs.edu/transfer-programs/ |
Where Can This Degree Transfer
This program is a smaller package of courses (16 credits for Passport and 31-32 credits for UCGS) that are considered the foundation for Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, and other transferable associate degrees. When completed following specific guidelines, both the Passport and UCGS are transferable to all public 4-year and most private 4-year institutions in Virginia and apply towards lower-level general education requirements. Explore Transfer Guides for guidance on which courses to take toward an associate degree that will seamlessly transfer to various bachelor's degree programs.
Careers Where This Degree Applies
This program's curriculum focuses on broadly-applicable professional skills and knowledge found in a variety of work settings. Explore career options to discover how this program can meet your career goals as you further your education.
Cost To Complete