Program Details
Uniform Certificate of General Studies
CertificateRichard Bland College
The Uniform Certificate of General Studies (UCGS) is a one-year college program in which all courses are transferable and satisfy lower-division general education requirements at any Virginia public institution of higher education. The UCGS consists of seven course blocks. SStudents should be advised to take the UCGS course that best suits their intended program of study at the four-year institution.
Program Overview & Guidance
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| Program Requirement Notes | Program Requirement Notes The Passport is component of the UCGS and is therefore a subset of courses in the UCGS. tudent course selection should be carefully considered since the UCGS program is not designed to capture the complexities of individual programs of study at the four-year institutions. |
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| Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses | The Passport is component of the UCGS and is therefore a subset of courses in the UCGS. tudent course selection should be carefully considered since the UCGS program is not designed to capture the complexities of individual programs of study at the four-year institutions. |
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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 | The completion of an Associate’s Degree program at Richard Bland allows our students to seamlessly transfer to any of our 40+ partner colleges and universities, provided that they meet the GPA requirements for their chosen institution. |
Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School |
| Credit for Prior Learning | https://www.rbc.edu/academics/apibclep-credit/ |
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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? | At Richard Bland College, we prepare our students for a lifetime of endless potential. Our campus is diverse and inclusive and offers academically rigorous programs grounded in liberal arts, guaranteed admissions to more than 40 other colleges and universities, small class sizes, student-run clubs, a selective honors program, athletics, and on-campus housing. Every student has access to support services to help them achieve their personal goals and to help them prepare for university transfer. |
| Transfer Student Catalog Year | Catalog year determined by first semester of attendance |
| First Year Student Catalog Year | The catalog year is determined by the first semester of attendance |
| Applying for Guaranteed Admissions | https://www.rbc.edu/why-rbc/four-year-transfer-partners/ |
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