To complete the CMSC major in four semesters, a transfer student must transfer in with one of the following: • Credit for a "CS1" course (typically 4 credits) that was taught using the C++ programming language • Credit for a "CS1" course using another language, plus significant experience with C++ (possibly nonacademic) • Credit for both CS1 and CS2 (transferring as CMSC 160 and CMSC 162) using any programming language Students with both courses can generally continue directly into our 200-level required courses; students with CS1 and C++ experience can continue to our CS2 course. If your transfer institution offers CS1 in something other than C++ (and you can't pick up C++ experience elsewhere), or if you can't transfer in a CS1 course at all, the course sequencing in the major will require five semesters to graduate. Another useful prerequisite to complete is a Computer Organization class.

• 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
• Connect with an advisor at your community college and Longwood University within your first year via College Connect

• Completing your Associate transfer degree 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: Longwood University

Longwood is a mid-sized university where students enjoy the highest percentage of classes taught by full-time professors in Virginia and a residential academic community that offers students the full university experience. Class sizes are smaller than average--our Civitae Core Curriculum classes are capped at 25 students--throughout our more than 100 majors, minors, and concentrations. With seven on-campus residence halls and two university-managed apartment complexes, students live, learn, and grow together in a true community.

Opportunities for students to be involved are the hallmark of the Longwood experience. From service organizations and Greek life to club sports and a long list of clubs based on interests and activities, there is something for everyone at Longwood. Each semester, an involvement fair helps students find organizations that are the right fit for them to make their time at Longwood even more meaningful.