To begin at Longwood in stride with other Elementary Education or Elementary/Middle School Education students, it’s important to take the required Content Courses that work toward the degree and cover competencies for state licensure. These include courses in biology, physics, history, political science, geography, and math, and serve as equivalents for Longwood’s 100 and 200-level introductory Content Courses. Students should also take equivalent courses to replace Longwood’s three introductory Professional Education Courses, which include Human Growth and Development, Introduction to the Teaching Profession, and Special Education/Introduction to Assessment. Students who are seeking the additional endorsement in Middle School education will also need to take additional courses in the content area of their choice (math, science, history, or English). Finally, while not required for admission to Longwood, students need to receive passing scores on the Virginia Communication Literacy Assessment (VCLA) which is required for teacher licensure in the state of Virginia and for admittance into Longwood’s Teacher Preparation Program.

• 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.