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Associate of Agriculture
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Program Details
Associate of Agriculture, Agricultural Technology
Associate of AgricultureAssociate of Agriculture, Agricultural Technology
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
In the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, our ambition to help communities thrive is at the center of our identity. We have identified four major strengths of CALS—food, health, economy, and environment—that we will continue to explore as we seek to help communities thrive. Using these strengths, our work will address many of the grand challenges facing our world, including comprehensive health and wellness, community empowerment, predictive environmental solutions, cultivating lifelong learners, and resilience and efficiency through innovation. There is room for us to excel and grow while focusing on the theme of building thriving communities. By working together, we can all thrive.
Program Overview & Guidance
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In-Person
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Delivery Mode
Hybrid
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| Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses | Be sure to connect with your assigned Virginia Tech academic advisor during the virtual registration and advising process prior to your first term of enrollment. Details will be emailed to your Virginia Tech account. |
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Program Credit Requirements
Credit and Course Requirements for the Program are expected in a future release. Please look above to see if a Transfer Guide is available for this program. If you are a current Virginia Community College student or are planning to start at a Virginia Community College before transferring to this institution and program, please follow the Transfer Guide to plan your courses at the community college.
If you wish to see how your credits may apply, you can:
If you wish to see how your credits may apply, you can:
- Contact the institution where a staff member can help you map your credits to the requirements for this program.
- View the program requirements listed in the institution's catalog.
Applicable Admissions Agreements
The table below lists admissions agreements between Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University and partner institutions that may guarantee admission to this program if you meet the required criteria. Click on the title name of the agreement to view a summary of those criteria.
You can view the full text of these Agreements in the Resource Center
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 | Completion of a transfer-oriented associate degree will satisfy general education requirements of an undergraduate curriculum but may not fulfill specific departmental requirements or prerequisites needed for the major. You enter as a junior with general education requirements met. |
Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School | You enter as a junior with general education requirements met. |
| Credit for Prior Learning | Prior learning score requirements: https://www.registrar.vt.edu/Transferable-Credit.html |
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College Level Information
Number of Transfer Students
1116
Percent of Accepted Transfer Students
52.3% of transfer applicants were offered admission with a 3.52 average GPA
| College Fit Guidance | What You Need to Know |
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| Is This College Right For Me? | As a student, you will spend only a portion of your time in the classroom but all your time at Virginia Tech will be spent in an environment that promotes learning and growing. You will find a dynamic residential campus and award-winning dining in an environment committed to well-being. From our health and wellness programs to our hundreds of student organizations and clubs, there is something for every interest at Virginia Tech. |
| Transfer Student Catalog Year | Catalog year determined by date of entry to Virginia Tech |
| First Year Student Catalog Year | Catalog year determined by date of entry to Virginia Tech |
| Applying for Guaranteed Admissions | Students must apply as a transfer student having completed or with the intention of completing the Associate degree from a VCCS campus prior to enrollment |
Where Can This Degree Transfer
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Careers Where This Degree Applies
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Cost To Complete