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Public 2-Year
Red and Black
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Germanna Grizzlies
Undergraduate
9783
Transfer-in
Overall
26
Years 1 & 2
26
Years 3 & 4
Germanna Community College
Germanna Community College
Germanna Community College is one of the twenty-three community colleges in Virginia that comprise the Virginia Community College System. As a public, comprehensive community college, Germanna provides quality, accessible, and affordable educational opportunities for the residents of the City of Fredericksburg and the counties of Caroline, Culpeper, King George, Madison, Orange, Spotsylvania and Stafford. Germanna provides accessible, high quality educational and training opportunities that address our communities’ diverse and changing learning needs.
Germanna offers courses, programs, and services that enable students to gain access to and succeed in higher education:
- associate degrees and courses that prepare students to advance and to succeed in four year colleges and universities
- training and services to develop successful employees who meet employers’ specific needs
- training, associate degrees, and certificates for students to enter and succeed in the workplace
- services and support for community and economic development
Germanna encourages all students, faculty, and staff to express and live their cultures. Being a place of many ideas and beliefs makes us stronger and better able to prepare the workforce and communities of tomorrow. All are welcome to experience the cultures of Germanna Community College.
Germanna is a top ranked community college in Virginia and recognized as an Aspen Prize Top 150 U.S. Community College nationally.
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Academics
Freshman Definition
Students are classified as freshmen until 30 semester credits of study have been completed.
College Fit
Germanna offers classes at seven commuter locations and online to 13,000 students annually with an average class size of...see moreGermanna offers classes at seven commuter locations and online to 13,000 students annually with an average class size of 26 students.
Freshman Student Catalog Year
The catalog in effect at the time a student was formally admitted into a curriculum.
English Language Proficiency
Germanna accepts TOEFL, but not required.
Admissions and Financial Aid
Application Fee
Application is free.
Application Type(s)
General Application
Transcripts
Freshman applicants are requested to submit an up-to-date high school transcript (including senior-year curriculum and g...see moreFreshman applicants are requested to submit an up-to-date high school transcript (including senior-year curriculum and grades, if available). GED holders should submit their official GED scores.
Tests
Students are not required to test or submit test scores but may submit SAT/ACT for help with determining Math and Englis...see moreStudents are not required to test or submit test scores but may submit SAT/ACT for help with determining Math and English Placement.
Essay
Essays are not needed for application.
Letter of Recommendation
Letters of recommendation are not needed for application.
Interview
An interview is not required.
Important Dates
Freshman Application Deadline
Fall
Prior to enrollment in classes
Freshman Application Deadline
Spring
Prior to enrollment in classes
Freshman Financial Aid Date
Priority deadline is April 1, 2022. Submissions after this date may require a student to pay tuition prior to having aid...see morePriority deadline is April 1, 2022. Submissions after this date may require a student to pay tuition prior to having aid awarded.
Freshman Financial Aid Date
Priority deadline is April 1, 2022. Submissions after this date may require a student to pay tuition prior to having aid...see morePriority deadline is April 1, 2022. Submissions after this date may require a student to pay tuition prior to having aid awarded.
Academics
Transfer Definition
Student who has completed any prior college coursework or equivalent credit for prior learning experience.
College Fit
Germanna offers classes at seven commuter locations and online to 13,000 students annually with an average class size of...see moreGermanna offers classes at seven commuter locations and online to 13,000 students annually with an average class size of 26 students.
Associate Transfer Degree Completion
Students who transfer with a completed Associate degree will be awarded SDV 100 and will have their transcript evaluated...see moreStudents who transfer with a completed Associate degree will be awarded SDV 100 and will have their transcript evaluated for other individual course transfer. Students who transfer with a completed Bachelor degree from a U.S. college or university will be awarded SDV 100, ENG 111 and ENG 112. The transcript will be evaluated for other individual course transfer.
Dual Enrollment - Completion of Associates
Students earning an associate degree while in high school are not eligible for guaranteed admission programs. All course...see moreStudents earning an associate degree while in high school are not eligible for guaranteed admission programs. All courses are evaluated and transferred as applicable to your degree.
Transfer Student Catalog Year
The catalog in effect at the time a student was formally admitted into a curriculum.
Accepts Credits for Prior Learning
Yes; ...see moreYes; Germanna Credit for Prior Learning
Course Transfer Criteria
Minimum grade to transfer is C. Technical and computer classes must not be over 5 years old.
General Education Programs
Germanna accepts the UCGS and Passport programs to meet General Education requirements.
English Language Proficiency
Germanna accepts TOEFL, but not required.
Guaranteed Admission Agreement (GAA) Application Process
Career and Transfer Center will assist students with GAA.
Admissions and Financial Aid
Application Fee
Application is free.
Application Type(s)
General Application
Transcripts
Transfer applicants are requested to submit an up-to-date high school transcript (including senior-year curriculum and g...see moreTransfer applicants are requested to submit an up-to-date high school transcript (including senior-year curriculum and grades, if available). GED holders should submit their official GED scores.
Tests
Students are not required to test or submit test scores but may submit previous college transcripts or SAT/ACT for help ...see moreStudents are not required to test or submit test scores but may submit previous college transcripts or SAT/ACT for help with determining Math and English Placement.
Essay
Essays are not needed for application.
Letters of Recommendation
Letters of recommendation are not needed for application.
Interview
An interview is not required.
Important Dates
Transfer Application Deadline
Fall
Prior to enrollment in classes
Transfer Application Deadline
Spring
Prior to enrollment in classes
Transfer Financial Aid Date
Priority deadline is April 1, 2022. Submissions after this date may require a student to pay tuition prior to having aid...see morePriority deadline is April 1, 2022. Submissions after this date may require a student to pay tuition prior to having aid awarded.
Explore Our Majors
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Special Transfer Opportunities
Academic Options
Flexible Degree Options
Online Degree Options Available
Weekend/Evening Courses Available
Summer Courses Available
Concurrent Enrollment
GCC-UMW Co-Enrollment Agreement ...see moreGCC-UMW Co-Enrollment Agreement https://www.germanna.edu/transfer-services/guaranteed-admission-agreements/umw-co-enrollment-agreement/
Reverse Transfer
Guaranteed Admissions
Campus Services and Engagement
Campus Housing
Cultural Diversity Office
Military Friendly
Yellow Ribbon Program
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