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Piedmont Virginia Community College
Piedmont Virginia Community College
Established in 1972, Piedmont Virginia Community College is a nonresidential two-year institution of higher education that serves Central Virginia – principally, residents of the City of Charlottesville and the counties of Albemarle, Buckingham, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa, and Nelson. PVCC is one of 23 community colleges in Virginia that comprise the Virginia Community College System. PVCC is committed to providing access to a college education for all who can benefit, an opportunity for each student to reach her/his potential, and excellence in all programs and services. Visit www.pvcc.edu.

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Academics

Freshman Definition
A student who has no prior postsecondary experience (except as noted below) attending any institution for the first time...see moreA student who has no prior postsecondary experience (except as noted below) attending any institution for the first time at the undergraduate level. This includes students enrolled in academic or occupational programs. It also includes students enrolled in the fall term who attended college for the first time in the prior summer session, and students who entered with advanced standing (college credits or recognized postsecondary credential earned before graduation from high school).
English Language Proficiency
For prospective students applying for a F-1 student visa, go to ...see moreFor prospective students applying for a F-1 student visa, go to https://www.pvcc.edu/steps-to-enrollment/international-students for TOEFL requirements.
Admissions and Financial Aid

Application Fee
There is no application fee.
Transcripts
Not Required
Tests
Not Required
Essay
Not Required
Letter of Recommendation
Not Required
Interview
Not Required
Important Dates

Freshman Application Deadline
Fall
PVCC accepts applications throughout the entire year; however, we encourage students to apply no later than 1 month befo...see morePVCC accepts applications throughout the entire year; however, we encourage students to apply no later than 1 month before the start of the semester in which they wish to enroll.
Freshman Application Deadline
Spring
PVCC accepts applications throughout the entire year; however, we encourage students to apply no later than 1 month befo...see morePVCC accepts applications throughout the entire year; however, we encourage students to apply no later than 1 month before the start of the semester in which they wish to enroll.
Freshman Financial Aid Date
Students can complete the FAFSA at any time throughout the year; however, PVCC encourages students to apply for financia...see moreStudents can complete the FAFSA at any time throughout the year; however, PVCC encourages students to apply for financial aid no later than 1 month before the start of the semester in which they wish to enroll.
Freshman Financial Aid Date
Students can complete the FAFSA at any time throughout the year; however, PVCC encourages students to apply for financia...see moreStudents can complete the FAFSA at any time throughout the year; however, PVCC encourages students to apply for financial aid no later than 1 month before the start of the semester in which they wish to enroll.
Academics

Transfer Definition
A degree/certificate-seeking undergraduate student entering the IPEDS reporting institution for the first time but known...see moreA degree/certificate-seeking undergraduate student entering the IPEDS reporting institution for the first time but known to have previously enrolled at a different postsecondary institution (not as a high school student). The student may transfer with or without credit. For systems of coordinated institutions (multi-campus system), students are to be identified as transfer-in students upon entering an institution from another institution within the same coordinated system.
Associate Transfer Degree Completion
Prior completion of any associate degree or higher waives the SDV 100 requirement. All courses are evaluated and transfe...see morePrior completion of any associate degree or higher waives the SDV 100 requirement. All courses are evaluated and transferred as applicable to your degree.
Dual Enrollment - Completion of Associates
Prior completion of any associate degree or higher waives the SDV 100 requirement. All courses are evaluated and transfe...see morePrior completion of any associate degree or higher waives the SDV 100 requirement. All courses are evaluated and transferred as applicable to your degree.
Course Transfer Criteria
Only courses with a "C" grade or higher are eligible for transfer to PVCC.
English Language Proficiency
For prospective students applying for a F-1 student visa, go to ...see moreFor prospective students applying for a F-1 student visa, go to https://www.pvcc.edu/steps-to-enrollment/international-students for TOEFL requirements.
Admissions and Financial Aid

Application Fee
There is no application fee.
Tests
Not Required
Essay
Not Required
Letters of Recommendation
Not Required
Interview
Not Required
Important Dates

Transfer Application Deadline
Fall
PVCC accepts applications throughout the entire year; however, we encourage students to apply no later than 1 month befo...see morePVCC accepts applications throughout the entire year; however, we encourage students to apply no later than 1 month before the start of the semester in which they wish to enroll.
Transfer Application Deadline
Spring
PVCC accepts applications throughout the entire year; however, we encourage students to apply no later than 1 month befo...see morePVCC accepts applications throughout the entire year; however, we encourage students to apply no later than 1 month before the start of the semester in which they wish to enroll.
Transfer Financial Aid Date
Students can complete the FAFSA at any time throughout the year; however, PVCC encourages students to apply for financia...see moreStudents can complete the FAFSA at any time throughout the year; however, PVCC encourages students to apply for financial aid no later than 1 month before the start of the semester in which they wish to enroll.
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Academic Options

Flexible Degree Options
Online Degree Options Available
Weekend/Evening Courses Available
Summer Courses Available
Concurrent Enrollment
Reverse Transfer
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