Bridgewater Environmental Science BS Transfer Guide

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Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science

Complete at a Virginia Community College	Credits	Course Equivalent	Notes
SDV 100 or 101	1-2	No transfer credit
ENG 111	3	CL 200
ENG 112 or 113	3	Writing Intensive
Any UCGS Arts	3	Creative/Artistic Practices
Any UCGS Literature	3	Study of Human Narrative
Any UCGS History	3	Study of the Past	Rec: Hist 101, 102, 111, or 112
Any UCGS Social or Behavioral Science	3	Scientific Study of People/Society	Rec: PSY 200, or SOC 200
BIO 101	4	BIOL 110
BIO 102	4	BIOL 111
CHM 111	4	CHEM 161
CHM 112	4	CHEM 162
MTH 261 or 263	4	MATH 130 or 133	recommend MTH 261
MTH 155 or 245	3	MATH 140
ENV 121	4	ENVR 101
BIO 270	4	BIO 350
CST 100 or 110	3	COMM 100
ENV 108, 122, 227, 230, 235, 271; GIS 200	6-9	Electives	ENVR 108 is ENVR 401, ENV 122 is ENVR 301, ENV 227 is ENVR 305, ENV 235 is GEOL 330, GIS 200 or ENV 230 are ENVR 330, ENV 271 is ENVR 435
Pre-Transfer Credits	60

Complete at Bridgewater College	Credits	Notes
CL 150	1	Intro to BC Academic Community
CL 400	1-3	Senior Portfolio
ENVR 301	4	If ENV 122 not taken as elective at CC
ENVR 270 or 320	4	Chemistry of the Environment or Analytical Environmental Chemistry
ENVR electives (300+) or BIOL 316, 321, 322, 330, 335, 340, 420, 422, 440, 412 or cross-listed ENVR/BIOL 365, 401, 402, 433, 434W, 435, or GEOL 330	9-12	Requires three classes as electives
Optional Minors	0-27	Wildlife Biology, Pre-health Science, & Biology
Possible Second Major or Electives	0-36
Electives	0-41
Post-Transfer Credits	60

Applicable Associate Degrees: AA and AS
Minimum GPA requirement: 2.5/4.0
Course requirements: Students must earn a grade of 'C' or higher in VCCS courses for credit to be transferred into Bridgewater.
Maximum credits applicable for transfer: 68
Testing requirements: Bridgewater College is test optional. Students using the GAA are not required to submit standardized test scores for admittance

Transfer Info, Application, & Financial Aid Information: www.bridgewater.edu/transfer
Deposit: On or before June 1
FAFSA-Free Applications for Federal Student Aid: For highest aid, submit by March 1. Visit www.Studentaid.gov for more info
Admissions Applications: No Deadline - Rolling Admissions

Connect with the transfer counselor and the Department Chair of Biology and Environmental Science at Bridgewater College within your first year for help choosing the correct courses for your program.

This degree focuses on developing the following skills:
Integration of knowledge across the disciplines.
Development of critical thinking and communication skills.
Ability to question, examine and understand environmental issues/ideas with clarity and depth.
Gain the knowledge and skills to become a successful and ethical leader.
Learn from faculty who have experience preparing students for a wide array of careers in wildlife biology, conservation, and natural resource fields

Associate Transfer Degree Completion: The completion of an Associate Degree results in all lower-division general education requirements being met, except for CL 150 (a transfer orientation class that introduces students to the BC Academic community) and CL 400 (a senior portfolio class).
Credit for Prior Learning: AP, IB, and CLEP are evaluated for credits. See this link for AP Equivalencies: https://bridgewater.app.box.com/s/yp8uq0l32pexh5tfywiufc7g9azwlk2d
Catalog Year: Catalog year determined by first semester of attendance at the community college post high-school graduation.
Dual Enrollment – Completion of Associate Degree in HS: The completion of an Associate Degree concurrent with high school results in course work towards your degree and most general education courses satisfied. Students will be enrolled as a freshman for orientation and engagement purposes.

Small class sizes with academic advisors in each department. All in-person.
23 NCAA DIII Sports
Commuting or on-campus housing.
Robust career services, academic support services, and clubs and activities.
Study Abroad in Europe, Latin America, Africa and Asia

BC awards merit scholarships to transfer students based on the cumulative GPA from community college course work. www.bridgewater.edu/admissions-aid
100% of students receive financial assistance.
There are 55 different majors and minors.
The Student:Faculty ratio is 13:1, with the average class size being 19.

Explore possible careers, salaries, and job outlook at: TransferVirginia.org
Find out more: https://www.bridgewater.edu/academics/divisions/biology-environmental-science/biology-major/

Through our internship program, over 2/3 of our students are offered full time jobs as a result of their work as an intern.

Students that maintain at least a 2.5 GPA, show proficiency in college level Mathematics and English, and are in good academic standing have a high possibility of being admitted to BC.

Add a minor in Wildlife Biology, Pre-Health Science, or Biology
Check out www.bridgewater.edu/life-at-bridgewater/career-development/career-exploration

All students in this program are strongly encouraged to complete an internship.

4-Year Major

Natural/Biological/Physical Sciences

Applicable School(s)

Bridgewater College

Category/Topic

Transfer Guides

Last revised on Thursday March 26 2026

Created on Thursday March 12 2026