General Transfer Guide

Catalog Year 2025-2026

Based on VCCS General Curriculum

Transfer Guidance

Guaranteed Admission Agreement Requirements

• Earn a transferable associate degree

• Earn a minimum of 2.5 or higher cumulative GPA

• Earn a grade of C or higher in each VCCS course applicable to the transfer-oriented associate degree program.

• Students should apply to transfer to EMU, which serves as their registration of intent to utilize the GAA.

• Upon graduation, submit an official transcript showing completion of associate degree to the EMU Admissions.

• Please visit the TransferVirginia.org portal or https://emu.edu/academics/degree-programs to find course requirements for different majors.

Important Links & Dates

• University Transfer Center: https://emu.edu/transfer

• Admission Application: Rolling Admissions - https://emu.edu/apply

• Financial Aid: https://emu.edu/financial-aid/transfer

• FAFSA - Free Application for Federal Student Aid: https://studentaid.gov/

What Should I Consider When Selecting Courses?

• Create a schedule for all required courses, pay attention to prerequisites and when courses are offered, and complete your first math and English courses in your first year. For help, see Transfer Steps and Resource Center www.TransferVirginia.org

• Connect with an advisor at your community college and EMU within your first year. College Connect available in your account of www.TransferVirginia.org

Is This Degree Right For Me?

• Acceptance in some programs at EMU is competitive; acceptance into EMU does not imply admission to these programs without further acceptance by the program. Students participating in this admission agreement should follow all special program application procedures and deadlines, as well as grade point averages.

What Is The Impact On My Degree Of Work I Have Already Completed?

• Associate Transfer Degree Completion: Associate Degree will satisfy all General Education requirements at EMU with the exception of ABP 260 Questions of Faith and Ethics, a Senior Seminar or Senior Capstone, and an Intercultural Social Science course.

• Dual Enrollment -- Completion of Associate Degree in HS: Associate Degree will satisfy all General Education requirements at EMU with the exception of ABP 260 Questions of Faith and Ethics, a Senior Seminar or Senior Capstone, and an Intercultural Social Science course.

• Credit for Prior Learning: EMU will accept AP, CLEP, and DSST for students with eligible scores. Information on scores required and credit awarded may be obtained from the university registrar's office. A maximum of 30 credits earned through testing may be applied toward a degree.

• Catalog Year: Catalog year determined by first semester of attendance at EMU.

Is This College Right For Me?

• EMU is a small private liberal arts university located in Harrisonburg, VA, NCAA Division III.

• Cost and Value: EMU averages financial aid based on family income https://emu.edu/financial-aid/prospective/

• Stellar Outcomes: Alumni outcomes and student demographic statistics https://emu.edu/about/facts

• You Matter: Every university has flashy stats, and they matter. And, we know you need more than that to make your choice. The difference is that, here at EMU, you matter. Your wellbeing, identities, and values matter. If you enroll here, we will strive for you to feel accepted, respected, loved, and valued. At EMU, you'll be prepared for a career and simultaneously be developed, mentored, supported, and challenged to make the world a better place.

• Learn more about our college at www.TransferVirginia.org

Did You Know That…

• 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 EMU.

What Can I Do With This Degree?

• Explore EMU's Majors and Minors at https://emu.edu/academics/degree-programs; Reach out to your EMU Admissions Counselor: https://emu.edu/admissions/counselors/; Learn more about career pathways at www.TransferVirginia.org

Program Successes & Highlights

• Explore EMU's Majors and Minors at https://emu.edu/academics/degree-programs

• Reach out to your EMU Admissions Counselor: https://emu.edu/admissions/counselors/

• Learn more about career pathways at www.TransferVirginia.org

What Are My Chances For Getting Accepted?

• EMU evaluates transfer applicants based on satisfactory academic progress criteria - we encourage all students to apply to receive a personalized holistic application review process.