GW CPS General Transfer Guide
GW CPS General Transfer Guide

GW CPS General Transfer Guide

GW CPS General Transfer Guide

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These transfer guides are used to direct students in the discovery of courses and programs that they are eligible to transfer into based on the number of credits they have currently accrued.

General Transfer Planning Guide

Catalog Year 2025-2026

Based on Associate of Arts/Associate of Science

Community College Course

Credits

Course Equivalent

Notes

SDV 100 or 101

1-2

Can count towards electives

  

ENG 111

3

Can count towards electives

  

ENG 112 or 113

3

Can count towards electives

  

Any UCGS Art or Literature

3

1 course in critical thinking in the humanities

  

HUM 201/202, HUM 210, HUM 216, REL 230

3

1 course in critical thinking in the social sciences

Humanities Course; GW: The humanities courses listed here are comparable to social sciences courses at GW, therefore fulfilling one of two social sciences requirements.

Any UCGS History

3

Can count towards electives

GW: The College of Professional Studies accepts history courses as social science credit on a case-by-case basis.

Any UCGS Social & Behavioral Science

3

1 course in critical thinking in the social sciences

VCCS: Cannot be a history course

Any UCGS Natural Sciences

4

1 course in scientific reasoning in natural and/or physical lab sciences

  

Any UCGS Math

3-5

1 quantitative reasoning in math or statistics

  

Any UCGS communications course

3-4

COMM 1040; 1 approved course in oral communication

  

Any UCGS course/Pre-major/GenEd

29-31

Program Classes/Electives

  

Pre-Transfer Credits

60-62

(only 60 will be accepted to GWU)

  



 

Complete at George Washington University College of Professional Studies

Credits

Notes

Information for students planning to transfer to George Washington University's College of Professional Studies, upon completion of the associate degree.

  

Per university wide requirements, students are required to take 2 courses in critical thinking in the social sciences. GW considers anthropology a study in social science, and certain VCCS Humanities courses align with these topics in anthropology. Specific VCCS courses in the humanities have been indicated here that are comparable to GPAC (GW Gen. Ed.) anthropology courses offered: HUM 201/202 → ANTH 1002; HUM 210 → ANTH 1000 (DS: Gender at Work); HUM 216 → ANTH 3704; REL 230 → ANTH 1000 (DS: Religion, Culture & Power). 38 hours of electives must be completed prior to admission into any of the three Bachelor's Completion programs offered by the College of Professional Studies. Any course being transferred that does not fulfill a GW CPS GPAC (Gen. Ed.) requirement will be counted towards elective credit. This includes any 1-2 SDV credits, or any 3 history credits taken as a community college Gen. Ed. requirement. Any courses with grades of D or F will not transfer. For guidance on transferring any AP/IB/ or A-Level credit, follow the guide provided by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions here.

Post-Transfer Credits

60

  


 

Transfer Guidance

 

Important Links & Dates

 

What Should I Consider When Selecting Courses?

  • Students will work with a dedicated GW advisor regarding course selections.

  • 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 GW College of Professional Studies within your first year. College Connect available in your account of www.TransferVirginia.org

 

Which Majors Will Be Available to Me at GW College of Professional Studies?

  • BPS Cybersecurity

  • BPS Information Technology

  • BPS Homeland Security

 

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

  • Transfer credit may include dual enrollment coursework from completion of an Associate Degree in HS. It may also be considered for Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate Credit (IB), College Level Examination Program (CLEP exams) and potentially Credit for Prior Learning.

  • Please refer to GW Undergraduate Admissions for information about maximum credits, minimum scores, and GW course equivalents for AP and IB credits.

  • No more than 60 credits from a regionally accredited institution may be accepted for transfer.

 

Is This College Right For Me?

  • Easily transfer current college credits including DE, AP and IB credits.

  • Flexible program models in-person and online to accommodate busy lives and adult learners.

  • Active Career Services department that provides 1:1 coaching and access to internship, job, and networking opportunities.

  • Career advising remains available to alumni for their whole career.

  • Fully accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE).

  • Discounted GW tuition rates for CPS undergraduate programs.

  • Learn more about our college at https://cps.gwu.edu/

 

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 George Washington University?

 

What Resources Are Available to Help Me Select a Major?

4-Year Major
General
Applicable School(s)
George Washington University - College of Professional Studies
Category/Topic
Transfer Guides
Last revised on Thursday March 19 2026
Created on Thursday March 19 2026

 

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