Bachelor of Science in Accountancy

Catalog Year 2025-2027

Based on VCCS Curriculum for BUSINESS

Transfer Guidance

Guaranteed Admission Agreement Requirements

• Earn a transfer associate degree based on the Accountancy curriculum.

• Earn a minimum of 2.0 GPA for the associate degree.

• A maximum of 61 credits will transfer and apply toward the B.S. in Accountancy degree requirements.

• Submit your transfer application for admission by March 1, including an unofficial transcript.

• Request an official transcript to be sent upon completing the associate degree.

• Transfer within four years of first enrolling at the community college and within one year of completing an appropriate associate degree.

• Please visit the TransferVirginia.org portal to find course requirements for different majors (Transfer Tools) and Transfer Guides that outline course requirements for specific majors (Resource Center).

• See the VCCS Transfer Programs page for more details in our Guaranteed Admission Agreement.

• No letter of intent is required to apply for guaranteed admission.

• This transfer guide shows an optimal path to a bachelor degree in Accountancy at Norfolk State University. Completing the coursework above will position you to transfer to NSU in Accountancy with junior standing and the potential to graduate in two years. If you complete the associate degree but have not taken all of the recommended courses, you may still be able to pursue an Accountancy degree at NSU, but your time to graduation may be impacted.

Important Links & Dates

• University Transfer Center: https://www.nsu.edu/transfer

• Register Intent to Transfer: By the end of your first semester at the Community College through College Connect at www.TransferVirginia.org

• Admission Application: By March 1 at https://www.nsu.edu/Admissions-Aid/Apply-Online

• Financial Aid: https://www.nsu.edu/tuition-and-financial-aid

• FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid): By March 1 at https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa

What Should I Consider When Selecting Courses?

• Create a schedule for all required courses, pay attention to prerequisites and when courses are offered, 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 NSU within your first year. College Connect available in your account at www.TransferVirginia.org.

Is This Degree Right For Me?

• The B.S. in Accountancy degree at the School of Business of NSU offers one concentration in Accounting.

• The School of Business degrees of Business & Accountancy are accredited together by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International. Most employers and graduate programs require diplomas from AACSB accredited programs.

• Details: https://catalog.nsu.edu/undergraduate/business/business-bs/

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

• Associate Transfer Degree Completion: Completion of a transfer-level associate degree satisfies all lower-division general education requirements.

• Dual Enrollment - Completion of Associate Degree in HS: The agreement of guaranteed admission into the college applies to students earning an associate degree concurrent with high school who have completed a transfer-approved degree with a minimum of 45 credits completed through a Virginia Community College, with a GPA of 2.0 or higher and that meets all requirements outlined in the Transfer Guide.

• Credit for Prior Learning: All course credits that were awarded by the two-year institution for equivalent prior learning experiences (IB, AP, CLEP, Military, etc.) will transfer based on the transfer equivalence for the course awarded.

• Catalog Year: Catalog year determined by first semester of attendance at the community college post high school graduation. For students maintaining continuous enrollment, this entitlement will be in effect for a minimum of four years from the time of the student first enrollment at the two-year institution. Students must enroll at the four-year institution within one year of completing their associate degree.

Is This College Right For Me?

• NSU has been ranked by U.S. News and World Report as one of the Top 20 HBCUs in the nation.

• It is close to downtown Norfolk and within driving distance of Virginia Beach.

• On-campus housing is available. Weekend/evening/summer courses are available, and online degree options are available for several programs.

• NSU is a military-friendly institution.

• 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 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 NSU?

What Can I Do With This Degree?

• Explore possible careers, salaries, and job outlook at: https://www.bls.gov/ooh/

Program Successes & Highlights

• The School of Business benefits from the tremendous support of its Advisory Board composed of a group of successful executives from a variety of industries such as banking, healthcare, and transportation.

• The Advisory Board provides financial support through scholarships that have benefited a considerable number of successful School of Business students. This is in addition to assisting students with securing internships and jobs at their respective companies.

What Are My Chances For Getting Accepted?

• The most important success strategy in this program is to adhere to the prerequisite sequences, as indicated on the Accountancy curriculum.

• NSU accepts close to 90 percent of students who complete an application.

• The average GPA of students admitted is a 2.9.

• Learn more about applying at www.TransferVirginia.org.