Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Business

Catalog Year 2025-2026

Based on VCCS Curriculum for BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Transfer Guidance

Guaranteed Admission Agreement Requirements

• Earn a transfer associate degree that fulfills all course requirements noted in this Transfer Guide.

• Earn a minimum of 2.5 GPA for the associate degree. All courses taken towards this degree count in GPA calculations. GPA includes both grades when a course is repeated.

• Be in good standing (academic and conduct) with the prior institution.

• Register your intent through the Transfer Virginia portal to use this guarantee at the completion of the fall semester prior to transfer.

• Complete all steps of the formal admissions application process by the appropriate deadlines for the intended term of entry. Most applicants pursuing guaranteed admission will apply as they are finishing their associate degree.

Important Links & Dates

• College Transfer Center: http://www.randolphcollege.edu/admission/apply/transfer-student/

• Admission Application: By December 1 for admission in the spring semester or July 1 for admission for the fall semester, at http://admission.randolphcollege.edu/apply/. Applications may be accepted after the deadline.

• Financial Aid: http://www.randolphcollege.edu/financialaid/

• FAFSA -- Free Application for Federal Student Aid: By June 30, 2026 at 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, complete your first math and English courses in your first year. For help, see Transfer Steps and Resource Center at www.TransferVirginia.org.

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

Why Study Business at Randolph College?

• The Business major is offered within the Department of Economics and Business at Randolph College. The Economics and Business curricula emphasize problem-solving, critical thinking, data analysis and modeling, the understanding of theoretical relationships, the assessment of business and consumer decision-making, the relationship of the economy and the environment, and the relationship of the government and the private sector.

• An important aspect of the Economics and Business curriculum is the generation of original research. Students are exposed to data analysis in their earliest coursework and gain an understanding of research design as they progress through their upper-division courses.

• Students in Economics and Business have many opportunities to explore their academic interests through internships or funding from Randolph College's RISE grant.

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

• Associate Transfer Degree Completion: Incoming students possessing an Associate of Arts, Associate of Arts and Sciences, Associate of Fine Arts, or Associate of Science awarded by a Virginia Community College System (VCCS) institution during or after the 2021-2022 academic year will be exempt from Randolph College's General Education requirements. The associate degree must appear on an official transcript.

• Dual Enrollment -- Completion of Associate Degree in HS: Students completing an associate degree will be exempt from Randolph College's General Education Requirements. The associate degree must appear on the official transcript. LMA 1101 is required for graduation from Randolph College for all first-year students and any transfer students entering with 12 credits or fewer.

• Credit for Prior Learning: AP, IB, and CLEP are evaluated for credits. Learn more by visiting the Randolph College Office of the Registrar's website: http://www.randolphcollege.edu/registrar/.

• Catalog Year: Catalog year determined by first semester of attendance at the community college post high school graduation.

Is This College Right For Me?

• Randolph College is a small liberal arts college located on historic Rivermont Avenue in Lynchburg, VA. Lynchburg is part of a larger metropolitan area and home to more than 20,000 college students.

• TAKE2: Instead of taking four or more classes each semester, Randolph students take two classes at a time for seven-week sessions, with no classes on Wednesdays. You'll graduate in the same amount of time as you would with a traditional model, but you'll benefit from a more focused learning experience and better work-life balance.

• The average class size at Randolph is 13, and the student:faculty ratio is 8:1. 95% of Randolph's full-time faculty members hold the highest possible degree in their field.

• Randolph offers study abroad programs and supports student research. Students may apply for up to $2,000 through our RISE Grant to fund their own scholarly or creative endeavors.

• Housing options include spacious, mixed-year residence halls as well as apartment-style living, all right near the center of campus.

• Learn more about Randolph College at http://www.randolphcollege.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 Randolph College?

What Can I Do With This Degree?

• Students with degrees in Economics and Business find job opportunities in the private, nonprofit, and public sectors of the economy. They are also well-prepared for graduate studies in a number of disciplines.

• Explore potential careers, salary ranges, and job outlooks at www.TransferVirginia.org.

Other Than Classes, Are There Other Program Requirements?

• Reminder: Sixteen credit hours of business courses, including the senior capstone BUS 4495, and twenty credit hours of all major-related courses in the Business major must be completed in residence at Randolph College.

• Students should consider taking quantitative electives (or minors) beyond those quantitative courses required of Business majors (statistics and business analytics).

• Suggestions: Math minor, Data Science minor, Computer Science minor.