Engineering, Mathematics, Science and Pre-Professional Health programs General Transfer Planning Guide

Catalog Years: 2025-2027

Based on Associate of Arts/Associate of Science

Information for students planning to transfer to Virginia Commonwealth University through the GAA:

Transfer Guidance

By meeting the following criteria, you are guaranteed admission to the university.

This agreement does not guarantee your enrollment in any specific major.

Guaranteed Admission Agreement Requirements

• Earn a transfer associate degree or Uniform Certificate of General Studies.

• Earn minimum GPA of 2.5 for associate degree. VCU recognizes cumulative GPA as recorded on VCCS transcript and will not recalculate based on multiple course attempts.

• Complete minimum 30 credits at VCCS institution

• Earn grades of C or higher in all community college courses.

Important Links & Dates

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

• Register Intent to Transfer: https://ugradadmissions.vcu.edu/register/letterofinterest.

• Admission Application: Rolling admission. By March 15 for priority fall admission and November 1 for spring admission at https://www.vcu.edu/admissions/apply/.

• Financial Aid: https://semss.vcu.edu/our-services/financial-resources-and-guidance/.

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

What Should I Consider When Selecting Courses?

• Students should review VCU Transfer Maps (https://majormaps.vcu.edu/transfer) for course recommendations for all VCU undergraduate programs.

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

• Connect with advisor at community college and VCU within first year. Contact VCU transfer advisor at https://transfer.vcu.edu/.

Which Majors Will Be Available To Me Through This GAA?

• VCU Transfer Maps (https://majormaps.vcu.edu/transfer) specify whether major is available through GAA.

• Full list of VCU degree programs located at: https://admissions.vcu.edu/academics/program-explorer/?d=bachelors#acadprog.

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

• Associate Transfer Degree Completion: Completion of transfer associate degree results in all lower-division general education requirements being met when you transfer to VCU.

• Dual Enrollment - Completion of Associate Degree in HS: Completion of associate degree concurrent with high school results in 60 credits of coursework applied towards degree and VCU general education courses satisfied. High school students should apply to VCU as freshman applicants for orientation and engagement purposes.

• Credit for Prior Learning: VCU accepts AP, IB, Cambridge, CLEP, DANTES, and military credits.

• Catalog Year: VCU will honor degree requirements of VCU Undergraduate Bulletin in effect at time of student first post-high school enrollment into appropriate associate degree at two-year institution. Students must stay enrolled at community college and take no more than four years to complete degree. Students must also enroll at VCU within one year of completing associate degree.

Is This College Right For Me?

• Located in downtown Richmond, within two hours of beach, mountains and Washington DC, VCU provides top-ranked academic programs, research opportunities and urban setting so students can live and learn in real world.

• VCU is large, public research institution dedicated to success and well-being of students and Richmond community.

• Diversity, inclusion and equity are deeply ingrained core values of VCU.

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

What Resources Are Available To Help Me Select A Major?

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

Did You Know That…

• 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 VCU?

What Are My Chances For Getting Accepted?

• If you apply through general application instead of through GAA you will be considered for admission with all other transfer applicants.

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