Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

Catalog Year 2025-2026

Based on VCCS Curriculum for BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Transfer Guidance

Guaranteed Admission to University of Mary Washington

• Earn a transfer associate degree

• Earn a minimum GPA of 3.0 for your associate degree

• Earn grades of "C" or higher in all community college courses to be eligible to transfer those credits

• Additional requirements for immediate admission into College of Business: Complete ACC 212 with a C or better. ACC 211, ECO 201, ECO 202, and MTH 155 (or MTH 245 or BUS 224) are highly recommended

• Create an account through www.TransferVirginia.org portal to indicate your intent

Important Links & Dates

• University Transfer Center: https://www.umw.edu/admissions/transfer/

• Register Intent to Transfer: After first 15 credits, complete form and submit to admit@umw.edu

• Admission Application: Apply by October 15 for spring, March 1 for summer, April 1 for fall

• Financial Aid: https://www.umw.edu/financialaid/

• FAFSA: Apply by April 1 at studentaid.gov

What Should I Consider When Selecting Courses?

• Create a schedule for all required courses, pay attention to prerequisites

• UMW requires proficiency in a second language. This can be satisfied by completing four years in high school, transferring credits, or completing through 201 level at UMW

• Connect with an advisor at your community college and UMW within your first year

Is This Degree Right For Me?

• The UMW Business Administration degree provides depth and breadth in all core areas while providing considerable flexibility

• Majors offered in Accounting, Business Administration, International Business, Management & Entrepreneurship, and Marketing

• All students complete a common core of upper-level courses in Decision Sciences, Finance, Management, Marketing, and Business Communication

• An additional 18 credits of restricted upper-level electives provide focus in chosen major

• UMW is accredited by AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business)

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

• Associate Transfer Degree Completion: Transfer students with a VCCS transferable associate degree have completed UMW general education requirements except language competency, digital intensive, diverse and global perspectives, after Mary Washington, and beyond the classroom requirements

• Dual Enrollment: Students participating in dual enrollment are considered freshman applicants. Students completing a VCCS transferable associate degree in high school are eligible for Guaranteed Admission Agreement

• Credit for Prior Learning: UMW accepts credit for AP, IB, CLEP, Cambridge, and other qualifying coursework

• Catalog Year: Students must complete general education requirements associated with academic year they enroll at UMW

Is This College Right For Me?

• UMW campus is gorgeous, green, and full of opportunity

• UMW is a small university in suburban Fredericksburg, VA with small class sizes

• UMW offers high impact experiences beyond the classroom with faculty committed to collaboration

• UMW is located between Washington DC and Richmond, VA in the largest technology corridor in Virginia with multitude of internship opportunities

Did You Know That…

• Completing your Associate transfer degree post-high school satisfies all lower division general education requirements

• Exceeding 3 years or 90 credits at your community college means you may have exhausted your financial aid

Program Successes & Highlights

• UMW College of Business graduates work in range of careers including consultants, data scientists, entrepreneurs, digital marketers, managers, accountants, and lawyers

• UMW graduates have excellent rates of admission to graduate programs for further study

• All students have opportunity to conduct research with faculty members

What Are My Chances For Getting Accepted?

• With an associate’s degree and 3.0 minimum cumulative GPA you may qualify for UMW’s Guaranteed Admissions Agreement

• Each fall, UMW enrolls approximately 300 students from VCCS and other schools

Do More With Your Degree!

• Most students have an internship at some point during their years at UMW

• Qualifying College of Business students are eligible for MBA program through 4 + 1 program (BS and MBA in 5 years)

• UMW College of Business has master’s degree partnerships with William and Mary for MS in Accounting and MS in Business Analytics

Other Than Classes, Are There Other Program Requirements?

• Students must earn at least 30 credits at UMW as a degree seeking student (not including physical education credits)

• Students must earn a GPA of 2.0 or higher in both major and overall coursework to complete degree