Bachelor of Arts in Gender, Sexuality and Women's Studies

Catalog Year 2025-2027

Based on VCCS Curriculum for LIBERAL ARTS

Transfer Guidance

Guaranteed Admission Agreement Requirements

• This degree program is covered by VCU Guaranteed Admission Agreement.

• By meeting the following criteria, you are guaranteed admission to the BA in Gender, Sexuality and Womens Studies:

• Earn the transfer associate degree.

• Earn minimum GPA of 2.5. VCU recognizes cumulative GPA as recorded on VCCS transcript.

• 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: By March 15 for fall, November 1 for spring at https://www.vcu.edu/admissions/apply/.

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

• FAFSA: March 1 deadline at https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa.

What Should I Consider When Selecting Courses?

• Complete English courses and start math sequence in first year.

• Create schedule for required courses, watch prerequisites. See www.TransferVirginia.org.

• Connect with advisor at community college and VCU Transfer Center in first semester.

Is This Degree Right For Me?

• Gender, sexuality and womens studies provides broad interpretation and view of diversity, including interdisciplinary, cross-cultural examination of womens perspectives and experiences, masculinity and femininity, heterosexuality and alternate sexualities as culturally constructed and socially experienced. Undergraduate degree is good preparation for graduate study, as well as other areas such as health, public administration, business. Obtain leadership roles in school or community organizations. Excellent verbal and written communication skills imperative for careers related to education, law, politics, government. Gain experience in fundraising and grant writing. Nonprofit and educational organizations often funded this way. Part-time and summer jobs, internships, volunteer positions critical to gaining experience and skills employers seek.

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

• Associate Transfer Degree Completion: Completion results in all lower-division general education requirements met.

• Dual Enrollment - Completion of Associate Degree in HS: Results in 60 credits applied and VCU general education satisfied. High school students apply as freshman for orientation purposes.

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

• Catalog Year: VCU honors degree requirements from Undergraduate Bulletin at time of first post-high-school enrollment in appropriate associate degree. Students stay enrolled at community college max 4 years, enroll at VCU within 1 year of completing associate.

Is This College Right For Me?

• Located in downtown Richmond, within 2 hours of beach, mountains, Washington DC. VCU provides top-ranked academic programs, research opportunities, urban setting.

• VCU is large public research institution dedicated to student and Richmond community success.

• Diversity, inclusion, equity are core values. Connect with broad range of people.

• Learn more at www.TransferVirginia.org.

Did You Know That…

• Completing associate transfer degree satisfies lower division general education, increases likelihood of completing bachelor’s degree?

• Exceeding 3 years or 90 credits at community college could exhaust financial aid there and reduce future aid at VCU?

What Can I Do With This Degree?

• Explore possible careers, salaries, job outlook at www.TransferVirginia.org.

Program Successes & Highlights

• With BA in gender, sexuality and womens studies from VCU, introduced to new analytical, theoretical and creative frameworks for understanding todays world, working toward positive social change. Gain life-changing insight on addressing social, cultural, economic and political inequities. Enter broad range of career fields including non-profits, social services, health care, art and media production, publishing, education, government and international development agencies, social justice and law.

What Are My Chances For Getting Accepted?

• If applying through general application instead of GAA, considered with all transfer applicants.

• Learn more at www.TransferVirginia.org.

Do More With Your Degree!

• Department unique in partnering with wide diversity of other academic programs to bring innovative and interdisciplinary courses and programs. Many courses cross-listed with other departments, allowing students to double-major with ease. Partner departments are African American Studies, English, Political Science, Sociology, various departments in School of the Arts.

Other Than Classes, Are There Other Program Requirements?

• All students complete at least one VCU REAL experiential learning activity to graduate. Examples: internships, research, service learning. Satisfied by 300+ level REAL course or approved co-curricular experience.

• Learn more at https://real.vcu.edu/.