Bachelor of Science in Mass Communications with a Concentration in Advertising/Creative

Catalog Year 2025-2027

Based on VCCS Curriculum for COMMUNICATION

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 Bachelor of Science in Mass Communications with a concentration in Advertising/Creative:

• 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?

• Robertson School of Media and Culture prepares effective and skilled communicators through quality instruction, advising and student services based on real-world applications. Through research, professional service and scholarship in applied communications, school advances knowledge and practice of multidisciplinary and evolving media environment. School values truth, ethics, creativity, innovation, collaboration, cultural diversity, shared governance and community engagement. Advertising concentration prepares students for careers at advertising agencies, marketing departments of corporations or service organizations and media companies. Creative advertising students are good with Adobe, ideas and creative writing.

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. 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 programs, research opportunities, urban setting.

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

• Diversity, inclusion, equity are core values.

• 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 could exhaust financial aid?

What Can I Do With This Degree?

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

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.

Other Than Classes, Are There Other Program Requirements?

• All students complete at least one VCU REAL experiential learning activity. Examples: internships, research, service learning.

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