General Transfer Planning Guide

Catalog Year 2026-2027

Based on Associate of Arts/Associate of Science

Transfer Guidance

Guaranteed Program Admission Agreement Requirements

By meeting the following criteria, you are eligible for guaranteed admission. See the VCCS Transfer Programs page (https://www.vccs.edu/transfer-programs/ ) for more details in our Guaranteed Program Admission Agreement.

• Complete an Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, or Associate of Arts & Sciences degree at a VCCS college.

• Earn 60 transferable credits, 45 of which must be earned from the associate degree granting institution following completion of a high school curriculum.

• Achieve a cumulative GPA in VCCS coursework of 3.0 or better.

• Successfully complete all required coursework with a grade of C or better in the final attempt of each VCCS course, with the exception that the grade in ENG 111 (College Composition I) and ENG 112 (College Composition II) must be a B or better.

• Submit the Letter of Intent to Apply under Guaranteed Admission Form and official transcript to UVA SCPS by Feb. 15 if seeking admission for fall and July 1 for spring: https://apply.scps.virginia.edu/register/letter-intent-bis 

• Complete application for admission by May 15 for the fall semester and Nov. 1 for spring semester.

• Please visit the TransferVirginia.org portal to find course requirements for different majors (Transfer Tools) and Transfer Guides that outline course requirements for specific majors (Resource Center).

Important Links & Dates:

• Homepage: https://www.scps.virginia.edu/programs/bachelor-interdisciplinary-studies-degree  

• Admission Application: apply.scps.virginia.edu 

• Financial Aid: https://sfs.virginia.edu/ 

• FAFSA – Free Application for Federal Student Aid: by May 15 for Fall admission & Nov. 1 for Spring admission at www.studentaid.gov   

• CSS Profile: must also be completed by May 15 for Fall admission & Nov. 1 for Spring admission: https://cssprofile.collegeboard.org/ 

What Should I Consider When Selecting Courses?

• Consult with UVA SCPS pre-admission advising by filling out this form: https://www.scps.virginia.edu/pre-admission-transfer-credit-evaluation  

• Create a schedule for all required courses, pay attention to prerequisites and when courses are offered, and 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 UVA SCPS within your first year. College Connect is available in your account at www.TransferVirginia.org

Which Majors Will Be Available to Me Through This GPAA?

The BIS degree does not have majors, only concentrations.

What Is the Impact on My Degree of Work I Have Already Completed?

• Associate Transfer Degree Completion: consult with UVA SCPS pre-admission advising staff.

• Credit for Prior Learning: UVA SCPS does not award portfolio credit for prior learning. Consult the Undergraduate Record for test scores (i.e. AP, IB) needed to earn course credit.

• Catalog Year: UVA will honor the general education requirements of the UVA Catalog in effect at the time of the student’s first post-high school enrollment into an appropriate associate degree at the two-year institution. Students who maintain continuous enrollment at the two-year institution have a maximum of four years from their first enrollment at the institution for this catalog designation.

• Students earning an associate degree prior to or concurrent with completion of a high school (or high school equivalency) curriculum are not eligible for admission under this Agreement but may apply through the regular admission process and will be considered on an equal basis with other applicants.

Is This College Right For Me?

• BIS is ideal for adults who need the flexibility of part-time enrollment and online courses.

• Part-time program (students typically take 2 classes a semester fall, spring, and summer).

• Online program, with synchronous and asynchronous course formats.

• Outside the GPAA, requires a minimum of 36 transfer credits, including satisfaction of English composition requirement, at least 12 credits toward general education requirements, and at least a 2.0 GPA from the last school attended to be considered for admission.

• 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…

• 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 UVA SCPS?

What Are My Chances for Getting Accepted?

• We welcome & encourage applicants applying outside of the GPAA, and the majority of our applicants apply without using the GPAA.

• The majority of candidates who have gone through BIS Pre-Admission Advising are admitted.

• Learn more about applying at www.TransferVirginia.org