Encouraging admissions

Graduates of Virginia’s 23 community colleges will now be guaranteed admission to the College if they meet specific requirements.

“This new agreement will encourage more students from the Virginia Community College System to transfer to the University," said President John T. Casteen III. "It makes clear how to use community college academic resources to prepare for transfer, and how to meet the standards. Coupled with AccessUVa, it should attract students who might have thought previously that they could not qualify for admission or that they could not afford the cost of attendance. Together, these programs remove barriers.”

To qualify, students must complete an associate’s degree at a VCCS school within a two-year period before applying to the University. They also must maintain a cumulative grade point average of 3.4 or better, a grade of C or better in every VCCS course and at least a B in introductory English courses.

Students also must satisfactorily complete competency and area requirements of the College. VCCS students who do not meet the requirements may still apply and will be considered for admission, although admission will not be guaranteed.