Arts and Sciences

Classes Designed to Transfer

Our Arts and Sciences degree program is designed to give you all the classes needed to transfer successfully to the college of your choice. RCC has partnerships with over 30 four-year schools in Virginia, guaranteeing that if you maintain the proper grades, you will be accepted. Get with one of our counselors early on — they will help you chart your classes and your transfer path.

In many ways, our Arts and Science transfer degree is the very smartest way to go. You can knock out all of the core classes at RCC, and transfer them all to your destination school — all the while saving a bunch of money in tuition and fees.

Prepped for the Next Level

The Arts and Sciences program here at Rappahannock Community College will get you ready academically for the four-year school you’ll attend next. If you are shaky in some areas — especially Math and English — we have classes here specifically designed to ensure that you’ll be able to compete at a high standard here at RCC and at your next destination.

RCC College Catalog
To learn more about our Arts & Sciences Transfer Program, check out our College Catalog.

Total Minimum Credits

Semesters

Degree Specializations

$138

per credit hour

Not a Major, but a Specialization

At the four-year school that you’ll transfer to after earning your degree with RCC, you’ll pick a major to pursue. Here, you can “specialize” in a subject, which may help give you an easier time after you’ve transferred. You can do the basic Arts and Sciences degree, or you can specialize in the following:

Online and In Person

With five convenient locations — in Gloucester, Richmond County, New Kent, King George and Kilmarnock — RCC is basically around the corner from wherever you live. But, we also have many classes that are available online as well. You have the option of taking classes in person (at the beautiful Warsaw Campus as pictured) or in your pajamas at home.

“I visited another community college before I made my decision but the small, personal feel of the RCC campus was exactly what I needed to get a good start.”

Andrea Staskiel, Class of 2011Transferred from RCC to William & Mary

“RCC gives you time to think and without blowing the bank. It is a great local opportunity.”

Vaughan Crittenden, Class of 2012Transferred from RCC to James Madison

“You can do anything if you go to Rappahannock Community College.”

Judge Michael McKenney, Class of 1982Transferred from RCC to Mary Washington

“RCC seemed like it was the most financially sound decision. They really encouraged me to not limit my goals.”

Jessica Crabill, Class of 2009Transferred from RCC to UNC Chapel Hill

“You can graduate from RCC and go to any of the state supported schools around. I aligned my coursework at RCC with what they would accept at Virginia Tech.”

Chip Jones, Class of 1997Transferred from RCC to Virginia Tech

Curriculum

First Semester
Course #	Course Title	Lecture	Lab	Credits
ENG 111	College Composition I	3	0	3
HIS	Approved Transfer History¹	3	0	3
MTH	Approved Transfer Mathematics²	3	0	3
	Approved Transfer Lab Science³	3	3	4
SDV 100	College Success Skills	1	0	1
	Approved Transfer Social Science⁴	3	0	3
	Semester Total	16	3	17

Second Semester
Course #	Course Title	Lecture	Lab	Credits
ENG 112	College Composition II	3	0	3
HIS	Approved Transfer History¹	3	0	3
MTH	Approved Transfer Mathematics²	3	0	3
	Approved Transfer Lab Science³	3	3	4
	Approved Transfer Humanities/Fine Arts⁵	3	0	3
	Semester Total	15	3	16

Third Semester
Course #	Course Title	Lecture	Lab	Credits
ITE 119	Information Literacy	3	0	3
ENG	Approved 200 level American or English Literature or Advanced Composition Course⁶	3	0	3
	Approved Transfer Elective⁷	3	0	3
	Approved Transfer Elective⁷	3	0	3
	Approved Transfer Elective⁷	3	0	3
	Semester Total	15	0	15

Fourth Semester
Course #	Course Title	Lecture	Lab	Credits
	Approved Transfer Humanities/Fine Arts⁵	3	0	3
	Approved Transfer Social Science⁴	3	0	3
	Approved Transfer Elective⁷	3	0	3
	Approved Transfer Elective⁷	3	0	3
HLT/PED	Health/Physical Education Elective	0	2	1
	Semester Total	12	2	13

Total Minimum Credits: 61

¹ Courses used to fulfill this requirement: HIS 121, 122, 111, 112, 101, and 102

²MTH 154 or higher. Students should consult with their academic advisor to select appropriate math courses, especially students in a Science track.

³Laboratory courses include BIO, CHM, PHY, GOL

⁴Courses used to fulfill this requirement: ECO, GEO, HIS, PLS, PSY, SOC

⁵Courses used to fulfill this requirement: HUM, MUS, ART, PHI, REL, ENG (lit). MUS and ART cannot be skills based.

⁶Courses used to fulfill this requirement: ENG 241, 242, 243, 244, 251, 252, 255, or 210.

⁷Students should consult with their academic advisor to select courses required by their desired degree at their transfer institution.

Printable Advising Sheet

Download the Printable Advising Sheet [PDF]

How to Apply

Getting Started at RCC:

Apply online or in person.
Have your official high school transcripts sent to RCC to see if you can use your high school grades to substitute for a placement test. If you need to take a placement test, Placement tests cost $5 and scores are good for two years. Call a counselor at 804-758-6730 (Glenns Campus) or 804-333-6730 for more information.
Complete your Federal Application for Federal Student Aid (FASFA) and add RCC School Code 009160
Meet with a counselor to review your placement test scores and register for class.

Contact Us

Do you have questions about our Associate of Arts and Sciences Transfer Degree program? Fill out the form and we’ll send you more information about the program, and an RCC counselor will be in touch to follow up.