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Transfer Programs and Transfer VA

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Guaranteed Admissions and Transfer Agreements ensure that students with an associate degree and a minimum GPA can obtain guaranteed admission to over 40 colleges and universities participating in Guaranteed Admission Agreements (GAAs) with the Virginia Community College System. View all Guaranteed Admissions and Transfer Agreements. Students attending RCC for the first two years of college can save $21,000 compared to starting at a four-year institution. More information on transfer requirements can be found in the College Catalog.

Associate of Arts

An Associate of Arts (A.A.) is awarded to students who plan to transfer to a baccalaureate degree program and major in any one of a variety of liberal arts majors at a four-year college or university.

Associate of Science

An Associate of Science (A.S.) degree is a flexible degree designed for students who plan to transfer to a baccalaureate degree program and major in Business, Computer Science, Education, General Studies, Healthcare Professions, Mathematics, Psychology, Sciences, or  Social Work at a four-year college or university. 

Associate of Applied Science

The Associate of Applied Science degree is designed to provide specific programmatic coursework that prepares students for the workplace or provides new skills for career advancement. In general, this degree is not transferable to a four-year institution. However, RCC does have specific articulation agreements with some area colleges and universities for some of these programs.

Transfer Virginia
Credit for Prior Learning Guide for Transfer Virginia
Learn more about the Virginia Community College Transfer Virginia Program.