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Transfer Degrees

Virginia Peninsula has established agreements with four-year colleges and universities throughout Virginia. These agreements, developed collaboratively by the Virginia Community College System and participating institutions, allow students to complete the equivalent of the first two years of an undergraduate degree at Virginia Peninsula Community College. When completing an approved transfer degree, students can seamlessly transition to a four-year institution. To view our Guaranteed Admission Agreements with over 30 Virginia colleges and universities please visit College & University Transfer | Virginia Peninsula Community College (vpcc.edu). For detailed information about the transfer process, please visit Transfer Virginia.

These degrees enable students to complete their first two years at Virginia Peninsula Community College, earn an associate degree, and then transfer to a four-year institution to complete their bachelor's degree.

Things to consider when transferring to a four-year college or university

  • Career Goals: What is your chosen career?
  • Degree Programs: Which colleges/universities offer that degree?
  • Matching Degrees: What degree at Virginia Peninsula Community College matches that degree?
  • Articulation Agreements: Is there an articulation agreement with your chosen school?
  • Course Planning: What courses need to be taken at Virginia Peninsula Community College and in what semester?

Steps to transfer to a four-year college

  1. Meet with an Academic Advisor: Schedule a meeting during your first semester to discuss transferable degree options.
  2. Review Transfer Information: Visit College & University Transfer | Virginia Peninsula Community College (vpcc.edu) or Transfer Virginia or the admissions website of your intended four-year college to obtain transfer-related information, including articulation agreements, guaranteed admission agreements, and co-enrollment agreements with Virginia Peninsula and the VCCS.
  3. Consult Transfer Guides: Review the transfer guide and college catalog for your chosen institution. Familiarize yourself with the minimum transfer GPA, credit hour requirements, transferable courses, application deadlines, and letter of intent requirements.
  4. Attend Open House/Transfer Days: Participate in Open House or Transfer Day events at the four-year institutions you are considering.
  5. Application Deadlines: Be aware of the application deadlines for the semester you plan to transfer.
  6. Complete Applications: Submit the application and any required forms (mid-term reports, instructor evaluations/recommendations, college official's report, etc.) to the four-year institution by the appropriate deadline. Most colleges prefer online applications and require an application fee and official transcripts. Request your official Virginia Peninsula transcript from the Admissions, Records, and Registration Office in Griffin Hall, room 208. Some institutions also require high school transcripts and SAT/ACT scores.

Articulation within the Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is a dynamic process. The most reliable source of transfer information is the admissions office at a four-year college. Students are encouraged to take a proactive role in confirming transfer information. For college-specific transfer information, contact a Virginia Peninsula Academic Advisor or the admissions office of any Virginia community college or four-year university and request a transfer guide.

Virginia Community College Transfer Grant

Established in 2007, the Two-Year College Transfer Grant Program (CTG) provides an incentive for students to complete an associate degree at a Virginia public two-year college before transferring to a participating Virginia four-year college or university. This program helps reduce the overall cost of completing a bachelor’s degree. For more information, please visit Two-Year College Transfer Grant | Virginia State Council Of Higher Education, VA (schev.edu).

Transfer Resources

If you are a current or returning student, please schedule an appointment in Navigate with an academic advisor to discuss your transfer options. For questions about programs at Virginia Peninsula Community College, please email transferadvising@vpcc.edu.