Southwest Virginia Community College

Southwest Academics

Students can choose the accelarated degree program if they would like to finish all the credits for graduation in less time than normal. Southwest accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit. Many students like to take classes in the summer, to earn extra credits. However, Southwest does not offer classes during the summer.

Academic Options	Yes	No	Note
Accelerated Degree Program	√
Transfer Credits Accepted	√
AP Credit Accepted	√
IB Credits Accepted			Unknown
Summer Classes Available		X
New Student Orientation		X

Reminder: Southwest may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

Which Courses Will I Take At Southwest?

Southwest has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are not required to fulfill a language requirement

Students are not required to take a computer class to graduate.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	No
Math	false
Science	false
Computer	No

Reminder: Check with Southwest directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at Southwest

When choosing a major, Southwest students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at Southwest.

Student Designed Majors

Students must choose one of the majors offered by the college. Self-designed majors are not allowed.

Senior Projects

Southwest does not require students to complete a senior project.

Double Majoring at Southwest

Southwest offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Double majoring may mean taking more courses, but it can provide an interesting mix of experience that helps students stand out when job searching or applying to a graduate program.

Frequently Asked Questions About Southwest Virginia Community College

Does Southwest Offer Learning Disability Services?

❌ Southwest does not offer services for students with disabilities.

Does Southwest Have An Online Program?

✅ Southwest has distance learning options for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does Southwest Offer AP Credit?

✅ Southwest offers some credit for Advanced Placement (AP) classes taken in high school. Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does Southwest Have An Honors Program?

✅ Southwest offers an honors program for highly-qualified applicants, but does not offer a Freshman Honors College.

Does Southwest Require Internships?

🟨 Southwest does not require an internship for all students, but does require an internship for students in some majors.

Additional Information About Southwest Virginia Community College