The University of Virginia's College at Wise

The University of Virginia's College at Wise requires a minimum of 120 semester hours to graduate with a bachelor's degree.

Students can choose the accelarated degree program if they would like to finish all the credits for graduation in less time than normal. UVA Wise accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Additionally, UVA Wise has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 41% of students who start college at UVA Wise finish the requirements for graduation within six years.

UVA Wise offers an orientation program before the start of fall classes to prepare new students for college life.

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

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

What Classes Are Required At UVA Wise?

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

Students are required to fulfill a language requirement

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

Course	Required?
2nd Language	Yes
Math	true
Science	true
Computer	No

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

Majors at UVA Wise

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

Student Designed Majors

UVA Wise allows students to design their own major, if desired. If students would like to study something that is not offered as an official major, designing their own major is a great alternative.

Senior Projects

UVA Wise does not require students to complete a senior project.

Double Majoring at UVA Wise

UVA Wise 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: Declaring a double major may require more work but it can provide a unique combination of experience that helps students stand out when job searching or applying to a graduate program.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The University of Virginia's College at Wise

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Does UVA Wise Have Services For Students With Disabilities?

✅ UVA Wise offers services for students with disabilities.

Prospective students can contact the college's Office of Accessibility Services to learn more about any support and accomodations offered. These conversations are usually kept confidential and will not be shared with the admissions office if you do not wish to share.

Does UVA Wise Offer Online Classes?

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

Does UVA Wise Give AP Credit?

✅ UVA Wise 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 UVA Wise Have An Honors Program?

✅ UVA Wise offers an honors program for highly-qualified applicants, but does not offer a Freshman Honors College. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at UVA Wise.

Does UVA Wise Require Internships?

❌ UVA Wise does not require an internship for any students.

Students can still look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job.

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Additional Information About The University of Virginia's College at Wise

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The University of Virginia's College at Wise Library

The main library on campus is the University of Virginia's College at Wise Library and there are no other libraries on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at UVA Wise

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time.

UVA Wise does not have any dual degree programs available for students.

ROTC

What is ROTC?

The Reserve Officers' Training Corps, which is also commonly known as ROTC, is a leadership program that prepares students to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces after graduation. College level ROTC programs prepare students to become officers in the military through physical, academic, and leadership training. ROTC programs are part of the college curriculum and usually cover the cost of tuition.

Does UVA Wise have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every university. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

UVA Wise has an Army ROTC program.

Some ROTC programs are provided directly on campus and others are hosted at a cooperating instiution off campus. The ROTC program locations at UVA Wise include:

•an ARMY ROTC branch unit on campus

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