Virginia State University

Virginia State University requires at least 120 credit hours to graduate with a bachelor's degree.

There is no accelarated degree program at Virginia State University, but students who wish to save money or graduate early can look into transferring in credits. Virginia State University accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Additionally, Virginia State University has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 44% of students who start college at Virginia State University complete all the credits required within six years.

Virginia State University offers an orientation program before the start of fall classes to prepare new students for college life.

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

Reminder: Virginia State University 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 Will I Take At Virginia State University?

Virginia State University 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	true
Science	true
Computer	No

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

Majors at Virginia State University

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

Student Designed Majors

Virginia State University 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

Virginia State University does not require a senior project for all students.

Double Majoring at Virginia State University

Virginia State University 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 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 Virginia State University

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Does Virginia State University Offer Learning Disability Services?

✅ Virginia State University 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 Virginia State University Offer Online Classes?

❌ Virginia State University does not have distance learning options or fully-online programs, so students must be able to attend classes on-campus.

Does Virginia State University Offer Credit for AP Classes?

✅ Virginia State University 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 Virginia State University Have An Honors Program?

✅ Virginia State University 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 Virginia State University.

Does Virginia State University Require Internships?

🟨 Virginia State University does not require an internship for all students, but does require an internship for students in some majors.

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Additional Information About Virginia State University

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Virginia State University Library

The main library on campus is the Johnston Memorial Library and there are no other libraries on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at Virginia State University

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

Virginia State University 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 Virginia State University have any ROTC programs?

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

Virginia State University 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 Virginia State University include:

•an ARMY ROTC branch unit on campus

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