Virginia Union University

Virginia Union University requires at least 120 semester hours to complete a bachelor's degree.

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

NOTE: Around 42% of students who start college at Virginia Union University finish the requirements for graduation within six years.

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

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

Reminder: Virginia Union University 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 Do I Have To Take At Virginia Union University?

Virginia Union University 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 do not have to take a computer class.

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

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

Majors at Virginia Union University

When choosing a major, Virginia Union 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 Union University.

Student Designed Majors

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

Senior Projects

Virginia Union University does not require students to complete a senior project.

Double Majoring at Virginia Union University

Virginia Union 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 Union University

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Does Virginia Union University Offer Learning Disability Services?

✅ Virginia Union University does offer 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 Union University Have An Online Program?

✅ Virginia Union University has distance learning options for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does Virginia Union University Give Credit for AP Classes?

✅ Virginia Union 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 Union University Have An Honors Program?

✅ Virginia Union University offers an honors program for highly-qualified applicants.

Does Virginia Union University Require Internships?

❌ Virginia Union University studets are not required to complete an internship.

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 Virginia Union University

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Virginia Union University Library

The main library on campus is the L. Douglas Wilder Learning Resource Center and Library and there is one other library on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at Virginia Union University

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time. A 3-2 dual degree program is a five-year program wherein the first three years are spend taking undergraduate courses and the final two years are spent taking graduate courses. Upon completion of the 5 years, the student will be awarded two degrees, a bachelor's degree and a master's degree.

Virginia Union University offers these dual degree programs:

•3-2 dual degree program in engineering in partnership with Howard University, Virginia Commonwealth University and Michigan State

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 Union 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 Union 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 Union University include:

•an Army ROTC branch unit hosted at a cooperating instution off campus

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