Virginia Wesleyan University

Virginia Wesleyan University requires at least 128 semester hours to complete a bachelor's degree.

If students would like to graduate in less time than normal, they can choose the accelerated degree program. Virginia Wesleyan University accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Additionally, Virginia Wesleyan University has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 44% of students who start college at Virginia Wesleyan University finish the requirements for graduation within six years.

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

Reminder: Virginia Wesleyan 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 Wesleyan University?

Virginia Wesleyan 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 as well as a math and science requirement.

Students are required to take a computer class to fufill the graduation requirements for Virginia Wesleyan University.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	Yes
Math	Yes
Science	Yes
Computer	Yes

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

Majors at Virginia Wesleyan University

When choosing a major, Virginia Wesleyan 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 Wesleyan University.Virginia Wesleyan 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. Students are not required to complete a senior project unless it is required for their specific major. Virginia Wesleyan 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: 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 Virginia Wesleyan University

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Does Virginia Wesleyan University Offer Learning Disability Services?

✅ Virginia Wesleyan 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 Wesleyan University Have An Online Program?

✅ Virginia Wesleyan University true for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does Virginia Wesleyan University Offer AP Credit?

✅ Virginia Wesleyan University true Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does Virginia Wesleyan University Have An Honors Program?

🟨 To learn more about any possible honors programs at Virginia Wesleyan University, check with the school directly. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at Virginia Wesleyan University.

Does Virginia Wesleyan University Require Internships?

🟨 Virginia Wesleyan University does not require an internship for all students, but does require an internship for students in some majors. Students can look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job.

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Additional Information About Virginia Wesleyan University

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Virginia Wesleyan University Library

The main library on campus is the H. C. Hofheimer II Library and there is one other library on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at Virginia Wesleyan 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.

Marlins offers these dual degree programs:

•3-2 dual degree program in engineering in partnership with Old Dominion University

•3-2 dual degree program in forestry with Duke University

•Medicine with Eastern Virginia Medical School; law with Appalachian School of Law; pharmacy with Shenandoah University; occupational therapy with Washington University in St. Louis; Divinity at United Theological Seminary

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 Wesleyan University have any ROTC programs?

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

Virginia Wesleyan 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 Wesleyan University include:

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

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