Richard Bland College Transfer Pathways

I'm a student at Richard Bland College looking at transfer options. What pathways does Richard Bland offer for transferring to four-year universities, and what schools have specific agreements with Richard Bland?

Richard Bland College of William & Mary has several established "pathways" programs, designed to smooth the transfer process to a range of four-year institutions. In these pathway programs, you start your college education at Richard Bland, and then after completion of your associate degree and maintaining required GPA, you can transition directly into a 4-year bachelor’s program at the partner university.

As of 2024-2025, Richard Bland College has pathways to multiple universities in Virginia and out-of-state universities as well. These are some of the most notable ones:

- William & Mary: As a member of the William & Mary family, Richard Bland College provides a transfer pipeline to this prestigious institution, ensuring a seamless transition for those planning to pursue further studies there.

- University of Virginia: Richard Bland College students who graduate with an associate degree in arts or in science and have a certain GPA may benefit from a guaranteed admission agreement (GAA) with the University of Virginia.

- Virginia Commonwealth University: VCU and Richard Bland share the "RBC to VCU Pathway," through which graduates who meet specific GPA standards are guaranteed admission to the university.

- Virginia Tech: Through the "RBC to VT Pathway," University Studies students at Virginia Tech who don't attain the grade requirements in their initial area of interest can transition to Richard Bland, complete their associate degree, and then return to Virginia Tech having secured their intended major.

- Old Dominion University: ODU has an agreement with Richard Bland College to offer guaranteed admission to students completing an associate degree program.

- Virginia Tech: This Virginia university is another institution that offers guaranteed admission to Richard Bland College students completing an associate degree.

Just remember that eligibility for the pathway programs usually involves meeting certain qualifications, including GPA requirements and a successfully completed associate degree. To find more specific information, such as GPA requirements and other details for each university, you can consult the transfer assistance section of the Richard Bland College website, or meet with a transfer advisor at the college. They can provide guidance based on your specific situation and intended major of study.