Transferring Credits from Community College to Virginia Tech

I'm planning on transferring credits from a community college to Virginia Tech. Does Virginia Tech have specific guidelines or requirements for transfer students regarding credit acceptance?

Yes, Virginia Tech does have specified guidelines for the acceptance of transfer credits from community colleges. As a standard rule, the institution accepts credits from regionally accredited institutions if the earned grade is a C or higher and the coursework is comparable to that offered at Virginia Tech.

Understanding how the credits are transferred can be a bit tricky though. The Office of the University Registrar evaluates and decides on the credit applicability. The decision to accept credits is dependent on the equivalency of the subject matter, course level, program relevance, etc. One thing that's important to keep in mind is that while Virginia Tech may accept the transfer credits, that doesn't necessarily mean that all your transferred credits will count towards your chosen major.

For a detailed view of course equivalency between Virginia Community Colleges and Virginia Tech, the Transfer Equivalency Database can help. This tool allows students to discern how courses they've taken at other institutions may transfer to Virginia Tech. Remember, however, that this database isn't exhaustive and it's always best to personally confirm with your academic advisor.

Also, it's worth noting that while Virginia Tech accepts these credits, the grades from your transferred courses will not be factored into your GPA at Virginia Tech. They may be used towards meeting degree requirements but won't influence your academic standing at the school.

Remember, concrete and updated information about credits transfer should preferably be taken directly from the university's website or from your academic advisor to avoid any misunderstandings or outdated information.