I’m considering transferring to a 4-year once I am done at the community college, what are the next steps?

Once you complete your program of study at the Community College, your options are endless! The following schools offers programs which cater specifically to adult learners. For other opportunities visit Transfer Virginia!

• Online Virginia Network- Online Virginia Network
  • With support from state leadership and our founding partners George Mason University, Old Dominion University, and Virginia’s Community Colleges, the Online Virginia Network is working to simplify the process and help more people finish their degree online in Virginia.

• University of Virginia- School of Continuing and Professional Studies

  • UVA's School of Continuing and Professional Studies helps working adults finish their degrees and advance their careers through a variety of online and in-person programs, including bachelor’s degree completion programs, professional certificates, a master’s degree in public safety, and other career accelerators.

• Virginia State University- Bachelor of Individualized Studies

  • Lots of College Credit But No Degree? The Bachelor of Individualized Studies (BIS) program at Virginia State University (VSU) is tailored for adults with busy lives who want to improve their career and professional opportunities.

  • Apply your prior college credits and work experience to earn your bachelor degree from Virginia State University.

  • VSU provides student support services to help you get admitted, successfully matriculate, and graduate.

  • BIS at VSU is the ideal completer program – you choose your pace and courses to meet your specific educational and career goals.

• University of Mary Washington- Bachelor of Liberal Studies

  • The BLS degree at the University of Mary Washington is home to nontraditional and multigenerational undergraduates studying together. It is known for its excellent academic programs, friendly transfer credit policy, engaging student activities, and strong institutional commitment to degree completion.

• James Madison University- Adult Degree Program (Bachelor of Individualized Study)

  • The Adult Degree Program (ADP) at JMU offers students the opportunity to receive their undergraduate degree in a virtual environment that allows them to achieve their educational goals while maintaining their position in the workforce. Recognizing that each individual is on a unique educational journey, the program also allows students to create an individualized concentration which pairs nicely with their career endeavors. Building upon JMU's strong reputation as a university dedicated to the education of teachers throughout the commonwealth, students also have the opportunity to receive their teacher licensure in the state of Virginia by enrolling in one of our virtual teacher education programs. No matter where you are heading, the Adult Degree Program at JMU is here to help you get there!

• George Mason University- Bachelor of Individualized Study (BIS)

  • BIS is a program created help adults overcome institutional barriers to higher education. 

  • BIS: efficient, student-centered, respected and respectful.

• University of Richmond- School of Professional and Continuing Studies

  • The School of Professional & Continuing Studies (SPCS) at the University of Richmond offers degree and certificate programs, enrichment opportunities, professional education and summer programs to part-time and non-traditional students of all ages.

• Mary Baldwin- Mary Baldwin University Online

  • The time is now for you to step into the life you want. Our flexible online degree and certification programs fit into your daily rhythms and routines. We designed them that way. Guided by supportive faculty and immersed in cohorts that become your community, this is your chance to kickstart your career or start a whole new one. Because here it's you first, always.To change your course. To find a better career. To make a difference. No matter what drives you here, what drives us remains constant. Your success. Your needs. From a community of fellow students to professors who know you by name to advisors who are with you every step of the way, our mission is to give rise to your success.

• Virginia Commonwealth University- Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies (BIS)

  • ​The VCU Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies is your fastest route to a relevant, employable 21st-century degree. In the I.D.S. program, students and advisors collaborate to craft an individualized degree that meets their needs, bringing together previously-earned credit with exciting courses and new learning opportunities drawn from departments across campus. Classes you have already completed can be included in your new major, meaning that no credit is ever ‘wasted.’ Instead, your B.I.S. degree can be built upon what you have already accomplished.

    VCU has offices specifically designed to assist adult learners and military students. For help in either of those areas, please visit:

    VCU Office of Adult and Non-Traditional Student Services

    VCU Military Student Services

If you are desiring to transfer advanced standing/prior learning credit, please contact the four-year college of interest to determine its policy and to contact the college or university.  

Explore your options through the Transfer Virginia portal.

• Login to TransferVA 

• Click Transfer Tools/Transfer Programs 

• Enter Two-year College 

• Filter by Award Level and select Bachelor

If you are desiring to transfer advanced standing/prior learning credit, please contact the four-year college of interest to determine its policy and to contact the college or university.