Program Details
Passport
PassportEastern Shore Community College
Passport courses satisfy some general education requirements at all public colleges and universities in Virginia. Students planning to transfer to a public four-year college or university in Virginia should select courses from this list, in addition to consulting with their academic advisor. The Virginia Passport Transfer Courses are not an academic program that results in a college credential, but are instead a collection of courses that transfer as general education courses.
Outcomes
Select one course from Blocks I, III, IV, and V. One additional course must be selected from either Block II or VI. A grade of C or better is required on all coursework for students to earn a Passport. All courses must be taken after May 1, 2020.
Program Overview & Guidance
| Program Guidance Element | What You Need to Know |
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| Considerations for Selecting Degree | The Passport provides a guarantee that these 16 credits will apply to 16 credits of general education requirements at most Virginia colleges. See the Resource Center for a list of participating institutions. |
| Considerations When Selecting Courses |
Students must select a course for each block from the official Passport course list. Students should pick courses that align with their transfer program.
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| Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses | All courses must be completed with a grade of C or better. |
| Doing More With Your Degree | You are encouraged to continue on to the UCGS or Associate Degree. The more credits you earn prior to transfer, the better your chances of completing a Bachelor's Degree. |
| Program Successes & Highlights | This guarantee applies to all Virginia students completing course work through a 2-year college, including Dual-Enrollment. |
Related Programs & Certifications
Program Credit Requirements
What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?
| Transfer Guidance Element | What You Need to Know |
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| Associate Transfer Degree Completion | Students must earn 25% of their credits at ESCC for an Associate degree from our institution. Students who transfer to ESCC with a completed Associate or Bachelor's degree will be awarded SDV 100 and will have their transcript evaluated for other course transfer. |
Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School | ESCC does not distinguish between students earning an associate degree concurrently, while in high school, or after high school graduation. |
| Credit for Prior Learning | https://es.vccs.edu/admissions/credits/ |
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College Level Information
| College Fit Guidance | What You Need to Know |
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| Is This College Right For Me? | YES! (Your Eastern Shore) is ESCC's culture of hospitality. YES! encourages students, teachers and staff to start from a positive perspective, develop personal YES!! visions and statements, and take proud ownership of the college and the Shore community. We invite you to discover your YES! at Your Eastern Shore Community College. |
| Transfer Student Catalog Year | Catalog year determined by first semester of attendance |
| First Year Student Catalog Year | The student's catalog year is determined by first semester of attendance. |
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Where Can This Degree Transfer
This program is a smaller package of courses (16 credits for Passport and 31-32 credits for UCGS) that are considered the foundation for Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, and other transferable associate degrees. When completed following specific guidelines, both the Passport and UCGS are transferable to all public 4-year and most private 4-year institutions in Virginia and apply towards lower-level general education requirements. Explore Transfer Guides for guidance on which courses to take toward an associate degree that will seamlessly transfer to various bachelor's degree programs.
Careers Where This Degree Applies
This program's curriculum focuses on broadly-applicable professional skills and knowledge found in a variety of work settings. Explore career options to discover how this program can meet your career goals as you further your education.
Cost To Complete