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Piedmont Virginia Community College
Piedmont Virginia Community College
Established in 1972, Piedmont Virginia Community College is a nonresidential two-year institution of higher education that serves Central Virginia – principally, residents of the City of Charlottesville and the counties of Albemarle, Buckingham, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa, and Nelson. PVCC is one of 23 community colleges in Virginia that comprise the Virginia Community College System. PVCC is committed to providing access to a college education for all who can benefit, an opportunity for each student to reach her/his potential, and excellence in all programs and services. Visit www.pvcc.edu.

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Academics

English Language Proficiency
For prospective students applying for a F-1 student visa, go to ...see moreFor prospective students applying for a F-1 student visa, go to https://www.pvcc.edu/international-students for TOEFL requirements.
Admissions and Financial Aid

Application Fee
There is no application fee.
Transcripts
Not Required
Tests
Not Required
Essay
Not Required
Letter of Recommendation
Not Required
Interview
Not Required
Important Dates

Freshman Application Deadline
Fall
PVCC accepts applications throughout the entire year; however, we encourage students to apply no later than 1 month befo...see morePVCC accepts applications throughout the entire year; however, we encourage students to apply no later than 1 month before the start of the semester in which they wish to enroll.
Freshman Application Deadline
Spring
PVCC accepts applications throughout the entire year; however, we encourage students to apply no later than 1 month befo...see morePVCC accepts applications throughout the entire year; however, we encourage students to apply no later than 1 month before the start of the semester in which they wish to enroll.
Freshman Financial Aid Date
Students can complete the FAFSA at any time throughout the year; however, PVCC encourages students to apply for financia...see moreStudents can complete the FAFSA at any time throughout the year; however, PVCC encourages students to apply for financial aid no later than 1 month before the start of the semester in which they wish to enroll.
Freshman Financial Aid Date
Students can complete the FAFSA at any time throughout the year; however, PVCC encourages students to apply for financia...see moreStudents can complete the FAFSA at any time throughout the year; however, PVCC encourages students to apply for financial aid no later than 1 month before the start of the semester in which they wish to enroll.
Academics

Associate Transfer Degree Completion
Prior completion of any associate degree or higher waives the SDV 100 requirement. All courses are evaluated and transfe...see morePrior completion of any associate degree or higher waives the SDV 100 requirement. All courses are evaluated and transferred as applicable to your degree.
Dual Enrollment - Completion of Associates
Prior completion of any associate degree or higher waives the SDV 100 requirement. All courses are evaluated and transfe...see morePrior completion of any associate degree or higher waives the SDV 100 requirement. All courses are evaluated and transferred as applicable to your degree.
Course Transfer Criteria
Only courses with a "C" grade or higher are eligible for transfer to PVCC.
English Language Proficiency
For prospective students applying for a F-1 student visa, go to ...see moreFor prospective students applying for a F-1 student visa, go to https://www.pvcc.edu/international-students for TOEFL requirements.
Admissions and Financial Aid

Application Fee
There is no application fee.
Transcripts
If you wish to transfer credit from another college/university toward completion...see moreIf you wish to transfer credit from another college/university toward completion of a PVCC degree, you must submit an official transcript to PVCC and complete the "Transcript Evaluation Request Form": https://www.pvcc.edu/sites/default/files/2020-10/Fill_transcript%20eval%20form.pdf. If the credit is being transferred from another VCCS college, the official transcript is not required but you must still complete the "Transcript Evaluation Request Form".
Tests
Not Required
Essay
Not Required
Letters of Recommendation
Not Required
Interview
Not Required
Important Dates

Transfer Application Deadline
Fall
PVCC accepts applications throughout the entire year; however, we encourage students to apply no later than 1 month befo...see morePVCC accepts applications throughout the entire year; however, we encourage students to apply no later than 1 month before the start of the semester in which they wish to enroll.
Transfer Application Deadline
Spring
PVCC accepts applications throughout the entire year; however, we encourage students to apply no later than 1 month befo...see morePVCC accepts applications throughout the entire year; however, we encourage students to apply no later than 1 month before the start of the semester in which they wish to enroll.
Transfer Financial Aid Date
Students can complete the FAFSA at any time throughout the year; however, PVCC encourages students to apply for financia...see moreStudents can complete the FAFSA at any time throughout the year; however, PVCC encourages students to apply for financial aid no later than 1 month before the start of the semester in which they wish to enroll.
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Special Transfer Opportunities

Academic Options

Flexible Degree Options
Online Degree Options Available
Weekend/Evening Courses Available
Summer Courses Available
Concurrent Enrollment
Reverse Transfer
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Cultural Diversity Office
Sports
Military Friendly

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