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1. Resources for Military Students

   

    

   Virginia’s Community Colleges are proud of their long and successful history of working with every branch of the military.  We offer veterans, retirees, active duty personnel and their families a strong, career-focused education.

   ej-green@vccs.edu - October 6, 2021

2. What is an Industry Recognized Credential?

   An industry-recognized credentials include: all occupational licenses and registries provided by state or national professional boards and industry certifications from a valid third party. You may be awarded credit that will apply toward graduation through completion of credentials (certifications) or workforce training. You will find a list of organizations that are awarded credit at least one VCCS. If you have a certification or training not listed, please use the College Connect [link] to contact the school you are interested in to verify if you are eligible for credit.

   ej-green@vccs.edu - October 13, 2021

3. Can I receive credit for life experience?

   Some of the colleges in the Virginia Community College System recognize experiential learning (means of being awarded Credit for Prior Learning through an administrative determination) when the experience closely aligns with specific course outcomes.  Credit may be awarded based upon an individualized portfolio evaluation, which may be conducted by faculty at the individual colleges. 

   ej-green@vccs.edu - October 13, 2021

4. Is there a fee for a Credit for Prior Learning Assessment?

   Depending on your college of choice and the CPL for which you are eligible, there may be a fee if faculty have to assess work to determine if work completed aligns with course outcomes. An example where there may be a fee is a portfolio. 

   ej-green@vccs.edu - October 19, 2021

5. How does the Credits2Careers portal work?

   Get started on the next chapter of your life today. It's easy, just follow the process below.

   ej-green@vccs.edu - October 19, 2021

6. Where can I complete short-term training?

   

   FastForward is a short-term training program for high-demand industries run out of VCCS, helping Virginians get the jobs they want and the salaries they need.  The career training is different from one college to the next because the workforce needs vary from community to community.

   ej-green@vccs.edu - October 19, 2021

7. What is the difference between a career studies certificate, a certificate, and a diploma?

   Below you will find the definitions of the Career Studies Certificate, Certificate, and Diploma. 

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   Career Studies Certificate
   A career studies certificate program is defined as a program of study of not less than 9 nor more than 29 semester credit hours. Career studies certificate programs are not required to include general education.

   ej-green@vccs.edu - October 27, 2021

8. What if I cannot find my experience listed?

   If you have a certification, training, or military experience not listed, please create an account, fill out the information in the Portfolio under "My Story." Once you've completed the Portfolio, use the College Connect to contact the school you are interested in to verify if you are eligible for credit.

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   ej-green@vccs.edu - October 27, 2021

9. What is the difference between full-time and part-time?

   Full-time Students: Students enrolled for 12 or more credits in a semester are considered full-time students. 

   Part-time Students: Students enrolled for fewer than 12 credit hours in a semester are part-time students.  

   ej-green@vccs.edu - October 27, 2021

10. What if I have taken college courses in another country?

    In the US, you are considered a transfer student if you have completed a minimum of one semester of college work. If you attended any college in your home country, your transcripts will be evaluated to determine if your prior academic work will transfer into your new college. You will want to confirm with the school you are interested in if you will need to have your transcript evaluated by an external evaluation agency.

    ej-green@vccs.edu - November 12, 2021

11. Will I get credit for classes from third party classes?

    If you have taken classes from an online educational platform and would like to have them evaluated for academic credit, please submit all relevant documents (syllabi, course description, etc.) to the college. Faculty from the discipline will review and make a final determination. 

    ej-green@vccs.edu - March 15, 2022

12. Will the credit a Virginia Community College awards for prior learning transfer if I want to pursue a Bachelor's degree?

    The institution you are interested in transferring to will ultimately determine what credits will transfer. If your goal is to earn a Bachelor's degree, it is important to discuss this with your academic advisor, as well as contacting the institution where you wish to transfer. 

    ej-green@vccs.edu - August 15, 2022

13. Maximize Your Military Experience with a Technical Studies Associate Degree

    Maximizing your military experience by enrolling in a Technical Studies Associate Degree program is a smart way to turn hands-on skills into academic and professional advancement. This degree is designed to recognize and build upon the specialized training and real-world problem-solving experience gained during military service. Whether you've worked in logistics, engineering, IT, or mechanics, the program allows you to transfer military credits and focus on expanding your technical knowledge, leadership abilities, and career readiness.

    ej-green@vccs.edu - April 15, 2025