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1. 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

2. 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

3. What is the difference between program types?

   Degree Program
   A degree program is a broadly structured curriculum leading to the award of an associate’s degree and is listed on the diploma.

   Major
   A major is a grouping of 100 and 200-level courses that define a discipline or interdisciplinary specialty.

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

4. 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

5. Interested in Online Learning?

   

    

   ej-green@vccs.edu - February 16, 2022

6. General Step-by-Step for Justice-Impacted Individuals to pursue college programs

   

   

    

   Applying for College as a Justice-Impacted Student

   cpendry - February 13, 2026

7. How Can FastForward Help Previously Incarcerated Students

   

   cpendry - February 13, 2026

8. Glossary

   Glossary

   Use this glossary to look up terms that are unfamiliar to you.

   Advisor/Counselor/Coach/Navigator
   A person at a high school or college who assists a student with choosing their program of study or courses, and may perform a variety of other tasks including assisting with enrollment into classes or assisting with college transfer.

   ej-green@vccs.edu - July 17, 2023

9. 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