Transfer Credits from Southwest

Why do so many students choose to start at Southwest Virginia Community College before transferring into a bachelor’s degree program?

• You’ll earn high-quality transfer credits that are widely accepted. As an accredited community college, Southwest Virginia meets the same academic standards as four-year schools.
• You’ll get personalized advising and support. Your assigned academic adviser will help you map out the courses you’ll need to take before transferring. We’ll also help you contact the transfer school you wish to attend, guide you through the paperwork, and help you make financial plans.
• You’ll earn credits affordably and conveniently. SWCC charges lower tuition and fees than most four-year schools. By staying close to home while you earn your first two years’ worth of credits, you can save on housing, meals, and other expenses.
• You’ll get direct attention and support from our faculty. Our instructors devote all their time to students. They’re not distracted by big research projects, publications, grant writing, or other initiatives. You’ll attend small classes taught by senior faculty who care about your success, and you’ll never have to compete for their attention.
• Guaranteed Admission Agreements with Virginia colleges and universities: Through system agreements, students who graduate from one of Virginia’s 23 community colleges with an associate degree and a minimum grade point average may obtain GUARANTEED admission to more than 30 of the commonwealth’s colleges and universities. Please visit the Transfer Gateway for copies of the current agreements.
• Transfer to private and out-of-state institutions: Many private and out-of-state colleges also accept our transfer credits so you can continue your education almost anywhere.

Contact Dr. Susie Mullins, Chief Transfer Officer, to get started at SWCC, so you can work on a credit transfer plan that’s right for you. Call 276-964-7231, or send email to susie.mullins@sw.edu.