Office of Undergraduate Admission at the University of Virginia University of Virginia
Transfer Students

Transfer Frequently Asked Questions

 

What courses should I take?

Students should take courses that satisfy the area and proficiency requirements for the school at UVA they are applying to. The area and proficiency requirements can be found here.

Do I have to have all of the Comm requirements completed before applying?

You must have completed all of the Commerce required courses prior to enrolling in August. Some students are admitted and then take the final course or two over the summer prior to the start of classes in August.

Can transfers live on-Grounds?

Yes, housing is available for entering transfers

How tough is it to get in mid-year to the College?

There are normally 35 spaces for the College for January admission. Typically a few hundred apply.

Will you look at my high school grades and courses or just college?

We look equally at your high school record and your college work if you are applying as a second year student. If you are currently in your second year and are applying as a third year student we look primarily at your college work.

Is the SAT or ACT required for admission?

Yes, however we will waive the testing requirement if you have been out of high school for five years.  If a student is applying to Commerce, however, SAT or ACT testing (or the Toefl or IELTS for international students) is REQUIRED for all students seeking admission.

If I'm an international student, do I need to take the Toefl?

The Toefl or IELTs are recommended if English is your second language and you did not go to high school in an English speaking school. The Toefl can be used in place of the SAT or ACT.

What is the offer rate for transfers? 35-40%

Do I have to submit a portfolio for architecture? No

If I don't get into the school I apply for can I be considered for another school at UVA?

We will try to consider students for their second choice school IF they request this in their application.

What is the average gpa for an admitted transfer student? 3.5


How can I find out if my credit will transfer? Use the Transfer Credit Evaluator

How many students from Virginia Community Colleges do you take?

Nearly half of our 500 enrolling fall transfers will be coming from a VCCS school

If I do not have all of the requirements for the guaranteed admission agreement with the Virginia community college can I still be admitted?

Yes, most of the students enrolling at UVA each year are missing something in the agreement and are therefore not coming in under the guarantee plan.

Can I apply for the spring semester?

You may apply for the spring semester if you are interested in the College of Arts & Sciences, Architectural History or the Nursing RSN to BSN program. 


I am interested in business, where do I apply?

If you have an interest in business and you are currently in your first year of college, you would apply to the College of Arts and Sciences as Pre-Commerce.  If you are currently, in your second year of college, you would apply to the McIntire School of Commerce.   


What does the intermediate level of foreign language mean?

The intermediate level is typically equal to four semesters or the 202 level.   
 

Does AP credit count towards the required 24 credits?

No, this must be 24 credits of college coursework.

Can I use the guaranteed agreement to enter UVA in the spring?

No, the agreement can only be used for the fall semester.

Do I have to have all of my courses finished by the spring in order to be admitted under the agreement?

Yes, if you are hoping to come in under the agreement, all of your courses must be completed by the spring semester prior to fall matriculation.

As a transferring student, are there any specific housing options for me?

U.Va. has an on-Grounds housing area specifically designed to support transfer students in their transition to the University community. The Gooch/Dillard area, an upperclass suite-style residential facility, houses both newly transferred students as well as returning upperclass students. The Gooch/Dillard community provides an opportunity for you to not only interact with new students whose experiences are similar to yours, but to also get to know other upper-class students who can help connect you to UVa's academic and social life.

The Residential Program for New Upperclass Students in Gooch/Dillard is staffed by Resident Staff members (RAs) from the Residence Life Office, and supported by the Transfer Student Peer Advisors (TSPA) from the Office of Orientation and New Student Programs. The RAs coordinate events designed to:

  • initiate interaction and involvement for transfer students,
  • connect transfer students with internship and study abroad opportunities
  • assist newly transferred students navigate U.Va.