Transfer from Regionally Accredited Schools
Virginia Western accepts credits from colleges and universities that are accredited by SACSCOC or another Commission on Colleges regional accrediting association, or by the Commission on Higher Education.
International Credit Transfer
Transcripts containing international credits must be translated and evaluated by either:
- World Education Services (www.wes.org), or
- American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (www.aacrao.org)
Non-Traditional Transcript
Credits from nationally accredited schools that are not also regionally accredited are NOT automatically accepted by Virginia Western. Students seeking an evaluation of credits may initiate the evaluation process through the Records Office by providing the following for each course:
- copy of transcript
- course description
- course syllabus
- verification of instructor credentials
NOTE: If none of the above situations apply, the best options for the student may be Credit by Exam, evaluated program/credentials, or other experiential learning
Contact Us
Cathy Ferguson
Credit for Prior Learning Specialist
540-857-6825
cplinfo@virginiawestern.edu
Records Office
records@virginiawestern.edu
Chapman Hall C107
855-874-6690
Fax: 540-857-6102
Mailing Address:
3094 Colonial Ave. SW
Roanoke, VA 24015