Piedmont Virginia Community College

1. Piedmont Virginia Community College Opportunity. Access. Excellence

2. THE FACTS • 45% of all higher education students begin at Community Colleges (nation-wide) • 93% of our graduates reported that PVCC helped them meet their career/academic goals. • The majority of PVCC graduates (82%) were “very much” satisfied the quality of their academic program. • Compared with students who started as freshmen at their current colleges, nearly all [PVCC transfers] felt that they were either better prepared or as well prepared for their studies compared to other students. • PVCC was ranked among the top-10 mid-sized community colleges across the U.S. that offer exceptional technology support to students and educators.

3. THE FACTS (continued) • Over 40% of PVCC students take at least one online • course during their studies at the College • Tuition & Fees: $141.15 per credit hour • Enrollment: 5,630 students • 79% of PVCC students are part-timers • 51% of the student body is under 21-years-old

4. ENROLLMENT OPTIONS • Part-time or full-time course load • Fall, Spring, or Summer courses • Evening, daytime, and weekend courses • Online courses • Hybrid courses • Learning Communities

5. FINANCIAL AID • http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/ • http://www.pvcc.edu/financial_aid/ • Grants: Full Pell Grant (up to $5730.00) This money does not require repayment as long as the student attends and completes classes in the term for which the aid was received. There are other state and federal grants available. • Scholarships • This money does not require repayment. Visit the PVCC website to learn more about PVCC scholarships, including applications, deadlines, and requirements at http://www.pvcc.edu/pay-for-pvcc/pvcc-scholarships . Scholarships that are not PVCC-specific can be found on websites such as www.fastweb.com or finaid.org. • Federal Work Study (up to 20 hrs./week at $9.00/hr.) This is a ‘need-based’ program that provides part-time jobs for students. Money earned is extra income for the student which may be used toward tuition or other educational expenses, even personal expenses. • Student Loans This money requires repayment. Students must file a FAFSA and work with our Financial Aid Office to complete additional required paperwork.

6. STUDENT SERVICES • Placement Test Preparation….Online English/Math practice tests • Services……………………Fully-staffed Math & Writing Centers • In-person tutoring • Online tutoring (SMARTHINKING) • Academic coaching • Academic Advising • LASSI (Learning and Study Strategies Inventory)

7. PVCC COURSE OPTIONS

8. PROGRAMS OF STUDY These AA and AS degrees are transfer programs, providing the first two years of study for a bachelor’s degree: Associate of Science (AS) • Business Administration • Computer Science • Education • Engineering • General Studies • Physical and Natural Sciences: • (Specialization in) Biotechnology • (Specialization in) Horticulture • Science Associate of Arts (AA) • Liberal Arts • Visual and Performing Arts: Specialization in Arts Specialization in Dance Specialization in Music Specialization in Theatre &Drama

9. TRANSFER OPPORTUNITIES • In 2012-2013 1,685 PVCC students transferred to a 4-year college (32.3%) • Ninety percent (90%) who were planning to attend a four-year college or • university indicated that they transferred to their first-choice college • (as reported in PVCC graduate follow-up survey) • Most Common Destinations Included: • -Virginia Tech= 112 • -Old Dominion University (ODU) = 144 • -James Madison University (JMU) = 152 • -Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) = 159 • -University of Virginia (UVA) = 276 • *** Students also transferred to Roanoke College in 2012-2013.

10. GUARANTEED ADMISSIONS AGREEMENTS PVCC and the Virginia Community College System have Guaranteed Admissions Agreements with many public and private four-year colleges and universities in the Commonwealth. This means that qualified PVCC graduates holding a transfer associate degree will have met all general education requirements and are eligible for guaranteed admission to the participating colleges and universities.

11. PARTICIPATING COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES • Sweet Briar College • University of Mary Washington • University of Phoenix • University of Virginia - College at Wise - College of Arts and Sciences -School of Engineering • Virginia Commonwealth University • Virginia State University • Virginia Tech -College of Agriculture and Life Sciences -College of Engineering • Virginia Union • Virginia Wesleyan College • Christopher Newport University • The College of William and Mary • Emory and Henry College • George Mason University • James Madison University • Liberty University • Longwood University • Lynchburg College • Mary Baldwin College • Norfolk State University • Old Dominion University • Radford University • Randolph College • Regent University • Strayer University

12. HANG IN THERE ALMOST DONE!!! ONLY FOUR SLIDES REMAINING!

13. DUAL ENROLLMENT Dual enrollment describes an enrichment opportunity allowing high school students to earn college credits for courses taken through a post-secondary institution while still being enrolled in high school. Dual enrollment students take college level classes to receive college credit and may receive high school credit as well.  

14. ADMISSIONS & ADVISING • Academic advising for all academic programs • Assistance in exploring your academic/career interest • Advising on 4-year college/university transfer process • Faculty advising • Guidance through the admissions/application and course enrollment processes • Transfer advisor to aid the transition between PVCC and a 4-year college or university (NEW) • Assistance in finding the college resources you need to succeed

15. STEPS TO ENROLLMENT UPON HIGH SCHOOL COMPLETION • Apply Online • Apply for Financial Aid • Send Official Transcripts • Take Placement Tests • Meet with an Advisor for Placement Test Score Interpretation and to Finalize Your Academic Plan (SOAR Session) • Register for your Classes • Pay for your Classes • Purchase your Books

16. WHY TRANSFER? Tuition Costs: a transfer student saves an average of $15,945 (4-year public college)& $42, 263 (4-year private college). Transition: some students might be wary of taking college-level courses while living away from home for the first time. It can be overwhelming at times. At PVCC, you can experience the academic side of college life while remaining at home or close by. Class Size: the average class size at PVCC is 16 students while intro classes at 4-year colleges can be held in large lecture halls (i.e. Intro to Chemistry at UVA=300 students but 3rd and 4th year classes are much smaller). Academic Flexibility: PVCC offers: 3 campuses, day/night/weekend classes, numerous online offerings, part-time/full-time opportunities (financial aid available to both).