About Richard Bland College of William & Mary
Richard Bland College of William & Mary is focused on preparing you for transfer to highly-ranked colleges and universities and has guaranteed transfer agreements that allow you to seamlessly transfer to one of 40 universities and colleges in Virginia including William & Mary, University of Virginia, Virginia Tech or Virginia Commonwealth University.
Global Student Success Program
Starting on day one of the GSSP, you’ll receive personalized support to ensure your academic success. Upon successful completion of the associate degree through the RBC Global Student Success Program, you will have completed the first two years of your bachelor’s degree and will be eligible to transfer to William & Mary or one of 40 universities and colleges in Virginia.
Associate of Arts
- General Studies
Associate of Science
- General Studies
- Business Administration
- Behavioral Sciences
- Clinical Lab Sciences
- Life Science
- Math/Computer Science
- Physical Science
Richard Bland College of William & Mary is focused on preparing you for transfer to highly-ranked colleges and universities and has guaranteed transfer agreements that allow you to seamlessly transfer to one of 40+ top-ranked universities in Virginia.
William & Mary
Guaranteed Admission to William & Mary
As part of its unique relationship with Richard Bland College of William & Mary, which shares a governing board with William & Mary, students at Richard Bland College will be guaranteed admission to William & Mary who fulfill all necessary conditions:
- Earn your RBC Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree
- Earn a 3.25 cumulative GPA
- TOEFL 100
- Successful completion of specific prerequisite courses outlined in the guaranteed admission agreement
Academic Programs for Transfer Students
The guaranteed admission agreement provides admission to William & Mary’s Faculty of Arts & Sciences. Schools of Business and Education require a separate application upon enrolling at William & Mary.
University of Virginia
Guaranteed Admission Requirements
- Earn your RBC Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree
- Earn a 3.4 cumulative GPA (with no grade lower than a C in any course)
- Completed application, including SAT/ACT and TOEFL/IELTS scores
- Successful completion of specific prerequisite courses and any other requirements as outlined in the articulation agreement
Academic Programs for Transfer Students
The guaranteed transfer agreement provides admission into University of Virginia’s College of Arts & Sciences. Students interested in Architecture, Business, Education or Engineering must meet any additional requirements and file a separate transfer application to be considered for admission.
Virginia Tech
Guaranteed Admission Requirements
- Earn your RBC Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree
- Earn a 3.0 cumulative GPA for Arts & Sciences; 3.2 cumulative GPA for Engineering
- Receive grades of C or better for any and all courses
- Successful completion of specific prerequisite courses and any other requirements as outlined in the articulation agreement
- Transfer in Fall (Spring transfers by availability)
Academic Programs for Transfer Students
The guaranteed transfer agreement provides admission into the following Colleges:
- Agriculture and Life Sciences
- Business
- Engineering*
- Liberal Arts & Human Sciences
- Natural Resources & Environment
- Science
- Urban Studies
The agreement excludes programs in Architecture, Interior Design, Industrial Design, Landscape Architecture, Agriculture (undecided), and University Studies.
* Students transferring to engineering will need to take additional engineering courses and this will lengthen the time to complete the degree.
Virginia Commonwealth University
Guaranteed Admission Requirements
- Earn your RBC Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree
- Earn a 2.5 cumulative GPA
- Receive grades of C or better for any and all courses
- Successful completion of specific prerequisite courses and any other requirements as outlined in the articulation agreement
Academic Programs for Transfer Students
The guaranteed transfer agreement provides admission into the following Colleges:
- Arts*
- Business
- Engineering*
- Government
- Health*
- Humanities & Sciences
* Competitive entry into these programs; admission not guaranteed. Students transferring to engineering will need to take additional engineering courses and this will lengthen the time to complete the degree.
Academic and English language requirements
| Minimum GPA Requirements | 2.5 |
| TOEFL | 69 |
| IELTS | 5.5 |
| Pearson Versant | 50 |
No SAT/ACT is needed to apply.
*All admission requirements are subject to change. Transfer requirement vary by college/university. Please visit rbcglobal.com for the most updated information.
Cost to Attend
| Full-time Student Fees/Tuition (2017) | $19,710 (2 semesters) |
| Room and Board | From $3,955 (Per semester) |
| Required Insurance | $1,339 (per year) |
*All tuition and fees are subject to change. Transfer requirement vary by college/university. Please visit rbcglobal.com for the most updated information.
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