Transfer Degree Programs

Students can complete the first two years of their bachelor's degree at WVC through the Direct Transfer Agreement Degree (Associate of Arts and Science) or the Associate of Science-Transfer Degree programs.

Recent studies show that students who spend their first two years at a community college do as well as or better than students who start out at four-year institutions. A national study at the University of Illinois found transfer degrees from two-year colleges to be a cost-effective alternative that did not sacrifice job market competitiveness or academic excellence.

Direct Transfer Agreement
(Associate of Arts and Sciences)

A two-year guided study of liberal arts and sciences leads to the associate of arts and sciences degree, commonly referred to as the "transfer degree." Most students who plan to transfer to a university choose this option. The degree is designed specifically to transfer with junior standing to participating colleges and universities in Washington state. With careful planning, you can transfer to most four-year institutions with your general education requirements and premajor course work completed for your bachelor's degree.

Associate of Science-Transfer Degree

Science and engineering majors should consider this degree. It does not fulfill general education requirements, but does give priority admission to 16 baccalaureate institutions in the state. It also allows you to take more courses required for your major.

Why Start Your College Career at WVC?

• Lower tuition (about half the cost per quarter of four-year state universities)
• Smaller classes
• Higher ratio of instructors to students
• Greater opportunities for one-to-one contact with instructors
• More chances to participate in extracurricular activities

Transfer Student Rights and Responsibilities