Southwest Virginia Community College
Academics
- Graduation RateNot available
- Majors Available41
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio16:1
- Retention Rate56%
AP Credit Policy
The student who has reason to believe that previous educational studies, training programs, or work experience may entitle him or her to an adjustment in the course requirements for a particular curriculum should contact the Coordinator of Enrollment Services to determine procedures before registering for classes.
For more information, view the credit policy on the college's website.
Offers credits
Yes
Offers placement into advanced courses
Yes
| AP Courses | Min Score Required | Number of Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | 3 | Not available | BIO 101/102 |
| Chemistry | 3 | Not available | CHM 111/112 |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | Not available | PLS 211/212 |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | Not available | ENG 111/112 |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | Not available | ENG 241/242 |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | Not available | FRE 101/102 |
| Psychology | 3 | Not available | PSY 201/202 |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | Not available | SPA 101/102 |
| United States History | 3 | Not available | HIS 121/122 |
Study Options
Majors and Degrees
The college offers the following degrees: Certificate and Associate
A
- Accounting and Related Services, Other
- Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other
- Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
B
- Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
- Business Operations Support and Secretarial Services, Other
C
- Child Care Provider/Assistant
- Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Construction Trades, General
- Cooking and Related Culinary Arts, General
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
E
- Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
- Electrician
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Engineering, General
H
- Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
- Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
- Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician
- Hospitality Administration/Management, General
I
- Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other
- Industrial Technology/Technician
L
- Legal Assistant/Paralegal
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
M
- Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician
- Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other
- Music, General
O
- Occupational Therapist Assistant
- Opticianry/Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician
P
- Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
- Precision Metal Working, Other
R
- Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
- Regional Studies (U.S., Canadian, Foreign)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
S
- Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
- Surveying Engineering
V
- Visual and Performing Arts, Other
W
- Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
- Welding Technology/Welder
Need Help Choosing a Major?
Keep in mind most colleges don’t require students to declare a major until the end of their sophomore year, and many students change majors at least once.
Special Academics Program
- Accelerated Study
- Distance Learning
- Double Major
- Dual Enrollment of High School Students
- Honors Program
- Independent Study
- Internships
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