Virginia Highlands Community College
Academics
- Graduation RateNot available
- Majors Available34
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio17:1
- Retention Rate57%
AP Credit Policy
Advanced Standing may include college credit and advancement based upon individual college participation in the Advanced Placement Program of the College Entrance Examination Board. Virginia Highlands Community College participates in the College Board's Advanced Placement Program by awarding Advanced Standing to entering students who have made 3, 4, or 5 scores on Advanced Placement (A.P.) Tests. Students planning to transfer are encouraged to check with the transfer institution to confirm acceptance of A.P. credits.
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 | 8 | BIO 101 & 102 |
| Calculus AB | 3 | 10 | MTH 263 and 264 |
| Chemistry | 3 | 8 | CHM 111 & 112 |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | 3 | ENG 111 |
| English Literature and Composition | 4 | 6 | ENG 111 & 112 |
| 3 | 6 | Not available | |
| Psychology | 3 | 3 | PSY 200 |
| United States Government and Politics | 3 | 6 | PLS 211 & 212 or PLS 135 |
| United States History | 3 | 6 | HIS 121 & 122 |
Study Options
Majors and Degrees
The college offers the following degrees: Certificate and Associate
A
- Accounting and Related Services, Other
- Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General
- Agricultural Business and Management, General
- Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other
- Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
B
- Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
- Business Operations Support and Secretarial Services, Other
C
- Child Care Provider/Assistant
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Corrections
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
D
- Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
E
- Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
- Electrician
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians, Other
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
- 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
P
- Precision Metal Working, Other
R
- Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
S
- Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
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
- Distance Learning
- Double Major
- Dual Enrollment of High School Students
- Independent Study
- Internships
- Liberal Arts/Career Combination
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