Virginia Peninsula Community College
Academics
- Graduation RateNot available
- Majors Available41
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio21:1
- Retention Rate64%
AP Credit Policy
Virginia Peninsula Community College awards advanced standing credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams in accordance with Virginia Community College System (VCCS) policy, which sets the minimum acceptable exam score at three (3) on AP exams. Credit may be awarded differently for scores that exceed the minimum. Faculty within the subject area review the learning objectives for Advanced Placement exams and determine equivalent courses offered at the College.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art History | 3 | 6 | ART 101 & 102 |
| Biology | 3 | 4 | BIO 101 |
| 4 | 8 | BIO 101 & 102 | |
| Calculus AB | 3 | 4 | MTH 263 |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 4 | MTH 263 |
| 4 | 8 | MTH 263 & 264 | |
| Chemistry | 3 | 4 | CHM 111 |
| 4 | 8 | CHM 111 & 112 | |
| Computer Science A | 3 | 3 | CSC 200 |
| Computer Science Principles | 3 | 3 | CSC 200 |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | 3 | ENG 111 |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | 3 | ENG 125 |
| Environmental Science | 3 | 4 | BIO 107 |
| European History | 3 | 3 | HIS 102 |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | 8 | FRE 101-102 |
| 4 | 11 | FRE 101, 102 & 201 | |
| 5 | 14 | FRE 101, 102, 201 & 202 | |
| Human Geography | 3 | 3 | GEO 210 |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | 3 | ECO 201 |
| Microeconomics | 3 | 3 | ECO 202 |
| Music Theory | 3 | 4 | MUS 111 |
| Physics 1 | 4 | 4 | PHY 201 |
| Physics 2 | 4 | 4 | PHY 202 |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 4 | 4 | PHY 242 |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 4 | 4 | PHY 241 |
| Psychology | 3 | 3 | PSY 200 |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | 8 | SPA 101-102 |
| 5 | 14 | SPA 101, 102, 201 & 202 | |
| 4 | 11 | SPA 101, 102 & 201 | |
| Statistics | 3 | 3 | MTH 245 |
| United States Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | PLS 135 |
| United States History | 3 | 6 | HIS 121 & 122 |
| World History: Modern | 3 | 6 | HIS 111 & 112 |
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
- Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other
- Art/Art Studies, General
- Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians, Other
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
B
- Biological and Physical Sciences
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
- Business Operations Support and Secretarial Services, Other
C
- CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
- Child Care Provider/Assistant
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
D
- Dental Assisting/Assistant
- Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
- Design and Visual Communications, General
E
- Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Engineering, General
F
- Fire Science/Fire-fighting
H
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
- Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
- Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician
- Homeland Security, Other
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies
I
- Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other
- Industrial Technology/Technician
- Information Technology
L
- Legal Assistant/Paralegal
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
M
- Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician
- Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians, Other
- Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other
P
- Photography
R
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
S
- Social Sciences, General
- Surveying Engineering
W
- Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
- Welding Technology/Welder
Need Help Choosing a Major?
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Special Academics Program
- Accelerated Study
- Cross-Registration
- Distance Learning
- Dual Enrollment of High School Students
- English as a Second Language
- Honors Program
- Independent Study
- Internships
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