General Studies
Are you interested in transferring to a four-year college? Do you want to earn your Bachelor’s degree? A degree in General Studies prepares you for numerous fields of study and career choices. A General Studies degree teaches you to think critically, communicate well, problem solve and understand your environment. A General Studies degree also prepares you for degrees in many fields.
Transfer Agreements
Students that graduate from Virginia Western with an associate degree and a minimum grade point average may obtain GUARANTEED admission to more than 30 of the commonwealth’s colleges and universities. Click here for a list of Virginia Transfer Partners.
In addition, Virginia Western has entered into the following agreement specific to the General Studies program. This list is subject to change, and the most current agreements can be found on our Transfer Agreements page.
- Hollins University: AS in General Studies (PDF)
- Radford University: BS in Interdisciplinary Studies/Elementary Education (PDF)
CONTACT US
Humanities H111
540-857-7271
Fax: 540-857-6096
Mailing address:
School of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
3082 Colonial Ave., SW
Roanoke, VA 24015
PROGRAM HEAD
Ann Moser
Professor, English
amoser@virginiawestern.edu
540-857-6164
Humanities H116A
B.A. – Barton College
M.A. – Radford University
Ph.D. – Virginia Tech