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How many credits is a class at VCU?
Academic programs
| Year | Credits |
|---|---|
| Freshmen | one to 23 credit hours |
| Sophomores | 24 to 53 credit hours |
| Juniors | 54 to 84 credit hours |
| Seniors | 85 credit hours and more |
How many credits is full-time at VCU?
12
Undergraduate students registered for 12 or more credits are considered full time. Students registered for fewer than 15 credit hours are charged a per-credit-hour tuition rate. Tuition for additional credits is assessed at a reduced per-credit-hour-rate for the additional credits (15 and more).
How many credits is a minor at VCU?
18 credits
Although a minor is not required for completion of most degree programs, a student may elect an approved minor. Minors require a minimum of 18 credits.
How many credits is a semester at VCU?
Academic overload A degree-seeking undergraduate student may take no more than 19 credits per semester without special permission. This maximum load excludes holiday intersession courses. More than 19 credits per semester constitute an academic overload.
How much is a one credit class at VCU?
Tier one programs
| Full-time | $165 |
|---|---|
| Part-time | $11 per credit hour |
Can I double major at VCU?
There are two ways students may double their education this way at VCU: A double major means that a student concurrently fulfills requirements for two different major courses of study, earning one undergraduate degree with two majors (with a primary major which appears on the diploma and transcript).
What is Dean’s List at VCU?
The dean’s list is a recognition of superior academic performance. A student is automatically placed on the dean’s list for each semester in which a minimum semester GPA of 3.5 is attained, based on a minimum of 12 semester credits, excluding courses graded credit/noncredit, with no grade below C.
How much is a credit in VCU?
Graduate Level Tuition and Fees for VCU Monroe Park Campus
| Tuition/Fees | Amount |
|---|---|
| Tuition (per credit) 8 credits or less | $1,442.00 |
| University Fee (per credit) 8 credits or less | $94.00 |
| Student Activity Fee – MPC (per credit) 8 credits or less | $4.00 |
| Library Fee (per credit) 8 credits or less | $5.00 |
How many hours is a 4 credit course?
One semester credit hour is defined as a weekly minimum of 1 hour in class (or other required educational meetings like labs, studios, etc.) plus 2 hours of out-of-class work. Formally, therefore, a 4-credit course should require 4 classroom hours and 8 hours of out-of-class hours each week in a fifteen week term.
How many courses are in a Bachelor’s degree?
Bachelor’s Degree of Arts – top courses (2021)
| Bachelor of business administration | Bachelor of management science |
|---|---|
| Bachelor of arts and LLB | Bachelor of fashion designing |
| Bachelor’s degree of social work | Bachelor of business studies |
| Bachelor in history | Bachelor of performing arts |
How many credits is a double major VCU?
150 credits
Students pursuing dual degrees must meet all of the requirements that apply to double majors or concentrations and earn a minimum of 150 credits.
What is an open course at VCU?
Courses included in the general education curriculum are open to all VCU undergraduate students and therefore do not focus on those skills, techniques or procedures specific to a particular occupation or profession.
What kind of continuing education does VCU offer?
In partnership with the VCU Department of Rehabilitation Counseling, continuing education is available for community members and includes self-paced online learning modules with behavioral health topics from understanding suicide risk and trauma to alcohol use and addiction, to cultural competency.
What is the general education curriculum at VCU?
VCU’s general education curriculum seeks to provide a diverse student body with a broad base of knowledge and the intellectual skills to participate actively in a changing world.
What specialty areas does VCU specialize in?
Some of our specialty areas include: The VCU paralegal certificate program is a six-month noncredit certificate program designed to advance legal industry skills and career options. We focus on practical knowledge in the law profession to prepare you to be competitive in a legal career search.