Application Period Opens Around December 15, 2025
Program of Study
- Two-year associate degree
- 62 credits including general education courses
- Transferrable to all Virginia public and many private colleges and universities as well as out of state colleges
- Challenging and rewarding program
Admission Requirements
- Rising high school junior
- Minimum high school GPA 3.5, including 9th grade coursework and any eligible 8th grade credits
- Complete CVCC English and math placement exams
- Complete Algebra II prior to the start of the program
The Early College Application packet must include:
- A written admissions essay (topic will be provided)
- A character reference letter from a non-family member
- A professional reference letter (from a current/former teacher, employer, pastor, etc. - non-family)
- A school division approval letter or religious exemption letter
- Under 16 waiver, if applicable
- Parental permission
At the end of the early college application, if you have not already applied to CVCC, you should complete the CVCC application linked at the end of the Early College Application.
Students applying to the Early College must complete both the Early College application and the CVCC application.
Contact us
Janet Ashley
ashleyj@centralvirginia.edu