Transferable Associate Degrees & the JMU General Education Waiver

The Associate of Arts (A.A.), Associate of Science (A.S.) and Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.&S.) degrees from all Virginia community colleges and Richard Bland College have been approved by the state as transferable degrees and as such satisfy all of JMU's General Education requirements. 

Associate of Fine Arts (A.F.A.) and Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degrees from Virginia community colleges are not eligible for the General Education waiver at JMU. An A.S. in General Studies degree earned from Northern Virginia Community College is eligible for the General Education waiver for students who began coursework in Summer 2024 or later (students who started earlier may still be eligible for the waiver through transcript review).

To have your General Education requirements waived, you must apply for graduation at your community college and request that a final copy of your transcript showing the degree conferred be sent to the JMU admissions office.

Transferable Associate Degrees & Guaranteed Admission

Students who earn a transferable associate degree listed above and meet other criteria may be eligible for guaranteed admission.