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The accounting major equips students with foundational skills for entry-level accounting roles. This curriculum enables graduates to take Virginia's Uniform CPA Exam, though earning certification demands 150 college credit hours. Many accounting firms prioritize candidates who've fulfilled all 150 credits before employment. You can pursue this degree through traditional on-campus classes or entirely online. Prospective online students should specifically choose the "fully online" option on the information request form below to determine their qualification status.
VCU applications for admissions and scholarship consideration will be reviewed based on academic performance at an accredited high school or on GED scores. The college preparatory curriculum is highly preferred. Extracurricular activities and employment experience may strengthen an application.
Essays are required of all applicants and must be submitted with the Common Application. At least one recommendation is preferred for all applicants. Applicants will be asked to submit recommender information before submitting the Common Application. Recommenders will be sent an email on the applicant’s behalf requesting a recommendation. First-year applicants are required to submit an up-to-date high school transcript (including senior-year curriculum and grades, if available). GED holders must submit their official GED scores.
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) - Minimum score of 70 IBT
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) - Minimum score of 6.0
Duolingo Test - Minimum score of 105
Other Test - Pearson Test of English - Minimum score of 53