PVCC and GMU: A Match Made for Transfers

On Oct. 9, PVCC added a new member to its list of guaranteed transfer options for its students. George Mason University joined the ranks of the University of Virginia and James Madison University as guaranteed options for PVCC students after they finish their associate degrees. Students looking to work towards a bachelor’s degree can seamlessly transfer to GMU after they graduate from PVCC.  

“This partnership is making pathways possible for our students,” remarked PVCC President Dr. Jean Runyon. PVCC is committed to providing as many options as possible for students to succeed, even after graduation. The new ADVANCE Piedmont | Mason program will be especially exciting for students who wish to participate in research projects in specific areas of study, including health sciences, sustainability research, and criminal justice. GMU also boasts an impressive roster of sports teams and is the alma mater of two Nobel laureates and three Pulitzer Prize winners.   

“This kind of path guarantees that if they come in, and they want to follow a certain path, and they stay at a level with their grades, and are supported by coaches along the way, that they can come right into George Mason. They won’t have to reapply, they will be automatically admitted,” said Dr. Janette Muir, vice provost for academic affairs at George Mason.  

Looking to graduate this Fall and transfer to George Mason from PVCC?  Contact an adviser today about what your next steps to success will look like.