These programs are intended for transfer purposes. It is important that any student interested in transferring to a four-year college or university consult with his/her academic advisor.

Award: Associate of Science

Length: Four-Semester (Two-Year) Program

2 Years at NRCC Then Transfer to 4-year.
The Associate of Science in Computer Science at New River Community College is part of Virginia’s statewide transfer pathway for students planning to earn a bachelor’s degree in computer science. With fully transferable courses and strong advising support, NRCC gives students a head start toward completing a four-year degree at institutions such as Radford University, George Mason University, Old Dominion University, James Madison University, and others.

Note: This degree can be completed 100% online.

Considering entering the workforce after graduation after completing at NRCC?
The Computer Science A.S. degree is designed for students planning to transfer to a four-year institution. It emphasizes general education, calculus-based mathematics, and foundational computer science courses such as programming, data structures, and algorithm design.
Students interested in developing applied technical skills for entry-level IT employment are encouraged to explore NRCC’s Information Technology A.A.S. degree, which focuses on hands-on learning in networking, cybersecurity, systems support, and industry certifications.

Purpose: The transfer degrees program is designed for students who plan to complete a baccalaureate degree program at a four-year college or university, or who are not yet prepared to select a definite career objective.  The AS Computer Science degree provides the first two years of a guided pathway for students interested in transferring to a four-year college or university and entering computer science professions.

Objectives: NRCC students will transfer to four-year institutions with a foundation of relevant computer science and general education courses.

Transfer Virginia: This degree is aligned with the Transfer Virginia common curriculum for computer science. Students are strongly encouraged to consult their academic advisor and review program options using the Transfer Virginia Portal, https://www.transfervirginia.org.

Admission Requirements: The student must meet the entrance requirements established by the college. Students are urged to check the mathematics requirements of the four-year college or university to determine the proper mathematics course to be taken at the community college. In addition, they should contact the appropriate four-year institution to determine the transferability of elective courses.

Program Requirements: Specific courses required for the Associate of Science degree are intended to provide a balanced foundation in liberal education.

Note: Although a course fulfills a requirement for an NRCC program, it is possible the course will not fulfill a requirement at a four-year institution. Students who plan to transfer need to determine the four-year institution’s requirements prior to course selection. General transfer information is available at www.nr.edu/transfer/.