Uniform Certificate of General Studies
- Certificate (C)
Program Snapshot
Your Learning Options
In-Person, Hybrid, 100% Online
22-25 Credit Hours
Estimated Time to Complete
1 year (2 full-time semesters)
In-State Tuition Per Credit Hour
$176.00 | Calculate your costs
Why Uniform Certificate of General Studies?
Complete lower-division general education requirements and ensure a seamless transfer to a four-year college.
- Tailor your course selection to your intended program of study, optimizing your transfer process.
- Achieve your educational goals efficiently with a focused, one-year program designed for students who wish to transfer.
- Enjoy small class sizes, personalized attention from advisors and instructors, and cost savings
Paying for College
We are committed to using all of the available funds to help you gain access to a college education. In fact, more than 91% of our students graduate without any educational debt. In 2023, Reynolds Community College students received over $21 million dollars in grants, loans, work-study and scholarships with the average aid awarded totaling over $4,000 per student.
Payment plans are offered to break down tuition payments. Textbook Assistance and Laptop Lending Programs are also available. Be sure to explore all the types of financial aid available as well!
Why Reynolds?
We are more than a community college.
Reynolds is the key that unlocks the door to your academic and professional success. Here you will find a safe place to start. We will help you explore, dream, succeed, try, and try again. Our amazing faculty and highly personalized advisors, your Reynolds Navigators, are well known for guiding you to discover that "aha moment.” That means an outstanding college experience, less debt, more freedom, and a solid start on your future.
Say goodbye to the complexities of credit transfers and hello to a hassle-free academic journey. All courses program are meticulously vetted to fulfill lower-level general education requirements across the state, ensuring a smooth transition to your desired four-year institution.
Enjoy flexibility without compromise. We understand that every student's academic aspirations are unique. Our seven-course blocks provide a comprehensive foundation while allowing you to customize your curriculum to align with your intended program of study at your transfer institution. It's your roadmap to success, personalized to fit your goals.
Earn credits in our one-year program and save both time and money, bypassing the need for a full associate degree while still meeting the rigorous standards of Virginia's higher education system. Plus, with small class sizes and ample access to advisors and instructors, you'll receive the personalized attention you deserve every step of the way.
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Alum or Faculty Name
Class Highlights
PSY 200 - Principles of Psychology
Surveys the basic concepts of psychology including the scientific study of behavior and mental processes, research methods, and biological bases of behavior.
SOC 200 - Principles of Sociology
Introduces fundamentals of social life. Presents significant research and theory in areas such as culture, social structure, socialization, deviance, social stratification, and social institutions.
CST 100 - Principles of Public Speaking
Learn theory and principles of public address with an emphasis on preparation and on the extemporaneous method of delivery.
Program Roadmap
Get all the details on our Uniform Certificate of General Studies program, including class sequences, admission requirements, financial considerations, and more.
Additional Program Information
PURPOSE: The Uniform Certificate of General Studies (UCGS) is a one-year college program in which all courses are transferable and satisfy lower-division general education requirements at any Virginia public institution of higher education.
The Passport is a component of the UCGS and is therefore a subset of courses in the UCGS. The UCGS consists of seven course blocks. To satisfy the UCGS students are required to complete the appropriate number of courses in each block.
Student course selection should be carefully considered since the UCGS program is not designed to capture the complexities of individual programs of study at the four-year institutions. Students should be advised to take the UCGS course that best suits their intended program of study at the four-year institution.
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES: Transfer your credits seamlessly with the Uniform Certificate of General Studies (UCGS), a one-year college program that ensures all courses are transferable and meet lower-division general education requirements at any Virginia public institution of higher education.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS: General college curricular admission.
