Current Transfer Agreements

Blue Ridge CTC offers transfer opportunities to both graduating and incoming students. Our transfer agreements provide clear pathways for students who plan to pursue a 4-year degree after graduating. For more information on any of the agreements listed, contact Jackie Griggs, Coordinator of Academic Affairs for the School of Professional Studies and University Transfer, at (304) 260-4380 ext. 2351 or jgriggs@blueridgectc.edu.

Graduating Students

Students who are preparing to graduate are encouraged to review the comprehensive list of transfer agreements available. Please note that the agreements available on this page are unofficial copies for reference only. Students or advisors can contact Jackie Griggs, Coordinator of Academic Affairs for the School of Professional Studies and University Transfer, for executed agreements.

Any Program of Study

Transfer Partner	Corresponding Program
All in-state colleges and universities	Up to 36 credit hours of general education courses.
Arizona State University	Corresponding Bachelor’s Program
Ashford University	Course-by-course equivalencies
Chamberlain University	Corresponding nursing or health professions degree program
Excelsior University	Course-by-course equivalencies
Grand Canyon University	Corresponding bachelor’s program
Herzing University	Corresponding bachelor of science program
Marshall University	Up to 72 hours of college-level coursework toward a baccalaureate degree
Mount St. Mary’s University – Frederick	Qualifying undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs at MSMU-Frederick Campus or online
National University	Eligibility into NU’s advanced start baccalaureate program
Purdue University Global	Corresponding bachelor’s program
Regent University	Corresponding baccalaureate program
Salem University	Corresponding bachelor’s program
Shenandoah University	Corresponding bachelor’s program
Shepherd University	Blue Ridge CTC AA and AS degrees fulfill 1st year Core Curriculum requirements
Stevenson University Online	Corresponding bachelor’s program
Strayer University	Up to 84 credits transfer; all lower division general education courses considered met
University of Maryland Global Campus	Corresponding Baccalaureate Program Community College Alliances – UMGC
Western Governors University	Corresponding Bachelor’s Program
West Virginia University	Multidisciplinary Studies, B.A. (online program) Corresponding baccalaureate degree program

Accounting, A.A.S.

Transfer Partner	Corresponding Program
American Public University	Accounting, B.S.
Capella University	Business, B.S.
DeSales University	Accounting, B.S.
Shepherd University	Accounting, B.S.
Southern New Hampshire University	Accounting, B.S.
University of Charleston	Accounting, B.S.
University of Maryland Global Campus	Accounting, B.S.

Agribusiness, A.A.S.

Transfer Partner	Corresponding Program
Potomac State College of WVU	AAS, Agribusiness to BAS, Sustainable Agriculture Entrepreneurship
Shepherd University	Regents Bachelor of Arts
West Virginia University	Agribusiness Management and Applied Economics, B.S.
West Virginia University	Agricultural and Extension Education, B.S.
West Virginia University	Animal and Nutritional Sciences, B.S. Agr
West Virginia University	Agribusiness to Horticulture and Plant Sciences, Agribusiness, with Horticulture Production, B.S.
West Virginia University	Environmental, Soil, and Water Science, B.S.

Applied Technology, A.A.S.

University of Maryland Global Campus

Applied Technology, B.S.

Applied U.A.S. Technologies, A.A.S.

Shepherd University

Regent Bachelor of Arts

Baking and Pastry, A.A.S.

University of Maryland Eastern Shore

Hospitality and Tourism Management, B.S.

Board of Governors, A.A.S.

Transfer Partner	Corresponding Program
Excelsior University	Liberal Arts, B.S.
Marshall University	Regent Bachelor of Arts, R.B.A.
Shepherd University	Regent Bachelor of Arts, R.B.A.

Business Administration, A.S.

Transfer Partner	Corresponding Program
American Public University	Business, B.A.
American Public University	Business Administration, B.S.
American Public University	Management, B.A.
The Citadel	Business Administration, B.S.
Frostburg State University	Business Administration, B.S., General Management Concentration
Mount St. Mary’s University	Business, B.S.
Potomac State College of WVU	Bachelor of Applied Science, Business Management
Purdue University Global	Business Administration, B.S.
Rennes School of Business (France)	International Bachelor Program in Management
Shenandoah University	Business Administration, B.S.
Shepherd University	Accelerated M.B.A.
Shepherd University	Business Administration, B.S.
Southern New Hampshire University	Business Administration, B.S.
University of Maryland Global Campus	Business Administration, B.S.
West Liberty University	Business Administration, B.S., General Business Concentration
West Virginia University	Agribusiness Management, B.S.
West Virginia University	Applied Economics, B.S., with AOE in Agribusiness management
West Virginia University	Business Administration, B.S.
West Virginia University	Business, B.S., Entrepreneurship & Innovation
West Virginia University	Business, B.S., Global Supply Chain Management
West Virginia University	Business, B.S.

Business Operations, A.A.S.

Transfer Partner	Corresponding Program
Capella University	Business Administration, B.S.
DeSales University	Business Administration, B.A.
DeSales University	Finance, B.S.
DeSales University	Human Resource Management, B.A.
DeSales University	International Business, B.A.
DeSales University	Management, B.A.
DeSales University	Marketing, B.S.
Potomac State College of WVU	Bachelor of Applied Science, Business Management
University of Charleston	Business Administration, B.S.

Catering and Hospitality Management, A.A.S.

University of Maryland Eastern Shore

Hospitality and Tourism Management, B.S.

Computer Network Engineering Technologies, A.A.S.

Transfer Partner	Corresponding Program
University of Phoenix	Information Technology, B.S.
WVU – Parkersburg	Bachelor of Applied Technology

Criminal Justice, A.A.S.

Transfer Partner	Corresponding Program
Capella University	Public Safety, B.S.
DeSales University	Criminal Justice, B.A.
Excelsior University	Criminal Justice, B.S.
Fairmont State University	Community Health Promotion (CHEP), B.S.
Potomac State College of WVU	Bachelor of Applied Science, Criminal Justice
Shepherd University	Bachelor of Arts Criminal Justice; Law Enforcement
Southern New Hampshire University	Criminal Justice, B.S.
University of Maryland Global Campus	Criminal Justice, B.S.
University of Phoenix	Criminal Justice Admin/Mgmt, B.S.
Walden University	Criminal Justice, B.S.
West Virginia University	Criminology, B.A.
West Virginia State University	Criminal Justice, B.S.

Culinary Arts, A.A.S.

University of Maryland Eastern Shore

Hospitality and Tourism Management, B.S.

Cyber Security, A.A.S.

Transfer Partner	Corresponding Program
Frostburg State University	Secure Computing and Information Assurance, B.S.
University of Maryland Global Campus	Cybersecurity Technology, B.S.
University of Maryland University College	Cyber Security, B.S.
Valley College	Cyber Security, B.S.
Western Governors University	Cyber Security and Information Assurance, B.S.

Digital Media Specialist, A.A.S.

Transfer Partner	Corresponding Program
Shepherd University	Course Crosswalk Agreement – Bachelor of Fine Arts, concentration in Graphic Design
Southern New Hampshire University	Graphic Design and Media Arts, B.A.

Education, A.S.

Transfer Partner	Corresponding Program
Concord University	Elementary Education, B.S.
Shepherd University	Education, Biology specialization (9-Adult), B.A.
Shepherd University	Education, Elementary specialization (K-6), B.A.
Shepherd University	Education, English specialization (5-Adult), B.A.
Shepherd University	Education, General Science specialization (5-Adult), B.A.
Shepherd University	Education, Math specialization (5-Adult), B.A.
Shepherd University	Education, Physical Education specialization (K-12), B.A.
Shepherd University	Education, Social Studies specialization (5-Adult), B.A.
West Virginia University	Elementary Education, B.A.

Emergency Medical Services, A.A.S.

Transfer Partner	Corresponding Program
University of Phoenix	Health Administration, B.S.

Food Service Retail Management, A.A.S.

University of Maryland Eastern Shore

Hospitality and Tourism Management, B.S.

Human Services, A.A.S.

Transfer Partner	Corresponding Program
Millersville University	Bachelor of Arts in Social Work
Shepherd University	Social Work Comprehensive, B.S.W.
Simmons University	Bachelor of Science in Social Work
Southern New Hampshire University	Human Services, B.A., Substance Abuse Concentration
Walden University	Addiction Studies, A.A.S., to Bachelor of Social Work
Walden University	Bachelor of Social Work
Walden University	Bachelor of Science Human Services – Addictions
West Virginia University	Bachelor of Social Work
West Virginia University	Mental Health and Addiction Studies, B.A.

Information Technology, A.A.S.

Transfer Partner	Corresponding Program
Frostburg State University	Information Technology, B.S.
University of Phoenix	Information Technology, B.S.
Western Governors University	Information Technology, B.S.
WVU – Parkersburg	Bachelor of Applied Technology

Liberal Arts, A.A., Communications Concentration

Transfer Partner	Corresponding Program
American Public University	Communications, B.A.
Frostburg State University	Strategic Communication, B.S.
Southern New Hampshire University	Communication, B.A.
West Virginia University	Communication Studies, B.A.
West Virginia University	Health Communication, B.A.
West Virginia University	Integrated Communication, B.A.
West Virginia University	Interpersonal Communication, B.A.
West Virginia University	Social Media and Communication, B.A.
West Virginia University	Strategic and Organizational Communication, B.A.

Liberal Arts, A.A., Open Transfer Concentration

Transfer Partner	Corresponding Program
Capella University	Information Technology, B.S.
Capella University	Psychology, B.S.
Capella University	Public Safety, B.S.
Frostburg State University	Liberal Studies, B.S.
Shepherd University	Regent Bachelor of Arts, R.B.A.
University of Maryland Global Campus	General Studies, B.S.
University of Maryland University College	70 credits toward any bachelor of arts program
West Virginia University	Journalism, Advertising and Public Relations, B.S.J.
West Virginia University	Anthropology, B.A.
West Virginia University	English, B.A.
West Virginia University	Journalism, B.S.J.
West Virginia University	Psychology, B.A., Addiction Studies Minor
West Virginia University	Psychology, B.S., Addiction Studies Minor
West Virginia University	Psychology, B.S.

Liberal Arts, A.A., History Concentration

Transfer Partner	Corresponding Program
Shepherd University	History, B.A.
Shepherd University	History, B.A. Civil War & 19th Century
West Virginia University	History, B.A.

Liberal Arts, A.A., Mathematics Concentration

Transfer Partner	Corresponding Program
American Public University	Mathematics, B.S.
West Virginia University	Mathematics, B.A.
West Virginia University	Mathematics, B.S.

Liberal Arts, A.A., Natural Sciences Concentration

Transfer Partner	Corresponding Program
American Public University	Natural Sciences, B.S.
West Virginia University	Animal & Nutritional Sciences, B.S.
West Virginia University	Chemistry, B.A.
West Virginia University	Chemistry, B.S.
West Virginia University	Environmental Soil and Water Sciences, B.S.
West Virginia University	Horticulture and Plant Sciences, with Horticulture Production Emphasis, B.S.
West Virginia University	Physics, B.A.
West Virginia University	Physics, B.S.

Nursing, A.S.N.

Transfer Partner	Corresponding Program
American Public University	Nursing, B.S.
Aspen University	Nursing, B.S.
Capella University	Nursing, B.S.
Chamberlain University	Corresponding Nursing or Health Professions degree program
Concord University	Nursing, B.S.
Excelsior University	Nursing, B.S.
Fairmont State University	Nursing, B.S.
Post University	Nursing, B.S. and Nursing, B.S./M.S.
Shenandoah University	Nursing, B.S.
Shepherd University	Nursing, B.S.
Southern New Hampshire University	Nursing, B.S.
Walden University	Nursing, RN-B.S.N.
Walden University	Nursing, RN-B.S.N., Accelerate into Masters
Walden University	Nursing, RN-M.S.N., Specialty Practice
Walden University	Nursing, RN-M.S.N., Nurse Practitioner Specialization
West Virginia University	Nursing, B.S.

Paralegal Studies, A.A.S.

Transfer Partner	Corresponding Program
American Public University	Legal Studies, B.S.
California University of Pennsylvania	Science & Technology, B.S., Legal Studies Concentration

Social Sciences, A.S., Economics

Transfer Partner	Corresponding Program
Shepherd University	Economics, B.S.
West Virginia University	Economics, B.A.

Social Sciences, A.S., Global Studies

Transfer Partner	Corresponding Program
West Virginia University	International Studies, B.A.

Social Sciences, A.S., Political Science

Transfer Partner	Corresponding Program
Shepherd University	Political Science, B.S.
West Virginia University	International Studies, B.A.
West Virginia University	Political Science, B.A.

Social Sciences, A.S., Psychology

Transfer Partner	Corresponding Program
American Public University	Psychology, B.A.
Frostburg State University	Psychology, B.S.
Shepherd University	Psychology, B.A.
West Virginia University	Psychology, B.A.
West Virginia University	Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology, B.S.

Social Sciences, A.S., Sociology

Transfer Partner	Corresponding Program
Shepherd University	Sociology, B.S., Criminal Justice Concentration
Shepherd University	Sociology, B.S., Criminology Concentration
Shepherd University	Sociology, B.S., Culture and Society Concentration
West Virginia University	Criminology, B.A.
West Virginia University	Sociology, B.A.

Software Development Engineering, A.A.S.

Transfer Partner	Corresponding Program
Western Governors University	Software Development, B.S.

Technical Studies, A.A.S.

Transfer Partner	Corresponding Program
Shepherd University	Regent Bachelor of Arts, R.B.A.

Incoming Students

Incoming students may have prior learning experiences that apply to one or more of our degree programs.

Agribusiness, A.A.S.

Transfer Partner	Corresponding Program
Washington County Public Schools	Specific credits awarded for completion of environmental, agricultural, and natural resources classes
Tyrone Area School District	Specific credits awarded for completion of coursework.

Applied Technology, A.A.S.

Transfer Partner	Corresponding Program
Associated Builders and Contractors	30 elective redits awarded for documentation of industry certification
James Rumsey Technical Institute	30 elective credits awarded for documentation of industry certification

Board of Governors, A.A.S.

Transfer Partner	Corresponding Program
James Rumsey Technical Institute	30 elective credits awarded for documentation of industry certification
Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics	Up to 67 elective credits awarded for documentation of industry certification

Computer Network Engineering Technologies, A.A.S.

Transfer Partner	Corresponding Program
James Rumsey Technical Institute	9 credits awarded for completion of Cisco curriculum

Cyber Security, A.A.S.

Transfer Partner	Corresponding Program
James Rumsey Technical Institute	12 credits awarded for completion of Advanced IT curriculum

Information Technology, A.A.S.

Transfer Partner	Corresponding Program
Harpers Ferry Job Corps	Specific credits awarded for completion of IT and Advanced IT curriculum
James Rumsey Technical Institute	12 credits awarded for completion of Advanced IT curriculum

Paramedic, A.A.S.

Transfer Partner	Corresponding Program
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue	38 Credits to be applied for Documentation of Industry Certification