Frequently Asked Questions
What is Passport?
What is Passport?
The Passport is a set of courses which are transferable and satisfy lower-division general education requirements at participating Virginia public institutions of higher education. The Passport consists of course blocks that are assigned specific courses.
The Passport is a set of courses which are transferable and satisfy lower-division general education requirements at participating Virginia public institutions of higher education. The Passport consists of course blocks that are assigned specific courses.
Why is Passport on my advisement report?
Why is Passport on my advisement report?
The Passport is available on the advising report to help track your progress toward completion.
The Passport is available on the advising report to help track your progress toward completion.
I took a class, but it is not filling in on the Passport section of my advisement report. Why?
I took a class, but it is not filling in on the Passport section of my advisement report. Why?
Only courses taken and completed on or after 5/1/2020 with a grade of C or better, will fulfill Passport requirements. Courses must match those listed within each Passport requirement block. Please consult with your advisor if you feel that a course you have completed does indeed meet these requirements.
Only courses taken and completed on or after 5/1/2020 with a grade of C or better, will fulfill Passport requirements. Courses must match those listed within each Passport requirement block. Please consult with your advisor if you feel that a course you have completed does indeed meet these requirements.
I have a course that’s not listed on my Passport, will it still transfer?
I have a course that’s not listed on my Passport, will it still transfer?
Only courses taken and completed on or after 5/1/2020 with a grade of C or better, will fulfill Passport requirements. Courses must match those listed within each Passport requirement block. Please consult with your advisor to determine if your unlisted course will meet other transfer requirements.
Only courses taken and completed on or after 5/1/2020 with a grade of C or better, will fulfill Passport requirements. Courses must match those listed within each Passport requirement block. Please consult with your advisor to determine if your unlisted course will meet other transfer requirements.
If I want to complete the Passport, do I need to repeat courses I took prior to May 1, 2020?
If I want to complete the Passport, do I need to repeat courses I took prior to May 1, 2020?
The Passport is optional and choosing whether or not to repeat a course should be discussed with your advisor. Only courses taken and completed on or after 5/1/2020 with a grade of C or better, will fulfill Passport requirements.
The Passport is optional and choosing whether or not to repeat a course should be discussed with your advisor. Only courses taken and completed on or after 5/1/2020 with a grade of C or better, will fulfill Passport requirements.
Will Passport completion on my advisement report impact graduation?
Will Passport completion on my advisement report impact graduation?
No, your college degree plan requirements must be fulfilled in order to graduation.
No, your college degree plan requirements must be fulfilled in order to graduation.
How will Passport impact my transfer agreement?
How will Passport impact my transfer agreement?
The Passport is for students who are transferring prior to earning an Associate's degree. Please consult with your advisor for the details of your transfer agreement.
The Passport is for students who are transferring prior to earning an Associate's degree. Please consult with your advisor for the details of your transfer agreement.
I am not planning to transfer. Do I need to worry about Passport?
I am not planning to transfer. Do I need to worry about Passport?
No, however if you decide to transfer later, it will be helpful to have a completed Passport.
No, however if you decide to transfer later, it will be helpful to have a completed Passport.
I am in a Career Studies Certificate or Associate of Applied Science degree. How does Passport impact me?
I am in a Career Studies Certificate or Associate of Applied Science degree. How does Passport impact me?
The Passport is designed for students who intend to transfer. If you decide to transfer later, it will be helpful to have a completed Passport.
The Passport is designed for students who intend to transfer. If you decide to transfer later, it will be helpful to have a completed Passport.
Do Passport classes expire?
Do Passport classes expire?
Per SCHEV policy, students have 3 years to complete the Passport and enroll at the senior institution. Some institutions may honor the Passport outside of this timeline, subject to any changes in the course roster.
Per SCHEV policy, students have 3 years to complete the Passport and enroll at the senior institution. Some institutions may honor the Passport outside of this timeline, subject to any changes in the course roster.
"For purposes of the Passport and UCGS transferability, four-year institutions will honor the catalog in effect at the time of the student’s first enrollment at the two-year institution. For students maintaining continuous enrollment, this entitlement will be in effect for three years from the time of the student’s first enrollment at the two-year institution."
"For purposes of the Passport and UCGS transferability, four-year institutions will honor the catalog in effect at the time of the student’s first enrollment at the two-year institution. For students maintaining continuous enrollment, this entitlement will be in effect for three years from the time of the student’s first enrollment at the two-year institution."
If I wait three years to transfer, are the Passport classes still good?
If I wait three years to transfer, are the Passport classes still good?
From start to finish, students have 3 years to complete Passport and enroll at the senior institution. Some institutions may honor the Passport outside of this timeline, subject to any changes in the course roster.
From start to finish, students have 3 years to complete Passport and enroll at the senior institution. Some institutions may honor the Passport outside of this timeline, subject to any changes in the course roster.