After High School Pathways
You’re Already Ahead of the Game
Your Credits. Your Future. Your Choice.
The Smoothest Transition: Staying at VU
If you like the pace and the support you’ve received so far, staying at VU for your Associate degree is the smartest financial and academic move you can make. Talk with your admissions rep or dual credit rep for more information on how easy of a transition it can be to come to one of our VU campuses.
- GPA Momentum: Your college GPA has already started. If you’ve been pulling A's and B's in your dual credit courses, you’re entering your freshman year with a competitive edge for scholarships.
- “2+2” Strategy: Finish your first two years at VU for a fraction of the cost, earn your Associate degree, and then move to a major university that we have agreements with as a Junior. You’ll graduate with the same degree as your peers but with significantly less debt.
The Power of Portability: Transferring Credits
We’ve built our curriculum to be a “universal plug” for Indiana higher education with The Indiana College Core (ICC).
If you complete 30 credit hours in specific competencies (Math, Science, Writing, Humanistic/Artistic, etc.), you earn the ICC Certificate.
How does block transfer work?
In terms of the Indiana College Core, block transfer means that all 30 hours earned in the certificate will count toward the student’s general education core requirements at a public postsecondary institution (See IC-21-42-3-5). The courses will not be evaluated individually for credit transfer, but they will be evaluated for the applicability of courses and grades toward the chosen degree program of the student.
Note on Major Requirements: Some majors require a B or above for foundational courses or other courses deemed essential for success in that major. Students could be required to retake a course if their grade does not meet the requirement.
- The Savings: That is one full year of college finished before you even step foot on their campus.
- The Core Transfer Library (CTL): What if you only took two or three classes? Use the CTL. These are courses pre-approved by the state to transfer seamlessly between Indiana schools. If your VU course is on the CTL list, it doesn't just transfer as “elective credit,” it transfers as the equivalent course at your next school.
Meet Your Personal Guide
College admissions shouldn't feel like a chatbot. You have a dedicated VU Admissions Representative whose entire job is to look at your specific high school schedule and tell you what comes next in the admission process.
- Credit Audits: Your site has a VU rep that can sit down with you or meet with you virtually and say, “You have 12 credits; here are the 48 you have left to get your degree.”
- Campus Deep Dives: Schedule a Campus Visit and Learn More Here to see our specialized labs, aviation hangars, or nursing simulation centers.
Coursework to Career: Seeing What You Could Do Next
Think of your Dual Credit classes as the start of your professional life. Here is an example of how those credits translate into high-earning career pathways in Indiana and beyond.
| If you took these VU Courses... | Your Career Pathway is... | Future Roles Include... |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 101, COMM 143, PSYC 142 | Career Pathway: Human Services & Law | Future Roles: Attorney, Psychologist, Social Media Manager |
| MATH 115, CHEM 105, BIOL 111 | Career Pathway: Healthcare & Research | Future Roles: Registered Nurse, Pharmacist, Lab Tech |
| ACCT 201, MGMT 100, ECON 201 | Career Pathway: Business & Finance | Future Roles: CPA, Project Manager, Entrepreneur |
| CMET 140, ARCH 141, MATH 118 | Career Pathway: Engineering & Tech | Future Roles: Civil Engineer, CAD Designer, Architect |
| WELD 101, CIMT 100, MFET 101 | Career Pathway: Advanced Manufacturing | Future Roles: Robotics Specialist, Welder, Precision Machinist |