91¿´Æ¬ offers numerous dual degree and preferred and early admission options in cooperation with other colleges and universities. These programs allow students to pursue undergraduate degrees at Virginia Wesleyan while also building connections, and in some cases, beginning graduate coursework. Find out more about the individual programs below.
Chatham University
Falk School of Sustainability and the Environment
Master’s in Food Studies (MAFS)
Priority Admission
VWU students that meet certain criteria can apply for Priority Admission into Chatham University’s Falk School of Sustainability and the Environment in their Master’s in Food Studies (MAFS) program. Students may also select a combined MSUS+MBA or MAFS+MBA program if they have completed the appropriate business course prerequisites.
Chatham University
Falk School of Sustainability and the Environment
Master of Sustainability program (MSUS)
Priority Admission
VWU students that meet certain criteria can apply for Priority Admission into Chatham University’s Falk School of Sustainability and the Environment Master of Sustainability program (MSUS) program. Students may also select a combined MSUS+MBA or MAFS+MBA program if they have completed the appropriate business course prerequisites.
Duke University
Nicholas School of the Environment
Master of Environmental Management (MEM)
Dual Degree 3+2Â (3 years at VWU + 2 years at Duke University)
The Cooperative College Program allows students to proceed directly from three years of undergraduate study at 91¿´Æ¬ to two years of study at Duke University's Nicholas School's Master of Environmental Management (MEM) program.
Duke University
Nicholas School of the Environment
Master of Forestry (MF)
Dual Degree 3+2Â (3 years at VWU + 2 years at Duke University)
The Cooperative College Program allows students to proceed directly from three years of undergraduate study at 91¿´Æ¬ to two years of study at Duke University's Nicholas School's Master of Forestry (MF) program.
William & Mary
School of Marine Science at the Virginia Institute of Marine Science
Master of Arts in Marine Science (MA)
Preferred Admission
91¿´Æ¬'s unique partnership with William & Mary's School of Marine Science at the Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) promotes enrollment of graduating Batten Honors College (BHC) students in the Master of Arts in Marine Science program at VIMS. Each year one seat in the master's program will be reserved for a BHC graduate who meets admission criteria. This seat includes an annual scholarship.
Old Dominion University
Batten College of Engineering and Technology
Master's in Aerospace Engineering (MS)
Dual Degree 3+2 (3 years at VWU + 2 years at Old Dominion University)
The Pre-Engineering Program offers students the opportunity to earn both a Bachelor of Science degree from 91¿´Æ¬ and a Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering from Old Dominion University. Students attend Virginia Wesleyan for four years and ODU for one year, but begin to take ODU engineering classes during their fourth year at Virginia Wesleyan.
Old Dominion University
Batten College of Engineering and Technology
Master's in Biomedical Engineering (MS)
Dual Degree 3+2 (3 years at VWU + 2 years at Old Dominion University)
The Pre-Engineering Program offers students the opportunity to earn both a Bachelor of Science degree from 91¿´Æ¬ and a Master's degree in Biomedical Engineering from Old Dominion University. Students attend Virginia Wesleyan for four years and ODU for one year, but begin to take ODU engineering classes during their fourth year at Virginia Wesleyan.
Old Dominion University
Batten College of Engineering and Technology
Master's in Civil Engineering (MS)
Dual Degree 3+2 (3 years at VWU + 2 years at Old Dominion University)
The Pre-Engineering Program offers students the opportunity to earn both a Bachelor of Science degree from 91¿´Æ¬ and a Master's degree in Civil Engineering from Old Dominion University. Students attend Virginia Wesleyan for four years and ODU for one year, but begin to take ODU engineering classes during their fourth year at Virginia Wesleyan.
Old Dominion University
Batten College of Engineering and Technology
Master's in Computer Engineering (MS)
Dual Degree 3+2 (3 years at VWU + 2 years at Old Dominion University)
The Pre-Engineering Program offers students the opportunity to earn both a Bachelor of Science degree from 91¿´Æ¬ and a Master's degree in Computer Engineering from Old Dominion University. Students attend Virginia Wesleyan for four years and ODU for one year, but begin to take ODU engineering classes during their fourth year at Virginia Wesleyan.
Old Dominion University
Batten College of Engineering and Technology
Master's in Electrical Engineering (MS)
Dual Degree 3+2 (3 years at VWU + 2 years at Old Dominion University)
The Pre-Engineering Program offers students the opportunity to earn both a Bachelor of Science degree from 91¿´Æ¬ and a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering from Old Dominion University. Students attend Virginia Wesleyan for four years and ODU for one year, but begin to take ODU engineering classes during their fourth year at Virginia Wesleyan.
Old Dominion University
Batten College of Engineering and Technology
Master's in Environmental Engineering (MS)
Dual Degree 3+2 (3 years at VWU + 2 years at Old Dominion University)
The Pre-Engineering Program offers students the opportunity to earn both a Bachelor of Science degree from 91¿´Æ¬ and a Master's degree in Environmental Engineering from Old Dominion University. Students attend Virginia Wesleyan for four years and ODU for one year, but begin to take ODU engineering classes during their fourth year at Virginia Wesleyan.
Old Dominion University
Batten College of Engineering and Technology
Master's in Mechanical Engineering (MS)
Dual Degree 3+2 (3 years at VWU + 2 years at Old Dominion University)
The Pre-Engineering Program offers students the opportunity to earn both a Bachelor of Science degree from 91¿´Æ¬ and a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Old Dominion University. Students attend Virginia Wesleyan for four years and ODU for one year, but begin to take ODU engineering classes during their fourth year at Virginia Wesleyan.
Old Dominion University