May 28, 2026

Undergraduate Record 2026-2027

Bachelor of Science in Commerce, B.S.C.

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Admission and Prerequisites

Information on admission considerations, frequently asked questions, admissions timelines and the application for the undergraduate program can be found on the McIntire School’s website.

First Year Student Admission Requirements

Before entering the McIntire School of Commerce, students applying as internal transfers must complete the Commerce and General Education prerequisites below and have completed a minimum of 24 graded credits at UVA.

Commerce Prerequisites

COMM 1800 - Foundations of Commerce - Credits: 3

General Education Prerequisites

First Writing Requirement¹ - 3-6 credits
Social and Economic Systems (SES) Discipline Requirement using: ECON 2010 - Principles of Economics: Microeconomics_ Credits: 3

For more information on the prerequisite courses, including Frequently Asked Questions and advising recommendations, see https://www.commerce.virginia.edu/bs-commerce/admissions.

¹First Writing Requirement as outlined by the College of Arts and Sciences: General Education Curriculum

Prospective students at other colleges or universities who wish to transfer to the McIntire School should consult https://admission.virginia.edu/admission/transfer.

Second Year Student Admission Requirements (final class admitted during 2024-2025 Academic Year)

Before entering the McIntire School of Commerce, you must complete a minimum of 54 credits at UVA (including accepted test credits, transfer credits, and courses taken at UVA), including the following courses:

COMM 1800 - Foundations of Commerce - Credits: 3
COMM 2010 - Introduction to Financial Accounting - Credits: 3
COMM 2020 - Introduction to Management Accounting - Credits: 3
First Writing Requirement¹ - 3-6 credits
Artistic, Interpretive, & Philosophical Inquiry¹ - 3 credits
Statistics: STAT 2120 - Introduction to Statistical Analysis - Credits: 4
Calculus: MATH 1190 , MATH 1210 , MATH 1310 or higher level – 3 credits
ECON 2010 - Principles of Economics: Microeconomics - Credits: 3
ECON 2020 - Principles of Economics: Macroeconomics - Credits: 3
World Language²: Completion through 2020 level – 0-14 credits

For more information on the prerequisite courses, including Frequently Asked Questions and advising recommendations, see https://www.commerce.virginia.edu/undergrad/prerequisites.

¹First Writing, Artistic, Interpretive & Philosophical Inquiry requirements as defined in the http://Record, College of Arts & Sciences.

²World language requirements as defined in the http://Record, College of Arts & Sciences. After admission, foreign language prerequisite courses may be completed by transfer during the summer before enrollment with prior approval, but must be completed before entering the School.

Prospective students at other colleges or universities who wish to transfer to the McIntire School should consult the https://www.commerce.virginia.edu/undergrad/prerequisites section as the prerequisites differ slightly.

Deferring Admission

A student admitted into the Bachelor of Science in Commerce may petition to postpone enrollment in the McIntire School due to extenuating circumstances. Requests to defer an offer of admission will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and are not automatically granted.

Rescinding An Offer Of Admission

It is the McIntire School’s expectation that all applicants uphold the intellectual, ethical, and professional standards of the School and the University of Virginia. By applying to the School, students agree to abide by the principles of the UVA Honor Code and the Standards of Conduct. The School may rescind an offer of admission up until the date matriculation for, but not limited to, the following reasons:

An applicant fails to successfully complete any program prerequisites;
An admitted applicant fails to show satisfactory academic progress in any courses completed after receiving their offer of admission;
An applicant is found to have presented misleading or fraudulent information during the application process;
An applicant fails to follow the principles the Honor Code and the Standards of Conduct described above.

2-Year Format - Curriculum and Requirements

The 2-Year Format information below pertains only to students who were admitted to start the Commerce degree as a Third-Year student. The final class that this degree plan applies to is the Third-Year class entering in Fall 2025.

Third-Year Core Curriculum

During the third year a student must complete the following core curriculum in sequence during the fall and spring semesters:

Fall Semester

COMM 3010 - Strategy and Systems Credits: 4
COMM 3020 - Behavioral Issues in Marketing and Management Credits: 4
COMM 3030 - Quantitative and Financial Analysis Credits: 4

Spring Semester

COMM 3040 - Strategic Value Creation Credits: 4.5
COMM 3050 - Managerial Decision Making Credits: 4.5
COMM 3410 - Commercial Law I Credits: 3
COMM 3410 may be taken prior to enrollment in the McIntire School or in the fourth year, and if taken at the University of Virginia will be included in the student’s 39 Commerce credits.

Remaining Curriculum Requirements

Commerce Concentration

Students are required to complete a minimum of one Commerce concentration as part of their Commerce degree.

Commerce Electives

Students are required to earn 3-6 credits in Commerce electives from among 3000- and 4000- level courses after enrollment in The McIntire School of Commerce.

Non-Commerce Electives

After enrollment, students may take any courses necessary to complete the 57-credit requirement.

Credit Requirements

Students must earn 120 credits for the Bachelor of Science in Commerce. Of these:

48 credits must be in Commerce courses (including prerequisite COMM credits)
57 credits must be in non-Commerce courses (including ECON 2010 and ECON 2020);
15 credits may be in either Commerce or non-Commerce courses.

Students must earn the following minimum credits after enrollment at McIntire:

57 total credits;
39 credits in Commerce, including:
1. 24 credits of core courses (ICE & COMM Law);
2. 9-12 credits of courses in a concentration;
3. 3-6 elective credits

A minimum of 60 credits must be earned at UVA.

Grade Requirements

To qualify for degree conferral, students must achieve a minimum 2.00 grade point average. This requirement applies to the student’s cumulative:

UVA GPA, which includes all UVA coursework
Commerce GPA, which includes all Commerce coursework;
Individual concentration GPA(s), which includes all coursework applied to the student’s individual concentration(s)

3-Year Format - Curriculum and Requirements

Commerce Core Curriculum

Foundations of Commerce Requirement

Students must complete this requirement as a prerequisite before being accepted to the McIntire School of Commerce.

COMM 1800 - Foundations of Commerce Credits: 3

Second-Year Core

The following Foundational Core courses must be completed during the second year.

COMM 2001 - Foundations of Financial Accounting Credits: 3
COMM 2002 - Foundations of Finance Credits: 3
COMM 2003 - Foundations of Information Systems Credits: 3
COMM 2004 - Foundations of Quantitative Analysis for Business Decision-Making Credits: 3
COMM 2005 - Foundations of Management Communication Credits: 1.5
COMM 2006 - Foundations of Managerial Decision Making Credits: 1.5

Third-Year Core

The following Integrated Core Courses must be completed during the fall semester of the third year.

COMM 3001 - Integrated Core: Accounting Credits: 3
COMM 3002 - Integrated Core: Finance Credits: 1.5
COMM 3003 - Integrated Core: Information Technology Credits: 1.5
COMM 3004 - Integrated Core: Marketing Principles Credits: 3
COMM 3005 - Integrated Core: Management Communication Credits: 1.5
COMM 3006 - Integrated Core: Strategic Management Credits: 3
COMM 3007 - Integrated Core: Organizational Behavior Credits: 1.5

Commerce Law Requirement

This requirement may be met at any time.

COMM 3410 - Commercial Law I Credits: 3

Remaining Curriculum Requirements

Commerce Concentration

Students are required to complete a minimum of one concentration. If the chosen concentration includes fewer than 12 credit hours, the student will need to take additional 3000- and 4000-level elective courses (inside or outside of a track or additional concentration) so that a minimum of 48 credits hours are earned in COMM courses.

General Education Requirements

Students must complete all general education requirements in their assigned general education pathway.

Credit Requirements

Students must earn 120 credits for the Bachelor of Science in Commerce. Of these:

48 credits must be in Commerce courses (including COMM 1800 prerequisite)
72 Additional Credits (including general education requirements)

Additional requirements for the B.S. in Commerce Degree include:

A minimum of 75 graded credits must be earned after matriculation to McIntire.
Students must be enrolled full-time (at least 12 credit hours) in each semester they attempt after matriculation to McIntire.
Third-year fall semester: Students must be enrolled in 15 graded credits of integrated core courses.
Any student carrying fewer than 15 credits is not eligible for the Dean’s List.
A student must successfully complete at least one concentration (2.00 GPA in all coursework).

Grade Requirements

To qualify for degree conferral, students must achieve a minimum 2.00 grade point average. This requirement applies to the student’s cumulative:

UVA GPA, which includes all UVA coursework
Commerce GPA, which includes all Commerce coursework
Individual concentration GPA(s), which includes all coursework applied to the student’s individual concentration(s)

Total Required Credits: 120

Public Professional Licensure Disclosure

As a member of the State Authorizations Reciprocity Agreement, the University of Virginia (UVA) is authorized to provide curriculum in a distance learning environment to students located in all states in the United States except for California. (34 CFR 668.43(a)(6)& 34 CFR 668.72(n)).

Upon completion of the Bachelor of Science in Commerce at the UVA McIntire School of Commerce, graduates may be eligible for initial professional licensure in another U.S. state by applying to the licensing board or agency in that state.

Please visit the University’s state authorization web pages to make an informed decision regarding which states’ educational requirements for initial licensure are met by this program. (668.43(a)(5) (v)(A) - (C))

Enrolled students who change their current (or mailing) address to a state other than Virginia should update this information immediately in the Student Information System as it may impact their ability to complete internship, practicum, or clinical hours, use Title IV funds, or meet licensure or certification requirements in the new state. (34 CFR 668.402).