- By the end of the semester in which they have attempted 60 hours (including transfer, advanced placement, advanced standing, and credit by examination), students must pass the following courses, or their equivalents, with a grade of C - or better: BIOL 1105, BIOL 1106, BIOL 1115, BIOL 1116, and FIW 2114.
Graduation Requirements
- Major Requirements:
To earn a B.S. degree in Fish Conservation, a student must pass the following courses, or their equivalents, with a grade of C - or better: BIOL 1105, BIOL 1106, BIOL 1115, BIOL 1116, and FIW 2114.
There are no hidden prerequisites on this check sheet; however, course requirements may change over time, and students should always check for prerequisites for classes they select.
Students should consult www.fishwild.vt.edu/experiential_learning.html for more details on how to fulfill the experiential learning requirement. Note that you will not receive credit for your experiential learning until all the documents related to the experience are completed and submitted, in addition to being registered for the experience. Students enrolling in FIW 2974, FIW 3964, or FIW 4974 should use the P/F option; FIW 2994, FIW 4994 and XXXX 3954 may be taken P/F or A/F.
To remain in good standing, a student must achieve and maintain an overall and in-major cumulative GPA of at least 2.0. Courses used for the in-major GPA computation include all those designated as FIW, FREC, GEOG, NR, and SBIO. To graduate, a student must achieve an overall and in-major cumulative GPA of at least 2.0. - In accordance with university guidelines, courses satisfying degree core requirements may not be double counted to satisfy other areas of a degree (e.g., Pathways).
Foreign Language Requirement
Complete an 1105-1106 foreign language (e.g., FR, GR, SPAN) grouping or the equivalent unless two (2) high school units of the same foreign language or six (6) transfer credit hours of foreign language have been earned. These credits do not count toward graduation.
