Virginia joins initiative to create three-year bachelor’s degree model

By: Nathaniel Cline

Outlets: Virginia Mercury

Published: June 26, 2026

Words: 387

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 6 days ago

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Higher education leaders in Virginia and Ohio announced Thursday that they will join forces to create a model for three-year bachelor’s degrees, cutting the traditional timeframe of obtaining the credential by one year.

The move reflects Virginia’s strategic plan to better align higher education with student and employer needs and increase affordability.

Currently, the laws in Virginia and Ohio require at least 120 semester credit hours to earn a bachelor’s degree. By …

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