Affiliation Agreement with William & Mary's School of Marine Science at the Virginia Institute of Marine Science
Virginia Wesleyan University'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 (although no cap is placed on the number of students who may be admitted to the program). Provided they remain in good academic standing, selected students who are Virginia residents will receive an annual fellowship with a value worth at least 50% of tuition. Non-Virginia residents will receive an annual fellowship with a value of at least $12,500. VIMS will also offer opportunities for students to earn additional assistantships, fellowships or other awards in the second year.