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Watch the 2020 Graduation Video
Virginia Western honored its 2020 graduates and conferred their degrees with a special video message. You can watch it here: Be sure to see special Thank You messages from our students, faculty and staff here: We look forward to honoring our graduates in person when… Continue Reading Watch the 2020 Graduation Video
Virginia Western to distribute CARES Act funding
Virginia Western Community College announces that it will immediately distribute $1.38 million in emergency financial aid grants for eligible students with funding provided by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. These funds will support students directly and assist with the college’s response… Continue Reading Virginia Western to distribute CARES Act funding
A message to graduating students from President Sandel
On May 15, we will post a video through Virginia Western’s social media outlets and on our website to virtually confer degrees and recognize the graduating class of 2020’s academic achievements. Continue Reading A message to graduating students from President Sandel
Public notice: State Board for Community Colleges to Consider 2020-21 Fees at May Meeting
In accordance with Section 23.1-307 (D) of the Code of Virginia, the State Board for Community Colleges provides notice that it will consider tuition and mandatory fee increases for Virginia’s Community Colleges, effective fall 2020, at 9 a.m. on May 21, 2020, via a virtual… Continue Reading Public notice: State Board for Community Colleges to Consider 2020-21 Fees at May Meeting
Student update 4/6/20
The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) had made some emergency policy changes only for Spring Semester 2020 to help the colleges and our students. These changes can be found at https://www.virginiawestern.edu/covid19/grading/. Continue Reading Student update 4/6/20
Employee update 4/3/20
Governor Northam has given new guidance to all state agencies related to spending, hiring and budget planning. Continue Reading Employee update 4/3/20