Virginia Western Community College is a two-year public institution of higher education operating under the Virginia Community College System, a statewide system of community colleges. The College operates under the policies established by the State Board for Community Colleges and the Virginia Western Community College Local Advisory Board.
Virginia Western is located on a 70-acre campus in southwest Roanoke, VA. The service region of the College includes Roanoke, Salem, Roanoke County, Craig County, Franklin County, and southern Botetourt County. The College was established in 1966 and has grown from an initial enrollment of 1,352 to its current annual enrollment of over 8,500 students in credit courses and more than 1,200 enrollments in fast-track workforce and continuing education courses.
Our Students
VWCC’s students come to the College from many backgrounds. We serve first-time, returning, and transfer students, who attend on either a full-time or part-time basis. For more about our students, check out our Fact Book.
Our Faculty
Nearly 80 full-time faculty and more than 150 full-time staff members and administrators serve our students. In addition, approximately 200 part-time faculty strengthen our ability to provide more courses and services.
Accreditation
Virginia Western Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees. Questions about the accreditation of Virginia Western Community College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).
The College is a member of the Virginia Community College System and is approved by the State Board for Community Colleges. Virginia Western is also approved by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia.
For further accreditation details, visit this page.
Non-Discrimination
Virginia Western shall promote and maintain equal employment and educational opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions including lactation, age (except when age is a bona fide occupational qualification), status as a veteran, national origin, or other non-merit factors.
Contact Us
540-857-VWCC (8922)
24/7 Student Support Center
855-874-6690
TTY: All users 711
Address:
3094 Colonial Ave., SW
Roanoke, VA 24015
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