Blue Ridge Community College Virginia
Established in the year 1967 the Blue Ridge Community College , a community college in Virginia has been providing educational services for the residents of central Shenandoah Valley for the last 43 years. As a part of the Virginia community college system, the BRCC serves people of Harrisonburg , Waynesboro , Staunton , Virginia , Augusta , Highland , and Rockingham.
Campus Features
Main campus of BRCC is located between interstate 81 and US route 11 outside the Weyers cave. Two other off campuses, namely, Harrisonburg center in 1997 and Augusta Center in 2003 have been added to the main campus that has twelve buildings.
Brief History
Since its establishment in 1967 the college has become a staple for education in the Shenandoah Valley filling a void in the educational scheme in the area. Student strength of 908 in 1967 has now increased to 85,000. Initiated with only three including the Armstrong Hall, and A, D, and E buildings, the college today has as many as twelve well accomplished building. Tuition for full time 12 credits per semester that is for two semesters for students has enhanced to $1867.20 from $135 per year that was prevalent in 1967.
Programs Offered
With a comprehensive program including associated degrees, diplomas, certificates and vocational training, Blue Ridge Community College also supports university transfer programs. In addition the college provides for non-credit workforce training as well as special interest classes for the individuals, businessmen, and industrial people. Besides degrees in a host of disciplines the university also offers diploma and certifications in 20 other disciplines.
Accreditation
Blue Ridge Community College is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission to award associate degrees. List of the 23 accredited colleges under the Virginia community college system is available in their college directory .
Admissions
A high school diploma or GED and additionally taking either the SAT or the BRCC College Preparedness test is necessary to get admission in the degree course of the college. Moreover the college may require transcripts of prior coursework done. In case students are unable to supply the transcripts, they must submit scores from the ACT test. Some of the technical programs have additional requirements that could be learnt by contracting the college or logging on to their website. Students can apply using the general community college application form available in all universities online.
Financial Grants
Financial grants are available in form of loans, grants, and scholarships for the students. In case of loan the repayment starts only after graduation is completed. Terms and conditions of private loans extended by banks and private lenders would vary widely. Grants are awarded by government for eligible students. Scholarships are offered by multiple organizations for students from diverse backgrounds. Detailed information is available in Financial Aid Office of the college and its website.
