Blue Ridge Community College

Campus FeaturesSouthern Association of Colleges and Schools
Main campus of BRCC is located between interstateCommission to award associate degrees. List of the
81 and US route 11 outside the Weyers cave. Two23 accredited colleges under the Virginia community
other off campuses, namely, Harrisonburg center incollege system is available in their college directory.
1997 and Augusta Center in 2003 have been added toAdmissions
the main campus that has twelve buildings.A high school diploma or GED and additionally taking
either the SAT or the BRCC College Preparedness
Since its establishment in 1967 the college has becometest is necessary to get admission in the degree
a staple for education in the Shenandoah Valley filling acourse of the college. Moreover the college may
void in the educational scheme in the area. Studentrequire transcripts of prior coursework done. In case
strength of 908 in 1967 has now increased to 85,000.students are unable to supply the transcripts, they
Initiated with only three including the Armstrong Hall, andmust submit scores from the ACT test. Some of the
A, D, and E buildings, the college today has as manytechnical programs have additional requirements that
as twelve well accomplished building. Tuition for full timecould be learnt by contracting the college or logging on
12 credits per semester that is for two semesters forto their website. Students can apply using the general
students has enhanced to $1867.20 from $135 percommunity college application form available in all
year that was prevalent in 1967.universities online.
Programs OfferedFinancial Grants
With a comprehensive program including associatedFinancial grants are available in form of loans, grants,
degrees, diplomas, certificates and vocational training,and scholarships for the students. In case of loan the
Blue Ridge Community College also supports universityrepayment starts only after graduation is completed.
transfer programs. In addition the college provides forTerms and conditions of private loans extended by
non-credit workforce training as well as special interestbanks and private lenders would vary widely. Grants
classes for the individuals, businessmen, and industrialare awarded by government for eligible students.
people. Besides degrees in a host of disciplines theScholarships are offered by multiple organizations for
university also offers diploma and certifications in 20students from diverse backgrounds. Detailed
other disciplines.information is available in Financial Aid Office of the
Accreditationcollege and its website.
Blue Ridge Community College is accredited by