Policies

Policy Number: I-89Last Reviewed: April 23, 2026Responsible Dept.: Dean of Learning Resources and Online Learning and Vice President of Academic and Workforce Solutions A signed copy of this policy is available in the President’s Office. Purpose Virginia Western Community College (Virginia Western) is committed to ensuring equitable access to digital content and services for all users, including individuals… Continue Reading I-89: Digital AccessibilityRead More

Policy Number: I-88Last Reviewed: April 23, 2026Responsible Dept.: Vice President of Academic & Workforce Solutions A signed copy of this policy is available in the President’s Office. Introduction and Purpose This Policy aligns with Virginia Community College System Policy 10.7.0 and requires assessment of emerging patterns which can aid in the prevention of incidents, accidents and occurrences in… Continue Reading I-88: High Risk Programs Lab SafetyRead More

Policy Number: I-87Last Reviewed: February 19, 2026Responsible Dept.: Vice President of Student Affairs A signed copy of this policy is available in the President’s Office. I. Purpose The purpose of this policy is to ensure that Virginia Community College System (VCCS) students enrolled at Virginia Western Community College are not subjected to hazing in any form. Hazing is… Continue Reading I-87: HazingRead More

Policy Number: I-86Last Reviewed: April 23, 2026Responsible Dept.: Vice President of Academic & Workforce Solutions A signed copy of this policy is available in the President’s Office. A Virginia Western syllabus should define college and class policies as well as class expectations. These policies are enforceable and supported by the college as long as they are in writing… Continue Reading I-86: Syllabus RequirementsRead More

Policy Number: I-85Last Reviewed: June 12, 2025Responsible Dept.: Vice President of Academic & Workforce Solutions A signed copy of this policy is available in the President’s Office. Student Rights and Responsibilities Virginia Western Community College is an institution dedicated to academic integrity. As such, the college expects students to share the responsibility of maintaining an honest academic environment… Continue Reading I-85: Academic IntegrityRead More

[printfriendly] Policy Number: I-83Effective Date: November 14, 2024Responsible Dept.: Vice President of Student Affairs A signed copy of this policy is available in the President’s Office. Purpose To establish a clear and compassionate process for handling situations when a currently enrolled student passes away during their enrollment. This policy ensures a coordinated and professional response by the… Continue Reading I-83: Policy for Student DeathRead More

Policy Number: I-84Last Reviewed: June 12, 2025Responsible Dept.: Vice President of Academic & Workforce Solutions and Vice President of Student Affairs A signed copy of this policy is available in the President’s Office. Purpose The purpose of this policy is to clarify the processes to be followed by students and college staff when processing administrative changes to enrollment… Continue Reading I-84: Late Enrollment ChangesRead More

Policy Number: I-82Effective Date: November 14, 2024Last Reviewed: November 14, 2024Responsible Dept.: Vice President of Student Affairs & Vice President of Academic & Workforce Solutions A signed copy of this policy is available in the President’s Office. Purpose The purpose of this policy is to establish a consistent process for the awarding of posthumous credentials to eligible students. … Continue Reading I-82: Conferring Posthumous AwardsRead More

Policy Number: I-80Last Reviewed: November 14, 2024Responsible Dept.: Vice President of Academic & Workforce Solutions A signed copy of this policy is available in the President’s Office. The quality of performance in any Workforce (non-credit) is reported by the grading system of Satisfactory (S), Unsatisfactory (U), or Withdrawal (W). The assignment of the grades is the responsibility of… Continue Reading I-80: Grade and Completion Policy for Non-Credit Courses (Workforce)Read More

Policy Number: I-78Last Reviewed: November 14, 2024Responsible Dept.: Vice President of Academic & Workforce Solutions A signed copy of this policy is available in the President’s Office. A grade of Withdrawal (“W”) may be requested by a student under extenuating circumstances. Students seeking a withdrawal must submit in writing a request along with supporting documentation to workforce@virginiawestern.edu. A… Continue Reading I-78: Withdrawal Policy for Non-Credit CoursesRead More