Four days. One smart move. Open a new Invest529 account between May 28 and May 31, 2026, and receive a $25 contribution from Invest529! Recognized each year on May 29, 529 Day celebrates education savings and raises awareness about the importance of planning for the future. Invest529 is helping families take that meaningful first step (Read the full article…)

The Virginia Western Student Emergency Fund has re-opened for applications for the summer semester. Students can apply here and are eligible for up to a $1,000 if they have not already received aid in fall 2025 or spring 2026. Questions? Contact Annie Fentress in the Educational Foundation at afentress@virginiawestern.edu or (540) 857-6371. The summer application (Read the full article…)

From CCAP to veterans to adult learners to first gen and more — Virginia Western offers a growing legion of success coaches to guide students through their unique educational journeys. Watch this video, produced by the Educational Foundation, to learn more: “Success Coaches at Virginia Western: Locking in a Game Plan.”

The campus Bookstore, located in Craig Hall, will observe the following summer hours May 18 – August 2, 2026. The bookstore will stay open until 5:00PM on May 18-20 to assist students with materials needed for summer sessions. Monday – Thursday: 9:00AM-4:00PM Friday: 9:00AM – 1:00PM Café 101, located on the 3rd Floor of the Student Life (Read the full article…)

The Military Friendly Survey has awarded Virginia Western Community College a designation of Gold Status for 2026-27 following College-wide efforts to support military-affiliated students. The Military Friendly organization assesses educational institutions on benchmarks including graduation, retention, job placement or transfer rates; loan default rates; and veteran outcomes as well as outcomes for Guard and Reserve students, (Read the full article…)