May 20, 2026

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.”

May 13, 2026

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…)

Virginia Western Community College will hold its Commencement ceremony on Friday, May 15, at the Berglund Center.  The ceremony, which will honor graduates from the fall 2025 and spring and summer 2026 semesters, starts at 6:30 p.m. There are 418 students expected to attend, with 546 degrees and certificates being awarded. Virginia Western’s commencement will (Read the full article…)