Virginia Western Community College
  • MyVWCC
  • Student Resources & Handbook
  • Faculty & Staff Resources
  • EXPLORE
    • About VWCC
    • Visit VWCC
    • VWCC News
    • Programs & Training
    • Campus Life
    • Diversity & Inclusion
    • Campus Safety
    • Community Events
    • Request Info
  • ENROLL
    • Before You Apply
      • Get Started at VWCC
      • Dual Enrollment
      • Apply to VWCC
      • Programs & Training
    • After You Apply
      • Discover Orientation
      • Academic Advising
      • Credit for Prior Learning
      • Academic Calendar
    • support
  • FIND YOUR PATH
    • Programs & Training
    • Virginia Western Online
    • Career & Corporate Training
    • Dual Enrollment
    • Class Schedules
    • Academic Advising
    • College Catalog
  • PAY FOR VWCC
    • Resources
      • Tuition Rates
      • Ways to Pay
      • Financial Aid
      • Scholarship Opportunities
      • CCAP
      • Veterans Benefits
    • Buttons
  • GET SUPPORT
    • Programs & Training
    • Brown Library Services
    • Tutoring
    • Testing Center
    • VWCC Bookstore
    • Student Support Services
    • Help Desk

Register Now for Fall! Chapman Hall is open for in-person support (appointments available Mon – Thurs, walk-ins on Friday)
View the Class Schedule | Click here for Advising | Click here for Financial Aid

CASHIER’S OFFICE: Due to maintenance in Fishburn Hall, the Cashier can be found in Chapman Hall until further notice.

MENUMENU
  • MyVWCC
  • STUDENTS
        • Campus Life
          • Food on Campus
          • Student Activities & Events
          • Clubs & Organizations
          • Recreation & Fitness
          • More from Student Life
        • Learning Resources
          • Academic Calendar
          • Programs & Training
          • College Catalog
          • Dual Enrollment
          • Brown Library Services
          • Help Desk
          • VWCC Bookstore
          • VWCC Bookstore ACCESS Program
        • Student Services
          • Financial Aid
          • TRIO Pathways
          • Hall Career Center
          • Disability Services
          • College Policies
          • More Resources & Services
        • New to VWCC? START HERE!
  • ADULT LEARNERS
    • Programs & Training
    • School of Career & Corporate Training
    • Virginia Western Online
    • Credit for Prior Learning
    • Teacher Recertification
  • FACULTY & STAFF
    • Faculty & Staff Resources
    • College Directory
    • Faculty & Staff Calendar
    • VWConnect (requires VWCC login)
    • IIWS Login
    • Login to Webmail
  • EMPLOYERS
    • School of Career & Corporate Training
    • Hall Associates Career Center
  • GIVE TO VWCC
    • Give Now to Virginia Western
    • CCAP
    • Educational Foundation
GET HELP
Virginia Western Community College
  • EXPLORE
      • About VWCC
      • VWCC News
      • VWCC Response to COVID-19
      • Programs & Training
      • Campus Life
      • Institutional Effectiveness & Research
      • Diversity & Inclusion
      • Campus Safety
      • Community Events
    • VISIT VWCC

      SCHEDULE A CAMPUS TOUR

      REQUEST INFORMATION
  • ENROLL
    • Before You Apply
      • Get Started at VWCC
      • Dual Enrollment
      • Apply to VWCC
      • Programs & Training
    • After You Apply
      • Discover Orientation
      • Academic Advising
      • Credit for Prior Learning
      • Academic Calendar
    • 24/7 Student Support Logo
  • FIND YOUR PATH
    • Programs & Training
    • Virginia Western Online
    • Career & Corporate Training
    • High School/Home School Students
    • Class Schedules
    • Academic Advising
    • College Catalog & Handbook
  • PAY FOR VWCC
    • Resources
      • Tuition Rates
      • Ways to Pay
      • Financial Aid
      • Scholarship Opportunities
      • CCAP
      • Veterans Benefits
    • COMPLETE YOUR FAFSA

      APPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIPS
  • GET SUPPORT
    • Programs & Training
    • Brown Library Services
    • Tutoring
    • Testing Center
    • VWCC Bookstore
    • Student Support Services
    • Help Desk
APPLY TO VWCC

Options for Students Needing Internet or Computer Access

VWCC Response to COVID-19 > Options for Students Needing Internet or Computer Access

During this move to online learning, many students may face a challenge in accessing the internet or a computer. Below is a list of options that may be helpful. All of the options may not be applicable to all students.

Student Laptop Loaner Program

Brown library has a limited number of laptops available for semester-long student checkout on a first-come, first-served basis. Students who need to borrow a laptop can bring a photo ID to the desk on the second floor of Brown Library anytime during normal operating hours.  The laptops will need to be returned at the end of the semester during finals week. If you have further questions please email library@virginiawestern.edu.

On Campus Computer Lab

Brown Library’s first floor computer lab is available for students to use anytime the library is open and contains PCs, Macs, and special software for IT, Math, and Engineering courses. For current library hours and services, visit: https://www.virginiawestern.edu/library/.

Places you may be able to drive to

  • Wi-Fi access at Virginia Western’s campus is accessible from many parking lots. WiFi Access Points are noted on the campus map here.
  • Local public libraries also provide WiFi access from parking lots.
  • You can find free Wi-Fi provided by the City of Salem and Roanoke College in Downtown Salem along the Main Street corridor from Craig Ave to Academy Street and Clay Street to Burwell Street. It can also be accessed at Salem Stadium, fairgrounds, and in City buildings. https://salemva.gov/Departments/Technology-Systems/Salem-Wifi
  • Some Wi-Fi providers are opening up their hotspots in public places so that everyone can access them.
  • Map of Public Wifi Hotspots

Mobile Hotspots

If you have a data plan on your mobile phone, you may be able to access the internet from a laptop, desktop, or tablet computer by turning your cellphone into a mobile hotspot. Search your provider’s website or see this article for basic instructions: https://www.pcmag.com/how-to/how-to-turn-your-phone-into-a-wi-fi-hotspot

Roanoke County Public Library (RCPL) is checking out Mobile Hotspots. If you have a library card, you can check out a hotspot for free. Hotspots can be used to connect your tablet, laptop, or other WiFi enabled device to 4G LTE networks. RCPL hotspots can be borrowed for 28 days. Click here for more information.

BE AWARE: Data charges may apply and may be significant!!

  • Response to COVID-19 Home
  • Daily Health Self-Check
  • Get Vaccinated – Vaccinate Virginia
  • COVID-19 Dashboards & Resources
  • COVID Response Plan for Spring 2022 (PDF)
  • CARES Act/CRRSAA/HEERF Reporting
  • Donate to STUDENT RELIEF FUND

Need help registering?

Call our Student Support Center at 855-874-6690 or visit the Student Support website.

Connect with Us

  • facebook
  • twitter
  • instagram

VWCC Alerts

We use the VW Mass Notification System to immediately contact you during a major crisis or emergency. Get more info and register!

Programs & Training
College Directory
EOE Statement
Privacy/Disclaimer
VW MNS
Student Consumer Information
Virginia Education Wizard
eVA Transparency Reports

Career Opportunities
FOIA Rights & Responsibilities
Site Map
Help Desk
Faculty & Staff Webmail
View VWCC Expenses
Organizational Charts
Annual Notice of Non-Discrimination

  • facebook
  • twitter
  • instagram
  • youtube

Virginia Western Community College
3094 Colonial Avenue
Roanoke, VA 24015
540-857-VWCC
TTY: All users 711

© 2022 Virginia Western Community College, All Rights Reserved
24/7 Student Support Center - 855-874-6690