Summer Semester update
Virginia Western’s campus is currently closed to students until further notice due to the COVID-19 pandemic and is holding online and remote learning classes for Summer Semester. The college is planning to reopen for limited in-person labs and clinical classes when permitted during Phase 2… Continue Reading Summer Semester updateRead More
Watch the 2020 Graduation Video
Virginia Western honored its 2020 graduates and conferred their degrees with a special video message. You can watch it here: Be sure to see special Thank You messages from our students, faculty and staff here: We look forward to honoring our graduates in person when… Continue Reading Watch the 2020 Graduation VideoRead More
A message to graduating students from President Sandel
On May 15, we will post a video through Virginia Western’s social media outlets and on our website to virtually confer degrees and recognize the graduating class of 2020’s academic achievements. Continue Reading A message to graduating students from President SandelRead More
Public notice: State Board for Community Colleges to Consider 2020-21 Fees at May Meeting
In accordance with Section 23.1-307 (D) of the Code of Virginia, the State Board for Community Colleges provides notice that it will consider tuition and mandatory fee increases for Virginia’s Community Colleges, effective fall 2020, at 9 a.m. on May 21, 2020, via a virtual… Continue Reading Public notice: State Board for Community Colleges to Consider 2020-21 Fees at May MeetingRead More
Student update 4/6/20
The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) had made some emergency policy changes only for Spring Semester 2020 to help the colleges and our students. These changes can be found at https://www.virginiawestern.edu/covid19/grading/. Continue Reading Student update 4/6/20Read More
Employee update 4/3/20
Governor Northam has given new guidance to all state agencies related to spending, hiring and budget planning. Continue Reading Employee update 4/3/20Read More
Campus update 4/2/20
The VCCS has made some revisions to the grading policy in an effort to clarify the process and equip our students for success during Spring Semester. Continue Reading Campus update 4/2/20Read More
Employee update 4/1/20
More information on Virginia's Public Health Emergency Leave and the federal Families First Coronavirus Response Act. Continue Reading Employee update 4/1/20Read More
Campus update 3/31/20
Virginia Western will remain in online or remote delivery of classes until after June 10 in adherence with the Governor’s executive order. Continue Reading Campus update 3/31/20Read More
Campus update 3/27/20
Please read these important updates to the withdrawal period and grading policy as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Continue Reading Campus update 3/27/20Read More
Recent News
- Virginia Community Colleges set tuition & fees for 2026-27 academic year May 29, 2026
- Virginia Western adds 1,041 new alumni May 18, 2026
- Virginia Western will celebrate Commencement on May 15 May 12, 2026
- Virginia Western celebrates recognition with Military Friendly Gold Status May 8, 2026
- Virginia Western joins partners in ceremony to open biotech incubator RoVa Labs May 7, 2026

