Governor’s Order to Enforce 10-Patron Limit
Governor Ralph Northam and State Health Commissioner M. Norman Oliver, MD, MA today issued a public health emergency order prohibiting more than 10 patrons in restaurants, fitness centers, and theaters. The order gives local and state law enforcement the ability to enforce this ban, which… Continue Reading Governor’s Order to Enforce 10-Patron LimitRead More
Campus update 3/17/20
With new national guidance related to minimizing group gatherings to lessen the potential spread of the virus, Chancellor Glenn DuBois announced the cancellation of May college commencements across Virginia’s Community Colleges. That includes special pinning ceremonies as well. This is a difficult step to take,… Continue Reading Campus update 3/17/20Read More
Campus Update 3/16/20
Currently, the college is on spring break and we will transition the majority of classes to remote and online delivery beginning on March 23. Effective immediately, all areas of campus are closed to students and non-employees unless you are specifically instructed to attend an in-person… Continue Reading Campus Update 3/16/20Read More
Virginia Western to limit in-person classes, cancel events
As advised by the Virginia Department of Health and Governor Ralph Northam, Virginia Western is taking steps to limit public gatherings and large groups to lessen the potential spread of COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus). We will transition the majority of our classes to remote and online… Continue Reading Virginia Western to limit in-person classes, cancel eventsRead More
Campus community events cancelled through April 5
Virginia Western Community College is proactively taking steps to ensure the health and well-being of our students, employees and members of the community in light of COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus). As advised by the Virginia Department of Health and Governor Ralph Northam, the college is limiting… Continue Reading Campus community events cancelled through April 5Read More
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- Virginia’s first adult high school partners with Virginia Western to build direct pathways from diploma to career March 16, 2026
- Free help sessions coming up for scholarship opportunities at Virginia Western March 3, 2026
- Mountain Gateway and Virginia Western Community Colleges partner to expand CDL training February 25, 2026

