Online learning at Virginia Western delivers courses and programs to where you are, when it is convenient for you, providing flexible high quality learning opportunities that support the college’s mission and meet the needs of our students and our community.
Becoming a Student
In order to take online courses, you first need to apply to Virginia Western. For registration information and dates, please consult the Class Schedule and Academic Calendar.
Wondering if online classes are for you? Complete the Online Readiness Assessment.
Have a question about admission or a specific program? Contact our Enrollment Center at 855-874-6690 or enroll@virginiawestern.edu for more information.
Online Programs & Classes
Fully Online Programs
These programs are delivered via the internet using online technologies including Canvas (our campus LMS), email, and web conferencing services without having to come to our campus. Courses in these programs may require students to complete proctored assignments at an approved testing location or through an online test proctoring service.
Business & Professional Services
| Business Administration | Associate of Science |
| Legal Office Assisting | Career Studies Certificate |
| Management | Associate of Applied Science |
Health Professions
| Computed Tomography (CT) Imaging | Career Studies Certificate |
| Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) | Career Studies Certificate |
Information Technology
| Information Systems Technology | Associate of Applied Science |
| IST: Cyber Security & Network Administration Specialization | Associate of Applied Science |
| IST: Database & Program Developer Specialization | Associate of Applied Science |
| IST: CISCO™ CCNA™ Networking | Career Studies Certificate |
| IST: Cyber Security | Career Studies Certificate |
| IST: Database & Program Developer | Career Studies Certificate |
| IST: Information Technology Support Analyst | Career Studies Certificate |
| IST: Network & Security Administration | Career Studies Certificate |
| IST: Web Programmer | Career Studies Certificate |
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
| General Studies | Associate of Science |
| Human Services* | Associate of Applied Science |
| Liberal Arts | Associate of Arts |
| Social Sciences | Associate of Science |
| Social Sciences: Education Major* | Associate of Science |
| Visual Design | Associate of Applied Science |
* This program can be largely completed through online coursework however an on-site, face-to-face component such as an internship, clinical placement, or practicum is also required. The location of the on-site field work will be scheduled within a reasonable distance from the student’s preferred location, when available, and in compliance with relevant accreditation requirements.
Hybrid Programs (Mostly Online)
Hybrid programs consist of certificates and degrees that can be completed taking mostly online and a few face-to-face, on-campus courses.
Business & Professional Services
| Management: Entrepreneurship Plus | Career Studies Certificate |
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
| Liberal Arts: Fine Arts Major | Associate of Arts |
Online Classes
If you’re looking to take an individual class to keep up or get ahead at another school, we offer a wide variety of classes that you can take online without being enrolled in a specific program of study. Below is a select list of Engineering classes. To see a full listing of our online classes, visit the class schedule, choose the term (example: Fall 2025), select “online” under Instruction Mode, then search.
- EGR 125 – Introduction to Computer Programming for Engineers
- EGR 240 – Statics
- EGR 245 – Dynamics
- EGR 246 – Mechanics of Materials
- EGR 271 – Electric Circuits I
Haven’t found what you’re looking for?
If you need a class that’s not on the class schedule for this semester, ask your Program Advisor about taking an SSDL class. Shared Services Distance Learning (SSDL) courses allow Virginia Western students to earn credit while taking an online course taught by an instructor from another Virginia Community College, while using testing centers near them to complete any required proctored assignments. This allows Virginia Western students to take advantage of a variety of specialized courses that may not be offered on campus, or help students meet course requirements to complete a degree or certificate in a more timely manner.
Virginia Western Community College is an approved institution of the National Council of State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) a voluntary, regional approach to state oversight of postsecondary distance education. Click here to learn more about how VWCC’s participation in NC-SARA benefits you as a Distance Learning student.
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