Virginia Western Community College (VWCC) is a public community college in Roanoke, Virginia. It is part of the Virginia Community College System.
Academics As of 2013, Virginia Western had 69 different specified programs that fall under the categories including: Associate of Arts, Associate of Applied Science, Associate of Science, Certificate, or Career Studies. Some of these degrees are used as a stepping stone to many of Virginia's colleges and universities.
Students Most of the students are part-time enrollment. Virginia Western Community College now has student sports teams such as basketball and soccer. The college also has many student clubs and recreations for students.
In the fall 2020 semester, VWCC's total headcount was 8,362 students, 57% female, 43% male. The racial makeup of the student body is 70% White, 20% Black or African American, and 5% from other races.Hanson, David. "VIRGINIA WESTERN FACT BOOK." July. 2020
Facilities
On Campus Buildings: According to the official campus map, Virginia Western has 16 buildings on campus: Chapman Hall, Craig Hall, Duncan Hall, Humanities, Thomas Center, Strauss Family Student Life Center, Webber Hall, Hall Family Center for Business Science, Fralin Center for Science & Health Professions, Brown Library, Fishburn Hall, Natural Science Center, Greenhouse, College Services, Field House, and the STEM center. The main campus is located in southwest Roanoke on 70-acres, about 1.4 miles away from Towers shopping center.
Chapman Hall: Formally housed the enrollment center, currently closed for renovations as of 10-1-26.
Craig Hall: Houses the Virginia Western bookstore and provides connecting hallways to Duncan Hall.
Duncan Hall: Houses Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (LASS) classrooms.
Humanities: This building, connected to Duncan Hall, contains additional Liberal Arts and Social Sciences classrooms as well as LASS offices and a gymnasium.
Thomas Center: This building houses a corporate training center, Dual Enrollment offices, and the Cashier's Office.
Student Life Center: The Student Life Center, connected to a covered walkway outside of Webber Hall, contains a coffee shop, the Hall Associates career center, the fitness center, various offices, and a student food pantry.
Off Campus Facilities: Culinary Institute at Virginia Western is in the Claude Moore Education Complex, in downtown Roanoke
The college operates the Greenfield Education & Training Center in Daleville."Greenfield Education & Training Center" (). Virginia Western Community College. Retrieved on April 5, 2015. "Greenfield Center 57 South Center Drive Daleville, VA 24083" - Profile at the Commonwealth of Virginia website."2010 CENSUS - CENSUS BLOCK MAP: Daleville CDP, VA" (Archive). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved on April 5, 2015.
The Roanoke Japanese Saturday School (ロノアーク補習授業校 Ronōaku Hoshū Jugyō Kō), a weekend Japanese educational program, was previously held at the Greenfield Education & Training Center. It was closed for an indeterminate period in April 2006,"Japanese Schools" (Archive). Japan-Virginia Society (JVS; 日本バージニア協会). June 4, 2008. Retrieved on April 5, 2015. Roanoke: "c/o Greenfield Education Center 57S Center Dr. Daleville, VA 24083" and "The school has been closed since April, 2006." and in February 2009 it was closed permanently.""600 Harpersville Rd. Newport News VA 23601""Japanese Schools" (). Japan-Virginia Society (JVS; 日本バージニア協会). Retrieved on April 5, 2015. Roanoke: "The school was closed on Feb.2009" Japanese version (). "ロアノーク補習授業校 (Roanoke Japanese Saturday School) Information 2009年2月に廃校"
Notable alumni Nidal Hasan (born 1970) United States Army Officer, Perpetrator of 2009 Fort Hood shooting Barry Michaels (born 1952) radio disc jockey Carol M. Swain (born 1954) Law Professor, U.S. Civil Rights Commission Advisory Committee Eric Phillips (born 1976) Delegate for the 47th District in the Virginia House of Delegates
See also Goodwill Scholarships Virginia Western CCAP Scholarships
References
External links Official website