About CVCC
Central Virginia Community College, a two-year institution
established as a member of the
Virginia Community College System, provides State-supported
educational facilities beyond the high school level for the
cities of Lynchburg and Bedford and the counties of Amherst,
Appomattox, Bedford, and Campbell. The curricula and programs of
the College serve more than 228,000 people within this
geographical jurisdiction. With academic excellence its aim in all areas, the College offers
various programs
to meet the diverse needs of the region it serves. Its two-year
college transfer programs in arts and sciences and in certain
pre-professional areas lead to associate degrees and offer courses
generally acceptable for transfer to four-year institutions. Its
occupational and technical programs lead to diplomas, certificates,
or associate of applied science degrees and are designed to prepare
individuals for certain professions. Its other programs, including
developmental work, special training for industry, and community
service, offer instruction commensurate with the needs of
individuals, groups or the area at large.
The College, in seeking to accomplish its purposes, operates in
accordance with the policies established by the State Board for
Community Colleges and with the advice and support of a local
community college board
comprised of representatives of the cities and counties within
the school's jurisdiction. Though supported primarily by State
funds, the College is partially financed by contributions from
area governments, the Federal Government, businesses, individuals,
and student tuition.
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