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Piedmont Virginia Community College (PVCC) is a nonresidential two-year institution of higher education that serves Central Virginia - principally residents of the City of Charlottesville, and the counties of Albemarle, Buckingham, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa and Nelson. Our scenic campus is located in Albemarle County, Virginia. We are one of 23 community colleges in Virginia that comprise the Virginia Community College System (VCCS). |
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PVCC's impact on Central Virginia has been immense since our establishment in 1972: |
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More than 100,000 students have taken classes at PVCC. |
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PVCC has awarded over 8,500 associate degrees and certificates. |
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Each year, over 450 students transfer from PVCC to a four-year college or university to pursue a bachelor's degree. To date, more than 2,000 students have transferred to the University of Virginia. |
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More than 1,100 of our nursing students have become registered nurses with most working all or part of their career in our service region. |
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Businesses throughout Central Virginia also rely on our graduates to provide a skilled workforce. |
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PVCC is committed to providing access to a college education for all who can benefit, an opportunity for each student to reach his or her potential, and excellence in our programs and services. |
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Piedmont Virginia Community College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404.679.4500 for questions about the accreditation of Piedmont Virginia Community College. |
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Revision as of 16:27, 5 February 2009
Piedmont Virginia Community College (PVCC) is a nonresidential two-year institution of higher education that serves Central Virginia - principally residents of the City of Charlottesville, and the counties of Albemarle, Buckingham, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa and Nelson. Our scenic campus is located in Albemarle County, Virginia. We are one of 23 community colleges in Virginia that comprise the Virginia Community College System (VCCS).
PVCC's impact on Central Virginia has been immense since our establishment in 1972:
More than 100,000 students have taken classes at PVCC. PVCC has awarded over 8,500 associate degrees and certificates. Each year, over 450 students transfer from PVCC to a four-year college or university to pursue a bachelor's degree. To date, more than 2,000 students have transferred to the University of Virginia. More than 1,100 of our nursing students have become registered nurses with most working all or part of their career in our service region. Businesses throughout Central Virginia also rely on our graduates to provide a skilled workforce. PVCC is committed to providing access to a college education for all who can benefit, an opportunity for each student to reach his or her potential, and excellence in our programs and services.
Piedmont Virginia Community College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404.679.4500 for questions about the accreditation of Piedmont Virginia Community College.
Programs of study
Piedmont Virginia Community college offers 23 associate degrees and 18 certificates.[1]
Associate in Arts
Liberal Arts
Visual and Performing Arts
Associate in Science
Business Administration
Computer Science
Education
Engineering
General Studies
Physical and Natural Sciences
Associate in Applied Science
Biotechnology
Business Management - Accounting
Business Management - Management
Electronics Technology - Computer and Electronics
Electronics Technology - Specialization in PC Support and Networking
Emergency Medical Services
Information Technology - Computer Applications
Information Technology - Networking
Information Technology - Programming
Information Technology - Web Technologies
Mechanical Engineering Technology - Computer Aided Drafting and Design
Medical Laboratory Technology
Nursing
Protective Services (Police Science)
Respiratory Therapy
Technical Studies - Carpentry
Technical Studies - Electricity
Technical Studies - HVAC
Technical Studies - Masonry
Technical Studies - Plumbing
Certificate
Business and Office - Administrative Support Technology
Surgical Technology
Career Studies Certificate
Architectural Computer-Aided Drafting and Design
Biotechnology
Business and Office
Computer-Aided Drafting and Design Technology
Computer-Aided Drafting and Design Technology - Advanced
Criminal Justice
Drawing
Early Childhood Development
Graphic Design
Horticulture
Information Systems Technology - Networking
Information Systems Technology - Web Technologies
Painting
Patient Admissions Coordinator
PC Upgrading and Repair
Preparation for Health Care
Student Body
PVCC consists of a total of 4,675 undergraduates, 54% of which are part time students. Women constitute 58% of the student body and men 42%. [1]
Tuition
Tuition for Virginia state residents is $2,300 for full time enrollment. Out-of-state tuition costs $7554. As with most community colleges, PVCC's yearly tuition is about one fourth that of a typical four year institution. [2]
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