Blue Ridge Community College - Virginia

08/27/2026

What a great first week of classes at BRCC - Welcome Week fun 🏸, Club Fair, free food 🍕, and even a fire drill 😆🔥!

08/25/2026

Today and tomorrow- G.L.O.W. Your Way to Success!

Duck Hunt & Swag Bag Giveaways

Aug. 25 & 26, 8:30am-5pm

In celebration of a new semester, 400 glow-in-the-dark ducks have been hidden throughout campus in common areas of Buildings G (including the Houff Library, Cafeteria, and Student Success Center), S, J, D, E, F, P, T, and V. Here's how it works: Find a duck. Be one of the first 100 students to bring your duck to the Student Success Center- G164 (across from the Houff Cafeteria). Win a FREE GLOW Swag Bag filled with snacks, campus goodies, and resources to help you start the semester with confidence! G – Get connected. L – Lean into resources. O – Own your success. W – We're here for you! *Ducks have not been hidden in classrooms, offices, or other private areas.

Contact: Wendy Smith, [email protected]

08/24/2026

This week at BRCC:

Student Services Extended Hours
Aug. 24-25, 8:15am-6pm
Student Services will be open for extended hours to help student apply, get registered for classes, etc. Stop by the Houff Student Center for in-person help or join the Virtual Reception Zoom Room at https://vccs.zoom.us/j/93926917200?pwd=aHFCMDBzdW9iWS91dTNwZlI0NW9DQT09

Week of Welcome: Food and Fun at the Rec Center!
11am-1pm or until food is gone! Outdoor games!
Aug. 24 – CHICK-FIL-A. Come early because it goes fast!
Aug. 25- Breakfast wraps
Aug. 26 – Club Fair on Quad and Little Maria's Pizza
Aug. 27- Ice Cream or Italian Ice
Contact: Wendy Baber, [email protected]

Tutoring Open House
Aug. 25, 11am-1pm; Tutoring Center – Houff Library
Come meet the college's Tutoring team during our Open House event! Ask questions, learn how to book a tutoring appointment, and enjoy some yummy desserts.
Contact: [email protected]

G.L.O.W. Your Way to Success! Duck Hunt & Swag Bag Giveaways
Aug. 25 & 26
In celebration of a new semester, 400 glow-in-the-dark ducks have been hidden throughout campus in common areas of Buildings G, S, J, D, E, F, P, T, and V. Here's how it works: Find a duck. Be one of the first 100 students to bring your duck to the Student Success Center- G164 (across from the Houff Cafeteria) on August 25 or August 26 from 8:30am – 5pm. Win a FREE GLOW Swag Bag filled with snacks, campus goodies, and resources to help you start the semester with confidence!
Contact: Wendy Smith, [email protected]

08/18/2026

There's still time to get registered for fall classes at BRCC! Stop by the Houff Student Center or join us through the Zoom Reception Room - ( https://vccs.zoom.us/j/93926917200?pwd=aHFCMDBzdW9iWS91dTNwZlI0NW9DQT09 ) to get started!

We'll even be open this Saturday (Aug. 22) from 10am-3pm to help you apply or sign up for classes!

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As the first day of classes approaches, the Blue Ridge Community College campus was bustling Friday with nearly 300 students making their way to Weyers Cave for Welcome Day at

08/17/2026

This week at BRCC:

Student Services Extended Hours
Aug. 17-20, 8:15am-6pm
Aug. 22, 10am-3pm
Student Services will be open for extended hours to help student apply, get registered for classes, etc. Stop by the Houff Student Center for in-person help or join the Zoom Reception Room at https://vccs.zoom.us/j/93926917200?pwd=aHFCMDBzdW9iWS91dTNwZlI0NW9DQT09

Week of Welcome: Food and Fun at the Rec Center
11am-1pm each day or until food is gone! Outdoor Games!
Aug. 19 - Mr. J's Bagel Sandwiches
Aug. 20 - Magdalena's Empanadas & Fracturas
Contact: Wendy Baber, [email protected]

Connect to Succeed:QEP Open House
Aug. 19, 11am-1p; J102
Taking BIO 101, BIO 141, CHM 111, MTH 154, or MTH 161? Come learn about the Connect to Succeed QEP and how services like the Engagement Coach (EC) and Supplemental Instruction (SI) can help you succeed in these courses! Grab a quick snack while your there too!
Contact: Ezekiel Schmidt, [email protected]

08/17/2026

⏱️We're open later this week and even have Saturday hours to help you apply and/or get registered for classes!

Stop by the Houff Student Center or connect with us though the Virtual Reception Room (Zoom) at https://vccs.zoom.us/j/93926917200?pwd=aHFCMDBzdW9iWS91dTNwZlI0NW9DQT09

Extended Hours:
Monday, August 17 – Thursday, August 20; 8:15 am to 6 pm
Saturday, August 22; 10 am – 3 pm
Monday, August 24 – Tuesday, August 25; 8:15 am – 6 pm

08/13/2026

We can't wait to see you for Welcome Day, tomorrow!

Welcome Day is more than an orientation—it’s your opportunity to get to know the people, places, and resources that will help you thrive at BRCC.

Our theme this year is HOME because we want every student to find their HOME at BRCC—a place where you belong, your goals matter, and your future begins.

Friday, August 14, 10am – 3pm
Start at Plecker Center
We recommend parking in the parking deck. Parking is free!

There will be food, fun, and lots of folks around to help you start your BRCC journey. Whether you’re getting your questions answered, meeting new people, or exploring campus, Welcome Day is the perfect opportunity to feel at home before classes begin.

For all of the details, visit

Welcome Day is more than an orientation—it’s your opportunity to get to know the people, places, and resources that will help you thrive at BRCC. Our theme this year is HOME because we want every student to find their HOME at BRCC—a place where you belong, your goals matter, and your future be...

08/12/2026

Our Aviation Maintenance Technology program is growing!

Blue Ridge Community College is doubling its aviation program capacity. Here's a look into the program and the students currently enrolled.

08/12/2026

Come see us this week at the Rockingham County Fair! We have lots of great info about our programs and you can try out our CDL, welding, and heavy equipment simulators!

08/06/2026

Still need to get registered for fall classes? Come to campus next Tuesday for Registration Day!

August 11, 3:30-5:30pm

Visit us in the Houff Student Center to:
Apply and register for classes
Get your textbooks
Take a campus tour at 5:30pm
Talk to an advisor and print your class schedule
Get answers to your Financial Aid questions, and more!

No need to RSVP, we’ll see you on campus! If you have questions please email [email protected].