Plan your path
Advising & enrollment support
Choosing among more than one hundred programs from a dozen institutions can be daunting. Center advisors help you compare options, understand transfer credit, and connect with the right admissions office, free of charge and with no obligation.
- One-on-one advising appointments, in person or by phone
- Transfer-credit guidance between community colleges and four-year partners
- Help requesting transcripts and completing applications
- Referrals to the partner institution that offers your program
Testing Center
The Center operates a quiet, proctored testing facility used by students, employers, and the public. Services shown below are representative for this prototype.
| Service | Audience | Scheduling |
|---|---|---|
| GED & high-school equivalency testing | Adult learners | By appointment |
| College placement testing | Incoming students | Walk-in & appointment |
| Proctored exams for online courses | Distance learners | By appointment |
| Professional certification exams | Working professionals | By appointment |
Contact the Testing Center to confirm hours and reserve a seat.
Workforce & continuing education
Short-term, job-ready credentials built with Southwest Virginia employers. Many can be completed in a single semester and stack toward a degree later.
Healthcare
Nursing, pharmacy technology, and medical coding pathways with regional clinical partners.
Skilled trades
Welding, industrial maintenance, mechatronics, and commercial driver licensing.
Technology
Cybersecurity, IT support, and data foundations mapped to industry certifications.
Financial aid & scholarships
Financial aid is administered by each partner institution, but Center staff can point you in the right direction and help you get started.
- FAFSA filing help and document checklists
- Information on state workforce grants such as FastForward credentials
- Referrals to partner-institution scholarship offices