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Richard Bland College offers many challenging courses and programs that will provide you with a solid foundation in the liberal arts as you begin or continue your pursuit of higher education. By attending Richard Bland College and completing the Associate Degree, you will have completed the first two years toward the Baccalaureate Degree.
We have guaranteed transfer agreements with four-year colleges and universities across the Commonwealth that will enhance your educational opportunities.
A high quality, affordable college education should be within the reach of every student. Our goal is 100% student success, and that begins with offering the first two years of your undergraduate education at a reasonable cost that can be paid without going into debt. Richard Bland College, Virginia’s only public, residential two year college, is also one of the Commonwealth’s most affordable
Richard Bland College of William & Mary is the only two-year residential college in Virginia. The residence halls were built in 2008 and offer apartment-style living with state-of-the-art amenities. Students are able to live and eat affordably starting at just $9,840 per year ranging up to $11,640 per year depending on their room assignment.
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In the days leading up to the NJCAA Division II Region 10 Championships, which will be hosted at Richard Bland College of William & Mary on Nov. 1 – 2, […]
This once-shy RBC student has blossomed into a sound leader. By Sterling Giles Second-year student Melia Grady has had an innate drive to be the best version of herself […]
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This RBC student-athlete feels at home with both the campus and the volleyball team. By Sterling Giles Within the last few years, Richard Bland College of William & Mary […]
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An accomplished scientist with a heart for vulnerable minds. By Sterling Giles Over the last few years, Richard Bland College of William & Mary (RBC) has leaned in to […]
A paramount partnership that connects RBC and the Greater Petersburg region. By Sterling Giles Last fall, Richard Bland College of William & Mary (RBC) and the City of Petersburg […]
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This alumnus and his family have used their resources to help grow RBC. By Amy Lacey In April of this year, Thomas H. Solenberger, M.D. visited Richard Bland College […]
44 summers ago, this couple met at RBC, fell for each other, and have remained in love ever since. By Amy Lacey Scott Vincent vividly remembers her son’s expression every […]
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The popular “Music In The Grove” concert series will return to Richard Bland College on Saturday, April 20. Gifted cover band Drew Dunbar & The Loyal Skeptics will be first […]
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BY ABIGAIL HOLMES High schools partner with Richard Bland College to dually enroll students in classes, allowing them to complete up to two degrees by the time they finish high […]
Soccer scholarship brings a lifelong learner to the U.S. from a Caribbean Island to eventually become an Associate Professor and Head Soccer Coach at RBC. Originally from Trinidad and Tobago, […]
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BY ABIGAIL HOLMES At Richard Bland College, students can organize their class schedules to meet their needs. The college recognizes that many students work jobs or have other obligations outside […]
Housing options are available to all RBC students and surpass traditional college dorm accommodations. Students feel at home in the spacious apartments and miss them when they transfer. Students who […]
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