Mandy Allen and Justin May discuss how RBC is ready to help students impacted by COVID19 get Back on Track by giving them the support they need during their academic journey at Richard Bland College of William & Mary. Watch as they discuss how you can either come back to college or enroll for the very first time with financial support from the Commonwealth of Virginia. Email backontrack@rbc.edu
Since the COVID-19 pandemic was a time of unprecedented emotional and educational challenges, Back on Track @ RBC helps students who had challenges during that time reach their academic goals. High school students and returning college students who participate in the program are given the opportunity to move forward and go back to college. Classes offered at RBC enable students to improve grades before returning to their college or university of choice. Back on Track @ RBC also allows students to work on job skills that prepare them to enter the workforce. All students in the program receive a free Positive Psychology class and Mental Health First Aid. Psychology-292 Stress Management Class begins March 25th.
Richard Bland College of William & Mary can offset tuition for students with many different scholarship options, including the Promise Scholars partnership with William & Mary and the College’s robust Honors program.
Clicking on the Financial Aid & Scholarships link below helps students and parents understand:
• If they qualify for aid
• Types of financial aid available
• How to accept financial aid
• How to fill out their FAFSA form
• Type of scholarships available
RBC’s informative Quick Guide provides students with a comprehensive interactive look at the college — from programs and degrees, to campus living to transfer options and much more! Check it out. It’s cool!
Richard Bland College of William & Mary is the only two-year college in Virginia that offers on-campus living in either Patriot Hall and Freedom Hall. Patriot and Freedom feature apartment style rooms divided into two separate bedrooms accommodating four students. Each suite has a common area, a full kitchen, two bathrooms, and a washer and dryer. All residence halls have common spaces with games, televisions, computer labs and free WiFi. Watch the video to learn more about living on camus.
RBC’s Guided Pathways for Success (GPS@RBC) program focuses on the College’s commitment to 100% student success by providing each student with a dedicated Learner Mentor. Advising takes place from the time the student is accepted until they graduate with their associate degree.
Richard Bland College has a transformative Middle College program eligible students to graduate from both high school and earn their associate degree from RBC at the same time. The program is for high school junior and seniors and provides a two-year savings on college costs. You can learn more about the program by contacting admissions at this link.
Richard Bland College of William & Mary prides itself on being a diverse campus that welcomes students from all over the world through its Global Student Success Program (GSSP). Visit the GSSP website here. The College’s Racial Equity & Justice Task Force is committed to providing equality throughout campus for all students and employees. Learn more about RBC’s RJ&E initiatives here.
Richard Bland College of William & Mary is a certified crime prevention campus. What does that mean. Check out the video to learn more about the College’s commitment to being safe and secure.
Richard Bland College of William & Mary fields eight intercollegiate teams, including: men’s and women’s soccer, women’s volleyball, men’s volleyball, men’s basketball, baseball, softball, and women’s beach volleyball. The Statesmen compete as a Division I member of the National Junior College Athletic Association and have won both national championships and Region 10 conference championships in basketball, men’s soccer, softball and women’s volleyball.
