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VIRGINIA WESTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Virginia Western Community College
P.O. Box 14007
Roanoke, VA 24038

Official telephone: (540) 857-7231
Fax number: (540) 857-6102

Website: www.virginiawestern.edu


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Screen last updated on: September 10, 2007
STUDENT PROFILE
Average age of full-time undergraduates: 24
U.S. region where majority of students come from: Southeast

CAMPUS ENVIRONMENT
Campus size: 70 acres
City or town school is located in: Roanoke
Population of city/town: 96,397

LIVING ON CAMPUS
Institution offers housing: no
Percent of all students who have cars on campus: 90%
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age: no

STUDY FACILITIES
Every student is required to lease or own a computer: no
Every student is required to take a computer course: yes
Computer equipment is provided in: library, computer center/lab(s)
Internet access provided to all students: yes
E-mail services/accounts provided to all students: yes
School has a library on campus: yes

ASSISTANCE SERVICES
Remedial learning services:
reading, writing, math, study skills
Additional services offered:
nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance, Dental clinic.
Counseling services:
minority student, veteran student, older student, career, personal, academic
Career placement services:
career/job search classes, interest inventory, on-campus job interviews, resumé assistance, alumni services, interview training
Services for students with disabilities:
note-taking services, tape recorders, tutors, reader services, interpreters for hearing-impaired, adaptive equipment, braille services
Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped: 100%

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
Student activities:
student government, student newspaper
Number of honor societies: 1
Campus-based religious organizations:
Christian Fellowship
Minority student organizations:
Black Student Organization
International student organizations:
International Student Organization
Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees:
gospel choir, drama club, biology club, geology club, horticulture society, chess club, practical nursing club, running club, student ambassadors, Alpha Beta Gamma, Dental Hygienists Association, Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers, International Association of Administrative Professionals, Intramurals and Club Sports Organization, Madison Society, Nursing Students Association, Phi Theta Kappa, Kappa Beta Delta, Radiographers, Student Working Against Prejudice In Society

ATHLETICS
School has an athletic program: yes
Athletic director: John Elliott
School colors: colonial blue and white
Percent of students in intramural/recreational sports: 10%
Athletic facilities:
gymnasium, pool, tennis courts
Intramural/Recreational sports:
baseball, basketball, flag football, volleyball

GETTING AWAY
Public transportation serves campus: yes
Nearest international airport: Roanoke (6 miles)
Nearest passenger bus service: Roanoke (3 miles)

PAYING THE BILLS
Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are: good
Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term: no

AFTER GRADUATION
Percent of graduates who enter job market in field related to major: 75% within two years of graduation



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