Satellite Learning
If you live in Bedford, Amherst, Altavista or Appomattox, a college education may be closer to your home than you realize.
Central Virginia Community College now has a “satellite” campus in each of these communities—giving you a convenient place to connect with CVCC, and get the help you need to begin (or finish) a degree or certification program.
Robert Lowry, director of the Bedford Center, which opened in 2005, said that when people come to the center, they can receive career counseling, sign up for classes and take classes without ever leaving Bedford. Some Bedford students still choose to take classes in Lynchburg, but the Bedford Center makes it easier for them to register and get started.
Linda Rodriguez, director of the Altavista Center, points out that “we try to connect to the community as much as possible.” Along with traditional classes, Altavista and the other centers offer training for certifications in health care and private security, as well as recertification options for teachers, health workers and insurance professionals. Like the other centers, Altavista provides flexible schedules with local classes (which can be especially helpful if you’re working your way through school) and other assistance for students.
If you’re a high school student living outside of Lynchburg, you may be able to earn dual-enrollment credits at your local CVCC center. If you’re a graduate, you can use your local CVCC center to affordably earn credits that you can then transfer to four-year schools such as Virginia Tech.
And did you know that you can actually earn degrees from other colleges through CVCC? CVCC’s offerings are continuing to grow through partnerships with 22 different 4-year colleges.
Drop by the satellite campus in your community, and find out more about how you can save time and money by taking classes close to home.
More campuses, more choices!
Central Virginia Community College
434-832-7600
3506 Wards Rd., Lynchburg, VA 24502-2498
On the web: cvcc.vccs.edu
Altavista Center
434-309-1225
Altavista Office Park 701 5th St., Suite 100
Amherst Center
434.832.7897
Mountainview Plaza 200 Richmond Highway, Suite 103 Amherst, VA 24521
Appomattox Center
434-352-5266
Carver-Price Educational Center 136 Carver Ln.
Bedford Center for Business
540-586-7901
1633 Venture Blvd.
