Founded in 1967, Blue Ridge Community College, located in Weyers Cave, serves the residents of the central Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. Comprehensive programs of instruction include associate degrees and certificates in occupational/technical and college/university transfer programs. The College also provides *non-credit workforce training and special interest classes for individuals, business, and industry.
Blue Ridge Community College is part of the Virginia Community College System (VCCS), home to Virginias 23 community colleges.
For students interested in completing a certificate or degree program at BRCC, please start by completing the online Application for Admission*. To start the Application, click the blue "Apply Now" button at the top, right of your screen (link also available at the bottom of this page).
Identity Verification: In order to provide a safe and secure learning environment, admission to our colleges require that all new applicants verify their identity. Applicants will need access to a computer or mobile device that has a camera in order to provide a real-time photo of yourself (Liveness Check) and upload a photo ID (Driver's License, Passport, ID Card, etc.).
After you complete the Application for Admission, be sure to login to your MyBRCC portal. Your username and password will be given to you on your confirmation page. The temporary password that is issued to new students is valid for 24 hours. If you are a BRCC returning student or you have attended another Virginia community college, your username and password is the same from your previous enrollment. Use the Forgot Username/Password links if you do not remember what they are.
After you have completed the online Application for Admission and have logged into your MyBRCC, go to www.brcc.edu/admissions for next steps.
Please Note: Applicants will not receive a .edu email address until after you have made a financial commitment to the college.
*For students interested in short-term career training, certification/licensure prep, professional development for yourself or your employees or are just looking for a class for personal enjoyment, please check the Workforce & Continuing Education (WCE) Page for more information as they have a separate admission process or contact us directly at 540-453-0264.
**Blue Ridge Community College (BRCC) will not engage in high-pressure recruiting tactics when recruiting Service members. BRCC will recruit Service members through standard Outreach protocols: email, phone or text follow up to a new application or inquiry by the Service member. BRCC will not engage in repeated attempts to recruit Service members who have indicated they are no longer interested in attending BRCC.**
If you need any assistance with the Admissions Application or have any questions about the Admissions Process, please contact us at 540-453-0264 or at info@brcc.edu.
Thank you for your interest in BRCC. We look forward to seeing you on campus soon!
— Last updated by Blue Ridge Community College on 2/15/2024 4:49AM PST