Student Handbook
Welcome to Richard Bland College!
No matter where your journey began — whether you are arriving fresh from high school, forging your own path as the first in your family to attend college, transferring to pursue a new goal, or continuing a path you once paused — we are glad you are here. We are honored you chose RBC, and we are committed to helping you build a future filled with purpose, confidence, and opportunity.
At Richard Bland College, you are never just a name on a roster. You are the reason we are here. From your first day on campus to the moment you cross the commencement stage, our faculty and staff are invested in your success, your growth, and your story.
What makes RBC special is not only the education you will receive, but the community that will surround you while you pursue it. Our small class sizes foster meaningful relationships with professors who know your name, challenge your thinking, and genuinely care about your future. Through our Guided Pathways for Success (GPS) program, you will also be paired with a Learner Mentor — a dedicated advocate who will help you navigate every step of your journey with clarity and confidence.
Your ambitions deserve momentum. Whether your goal is to launch a career, earn a degree, or transfer to one of Virginia’s outstanding universities — including William & Mary, UVA, VCU, or the University of Richmond — RBC is designed to help you get there with purpose and direction.
You will discover opportunities here that extend far beyond the classroom: a nationally recognized Honors Program, the Promise Scholars Pathway, competitive Statesman Athletics, leadership experiences, and flexible learning options that support both your education and your life. Every opportunity is built with one goal in mind: helping you realize what is possible for yourself.
Nestled among the historic pecan groves of the Greater Richmond region, our campus is more than a beautiful place to study. It is a place to grow, to connect, and to become the person you are capable of being.
Your success is not simply our mission — it is our promise.
On behalf of our Board of Visitors, alumni, faculty, and staff, welcome to the Richard Bland College family. I look forward to celebrating all you accomplish and congratulating you at commencement.
Sincerely,
Kenneth C. Alexander, Ph.D.
Interim President
