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College Catalog 2018 – 2019

Letter from President Dear Students: Welcome to Richard Bland College (RBC) and the 2018-2019 academic year. Yours is a dynamic campus powered by a richly diverse community of learners and…

Records & Registration Forms

…Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) Withhold Form Replacement Diploma Request Transcript Request: Students should request a transcript by ordering online through the National Student Clearinghouse. Withdrawal from College Form: Students…

Payment Option Information

…by mail, in person or over the phone, and online via a one-time payment or a monthly automated payment plan. Please view more information on the payment options below. If…

Richard Bland College launches online language institute

RBC Keeps Tuition Affordable

…the board has voted not to raise tuition, making RBC’s tuition one of the lowest in Virginia for the 2020-21 academic year. In-state commuter students enrolled in 15 credits per…

Proposed Regulations For Public Comment

…Weapons Regulation for Public Comment (PDF) If you need Acrobat Reader, click here.   Public comments can be submitted on survey link below. Proposed Regulations For Public Comment (Comment Form)…

Richard Bland College Graduates 56th Class

The 56th Richard Bland College Commencement Ceremony awarded associate degrees to 278 graduates on Saturday, May 11. The Class of ’19 included the first cohort of Promise Scholars who will…

Dr. Sydow's Book

Re-visioning Community Colleges traces the development and generational evolution of community colleges, explores the past success and future capacity of community colleges as disruptive innovators, and analyzes this sector’s unique…

Residence Life

…of you this will be your first opportunity to experience a community living environment. We would like to take time to remind all students that living on-campus comes with a…

Inaugural RBC Board of Visitors Appoints Leadership

…future. “This momentous victory for Richard Bland College has been more than a goal—it has been a steadfast commitment to help secure for our students, community partners and the Commonwealth…

Del. Cherry Introduces Budget Amendment to Kickstart Emergency Operations Center at RBC

…Bland College is commendable,” RBC President Debbie Sydow said. “This new facility will support the safety and security of our campus community and the extended community as well.” “The department’s…

As Richard Bland College Approaches Independence Its Digital Engagement Surges

For Immediate Release: May 29, 2025 Contact: Jesse Vaughan, Chief Communications & Marketing Officer/jvaughan@rbc.edu   With its official independence fast approaching on July 1, Richard Bland College (RBC) is wrapping…

Richard Bland College Signs Honors Program MOU with Mary Washington

…courses completed by RBC students prior to transfer, which will alleviate some UMW requirements. Typically, the UMW requirements take four years to complete, but RBC students who begin their Honors…

Richard Bland College Announces 2022 Commencement Speaker

Nakeina E. Douglas-Glenn, Ph.D., director and associate professor at the Virginia Commonwealth University Grace E. Harris Leadership Institute and L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs, will deliver…

Title IX Coordinators

…Richard Bland’s compliance with Title IX, including coordinating the investigation of and response to sex discrimination complaints, harassment, responding to inquiries concerning Title IX, tracking incidents and trends involving sexual…

Richard Bland College April Committee Meeting Announcement

In accordance with Va. Code § 2.2-3708.2, the Richard Bland College (RBC) Committee of the William & Mary Board of Visitors will meet by electronic communication means on Monday, April…

Richard Bland College Re-Opens Historic Building

…& Mary Board of Visitors. “Commerce will serve as a hub for students to come together as a community, all bringing different backgrounds, talents and perspectives to share as we…

Richard Bland College Partners With the Commonwealth Center for Advanced Manufacturing to Open High-Tech Academy

…pursuing careers in the high-demand fields of Robotics and Automation. Programming will complement the Commonwealth of Virginia’s tech talent pipeline by preparing graduates for high-paying technology-related jobs in fields that…