Richard Bland College

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To prepare our students for a lifetime of endless potential.

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Richard Bland College offers many challenging courses and programs that will provide you with a solid foundation in the liberal arts as you begin or continue your pursuit of higher education. By attending Richard Bland College and completing the Associate Degree, you will have completed the first two years toward the Baccalaureate Degree.

We have guaranteed transfer agreements with four-year colleges and universities across the Commonwealth that will enhance your educational opportunities.
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A high quality, affordable college education should be within the reach of every student. Our goal is 100% student success, and that begins with offering the first two years of your undergraduate education at a reasonable cost that can be paid without going into debt. Richard Bland College, Virginia’s only public, residential two year college, is also one of the Commonwealth’s most affordable
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Richard Bland College of William & Mary is the only two-year residential college in Virginia. The residence halls were built in 2008 and offer apartment-style living with state-of-the-art amenities. Students are able to live and eat affordably starting at just $9,840 per year ranging up to $11,640 per year depending on their room assignment.
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Back on Track @ RBC

Putting You on The Right Path at RBC

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20:1 Student-to-Faculty Ratio
2,345 Total Headcount (2021)
18,000 RBC Alumni Worldwide
35+ Direct Transfer Agreements
$8,250 Yearly Tuition & EG Fees

What Is Back On Track At RBC?

Back on Track @ RBC helps students who had challenges during COVID-19 reach their academic goals. High school students and returning college students who participate in the program are given the opportunity to move forward and go back to college. Classes offered at RBC enable students to improve grades before returning to their college or university of choice. Back on Track @ RBC also allows students to work on job skills that prepare them to enter the workforce. All students in the program receive a free Positive Psychology class and Mental Health First Aid. The COVID-19 pandemic was a time of unprecedented emotional and educational challenges.

Cost To Attend

Richard Bland College of William & Mary can offset tuition for students with many different scholarship options, including the Promise Scholars partnership with William & Mary and the College’s robust Honors program.

Clicking on the Financial Aid & Scholarships link below helps students and parents understand:

• If they qualify for aid

• Types of financial aid available

• How to accept financial aid

• How to fill out their FAFSA form

• Type of scholarships available

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Choose Your Degree

Associate of Arts
Associate of Arts
The Associate of Arts Degree is designed primarily for those students who plan to complete their baccalaureate degrees in areas of the arts, humanities, or the behavioral or social sciences. Depending upon the institution to which a student may transfer and the prospective major, the Associate of Science Degree may be more appropriate. Students are urged to consult an academic advisor on this matter.

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- The Art of Language and Ideas (4 Courses)
  (must include ENG 101 & 102)
- The Language and History of Fine Arts (1 Course)
- Foreign Language (2 Courses in Same Subject)
- The Human Experience (2 Courses)
- Investigation of the Natural World (1 Course w/Lab)
- Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning (1 Course)
- U.S. and World Cultures (3 Courses)
  (One of which must be HIST 101, 102, 192, 201, 202)
- Computer Proﬁciency (1 Course or Exam**)
- In order to earn your Associate degree you need a total of 60 credit hours.
- * Developmental courses (MATH 099, ENGL 099) DO NOT count towards your total credit hours
- **Students will not earn 3credits if choosing the Computer Proficiency Exam
- Students must take the exam by8/31/22
- Students that matriculate Fall 2021 or later do not have the option to take the ComputerProficiencyExam
- ***Students are allowed a maximum of 3 PE credits
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Associate of Science Degree
Associate of Science Degree
The Associate of Science Degree is designed primarily for those students who plan to complete their baccalaureate degrees in areas of education, business, health professions, social work, engineering, or one of the natural sciences. Depending upon the institution to which a student may transfer and the prospective major, the Associate of Arts Degree may be more appropriate. Students are urged to consult an academic advisor on this matter. There is no foreign language requirement to earn this degree.

A student must meet the following credit-hour requirements for the Associate of Science Degree.

The College offers a traditional generalist degree incorporating the Core and significant breadth across discipline.

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- The Art of Language and Ideas (3 Courses)
  (must include ENG 101 & 102)
- The Language and History of Fine Arts* (1 Course)
- The Human Experience (3 Courses)
- Investigation of the Natural World (2 Courses w/ Labs)
- Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning (2 Courses)
- U.S. and World Cultures (3 Courses)
  (One of which must be HIST 101,102,192,201,202)
- Computer Proficiency (1 Course or Exam**)
- Electives*** (14-17 Credits Needed)
  (Foreign Language: it is recommended that students check with their desired transfer institution to determine their foreign language requirements.)
- In order to earn your Associate degree you need a total of 60 credit hours.
- *Developmental courses (MATH 099, ENGL 099) DO NOT count towards your total credit hours
- **Students will not earn 3credits if choosing the Computer Proficiency Exam
- Students must take the exam by 8/31/22
- Students that matriculate Fall 2021 or later do not have the option to take the ComputerProficiencyExam
- ***Students are allowed a maximum of 3 PE credits
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Associate of Science Degree - Behavioral Sciences
Associate of Science Degree - Behavioral Sciences
The Associate of Science – Behavioral Science Degree is designed primarily for those students who plan to complete their baccalaureate degrees in areas of sociology, psychology, social services, and counseling. Depending upon the institution to which a student may transfer and the prospective major, the Associate of Science Degree may be more appropriate. Students are urged to consult an academic advisor on this matter. There is no foreign language requirement to earn this degree.

Degree Planner
- The Art of Language and Ideas* (3 Courses)
- The Language and History of Fine Arts (1 Course)
- The Human Experience (7 Courses)
- Investigation of the Natural World (2 Courses w/Labs)
- Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning (2 Courses)
- U.S. and World Cultures (2 Courses)
  (One of which must be HIST 101, 102, 192, 201, 202)
- Computer Proficiency (1 Course or Exam **)
- Electives*** (4-6 Credits Needed)
  (Foreign Language: it is recommended that students check with their desired transfer institution to determine their foreign language requirements. PSY 218 is a recommended elective.)
- In order to earn your Associate degree you need a total of 60 credit hours.
- * Developmental courses (MATH 099, ENGL 099) DO NOT count towards your total credit hours
- **Students will not earn 3 credits if choosing the Computer Proficiency Exam
- Students must take the exam by 8/31/22
- Students that matriculate Fall 2021 or later do not have the option to take the Computer Proficiency Exam
- ***Students are allowed a maximum of 3 PE credits
Download the degree planner
Associate of Science Degree - Business Administration
Associate of Science Degree - Business Administration
The Associate of Science Degree is designed primarily for those students who plan to complete their baccalaureate degrees in areas of education, business, health professions, social work, engineering, or one of the natural sciences. Depending upon the institution to which a student may transfer and the prospective major, the Associate of Arts Degree may be more appropriate.

The Associate of Science – Business Administration Degree is designed primarily for those students who plan to complete their baccalaureate degrees in areas of accounting, economics, finance, management, and marketing. Depending upon the institution to which a student may transfer and the prospective major, the Associate of Science Degree may be more appropriate. Students are urged to consult an academic advisor on this matter. There is no foreign language requirement to earn this degree.

Degree Planner
- Business (2 Courses)
- The Language and History of Fine Arts (1 Course)
- The Human Experience (3 Courses)
- Investigation of the Natural World (1 Course w/Lab)
- Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning (2 Courses)
- U.S. and World Cultures (3 Courses)
- Computer Proficiency (1 Course or Exam**)
- Electives*** (11-14)
  (BUS 104 is recommended. Foreign Language may be required for transfer school)
- In order to earn your Associate degree you need a total of 60 credit hours.
- * Developmental courses (MATH 099, ENGL 099) DO NOT count towards your total credit hours
- **Students will not earn 3 credits if choosing the Computer Proficiency Exam
- Students must take the exam by 8/31/22
- Students that matriculate Fall 2021 or later do not have the option to take the Computer Proficiency Exam
- ***Students are allowed a maximum of 3 PE credits
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Associate of Science Degree – Math/Computer Science
Associate of Science Degree – Math/Computer Science
The Associate of Science Degree is designed primarily for those students who plan to complete their baccalaureate degrees in areas of education, business, health professions, social work, engineering, or one of the natural sciences. Depending upon the institution to which a student may transfer and the prospective major, the Associate of Arts Degree may be more appropriate.

The Associate of Science – Math/Computer Science Degree is designed primarily for those students who plan to complete their baccalaureate degrees to pursue jobs related to information analysis, information systems management, and other applied quantitative fields. Depending upon the institution to which a student may transfer and the prospective major, the Associate of Science Degree may be more appropriate. Students are urged to consult an academic advisor on this matter. There is no foreign language requirement to this degree.

Degree Planner
- The Art of Language and Ideas (3 Courses)
- The Language and History of Fine Arts (1 Course)
- The Human Experience (1 Course)
- Investigation of the Natural World (2 Courses w/Labs)
- Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning (5 Courses)
  (For Mathematics take MATH 254, for Computer Science take CSCI 222)
- U.S. and World Cultures (1 Course)
- Electives** (15-17 Credits)
  Recommended electives in Math: MATH 271 – Differential Equations. Recommended electives in Computer Science: CSCI 205 – Computer Organization. It is also recommended that students check with their desired transfer institution to determine the specific natural science courses required as Mathematics and Computer Science majors are often required to take one to three additional Natural Science courses. It is further recommended that students check with their desired transfer institution to determine their Foreign Language requirements.
- In order to earn your Associate degree you need a total of 60 credit hours.
- * Developmental courses (MATH 099, ENGL 099) DO NOT count towards your total credit hours
- **Students are allowed a maximum of 3 PE credits
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Associate of Science Degree – Physical Science
Associate of Science Degree – Physical Science
The Associate of Science Degree is designed primarily for those students who plan to complete their baccalaureate degrees in areas of education, business, health professions, social work, engineering, or one of the natural sciences. Depending upon the institution to which a student may transfer and the prospective major, the Associate of Arts Degree may be more appropriate. Students are urged to consult an academic advisor on this matter. There is no foreign language requirement to earn this degree.

The Associate of Science-Physical Science degree is appropriate for prospective majors in Chemistry and Physics.

Degree Planner
- The Art of Language and Ideas (3 Courses)
  (Pharmacy students should take COMM 101)
- The Language and History of Fine Arts (1 Course)
- The Human Experience (1 Course)
- Investigation of the Natural World (4 Courses)
  (Must take CHEM 230/231 or PHYS 201/202)
- Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning (3 Courses)
- U.S. and World Cultures (1 Courses)
- Computer Proficiency (1 Course or Exam**)
- Electives*** (10-15 Credits)
  (Recommended electives in Math: Math 271 Recommended electives in CHEM or CHEM ENG: PHYS 201-202. Recommended electives in PHY & ENG: MATH 224, CSCI 221. (No more than two additional credit hours may be taken for elective credit.) (Foreign Language: it is recommended that students check with their desired transfer institution to determine foreign language requirements.)
- In order to earn your Associate degree you need a total of 60 credit hours.
  * Developmental courses (MATH 099, ENGL 099) DO NOT count towards your total credit hours
  **Students will not earn 3 credits if choosing the ComputerProficiencyExam Students must take the exam by8/31/22
- Students that matriculate Fall 2021 or later do not have the option to take the Computer Proficiency Exam
- ***Students are allowed a maximum of 3 PE credits
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Associate of Science Degree – Life Science
Associate of Science Degree – Life Science
The Associate of Science-Life Science degree is appropriate for prospective majors in Biology, Environmental Science and Policy, Kinesiology & Health Sciences, and Neuroscience.

Degree Planner
- The Art of Language and Ideas (3 Courses)
  (Pharmacy students should take COMM 101)
- The Language and History of Fine Arts (1 Course)
- The Human Experience (1 Course)
- Investigation of the Natural World (6 Courses w/Labs)
  Biology take CHEM 230-231 Forensic Science take PHYS 101-102 Pre-Medicine, Dental, Pharmacy all four sequences recommended
- Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning (2 Courses)
- U.S. and World Cultures (1 Course)
- Computer Proficiency (1 Course or Exam**)
- Electives*** (8-12 Credits)
  (Bio 211 & Bio 218 recommended for Biology track. MATH 252 recommended for Forensic Chemistry track. Pre- Pharmacy one additional Math course. (No more than two additional PE credit hours may be taken for elective credit.) (Foreign Language: it is recommended that students check with their desired transfer institution to determine their foreign language requirements.)
- In order to earn your Associate degree you need a total of 60 credit hours.
- *Developmental courses (MATH 099, ENGL 099) DO NOT count towards your total credit hours
- **Students will not earn 3 credits if choosing the Computer Proficiency Exam Students must take the exam by 8/31/22
- Students that matriculate Fall 2021 or later do not have the option to take the Computer Proficiency Exam
- ***Students are allowed a maximum of 3 PE credits
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Associate of Science Degree – Clinical Lab Sciences
Associate of Science Degree – Clinical Lab Sciences
The Associate of Science-Clinical Lab Science degree is designed for students interested in careers and majors in Forensic Science, Allied Health and related fields, Medical/Clinical Lab Technology, Medical Research, or even Medical Sales.

Degree Planner
- The Art of Language and Ideas (3 Courses)
  (Pharmacy students should take COMM 101)
- The Language and History of Fine Arts (1 Course)
- The Human Experience (1 Course)
- Investigation of the Natural World (7 Courses w/Labs)
  Biology take CHEM 230-231 Forensic Science take PHYS 101-102 Pre-Medicine, Dental, Pharmacy all four sequences recommended
- Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning (2 Courses)
- U.S. and World Cultures (1 Course)
- Computer Proficiency (1 Course or Exam**)
- Electives*** (3-8 Credits)
  (Foreign Language: it is recommended that students check with their desired transfer institution to determine their foreign language requirements.)
- In order to earn your Associate degree you need a total of 60 credit hours.
- *Developmental courses (MATH 099, ENGL 099) DO NOT count towards your total credit hours
- **Students will not earn 3 credits if choosing the Computer Proficiency Exam
- Students must take the exam by 8/31/22 Students that matriculate Fall 2021 or later do not have the option to take the Computer Proficiency Exam
- ***Students are allowed a maximum of 3 PE credits
Download the degree planner

Four-Year Transfer Partners

Richard Bland College of William & Mary prepares students for transfer to highly-ranked colleges and universities. RBC has guaranteed transfer agreements with 35-plus institutions throughout Virginia that enables you to seamlessly transfer to earn your bachelors degree.

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RBC Fun Facts

RBC’s informative Quick Guide provides students with a comprehensive interactive look at the college — from programs and degrees, to campus living to transfer options and much more! Check it out. It’s cool!

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What's It Like to Live On Campus

Richard Bland College of William & Mary is the only two-year college in Virginia that offers on-campus living in either Patriot Hall and Freedom Hall. Patriot and Freedom feature apartment style rooms divided into two separate bedrooms accommodating four students. Each suite has a common area, a full kitchen, two bathrooms, and a washer and dryer. All residence halls have common spaces with games, televisions, computer labs and free WiFi. Watch the video to learn more about living on camus.

RBC Guides Your Pathway To Success

RBC’s Guided Pathways for Success (GPS@RBC) program focuses on the College’s commitment to 100% student success by providing each student with a dedicated Learner Mentor. Advising takes place from the time the student is accepted until they graduate with their associate degree.

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Jump Start Your College Career

Richard Bland College has a transformative Middle College program eligible students to graduate from both high school and earn their associate degree from RBC at the same time. The program is for high school junior and seniors and provides a two-year savings on college costs. You can learn more about the program by contacting admissions at this link.

Join Our Global campus

Richard Bland College of William & Mary prides itself on being a diverse campus that welcomes students from all over the world through its Global Student Success Program (GSSP). Visit the GSSP website here. The College’s Racial Equity & Justice Task Force is committed to providing equality throughout campus for all students and employees. Learn more about RBC’s RJ&E initiatives here.

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Our Safe & Secure Campus

Richard Bland College of William & Mary is a certified crime prevention campus. What does that mean. Check out the video to learn more about the College’s commitment to being safe and secure.

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Let’s Go Statesmen!

Richard Bland College of William & Mary fields eight intercollegiate teams, including: men’s and women’s soccer, women’s volleyball, men’s volleyball, men’s basketball, baseball, softball, and women’s beach volleyball. The Statesmen compete as a Division I member of the National Junior College Athletic Association and have won both national championships and Region 10 conference championships in basketball, men’s soccer, softball and women’s volleyball.

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