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Richard Bland College

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Why Richard Bland College?

To prepare our students for a lifetime of endless potential.

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Academics
Academics

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.
Admissions & Aid
Admissions & Aid

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
Campus Life
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Richard Bland College 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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Board of Visitors

Richard Bland College Launches Independent Board of Visitors

In a historic milestone for the institution, Richard Bland College formally inaugurated its own nine-member Board of Visitors on July 1, 2025, marking its transition from governance under the College of William & Mary.

MEET THE BOARD OF VISITORS

Public Notice

Public Notice - September 2, 2025
- The Richard Bland College Board of Visitors Executive Committee
  
  to meet in-person on September 5, 2025.
  
  The Executive Committee of the Richard Bland College Board of Visitors will hold an in-person meeting on Friday, September 5, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. EST., at the office of Poole Brooke Plumlee PC, located at 4705 Columbus Street, Suite 100, Virginia Beach, VA 23462-6749. The purpose of the meeting is to interview prospective search firms under consideration for leading a presidential search.
  
  The meeting will be held in open and closed sessions. For questions please reach out to Gerrit Smith, Clerk to the Board of Visitors, at gsmith@rbc.edu or (804)862-6221.
  
  All times are approximate, and the Board reserves the right to adjust its schedule as necessary. There will be no opportunity for public comments during the meeting.
Public Notice - September 16, 2025
- The Richard Bland College Board of Visitors Executive Committee to meet in-person on September 19, 2025.
  
  The Executive Committee of the Richard Bland College Board of Visitors will hold an in-personmeeting on Friday, September 19, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. EST., at the office of Poole Brooke Plumlee PC, located at 4705 Columbus Street, Suite 100, Virginia Beach, VA 23462-6749. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the references and cost compare the final three presidential search firms under consideration for leading a presidential search.
  
  The meeting will be held in open and closed sessions. For questions, please reach out to Gerrit Smith, Senior Executive Administrator and Clerk to the Board of Visitors, at gsmith@rbc.edu or (804)862-6221.
  
  All times are approximate, and the Board reserves the right to adjust its schedule as necessary. There will be no opportunity for public comments during the meeting.