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Virginia Highlands Community College

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Save Up To $10-22K In Tuition Costs When You #Starthere.

At only $179.00 per credit hour, you'll #SaveBIG when you start at Virginia Highlands. If your goal is a bachelor's degree, you can knock out the first two years at VHCC in an environment of incredible support and then sail right into your 4-year school of choice!

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Upcoming Events
Tuesday
Sep 1
VHCC's College Night
  • Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center
  • 6:00 PM
Tuesday
Sep 1
Fall Play Auditions
  • Keyser-Aday Theatre
  • 6:00 PM
Wednesday
Sep 2
Meet & Greet
  • Collins Student Center
  • 12:30 PM
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"Take advantage of the opportunity to save some money and start college at VHCC. I have never regretted that decision once."
Leslie “Brooke” Rhymer
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