Blue Ridge Community College

The school accepts AP credit. Additionally, Blue Ridge has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 32% of students who start college at Blue Ridge graduate within six years.

Blue Ridge offers an orientation program before the start of fall classes to prepare new students for college life.

Academic Options	Yes	No	Note
Accelerated Degree Program			Unknown
Transfer Credits Accepted			Unknown
AP Credit Accepted	√
IB Credits Accepted			Unknown
Summer Classes Available	√
New Student Orientation	√

Reminder: Blue Ridge may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

Which Courses Do I Have To Take At Blue Ridge?

Blue Ridge does not have a core curriculum. Since there are no specific-classes required in order to graduate, students have a lot of flexibiity about what classes they choose to take.

Students are not required to fulfill a language requirement

Students are not required to take a computer class to graduate.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	No
Math	false
Science	false
Computer	No

Reminder: Check with Blue Ridge directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at Blue Ridge

When choosing a major, Blue Ridge students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at Blue Ridge.

Student Designed Majors

Students must choose one of the majors offered by the college. Self-designed majors are not allowed.

Senior Projects

Blue Ridge does not require a senior project for all students.

Double Majoring at Blue Ridge

Blue Ridge offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Declaring a double major may mean taking more courses, but it can provide a unique combination of experience that helps students stand out when job searching or applying to grad school.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Blue Ridge Community College

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Does Blue Ridge Have Services For Students With Disabilities?

✅ Blue Ridge offers services for students with disabilities.

Prospective students can contact the college's Office of Accessibility Services to learn more about any support and accomodations offered. These conversations are usually kept confidential and will not be shared with the admissions office if you do not wish to share.

Does Blue Ridge Have An Online Program?

✅ Blue Ridge has distance learning options for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does Blue Ridge Give Credit for AP Classes?

✅ Blue Ridge offers some credit for Advanced Placement (AP) classes taken in high school. Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does Blue Ridge Have An Honors Program?

✅ Blue Ridge offers an honors program for highly-qualified applicants, but does not offer a Freshman Honors College.

Does Blue Ridge Require Internships?

❌ Blue Ridge studets are not required to complete an internship.

Students can still look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job.

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Additional Information About Blue Ridge Community College

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Blue Ridge Community College Library

The main library on campus is the Houff Library and there are no other libraries on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at Blue Ridge

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time.

For more information on possible dual degree options at Blue Ridge, contact the university directly.

ROTC

Does Blue Ridge have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every college. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

Blue Ridge does not have any ROTC programs.

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