We are in the middle of fall semester 2009, a semester that will be remembered at PVCC for record-breaking enrollment. As of late October, 5390 students are enrolled in credit classes. This exceeds the previous PVCC semester record (4,874) by more than 500 students.
Why are we seeing record enrollment?
Students wishing to earn a bachelor's degree are enrolling in record numbers because PVCC's tuition is one-third that of public four-year colleges. After two years at PVCC, students can save $10,000-$20,000 and then transfer successfully as a junior to almost any college in the Commonwealth through the Guaranteed Admission Agreement.
During this recession many Central Virginians are unemployed or concerned about the future of their current job. They are flocking to PVCC for reasonably priced credit and noncredit courses and programs to upgrade their skills in order to qualify for a promotion, new job or even a new career. Hundreds are enrolled in health-care programs because employers in this area are still hiring and future job prospects are excellent.
Students are enrolling at PVCC because they have heard from our students, alumni, and business and community leaders that PVCC delivers a high-quality education. Our faculty and staff are dedicated to the success of each student, delivering individual attention and engaging students in the learning process.
So if you are currently enrolled, I wish you success in your educational journey. If you are not enrolled but are thinking about starting or returning to college, contact the PVCC Welcome Center, and change your life for the better at PVCC.
