Steps to Enrollment

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Thank you for your interest in Piedmont Virginia Community College (PVCC). Explore our associate degrees, career studies certificates, and short-term training programs to enhance your skills for the workforce, career advancement, or transfer to a four-year institution.

Ready to get started? Complete the steps to enrollment today!

PVCC is committed to accessibility. For assistance with enrollment, contact an Admissions Coach at 434.961.6581 or admissions@pvcc.edu. For questions about our accessible campus or to request accommodations, contact Student Accessibility and Accommodations at 434.961.5281 or accommodations@pvcc.edu.

Step 1 - Explore

Explore associate degree programs, career studies certificates and short-term (FastForward) training programs.

• Associate degree (2 years)
• Career studies certificate (1 year)
• FastForward credential (short-term training programs)

Request information, attend an info session, or take a campus tour.

• Request information
• PVCC information session
• FastForward funding session (short-term training programs)
• Spotlight: Explore PVCC programs & resources
• Campus tour

Browse other educational opportunities.

• GED
• English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
• KidsCollege (summer youth programs)

Step 2 - Apply

Interested in earning an associate degree or career studies certificate ? Apply today!

Click here to apply!

Identity Verification: In order to provide a safe and secure learning environment, admission to our college requires that all new credit applicants verify their identity. Applicants will need access to a computer or mobile device that has a camera in order to provide a real-time photo of themselves (Liveness Check) and upload a photo ID (Driver's License, Passport, ID Card, etc.).

Interested in earning a FastForward credential? Apply today!

Click here to submit the new student form!

Need assistance applying to an associate degree, career studies certificate, or FastForward credential program?

Contact an Admissions Coach. Call 434.961.6581 or email admissions@pvcc.edu for assistance.

Step 3 - Fund

Associate degrees and career studies certificates

Paying for associate degrees and career studies certificates

PVCC offers a one-stop financial aid and scholarship assistance process. To be considered for any financial aid, grants or scholarships, you must complete a FAFSA or VASA application. Scholarships, along with financial aid and grants, will be selected through the financial aid office to meet each student's tuition, fees, and book needs. There is no separate scholarship application.

Click here to apply for financial aid!

Cost of attendance for associate degrees and career studies certificates

• Tuition and fees
• Payment deadlines
• Domicile requirements (eligibility for in-state tuition)

FastForward credentials

Paying for FastForward credentials

• FastForward (workforce credential grants)
• FANTIC (Financial Assistance for Noncredit Training for Industry Credentials)
• G3: Get a Skill. Get a Job. Get Ahead.

Cost of attendance for FastForward credentials

• Pricing for short-term training students
• Domicile requirements (eligibility for in-state tuition)

Step 4 - Register for Classes

Associate degrees and career studies certificates

Students pursuing certificates or degrees with a summer 2025 or fall 2025 start date

High School Seniors (Spring 2025 Graduates)
If you are graduating in Spring 2025 from one of the following high schools, you should attend a PVCC advising and registration event at your school during your senior year:

• Albemarle High School
• Charlottesville High School
• Fluvanna County High School
• Louisa County High School
• Monticello High School
• Nelson County High School
• Western Albemarle High School
• William Monroe High School

For details about advising and registration events at your high school, contact admissions@pvcc.edu.

High School & Homeschool Graduates (Spring 2023, 2024, & 2025) Who Did Not Attend a Spring 2025 High School Event
If you did not attend a PVCC advising and registration event at your high school, you must attend a mandatory STAR (Student Advising & Registration) session at PVCC.

• STAR sessions take place during the summer after graduation.
• Registration for STAR opens on May 1, 2025. Click here to register.

Students Who Graduated Before Spring 2023

If you graduated before Spring 2023, you should schedule an appointment with your assigned academic advisor by following these steps:

1. Log into MyPVCC.
2. Click the SIS tile.
3. Click the Navigate tile.
4. Click Appointments.
5. Click Schedule an Appointment and select your assigned advisor.

Click academic advising for more details.

Students pursuing certificates or degrees with a spring start date.

Students pursuing certificates or degrees with a spring start date should schedule an appointment with their assigned academic advisor:

1. Log into MyPVCC.
2. Click the SIS tile.
3. Click the Navigate tile.
4. Click Appointments.
5. Click Schedule an Appointment and select your assigned advisor.

Click academic advising for more details.

FastForward credentials

Students pursuing FastForward credentials

An admissions coach will review the new student form you submitted in step 2 and will follow up with you about funding and course registration. If you have immediate concerns regarding course registration, please contact admissions@pvcc.edu.

Step 5 - Pay

Students pursuing associate degrees and career studies certificates

PVCC provides affordable, high-quality educational programs and a variety of financial support options, including financial aid services, scholarships, payment plans, and veteran benefits like the GI Bill.

Please be aware that your class enrollment is not confirmed until you pay by the posted deadline. If you fail to pay all tuition and fees by this deadline, you risk having some or all of your classes dropped.

However, if your awarded scholarships or other financial aid cover the full amount of your tuition and fees, the payment deadline does not apply. If your financial aid only covers part of your tuition and fees, you must pay the remaining balance online or in-person to avoid having your classes dropped.

• Payment deadlines
• Pay your tuition
• Payment plan

Students pursuing FastForward credentials

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Step 6 - Prepare

Students pursuing associate degrees and career studies certificates

• New student checklist
• Complete new student orientation
• Academic calendar for associate degree and certificate programs
• Resetting your MyPVCC password
• How to check your financial aid

Students pursuing FastForward credentials

• Complete all funding assistance paperwork (if applicable) prior to enrollment.
• Commercial Drivers (CDL) students:
  • Provide a copy of a valid driver's license prior to enrollment, and present actual driver's license for inspection at the first class session.
  • Earn and provide a copy of the CDL learner’s permit (obtained from Department of Motor Vehicles) prior to enrollment.
  • Complete and provide a copy of acceptable Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) physical exam prior to enrollment.
  • Complete and provide negative urine drug screen results prior to enrollment. Note: Drug screen results must be dated no more than 30 calendar days prior to class start date.
• Construction, electrical, heavy equipment operator, and plumbing students:
  • Must complete Introduction to Construction before attempting level-1 courses.