Virginia Four-Year Public Institutions

Alphabetical listing of Virginia public 4 year institutions

Alphabetical listing of Virginia community colleges

Institute for Advanced Learning and Research
Danville, Virginia
(434) 766-6700
http://www.ialr.org

The Institute for Advanced Learning and Research (IALR) views itself as a catalyst for economic and community transformation through research and education. The IALR has four strategic research centers, ranging from motorsports engineering to unmanned systems and robotics. From these centers will grow undergraduate and graduate programs in conjunction with IALR's academic partners: Virginia Tech, Averett University, and Danville Community College.

New College Institute
Martinsville, Virginia
(276) 403-5600
www.newcollegeinstitute.org

The New College Institute (NCI) is a state-funded educational entity that provides access to bachelor's degree completion programs, master's degrees, teacher endorsement programs, teacher recertification courses, and more through partnerships with colleges and universities. NCI strives to be accessible and convenient for students of all ages.

Roanoke Higher Education Center
Roanoke, Virginia
(540) 767-6161
www.education.edu

At the Roanoke Higher Education Center (RHEC), individuals are able to pursue undergraduate degrees in a variety of disciplines and fields related to regional job opportunities. RHEC offers more than 200 programs of study through the Center’s partner organizations.

Southern Virginia Higher Education Center
South Boston, Virginia
(800) 283-0098
http://www.svhec.org

The Southern Virginia Higher Education Center (SVHEC) offers students a high quality education through partnerships with 11colleges and universities and 13 industry partners. With 75 degree options, students can earn everything from a GED to a Ph.D.

Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center
Abingdon, Virginia
(276) 619-4300
www.swcenter.edu

The Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center (SWVHEC) was established in 1991 to strengthen the economy of southwest Virginia through education and training of the current and future workforce. Through a unique partnership with 10 colleges and universities, the SWVHEC provides undergraduate and graduate degree programs and professional development courses primarily for adult learners.

Eastern Virginia Medical School
Norfolk, Virginia
(757) 446-5600
www.evms.edu

Eastern Virginia Medical School has provided education in medicine (MD), biomedical sciences (Ph.D. and master's degrees) and other health professions in southeastern Virginia since 1973. EVMS clinical faculty care for patients throughout Hampton Roads and conduct biomedical research in areas such as cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular disease and infertility.

Alphabetical listing of public institutions that offer graduate degrees in Virginia

This section lists off-campus sites of Virginia public four-year institutions that have been approved by the State Council in accordance with the Code of Virginia §23.1-203 and the State Council of Higher Education (SCHEV)’s policy on Levels of Required State Action for Various Types of Organizational Changes at Public Institutions. The sites listed here have been established as relatively permanent locations at which institutions offer for-credit courses and programs (degree programs and certificates) to address community, regional, and state needs. Programs are also available at other locations* in-state and out-of-state.

The listing of off-campus sites presented here constitutes a record of SCHEV-approved sites and serves as a resource for higher education, state government, and the public.

*Locations not listed on this website include local schools, government facilities, centers that conduct only research, locations in which the institution does not maintain a permanent or on-going presence, and higher education centers.Information about programs at such locations can be found on the institution’s website.

Please note that public two- and four-year institutions offer instruction at Higher Education Centers around the Commonwealth. Virginia’s Higher Education Centers are an important part of the effort to bring instruction to Virginian’s where they are. Information about program offerings at each center may be accessed at the links below.

• New College Institute
• Roanoke Higher Education Center
• Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center
• Southern Virginia Higher Education Center
• Virginia Beach Higher Education Center
  • Old Dominion University
  • Norfolk State University