99 Thomas Nelson Dr., P.O. Box 9407
Hampton, VA 23670

Thomas Nelson community college is a two-year institution of higher education established as a part of a statewide system of community colleges. It primarily serves the residents of the cities of Hampton, Newport News, Poquoson, and Williamsburg, and the counties of James City and York.

The college operates under policies established by the State Board for Community Colleges and with the guidance of the Thomas Nelson Community College Board. The administration of the college is directly responsible to the chancellor of the Virginia community college system. The college is financed primarily by state funds, supplemented by contributions from the participating localities and the federal government.

The Virginia Community College has been approved by Veterans Affairs for VA educational assistance and by the U.S. Office of Education for various federal funding programs. Thomas Nelson Community College is affiliated with the American Association of Community Colleges as an institutional member. Thomas Nelson Community College meets the standards established by the military and by the American Association of Community Colleges for acceptance as a Service Member's Opportunity College.

Quick Facts:

With more than 40 areas of study and 300 unique course offerings for transfer or occupational programs, extensive workforce training opportunities, and life-long learning prospects, Thomas Nelson Community College strives every day to help the residents of the Virginia Peninsula explore the possibilities and find their path to success.

Thomas Nelson Community College is one of 23 colleges within the Virginia Community College System.

The associate's degree curricula of Thomas Nelson Community College has been approved by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia. The college is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the associate degree.

Thomas Nelson Community College is a non-residential college, but the Virginia community college still strives to have community amongst its students.

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