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PVCC – Catalog 2009-10Rev. 12/17/2009
An Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action InstitutionIt is the policy of both Piedmont Virginia Community College (PVCC) and the Virginia Community College System(VCCS) to maintain and promote equal employment and educational opportunities without regard to race, color,sex or age (except where sex or age is a bona fide occupational qualification), religion, disability, national origin,marital status, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or other nonmerit factors.Online and Print Versions of the CatalogThe PVCC College Catalog resides on the College’s Web site (www.pvcc.edu). Curricular listings in the catalog are ineffect through the academic year shown on the catalog cover. General information, administrative informationand college policies are updated as approved. Up-to-date information also is available throughout the PVCC Website. Statements and policies in this catalog are not to be regarded as a contract between the student and theCollege that cannot be recalled or changed when conditions so warrant. The College reserves the right to change,when necessary, any of its policies, programs, courses and fees. A printed copy of the PVCC Catalog is availableupon request from the Welcome Center.Rev. 12/17/2009
PRESIDENT OF THE COLLEGEFrank FriedmanVIRGINIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEMGlenn DuBois, ChancellorPRESIDENT'S STAFFWilliam P. Jackameit, Vice President for Financeand Administrative ServicesKathleen Hudson, Interim Vice President forInstruction and Student ServicesBrian Wisniewski, Chief Information OfficerTara Atkins-Brady, Director of InstitutionalResearch, Planning, and Institutional EffectivenessMary Jane King, Director of InstitutionalAdvancement and DevelopmentSTATE BOARD FOR COMMUNITY COLLEGESGary C. Hancock, ChairNathaniel Xavier Marshall, Vice ChairGlenn DuBois, SecretaryPIEDMONT VIRGINIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE BOARDJ. Walter Levering, ChairSuzanne W. Morse, Vice ChairLaila B. Bare, Greene CountyStanley Cook, Albemarle CountyVera Cooke-Merritt, Buckingham CountyMary Loose DeViney, City of CharlottesvilleLeonard F. Gardner, Fluvanna CountyDebbi Goodman, Albemarle CountyDeborah R. Harvey, Nelson CountyPeter T. Kleeman, City of CharlottesvilleJ. Walter Levering, City of CharlottesvilleSuzanne W. Morse, City of CharlottesvillePaul D. Newland, Jr., Albemarle CountyAva Pippin, Louisa CountyDonna J. Plasket, Albemarle CountyShahnaz M. AhmedHank W. ChaoMark R. GrahamDorcas Helfant-BrowningDanny HunleyBarbara A. JohnsenAdele C. JohnsonChris A. LumsdenJeffrey K. MitchellR. Michael MohlerRobert W. ShinnWilliam H. Talley, IIIAlan G. ToxopeusPiedmont Virginia Community College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools toaward associate degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404.679.4500 forquestions about the accreditation of Piedmont Virginia Community College.Curricula of the college are approved by the PVCC Board and by the State Board. The two-year associate degree programs are also approved bythe State Council of Higher Education for Virginia.Rev. 12/17/2009
TABLE OF CONTENTSACADEMIC CALENDARS . iPVCC ROOM/TELEPHONE DIRECTORY . ivGENERAL INFORMATION . 1THE COLLEGE . 1MISSION STATEMENT 1LOCATION AND FACILITIES 2HOURS OF OPERATION 2HISTORY OF THE COLLEGE . 2VIRGINIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM . 3GOVERNANCE . 3ACCREDITATION AND RECOGNITION . 3STATEMENT ON MULTICULTURAL DIVERSITY . 4GENERAL EDUCATION GOALS . 4PROGRAMS . 7College Transfer 7Public Institutions 7Private Institutions . 7Career and Technical Education 7Developmental Studies . 7Workforce Services . 8STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES . 8The Welcome Center . 8Counseling Services 9Faculty Advising 9Career Services . 9Disability Services 9First Year/Orientation Services . 10Student Success Services 10Transfer Services . 10Betty Sue Jessup Library . 11The Learning Center . 11The Math and Writing Centers . 12ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION . 13STUDENT CLASSIFICATIONS . 13Credit Status 13Class Level . 13Readmit . 13ACADEMIC LOAD . 13ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS 13General Admission to the College 13Regional Priority Admission Plan . 13Students Transferring from Other Colleges . 14Admission to a Curriculum 14International Students . 14Undocumented Aliens . 15Current High School Students 15Rev. 12/17/2009Early Admission . 15High School/PVCC Dual Enrollment 15Home School Students 15High School Noncompleters . 15Student Information System 16Student Records Information/Access 16Assessment and Placement Testing 16Placement Testing . 16Advanced Standing . 16Advanced Placement . 17College Level Examination Program (CLEP) . 17Credit by Locally Prepared Examination 17Credit by Evaluation of Military Service 18Advanced Placement Program 18Course Prerequisites . 18REGISTRATION/ENROLLMENT . 18Change of Enrollment 19Adding a Course 19Dropping a Course . 19Cancellation of a Section or Courseby the College . 19Failure to Begin a Course on Time 19Withdrawal from the College . 19Military Reservist Policy . 19Enrollment Override . 19Auditing a Course 20Senior Citizens Enrollment 20FINANCIAL INFORMATION 21Tuition . 21In-State Tuition Eligibility 21Waived Tuition . 22Tuition Refunds 22Nonpayment of Debts . 22Holds on Student Records/Service Indicators . 23Fees . 23Institutional Fee 23Student Activity Fee . 23Technology Fee . 23Capital Fee 23Books and Materials . 23Transcripts 23FINANCIAL AID INFORMATION . 23The Key to Financial Aid is the FAFSA 24Who is Eligible 24Aid Programs . 24Federal Pell Grant . 24
TABLE OF CONTENTSFederal Supplement Educational OpportunityGrant (FSEOG) . 24Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG) 24Federal Work Study 24College Scholarship Assistance Program(CSAP) . 24Commonwealth Grant (COMA) . 24Virginia Guaranteed Assistance Program(VGAP) 25Part-Time Tuition Assistance Program (PTAP) . 25Scholarships from the PVCC EducationalFoundation 25Student Loans for Nursing Students 25Other Sources of Aid . 25Return of Title IV Funds . 26STUDY ABROAD AND FINANCIAL AID . 26VETERANS BENEFITS . 26Chapter 30 (Montgomery GI Bill) . 26Chapter 33 (Post 911 GI Bill) . 26Chapter 35 (Survivors and DependentsEducational Assistance Program) . 26Virginia War Orphans Educational Benefits . 27Chapter 31 . 27Chapter 32 (Veterans Educational AssistanceProgram – VEAP) . 27Chapter 1606 (Montgomery GI Bill – SelectedReserve . 27Chapter 1607 (Montgomery GI Bill – ReservedEducational Assistance Program – REAP) 27ACADEMIC INFORMATION . 28Attendance/Student Participation . 28Administrative Withdrawal Due to ExcessiveAbsence . 28Credits 28Grading System 28Calculating Student GPA 30Repeating a Course 30Academic Renewal 30Examinations . 30Grading Term Honors . 30President’s List . 30Vice President’s List . 30Academic Standing 31Academic Warning . 31Academic Probation . 31Academic Suspension . 31Academic Dismissal . 31Grade Appeal Policy . 31Distance Learning . 32Online Courses . 32Hybrid Courses 32Rev. 12/17/2009Web Conferencing and Video Conferencing 33COLLEGE POLICIES . 34STUDENTS RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES . 34STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT 34COMPLAINT PROCEDURES 35Policy and Procedure for Informal Complaint . 35Policy and Procedure for Formal Complaint . 35Procedures for Filing Complaint withU.S. Department of Education . 35OFFICE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 36Computer Use Guidelines . 36CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES . 37College Hour 37Student Governance 37Campus Safety/Student’s Right to Know . 37Sexual Misconduct Policy . 37Power Relationships 38Virginia Sex Offender Registry 38Alcohol/Drug Abuse Assistance Program 38Anti-Hazing Policy 39Policy on AIDS/Communicable Diseases . 39Student Messages Policy 40PVCC Emergency Procedures . 41Medical and Other Emergencies . 41Fire, Gas Leak or Bomb Threat 41Tornado or Severe Windstorm . 41Building Lockdown . 41Administrator on Call 42Accident Reports . 42Smoking Policy 42Inclement Weather/Building Closing Policy . 42Policy Concerning Children on Campus 43Parking and Vehicle Registration . 43Student Parking 43Handicapped Parking 44Common Traffic Offenses . 44Employee Parking . 44Visitor Parking 44Liability . 45Authorization/Regulations for CampusDemonstrations . 45Distribution of Materials on Campus 46Classroom/Lab Safety . 46Pets on Campus 46INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS . 47TYPES OF DEGREES AND CERTIFICATES 47Associate of Applied Science Degree (AAS) . 47Associate of Arts Degree (AA) 47Associate of Science Degree (AS) . 47Certificate (C) . 47Career Studies Certificate (CSC) 47
TABLE OF CONTENTSGRADUATION REQUIREMENTS . 47Associate Degree Requirements 48Certificate Requirement . 48Assessment Requirements for Graduation 49Honors at Graduation . 49Awarding of Multiple Degrees 49Diploma Reorder Policy . 49ARTICULATION AGREEMENTS AND GUARANTEEDADMISSIONS WITH FOUR-YEAR COLLEGESAND UNIVERSITIES 50On Campus Four-Year Colleges and UniversityPartnerships . 50Mary Baldwin College at PVCC . 50Old Dominion University at PVCC 50University of Virginia BIS Degree . 51PVCC HONORS PROGRAM . 51DEVELOPMENTAL STUDIES . 51DUAL ENROLLMENT . 52WORKFORCE SERVICES . 52Customized Classes . 53Online Noncredit Classes . 53Open Enrollment Classes . 53Construction Academy 53Viticulture and Enology . 53Assessment: WorkKeys, KeyTrain and CareerReadiness Certificate . 53Louisa Teamworks . 54Piedmont Virginia Business Education Alliance . 54CAREER PATHWAYS/TECH PREP . 54SERVICE LEARNING 55VCCS Requirements for Associate Degrees . 56CURRICULA OF STUDY . 57Curriculum Required for Continuing andReadmitted Students . 57APPROVED ELECTIVES . 58ASSOCIATE DEGREE PROGRAMS . 59Accounting (AAS) . 59Biotechnology (AAS) (discontinued) . 60Business Administration (AS) . 61Computer Science (AS) . 62Education (AS) . 63Education (AS) (JMU RTEA Option) . 64Electronics and Computer Technology (AAS) . 65Specialization in PC Support and Networking(discontinued) . 66Emergency Medical Services (AAS) 67Rev. 12/17/2009Engineering (AS) . 69General Studies (AS) . 70Information Systems Technology (AAS) . 72Liberal Arts (AA) . 73Management (AAS) 74Nursing (AAS) 75Physical and Natural Sciences (AS) 77Specialization in Biotechnology 78Specialization in Horticulture . 78Police Science (AAS) . 79Technical Studies, Utility Line Technology (AAS) . 80Visual and Performing Arts (AA)Specialization in Art . . 82Specialization in Music . 83Specialization in Theatre and Drama . 83Specialization in Dance . 84CAREER STUDIES CERTIFICATE ANDCERTIFICATE PROGRAMS . 85Administrative Support Technology (Certificate)(discontinued) 85Administrative Support (CSC) . 86Biotechnology (CSC) . 86Building Trades I (CSC) . 87Building Trades II (CSC) . 87Computer and Networking SupportTechnologies (CSC) 88Criminal Justice (CSC) 88Early Childhood Development (CSC) . 89EMS – Intermediate (CSC) . 90EMS – Paramedic (CSC) . 90General Education (C) 91Graphic Design (CSC) 91Health Information Coding (CSC) 92Horticulture (CSC) . 93Networking (CSC) (discontinued) . 94PC Upgrading and Repair (CSC) (discontinued) . 94Patient Admission Coordinator (CSC) 95Practical Nursing (C) 96Surgical Technology (Certificate) . 97Web Technologies (CSC) 99ROTC PROGRAMS 100Air Force ROTC . 100Army ROTC .101DESCRIPTION OF COURSES .102FACULTY 145INDEX .154
iACADEMIC CALENDARSPRING SEMESTER 201015-week classesAdvance registration for current studentsOpen enrollment for all studentsMartin Luther King Day HolidayClasses beginLate registrationLast day to register/add/audit requestLast day to drop and qualify for refundSPRING BREAKLast day to withdraw without grade penaltyClasses endFinal 01002/04/201003/15/2010 – 005/14/2010First 7-week classesAdvance registration for current studentsOpen enrollment for all studentsMartin Luther King Day HolidayClasses beginLate registrationLast day to register/add/audit requestLast day to drop and qualify for refundLast day to withdraw without grade penaltyClasses endFinal 01002/16/201003/08/2010Last classSecond 7-week classesAdvance registration for current studentsOpen enrollment for all studentsClasses beginBREAKLate registrationLast day to register/add/audit requestLast day to drop and qualify for refundLast day to withdraw without grade penaltyClasses endFinal 9/201003/15/2010 – 16/201005/03/2010Last class10-week classesAdvance registration for current studentsOpen enrollment for all studentsClasses beginLate registrationLast day to register/add/audit requestLast day to drop and qualify for refundSPRING BREAKLast day to withdraw without grade penaltyClasses endFinal 0 – 3-week classesAdvance registration for current studentsOpen enrollment for all studentsClasses beginLate registrationLast day to register/add/audit requestLast day to drop and qualify for refundSPRING BREAKLast day to withdraw without grade penaltyClasses endFinal 0 – ev. 12/17/2009
iiACADEMIC CALENDARSUMMER SEMESTER 201010-week classesAdvance registration for current studentsOpen enrollment for all studentsClasses beginLate registrationLast day to register/add/audit requestMemorial Day holidayLast day to drop and qualify for refundLast day to withdraw without grade penaltyClasses endFinal 201007/06/201008/02/201007/27/10-08/02/10First 5-week classesAdvance registration for current studentsOpen enrollment for all studentsClasses beginLate registrationLast day to register/add/audit requestLast day to drop and qualify for refundMemorial Day holidayLast day to withdraw without grade penaltyClasses endFinal 1006/11/201006/24/2010Last classSecond 5-week classesAdvance registration for current studentsOpen enrollment for all studentsClasses beginLate registrationLast day to register/add/audit requestLast day to drop and qualify for refundLast day to withdraw without grade penaltyClasses endFinal 1008/02/2010Last classRev. 12/17/2009
iiiFALL SEMESTER 201015-week classesAdvance registration for current studentsOpen enrollment for all studentsClasses beginLate RegistrationLast day to register/add/audit requestLabor Day holidayLast day to drop and qualify for refundFall BreakLast day to withdraw without grade penaltyThanksgiving BreakClasses endFinal 10-12/15/10First 7-week classesAdvance registration for current studentsOpen enrollment for all studentsClasses beginLate registrationLast day to register/add/audit requestLast day to drop and qualify for refundLabor Day holidayLast day to withdraw without grade penaltyClasses endFinal /1010/11/10Last classSecond 7-week classesAdvance registration for current studentsOpen enrollment for all studentsClasses beginLate registrationFall BreakLast day to register/add/audit requestLast day to drop and qualify for refundLast day to withdraw without grade penaltyThanksgiving BreakClasses endFinal 1/1011/19/1011/24/10-11/28/1012/06/10Last class10-week classesAdvance registration for current studentsOpen enrollment for all studentsClasses beginLate registrationLast day to register/add/audit requestLast day to drop and qualify for refundFall BreakLast day to withdraw without grade penaltyThanksgiving BreakClasses endFinal 5/1013-week classesAdvance registration for current studentsOpen enrollment for all studentsClasses beginLate registrationLast day to register/add/audit requestLast day to drop and qualify for refundFall BreakLast day to withdraw without grade penaltyThanksgiving BreakClasses endFinal 5/10Rev. 12/17/2009
ivPVCC ROOM/TELEPHONE DIRECTORYOffice of the PresidentFrank Friedman, PresidentPatricia N. Buck, Assistant to the President andSpecial Projects CoordinatorSusan Held, Administrative AssistantRoom nt’s Reception Area 434.961.5481Office of the Vice President for Finance and Administrative ServicesWilliam P. Jackameit, Vice President241Becky Parkhill, Administrative Assistant241434.961.5207434.961.5208Office of the Vice President for Instruction and Student ServicesKathleen M. Hudson, Interim Vice President242Ann Vanischak, Administrative Assistant242434.961.5205434.961.5206Office of Institutional Research, Planning and Institutional EffectivenessTara Atkins-Brady, Director608BElizabeth R. Fuller, Administrative Assistant608434.961.5301434.961.5300Office of Institutional Advancement and DevelopmentMary Jane King, DirectorAnita Showers, Manager of Marketing andMedia RelationsGwynndolynn Berkowitz, Donor Relations CoordinatorBetsy A. Grantier, Public Relations and Marketing SpecialistRobert Antrobus, Grant WriterOffice of Information TechnologyBrian Wisniewski, Chief Information OfficerElizabeth R. Fuller, Administrative AssistantTom Ruggeri, Information Security Officer /Manager of Network ServicesMark Witt, WAN/LAN AdministratorScott Huston, Application DesignerDebbie Fauber, Manager of Administrative ComputingSherice Paige, Information Technology SpecialistGregory A. Batten, Manager of Client ServicesJudith A. Prine, Information Technology SpecialistJosh Drenan, Network Services AssistantOwen Harvey, Client Services SpecialistDietra Henschel, Client Services SpecialistDexter Manning, Media Services SpecialistKirk Musngi, Client Services SpecialistDaniel Thomasson, Client Services SpecialistAlexander Cutlip, Client Services SpecialistEvan White, Media Services SpecialistRev. 832832832832; 4.961.5261434.961.5261434.961-6522
vPVCC ROOM/TELEPHONE DIRECTORYBookstoreBob Fred, Bookstore ManagerRoom No.TelephoneBookstore434.961.5317Buildings and GroundsDavid D. Thompson, Facilities Manager102Robert W. Thacker, Trades/Utilities Senior WorkerDennis D. Campbell, Trades/Utilities Lead WorkerJonathan Kennison, Trades/Utilities Lead WorkerWilliam Wheeler, Trades/Utilities Lead WorkerKenny Jarrell, GroundskeeperNery Herrera, HousekeeperJames Proctor, HousekeeperCassie Wilmoth, .960.5239 47Business OfficeMarie C. Melton, Business ManagerTracy L. Cersley, AccountantJudy T. Rosson, Fiscal Technician Sr.Doris Roach, BuyerBridget Kirby, Fiscal TechnicianVirginia Payne, ReceptionistAddie Smith, Receptionist240234245236237South MallSouth 10434.961.5214434.977.3900434.977.3900Center for Excellence in InstructionColleen Bishop, CoordinatorTim Hoffman, E-learning Specialist719719434.961.5305434.961.5316Copy CenterDanielle Johnson, Copy Center Manager601434.961.5248Human ResourcesYvonne Carey, Resources ManagerKarin E. Straley, Payroll OfficerRachel Brown, Payroll .961.5302434.961.5308434.961.5308LibraryLinda J. Cahill, CoordinatorJudy Carey Nevin, Reference/Instructional LibrarianCrystal Newell, Circulation/Access LibrarianLaura Skinner, Technical Services SupervisorMayada Besancon, Evening Circulation AssistantRobin Smith, Circulation AssistantRev. 12/17/2009
viPVCC ROOM/TELEPHONE DIRECTORYRoom No.TelephoneSouth .961.5390434.961.5381434.961.5382Division of Mathematics, Sciences and Human ServicesAnn Smith, Interim DeanAmy Gillespie, Acting Nursing Program HeadCharlotte M. Glover-White, Administrative AssistantDiana Weingarten, P/T Administrative AssistantLynette Winters, Biology Lab ManagerJanet P. Hopkins, Chemistry Lab ivision of Student ServicesMary Lee Walsh, Dean of Student Services143434.961.6540617F617617617Sage 5434.961.5331434.961.5351Little John’s DeliChris Strong, ManagerSecurityTimothy Brown, Security SupervisorHenri De Sibour, Security OfficerSecurity Cell PhoneDivision of Business and TechnologiesRobert R. Miller, DeanSandra Williams, Administrative AssistantAndrew Renshaw, Engineering Program LiaisonDivision of Humanities, Fine Arts and Social SciencesClifford W. Haury, DeanWilliam T. Hurd, Arts CoordinatorLarry V. Hugo, Assistant Technical Theater DirectorDiana J. Kennedy, Administrative AssistantSarah Johnston, P/T Administrative AssistantDivision of Workforce ServicesValerie Palamountain, DeanMaggie Myers, Administrative AssistantPatsy Spencer, Administrative AssistantJennifer Maloney, Administrative AssistantJulia A. Guill, Program Manager, Louisa TeamworksSuzanne Healy, Piedmont Futures/Tech PrepErin Hughey-Commers, Piedmont Futures/Tech PrepPat O’Rourke, Program ManagerGregory Rosko, Viticulture & Enology Program ManagerRev. 961.5420434.961.5354
viiPVCC ROOM/TELEPHONE DIRECTORYRoom No.Division of Workforce Services (continued)Charlie Carter, Construction Academy Coordinator617BCaitilin Mohr, Construction Academy Student Liaison617BEster Silva, Admin/Spanish Translator, Construction Acad.617BLyn van der Sommen, Program Manager617CGail White, Program Manager617CVirginia Workforce Center-Charlottesville2211 Hydraulic Rd.Donnell Smith, Youth Program 1.5285434.961.5284434.961.5330434.977.2662The Welcome CenterLorraine Conca, RegistrarJoyce Knight, Records and Veterans Affairs SpecialistHeather Lutz, Outreach and Enrollment SpecialistJennifer Patteson, Dual Enrollment SpecialistJeannie Perutelli, Educational Support SpecialistJoanne Smith, Administrative AssistantKatie Thach, New Student Admissions 1.6551434.961.6542Counseling and Career ServicesAnnette Williams, Coordinator of Counseling andCareer Services, Transfer CounselorJanet M. Reed, Counselor/First Year ProgramsSusan Hannifan, Counselor/Disability Support ServicesDavid Lerman, Counselor/Student Success AdvisorAndré Luck, Employer Services ManagerLynda Smethurst, Career SpecialistRobyn Lane, Administrative 336434.961.5264Financial AidCarol Larson, CoordinatorEunice Wine, Senior Financial Aid AssistantShelia L. Wescoat, Financial Aid AssistantMarcia Reinhold, Administrative 61.6547434.961.6545The Learning CenterLaura Symons, Coordinator of the Learning CenterRob McHenry, Testing Specialist607607434.961.5320434.961.5344Math CenterDiane Valade, Coordinator167434.961.5276Rev. 12/17/2009
viiiPVCC ROOM/TELEPHONE DIRECTORYWriting CenterJenny Koster, CoordinatorRoom No.Mary Baldwin CollegeSusan Green, Director, Adult Degree ProgramTiffany Barber, Post Baccalaureate Teacher Licensure ProgramDiane John, Regional Operations CoordinatorRobert Klonoski, Faculty 961.5433434.961.5422434.961.5423Old Dominion UniversityKirk Dewyea, Regional DirectorODU 403Louise Schatz, Assistant Site DirectorODU 403Rev. 12/17/2009Telephone434.977.3262 or434.961.5417434.977-3262 or434.961.5417
1GENERAL INFORMATIONTHE COLLEGEMISSION STATEMENTPiedmont Virginia Community College is anopen access, comprehensive community collegeoffering two-year associate degrees, one-yearcertificates, and career studies certificates aswell as continuing education and workforceservice programs. As one of the 23 collegescomprising the Virginia Community CollegeSystem, PVCC is governed by the State Boardfor Community Colleges. The College is primarily intended to serve residents of the City ofCharlottesville, and the counties of Albemarle,Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa, Nelson, and northernBuckingham County.The following statement was adopted by theCollege Board on January 3, 2001:PVCC strives to meet the educational andtraining needs of people with differing abilities,education, experiences, and individual goalsthrough a variety of curricula and services.PVCC provides a strong counseling program toassist students in making sound decisionsregarding occupational, educational, andpersonal goals.Counselors work with students to guide them tothe curriculum that best suits their needs andinterests. The college also provides services inpre-college and freshman orientation, careercounseling, financial aid, testing, veterans’affairs, and student activities.The college operates on the semester systemwith 16-week fall and spring semesters and ashorter summer session. Many courses areoffered in shorter sessions to meet the needs ofstudents, business and industry.Rev. 12/17/2009Piedmont Virginia Communit
Open enrollment for all students 01/04/10-01/18/10 . Martin Luther King Day Holiday 01/18/2010 . Classes begin 01/19/2010 . Late registration 01/19/10-01/25/10
