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The college will be closed for break  at 2 p.m. on Monday, December 23. The college will reopen Thursday, January 2, 2025.

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Broolk Ogden at Chesapeake Campus
Grad finds path to new career in genetic counseling

Brook Ogden says the TCC tagline, ‘From here, go anywhere,’ rings true. “I was in a job I didn’t enjoy. Now I’m on a path for a career I’m excited about,” she said. Brook spent her 20s working for a real estate company. She considered becoming a broker and even passed the state licensing exam. […]

Katherine Guevara, TCC grad, on the Virginia Beach Campus.
“College was hard sometimes, but I was fully supported as a student. What could be better?” — Katherine Guevara, TCC graduate

Katherine Louise Guevara has lived in the United States for just three years. In that time, she has adjusted to a new culture and earned a college degree. “My goal is always to set a good example for my sisters and to take every opportunity and run with it,” she said. Katherine is one of […]

Students plant a butterfly garden at Chesapeake Campus.
TCC celebrates the 150th anniversary of Arbor Day

Tidewater Community College students celebrated Arbor Day with a tree planting and gardening event at the Chesapeake Campus. Campus Dean Emily Hartman kicked off the celebration held behind the student center by saying, “Tomorrow marks the 150th anniversary of Arbor Day. Our students, faculty and staff are excited to be part of this historic moment. […]

“I like everything at TCC and tell everyone I know to start here.” – David Hopkins, TCC STEM Promise Scholar

Meet David Hopkins, a Tidewater Community College STEM Promise Scholar. David is following in his dad’s footsteps and preparing for a career in cyber security. A Suffolk resident, David has adjusted well to college life after years of homeschooling. “My favorite thing about TCC is the opportunities,” David said. “I especially like working with classmates […]

TCC to hold its spring graduation exercises in person at Chartway Arena

For the second time since the start of the COVID-19 Pandemic, Tidewater Community College will hold its commencement exercises in person. This year’s ceremony will be held on May 9 at 6 p.m. at Chartway Arena on the campus of Old Dominion University. There is still time for current graduates to apply for graduation by […]

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State Board for Community Colleges to Consider 2022-23 Tuition and Fees at May Meeting

In accordance with Section 23.1-307 (D) of the Code of Virginia, the State Board for Community Colleges provides notice that it will consider tuition and mandatory fee increases for Virginia’s Community Colleges, effective fall 2022, at 9 a.m. on May 19, 2022, at the Virginia Community College System, System Office, 300 Arboretum Place, Richmond, VA […]

Rickkita Riddick
From TCC to the Ellen Show to serving women and families

In the early days of the pandemic in 2020, TCC alumna Rickkita Riddick flew to Hollywood to appear on the Ellen Show. Not only did she get to meet Ellen DeGeneres, the star of the show, but she also received $10,000 for her family and another $10,000 for the charity she founded and now leads, […]

The evolution of tolling with Elizabeth River Crossings

Drivers who take the Downtown or Midtown tunnels have benefited from the advanced technology of Elizabeth River Crossings (ERC), 100% build-for-cloud tolling system. Tidewater Community College students had the opportunity to learn about tolling technology with an in-person lunch and learn event with Jim Doerflinger, ERC’s Chief of Information Technology. Held in the college’s Advanced […]

Whitney Waldon, lab manager with Professor Andrea Tomlin.
The Horticulture Program spring sale is back on Chesapeake Campus

Step into the greenhouses on Tidewater Community College’s Chesapeake Campus and you will be delighted by the sights and scents. You’ll find beautiful blooms, fresh vegetables, fragrant herbs and colorful hanging baskets. And best of all, these beauties can go home with you to liven up your home, yard or patio. TCC’s Plant Sale will […]

Merchant of Venice cast at TCC
TCC Theatre presents Shakespeare’s “The Merchant of Venice,” April 8-16

For the first time since the start of the pandemic, Tidewater Community College is offering the community live theatre in its Black Box Theater on Chesapeake Campus, 1428 Cedar Road. TCC Theatre brings “The Merchant of Venice” to the stage for six performances, April 8-16. As in the original production, “The Merchant of Venice” features […]