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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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Rachel Dunn outside on the Portsmouth Campus.
“Now that I’ve been at TCC for two semesters, I can say it was the best decision ever.” — Rachel Dunn, TCC student

Rachel Dunn is proud to be a Tidewater Community College Student Ambassador and Outstanding High School Graduate Scholar. “I never really considered community college until my godmother encouraged me to apply,” Rachel said. “Now that I’ve been at TCC for two semesters, I can say it was the best decision ever.” As an Outstanding High […]

TCC student Angi Wood at the Regional Health Professions Center.
“It’s easy to think it’s too late and you’ve missed your opportunity. But it’s never too late.” – Angi Wood, TCC student

Angela “Angi” Wood says the most important thing she’s learned at TCC is how to be a compassionate nurse. She credits her nursing skills instructor, Catina Davis, with inspiring her to be an excellent nurse, while also teaching her the nursing process and critical thinking on the job. Angi is an adult learner who returned […]

Danielle Paitsel at her home.
“TCC was a good fit for my mom and it’s been great for me, too.” — Danielle Paitsel

Danielle Paitsel is following in her mother’s footsteps and starting her higher education at Tidewater Community College. For Danielle, watching her mom, Angelica, flourish as a radiographer, compelled her to find her own path into the health professions. “TCC was a good fit for my mom and it’s been great for me, too,” Danielle said. […]

Mya Day on the Virginia Beach Campus.
STEM Promise Scholar sets her sights on NASA career

Mya Day loves science and has always wanted to work at NASA. As a Tidewater Community College STEM Promise Scholar, she is on her way to making this dream come true. “I feel so fortunate to be part of STEM Promise. It’s pretty great having tuition covered, but it doesn’t end there,” Mya said. “The […]

TCC student on Norfolk Campus.
Ten reasons to consider attending community college

Tidewater Community College has been providing quality education in Hampton Roads for over 50 years. Today, TCC is the largest provider of higher education and workforce services in Hampton Roads. TCC provides flexible, affordable education options to close to 30,000 students each year, both online and on campuses in cities across the area. So why […]

TCC alumna Jena Essary when she was a student at TCC.
There’s still time to apply for fall scholarships at TCC

Whether you’re studying nursing, culinary arts or automotive technology, TCC has scholarships designed just for you. In fact, TCC has scholarships for dozens of program areas and a special scholarship for women in STEM fields. Don’t miss out on free money to further your academic goals. Applications for Tidewater Community College’s 2022 fall scholarships are […]

TCC student planting grasses at the Lesner Bridge.
TCC Horticulture students give back at “Come to the Bay”

Cloudy skies and cold temperatures didn’t dampen the spirits of Horticulture students and faculty as they worked at “Come to the Bay.” The group volunteered at a planting event sponsored by the City of Virginia Beach and the Virginia Turfgrass Council Environmental Institute. Andrea Tomlin, Horticulture department chair, and instructor Taylor Treadway led a group […]

Faculty member Annette Mewborn with student Jiahuan Lin.
TCC announces 2022 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Awards

Tidewater Community College honors the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by presenting annual awards to those who embody his teachings and spirit. The 2022 recipients are: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Distinguished Service Award: Annette Mewborn, English professor at the Virginia Beach Campus. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship Award: Jiahuan […]

Jiahuan Lin at the Virginia Beach Campus.
MLK scholar plans a lifetime of community service

Community service has become a way of life for Jiahuan Lin. She began volunteering in high school and has no intention of slowing down. “Community service benefits not just the one who receives the service, but also the one who does it,” she said. “It is also a way to connect with others and gain […]

Annette Mewborn on the Virginia Beach Campus.
English professor awarded college’s MLK service award

Annette Mewborn is passionate about bringing people together and serving the community. She is the recipient of TCC’s 2022 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Distinguished Service Award, which will be presented during a virtual ceremony on Feb. 25. “I’m overwhelmed by this award and know that my service to the community stems from a passion […]