College News

Tidewater Community College’s Shakespeare in the Grove is back after a hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “We are thrilled to be back with this community gem that welcomes hundreds to the Chesapeake Campus for an evening of theatre under the stars,” said Kelly Gillerlain, dean of Chesapeake Campus. “This family-friendly event is a great […]

On the heels of Governor Northam’s 21-22 budget signing, G3 Scholarships at Tidewater Community College are now open and available to eligible students seeking certifications and degrees that will lead to an in-demand job. G3 Scholarships cover tuition and fees for individuals who qualify for state financial aid, allowing students to gain the skills they […]

Tidewater Community College is moving all of its visual arts programming to Norfolk Campus. For more than 25 years, 340 High Street has served as more than a building to TCC. For many students, faculty and staff, the Visual Arts Center (VAC) became a second home. The building held a growing community and provided many […]

Tidewater Community College will freeze tuition and fees for the 2021-2022 academic year thanks to a unanimous decision announced today by the State Board for Community Colleges. This marks the fourth year in a row that the Board has voted to hold tuition and fees steady for in-state students who account for more than nine […]

Tidewater Community College was named a Center of Excellence for Domestic Maritime Workforce Training and Education by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD). The designation was announced in a press release from the agency on May 19, 2021. The Center of Excellence designation recognizes community colleges and training institutions that prepare students for […]

Tidewater Community College and JenCare Medical Center will offer a drive-through COVID-19 vaccination clinic at the college’s Portsmouth Campus on May 28 from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. All TCC students, staff and faculty who have not received the COVID-19 vaccine are eligible to attend. The clinic is also open to Portsmouth community members. Practitioners […]

Meet Mel Scott. You’ll find her weekdays helping students at TCC’s new Student Resource and Empowerment Center (SREC). “I’m passionate about helping students build a better life for themselves and their families,” she said. “We’re here to help students thrive while breaking down any barriers that could impede their education.” Scott said she’s often surprised […]

Recent high school grad? Transitioning military? Looking for a promotion? Discover all that community college offers. Tidewater Community College is opening its doors on all campuses for Open House on May 15 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Prospective students and their families are invited to visit TCC’s campuses in Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth and Virginia […]

With “Pomp and Circumstance” playing and shout-outs from faculty and staff, Tidewater Community College celebrated its Spring Semester graduates with a virtual ceremony held on May 10. The full stream of the ceremony is available here. “This celebration demonstrates the tenacity and strength of our students and the TCC community,” said TCC President Marcia Conston, presiding […]

Tidewater Community College launched the Academic Excellence and Service Awards to recognize exemplary students. A total of 18 students were honored during a virtual ceremony held on May 2, 2021. Michelle Woodhouse, vice president for Academic Affairs and chief academic officer, led the event and added her congratulations to the honorees. “Each of these students […]