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ERC representatives at TCC's Norfolk Campus.
ERC’s $400,000 donation will double the size of TCC’s Skilled Trades Academy

Elizabeth River Crossings OpCo, (ERC), the operator of the Downtown and Midtown tunnels, continues its commitment to supporting the community and higher education with a new $400,000 donation to Tidewater Community College. The gift is designated to support the expansion of the Skilled Trades Academy in Portsmouth. The Academy offers hands-on, short-term instruction for in-demand […]

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Help available over the holidays at TCC

Tidewater Community College is open virtually during the holidays to help students enroll in spring classes, explore career options, learn about financial aid and support services. All college offices are closed beginning Dec. 23 through Jan. 2. TCC’s Virtual Student Support Team will be available on Dec. 23 and Dec. 26-30 from 9 a.m. to […]

TCC graduates at Commencement are all smiles.
TCC celebrates graduates during winter ceremony

During Tidewater Community Colleges 75th Commencement Exercises, Councilwoman and Graduation Speaker Delceno Miles had graduates lock arms and share a message of encouragement. Together they shouted, “I am tenacious and talented. I am committed. I am capable. I am TCC. We are TCC!”  You can see graduates in action here. With cheers and laughter, graduates […]

TCC celebrates its 75th Commencement on Dec. 19

Tidewater Community College will hold its commencement exercises for Fall Semester on Monday, Dec. 19 at 4 p.m. at Chartway Arena on the campus of Old Dominion University. The college expects more than 1,350 students to participate to have degrees or certificates conferred by TCC President Marcia Conston. The Speaker for the Graduates is Harvey […]

Barnes and Noble at TCC
Barnes and Noble College to continue to operate TCC bookstores

Tidewater Community College is extending its contract with Barnes & Noble College, which has managed the TCC bookstores since 2006. As part of the new contract, the MacArthur Center location will close on December 21, 2022, and move to the Norfolk Campus Student Center. While the new Norfolk Campus store is under construction, the bookstore […]

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TCC named one of Newsweek’s “America’s Top Online Colleges”

Tidewater Community College was named one of “America’s Top Online Colleges” by Newsweek and Statista. This is the second year the college was recognized for its online degrees and certificates. TCC is the only community college in Virginia recognized and one of 200 colleges and universities named nationwide. With the increase in online learning due […]

TCC Collision Repair student
Collision Repair grant to help prepare industry-ready grads

Tidewater Community College’s Collision Repair program received a $5,000 grant from Caliber Collision through the Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF). The grant was part of the Benchmark grant funding through CREF. TCC is one of three schools to receive grants from Caliber to help elevate the skills of graduates. The funds will be used to […]

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Honoring those who served

Tidewater Community College’s Center for Military and Veterans Education (CMVE) invites students and alumni from all branches of the military to Veterans Day commemorations to be held on each campus. Active duty, reserve, National Guard, veterans, spouses, family members and the community are welcome to attend a ceremony at the campus of their choosing to honor those who […]

TCC child development center.
Free or low-cost child care available for students

Are you considering college, but concerned about the cost of child care while you attend classes and study? There’s good news – TCC is here to help. The college was recently awarded a $667,883 federal grant to provide quality child care for parents in need who are pursuing higher education at TCC. Thanks to a […]

Cast from "Leaving Iowa"
TCC Theatre presents “Leaving Iowa,” a story of going home and moving forward

Tidewater Community College Theatre will present “Leaving Iowa” for two weekends in November. Opening night is on Nov. 3 with shows running through Nov. 12. All performances will be held in the Black Box Theater in the Academic Building on TCC’s Chesapeake Campus, 1428 Cedar Road. “Leaving Iowa” revolves around Don Browning, a middle-aged writer, who […]