Got my degree here in 2009. Was superiorly impressed with the level of proficiency and professionalism displayed by the staff and learned a lot during my time here. My music professor had us attend classical concerts as part of our curriculum. This was a memorable experience for me. I am grateful to everyone involved from the front desk admin, financial aid, guidance counselors. My math professor at the time even taught us life lessons such as how to calculate mortgages rates, loans, know if you're qualified, etc. Very helpful and relevant. read more

The teachers here are great! The student success center has been a huge help to me. This is a great place to get your general education classes out of the way. read more

Very nice clean campus. The daughter of a friend is enrolled in their cosmetology program and I had the pleasure now several times to be treated. Clean classrooms, every is super polite and the really nice quality products. Their teacher was always present to supervise or answer questions his students may have. It was an overall very pleasant experience. read more

Such a relaxing treat. A friend mentioned that she uses the Cosmetology Department at Blue Ridge Community College for pedicures, so I called and made an appointment. I walked into an open, airy, CLEAN classroom/lab setting and spent the next 90 minutes being pampered by a knowledgeable student who was a delightful "professional-in-training!" The Pedi chair here is different from Salon chairs in that the pedicurist brings a tub of the soaking water to the chair instead of the water being in the same device used by others. I rather like that concept--felt safer and more hygienic to me. The student assigned to me was Tori and she was so precious I will definitely request her the next time. She was gentle and meticulous. She truly cared about me and my procedure. In this setting, as one of the other students said, "We can take our time because we're not in a hurry!" There was no rush. Quality products were used. I received the foot and calf massage plus instead of wrapping my calves in the hot towels, my FEET were wrapped! Ahhhhh! So relaxing and pampering. When I told them I had never experienced the foot wrap, they were surprised. The students were all busy completing assignments or practicing techniques in hair color, gel and acrylic nails, massage, hair cuts and sets and more. The atmosphere was subdued and professional. No raucous laughter or loud voices. When I mentioned this they were quick to tell me this was part of their training! Way to go, BRCC Instructors. My entire experience was rewarding and I shall return to avail myself of more of their services. And the total for my personal pedicure?? A mere $15!! I tipped my sweet pedicurist $5 and she was so so SO appreciative. By all means, give this department a try, help a student progress in their career and education and have a delightful time while doing so! And ask for Tori! read more

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I enrolled in the basic motorcycle course as a refresher after an 11 year absence of riding. The class part is acceptable but the actual riding on the course is impossible if you happen to get one of the junk bikes that will not run properly. It happened to me and it was bad enough that I withdrew, losing my 190 dollars and my time invested. Neither of the instructors would ride the bike I was assigned to evaluate it when I complained. Paula Wynn who is in charge of this program has not answered my email either. I expect this is the end of the matter and I will not hear from them further. Don't waste the time and Money here!! read more

Pretty campus with a large variety of classes to attend. Blueridge is open year round and the staff are pretty willing to help. They could stand to be a little more professional and I wish the teachers were a bit more inspired, but its a pretty good place nevertheless. read more

On April 22nd I registered for a $70 Mixed Media Painting 6 week class beginning June 18th through Blue Ridge Community College's Continuing Education program. I rearranged my work schedule and put in vacation time so I could attend this class. When I registered the website mentioned that I would receive a supply list via email. I did not, so I emailed the teacher Paula Wynn and finally received one. Over the next 2 months I purchased a long list of supplies from multiple stores tally over $150. June 18th comes and I am at the offsite location as directed by my registration instructions sitting in an empty classroom. I called the teacher Paula Wynn about the situation. Her response? "Oh that class was cancelled this morning. I meant to call you. I'm so sorry." I told her I was livid and that sorry does not excuse her negligence and asked to speak to her supervisor. I was put on hold for several minutes before her supervisor Jerry Johnson took my call. He explained that he and Paula were both out of the office for several days the week before. I told him Paula informed me the class was cancelled this morning. He then said he was the one who cancelled the class but Paula should have called me. He apologized for her negligence and told me it was not like her to do that. He reassured me that the $70 registration fee would be refunded to me within a few weeks. I told him that I spent over $150 on supplies over the last 2 months, I requested time off work to take this class, and that this was very irresponsible of a college to act this way. I asked if they could give me any sort of credit toward a future class. Jerry told me he could put my name on a list for a Continuing Education Scholarship but no guarantees I would receive anything. I am flabbergasted by the unprofessionalism of the Blue Ridge Community College Continuing Education program. I will be writing a formal letter to the College President and sharing my story elsewhere. read more