Program Highlights

If you look at the fronts of McDonalds or Starbucks or even the student centers on Tidewater Community College’s campuses, you’ll see Alpolic®, a composite material that adds color and dimension and, of course, coverage to each building. TCC graduate Dylan Starowicz is at work on the lamination line for Alpolic®, manufactured by Mitsubishi Chemical […]

If you think you don’t have time to come to campus for college, consider pursuing one of Tidewater Community College’s online degrees or certificates. Three are brand new this fall semester, which starts on Aug. 19. TCC offers 15 in-demand programs fully online. On the list: Business Administration, General Studies, Liberal Arts, Social Sciences, Accounting, […]

The TCC Perry Glass Wheel Arts Center  is featuring two new exhibitions, “The TCC Revolving Art Faculty Exhibition” and “Barbara Kobylinska: Imaginary Creatures,” through December 31. The artist’s reception and grand opening will be held on Sept. 20 from 6 – 7:30 p.m. Galleries and events are free and open to the public. In the […]

A year after Tidewater Community College launched an associate degree designed specifically for skilled workers who need formal education to advance their careers, the program is becoming even more flexible for its students. Starting this fall, TCC’s Associate of Applied Science in Technical Studies with a Specialization in Technical Supervision can be completed 100% online […]

Tidewater Community College will offer a Career Studies Certificate in Magnetic Resonance Imaging technology beginning in August to prepare students for one of the most lucrative careers nationally that does not require a bachelor’s degree. MRI technologists operate MRI scanners to create diagnostic images necessary for determining medical diagnoses. They work in health care settings […]

Achieving a college education can be a daunting prospect if you’re a foster kid like Percy Dean. While many teens view college as the natural next step after high school, for those who age out of the foster care system, the challenges can be staggering. That’s where the Great Expectations program comes into play. Now […]

Many of Tidewater Community College’s certificate programs and associate degrees lead to immediate employment or, in some cases, employment while you’re still in college. We feature these on an occasional basis in our series “From here, go to work.” Here’s a look at one option. TCC alum now a kitchen problem-solver Brett Wellington dreamed of […]

Tidewater Community College’s Women’s Center marked its 25th anniversary by sponsoring a matching gift challenge to support programs and students in need. MaryAnne Dukas, a Women’s Center advisory council member, challenged donors with a dollar-for-dollar matching gift up to $25,000 at the Women’s Leadership breakfast held at the Slover Library in downtown Norfolk on Wednesday […]

While most of us think of it taking at least two years to receive an associate degree, Tidewater Community College offers an accelerated option that allows you to complete all of your credits in just one year. TCC is accepting applications for students interested in earning an Associate of Science in General Studies or an Associate […]

We’re one week away from opening night for Shakespeare in the Grove, featuring “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” Called a community treasure, Shakespeare in the Grove presented by Tidewater Community College and the Chesapeake Fine Arts Commission is in its 23rd year. Join us for free, outdoor public performances from June 26-30, starting at 8 p.m., […]