where outstanding studentsGET STARTED

take the first step on YOUR PATH

J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate degrees and certificates. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College.

WHAT IS THE FUTURE YOU

ENVISION FOR YOURSELF?

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1/3In-state students pay an average of $4,250* a year to attend Reynolds full-time. That’s one-third the tuition of most state colleges and universities in Virginia.

K. Allyson Lackeyis a Reynolds Science graduate, environmentalist, and dragonfly researcher. An Associate of Science degree from Reynolds provides the foundation for a bachelor’s degree at the nation’s top colleges. Learn more at reynolds.edu/stem.

THERE IS SO MUCH TO CONSIDER.Maybe you have a real passion for a certain field. Or a knack for an individual

subject. If you have a particular career in mind, it’s a good idea to think about

the path you’ll take to get there and what kind of jobs are available.

Whether you’re about to embark on this journey of discovery or you’ve

already made up your mind, Reynolds is the perfect place to begin. Choose

from more than 85 degree and certificate programs.23Average number of m

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explore your OPTIONS

“More than 25% of new jobs created through 2020 will be in healthcare.”

~ Forbes

Megnot Walelegne,a Respiratory Therapy student, receives hands-on instruction from Professor Sherry Compton.

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500+WANT TO GET RIGHT TO WORK? Associate Degrees

Completing an associate degree is a major milestone! It can get you started in

a career, or give you that sense of accomplishment that inspires you to take

the next steps towards a bachelor’s or master’s degree.

Certificates & Career Studies Certificates

An academic certificate or career studies certificate can provide specific

training in a field and lead to immediate employment. While certificates don’t

take as long to complete as an associate degree, they can serve as a stepping

stone to receiving an associate or bachelor’s degree. Certificate programs at

Reynolds typically take less than two years to complete and career studies

certificates may be completed in under a year.

Visit reynolds.edu/gta for a current list of four-year colleges and universities that have transfer agreements with Reynolds Community College.

The average number of Reynolds students who transfer to VCU

each year.

WANT TO GET A 4-YEAR DEGREE? Transfer Degrees

If your plans are to transfer to a

four-year college or university,

check out our transfer programs

of study. Complete your associate

degree at Reynolds with the peace

of mind that your credits will transfer

seamlessly. Credits are guaranteed

to transfer to most Virginia public

colleges and universities. That’s a

deal you can’t beat.

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TRANSFER DEGREES

Accounting

Administration of Justice

American Sign Language – English Interpretation

Architectural and Engineering Technology

•Architectural/IndustrialDesignSpecialization

•BuildingConstructionManagement Specialization

•GeospatialandEnvironmentalEngineering Technologies

Automotive Technology

Culinary Arts

DentalLaboratoryTechnology

EarlyChildhoodDevelopment

Emergency Medical Services – Paramedic

Fire Science Technology

Horticulture Technology

Hospitality Management

•FoodServiceManagementSpecialization

•HospitalityEntrepreneurship

•LodgingOperationsSpecialization

Human Services

Information Systems

•ComputerProgrammingSpecialization

•MicrocomputerTechnicalSupport (Networking) Specialization

•MicrocomputerApplications(Administrative/OfficeApplications) Specialization

•InternetApplicationsDevelopment(WebDesign)Specialization

Management

•RetailManagementSpecialization

•SmallBusinessManagementSpecialization

Medical Laboratory Technology

Nursing

Opticianry

Paralegal Studies

•GeneralPracticeSpecialization

•LitigationSpecialization

Respiratory Therapy

“In Virginia, recent graduates of occupational and technical degree programs at its community colleges make an average of

$40,000. That’s almost $2,500 more than recent bachelor’s degree recipients.”

~CNN Money

Transfer Associate Degrees

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Associate DegreesBusinessAdministration

Engineering

Liberal Arts

•TeacherPreparationSpecialization

Science

•ComputerScienceSpecialization

•MathematicsandScienceTeacher Preparation Specialization

•MathematicsSpecialization

•ScienceSpecialization

Social Sciences

•AmericanSignLanguage/DeafStudies Specialization

•TeacherPreparationSpecialization

PROGRAMS

American Sign Language

Computer-AidedDesignSpecialist

Criminal Justice

DentalLaboratoryTechnology

Early Childhood Education

Early Childhood Education – Advanced

Early Childhood School-Age Child Care

eCommerce

Emergency Medical Services – Emergency Medical Technician

Emergency Medical Services – Intermediate

Emergency Medical Services – Paramedic

EntrepreneurshipinSmallBusiness

FloralDesign

GeospatialInformationandPositioning

Health Care Technician

Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Technology

Information Systems Technology •ComputerProgrammer •InternetApplications

Development(WebDesign) •MicrocomputerApplications •MicrosoftNetworkAdministration •NetworkEngineering •NetworkFundamentals

LegalOfficeTechnology

Medical Records Coder

Opticians Apprentice

Pastry Arts

Pharmacy Technician

Pre-DentalAssisting

Pre-Emergency Medical Services – Paramedic

Pre-Medical Laboratory Technology

Pre-Nursing

Pre-Practical Nursing

Pre-Respiratory Therapy

RealEstateAgent/Broker

Substance Abuse Counseling Education

Sustainable Agriculture

Welding

Accounting

Automotive Technology

DentalAssisting

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EarlyChildhoodDevelopment

Fire Science Technology

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PROGRAMS

Reynolds Community College does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, family medical history or genetic information, military service, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), sexual orientation, or any other non-merit based factor. Reynolds offers programs under its open admissions policy. Admission to select vocational programs is based on a separate application process that is non-discriminatory. For the full policy and a list of select programs, visit reynolds.edu.

meet our PROFESSORS

Maria Espirituis a Spanish professor at Reynolds, and she’s also fluent in Russian.

17:1The average student to faculty ratio.

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THE PEOPLE YOU MEET CAN INFLUENCE YOUR DIRECTION.That is the role of Reynolds faculty.

Sure, the professors at Reynolds are

well-published, award-winning, and

passionate about their fields of study,

but they are also 100 percent focused

on your success. Academics are

important, but so is your growth as an

individual. At Reynolds, you will also

come to know our outstanding staff.

They are committed to all of those

other variables, like campus safety or

financial aid, which need to happen

seamlessly to ensure your success.

Shalini Upadhyaya, science professor, is inspired by the success of her students – not only in the classroom, but in their work environment after college. Professor Upadhyaya also leads the Reynolds annual “Science Night,” which showcases the outstanding work of our science faculty.

Scott Burrell’s interaction with horticulture students revolves around practical field work in the display, vegetable, and landscape gardens at the Goochland Campus.

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get an education that’s HANDS ON

Weston Broacheinterprets a keynote speaker’s presentation from English to American Sign Language at the Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School graduation. Weston is studying American Sign Language-English Interpretation at Reynolds.

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Damond Allentransferred to VCU after completing an Information Systems Technology

associate degree at Reynolds. He dreams of being a computer network engineer.

VCU is the number one 4-year university

Reynolds students transfer to after completing

our transfer associate degree program.

The Reynolds to Rams program wascreated for Reynolds students who transfer

Check out Damond’s video on the Reynolds YouTube channel.

1#totheVCUSchoolofBusiness.Learn

more at reynolds.edu/reynoldstorams.

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bring on THE FUN!

25Number of clubs and organizations you can join at Reynolds.

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WE CAN’T BE SERIOUS ALL THE TIME.Meet new people and get involved in activities on

campus. Reynolds offers clubs, leadership opportunities,

social events, field trips, speakers, multicultural

enrichment, and theatrical productions.

INTRAMURALS

Reynolds encourages wellness

throughout its campuses by

providing opportunities for fun and

competition. Flag football, basketball,

and soccer leagues are offered as

intramural programs.

GAME CENTERS

GameCentersincludebilliards,

Ping-Pong, air hockey, Playstation,

Wii, Xbox, and flat screen televisions.

Visit with friends and have some fun

between classes.

STUDENT CLUBS

American Sign Language

Anime

Business

Chess

Community Service

Computers

Criminal Justice

Culinary Arts Careers

Environmental

Faith-based and Interfaith

Fashion

Gay-StraightAlliance

Horticulture

Human Services

International Students

Literary

Multicultural

Music

Student Associations

StudentGovernment

Student Leadership

Student Nurses

Student Teachers

Student Veterans

VideoGames

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STUDENT LIFE

Meet d’Shante Smith, former Reynolds

student ambassador and future engineer. Oh, the Places You Will Go!

Reynolds is dedicated to providing social, educational, and service activities that promote student engagement, cultural awareness, and social

responsibility. In addition to free or low-cost on-campus events throughout the year, the Reynolds Office of Student Life coordinates trips

to sporting events, theaters, and four-year colleges and universities.

BE THE KIND OF LEADER YOU WOULD FOLLOW.Reynolds offers exceptional programs for students wishing to gain leadership

skills.JSRLEADmembersworkonteambuilding,businessetiquette,public

speaking, and community service. Student Ambassadors represent the

college community in a variety of ways, from offering campus tours to

speaking with state lawmakers about the value of community colleges. Student

Senate members advocate on behalf of the student body and help college

administratorsaddressquestionsorconcernsfromstudents.

Reynolds is home to two chapters of Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor

society for two-year colleges. PTK encourages scholarship among two-year

college students by providing opportunities for leadership, service, and

academic excellence. Students interested in business careers may also join Phi

BetaLambda,anationallyrecognizedbusinessorganizationthatfostersthe

professional development of students.

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Take Our Advice.Complete the classes you need, finish your program on time, get help with financial aid, transfer to a four-year college, or explore your career options. Reynolds advisors will guide you through your entire college experience.

IMPORTANT FINANCIAL AID DATESSubmit the FAFSA online at

www.fafsa.ed.gov. The Reynolds

Community College school code

is 003759. For the best chance to

receive the financial aid for which

you are eligible, file the FAFSA

before these priority deadlines:

April 15 for the Fall Semester

September 15 for the Spring Semester

February 15 for the Summer Semester

The financial aid process doesn’t

have to be intimidating. Reynolds

has advisors to support you so

you can maximize your financial

aid benefits and register for the

classes you need. Learn more about

grants, loans, and other options

to help you pay for college at

reynolds.edu/financialaid.

FINANCIAL AID

67100

Student Success Centers

Academic advising is designed to

assist students in developing an

educational plan that is meaningful

and compatible with their

educational and career goals.

Advisors are located in the Success

Center at each campus.

Testing Centers

Placement tests help ensure you

register for classes that you are

ready for. They determine which

developmental courses, if any, you

need to take. Learn more about

requiredplacementtests,waiver

requirements,andtipsforsuccessful

test-taking.

Financial Aid

Reynolds can help you find ways to

pay for college. Learn more about the

financial aid application process and

important deadlines so you can get

the amount of aid you need.

Orientation

At Reynolds, our new student

orientation covers everything from

financial aid and payment plans to

where to buy books and receive

academic tutoring. Studies show that

students who participate in new

student orientation have a more

successful college experience.

Scholarships

Reynolds scholarships are available

for specific programs of study, while

others are general scholarships that

generous benefactors have made

possible to remove financial barriers

for students. Apply online once to be

considered for all available

scholarships.

The number of Reynolds scholarships offered

to students each year.

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STUDENT SERVICES

Campus Safety

At Reynolds, we apply the best

practices for safety and emergency

management. The Reynolds

DepartmentofPoliceisthefirst

community college police department

in Virginia to be fully accredited

through the Virginia Law Enforcement

Professional Standards Commission.

Campus Tours

Campus tours are available October

through May from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Parham Road Campus tours are

offered the first Friday of the month.

DowntownCampustoursareoffered

the third Friday of the month. Parking

is free on both campuses. For more

information or to schedule a private

tour,includingourGoochland

Campus,visitreynolds.edu/tours.

Academic Support

Faculty and peer tutors provide

one-on-one and group sessions.

Tutoring is provided free of charge

to students enrolled in credit courses.

Tutors can help students study,

define assignments, increase

understanding of course materials,

improve reading, and effectively

manage their time.

Accommodations for Students with Disabilities

Reynolds seeks to provide access

to educational opportunities for

individuals with disabilities by

removing barriers that would otherwise

eliminate their ability to participate.

Call,visit,orcheckouttheOfficeof

Student Accommodations online.

67 The percentage of first-year students receiving some type of financial aid.

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Fall Semester

July-August

Open registration for fall

August

16-week fall classes begin

8-week fall classes begin (first 8-week session)

4-week fall classes begin (first 4-week session)

September

12-week fall classes begin

4-week fall classes begin (second 4-week session)

October

8-week fall classes begin (second 8-week session)

4-week fall classes begin (third 4-week session)

November

4-week fall classes begin (fourth 4-week session)

Spring Semester

November-January

Open registration for spring

January

16-week spring classes begin

8-week spring classes begin (first 8-week session)

4-week spring classes begin (first 4-week session)

February

12-week spring classes begin

4-week spring classes begin (second 4-week session)

March

8-week spring classes begin (second 8-week session)

4-week spring classes begin (third 4-week session)

April

4-week spring classes begin (fourth 4-week session)

Summer Semester

April - May

Open registration for summer

May

10-week summer classes begin

5-week summer classes begin (first 5-week session)

4-week summer classes begin (first 4-week session)

June

8-week summer classes begin

July

5-week summer classes begin (second 5-week session)

4-week summer classes begin (second 4-week session)PLAN AHEAD.

ACADEMIC CALENDAR

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Downtown Campus Goochland Campus Parham Road Campus

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DowntownCampus

700 East Jackson Street

Richmond, Virginia

GoochlandCampus

1851DickinsonRoad

Goochland,Virginia

Parham Road Campus

1651 East Parham Road

Richmond, Virginia

55%

Percentage of Reynolds students that take one or more online class.

1DOWNTOWN CAMPUS Our urban campus is located in the

VirginiaBioTechnologyResearchPark

near the MCV Campus. Most allied

health classes are offered at the

DowntownCampus,aswellasclasses

in business, liberal arts, science and

computer science. There’s lots of

parking in the deck, but it’s also easy

for students to bike or take the bus.

2 GOOCHLAND CAMPUSA place where students can really

get their hands dirty, our most rural

campus is located near routes 6

and 632 on the same campus as

theGoochlandFamilyYMCA.The

GoochlandCampusoffersarangeof

programs in automotive, horticulture,

sustainable agriculture, welding, and

some general education classes.

3 PARHAM ROAD CAMPUS Our most traditional college

campus offers new and renovated

facilities including a state-of-the-art

technology center and library, a café

to grab a cup of coffee or a bite, and

lots of space to study and visit with

friends. The suburban location also

provides enough open space for

outdoor athletic fields and ample

parking. Most first-year and second-

year college classes are offered

at the Parham Road Campus, as

well as plenty of degree and

transfer options.

REYNOLDS ONLINE Need the flexibility of taking

classes from home, but want the

convenience of traditional college

resources? Reynolds offers the best

of both, with more than 20 online

programs. So while you’re online,

you’re not on your own.

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nowGET STARTED

1.

DREAM

Where do you want your studies to take you? Check out the Virginia Wizard

to help you brainstorm a dream job (vawizard.com), then consider one of our

academic programs to help you get there.

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Learn more about financial aid, tuition, deadlines, payment plans and scholarships at reynolds.edu/financialaid.

It’s free and it’s not complicated. Visit reynolds.edu and click “apply now.”Besuretokeeparecordof yourstudentID.

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CONSIDER

4.

TEST

Placement tests help determine the classes in which you’ll be most successful. Learn more about which programsrequireplacementtestingand how to ace the tests, so you only take the classes you need, at reynolds.edu/testing.

It’s best to meet with an advisor who can help you get the classes you need and work with you to develop a plan to complete your program of study.

Research shows that college students who attend a new student orientation perform better in their classes. reynolds.edu/orientation

Review the academic calendar for important dates and deadlines. reynolds.edu/_calendar

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