The Peninsula's Community College
There's still time to register
Fall classes start August 21
We're regionally accredited and offer transferable course options, all at a fraction of the cost of VA four-year schools.
10th Annual Car Show
Saturday, August 25, 2018
7 a.m.–2 p.m.
A fundraiser to benefit the Thomas Nelson Automotive Technology Program.
Fall classes in Newport News
Evening classes offered in Human Services. Free parking, printing and small class sizes.
Faculty + Advisors = Success
Collaboration between faculty, academic advisors and students leads to success.
Student Success
Real Thomas Nelson graduates share their stories.
Your first choice for starting your bachelor's degree.
Pay 1/3 the cost for the first two years of your college degree and transfer to one of Virginia's best four-year schools, including:
and over 30 more transfer partners.
Your first choice for personalized learning.
We believe learning should be personal. Small class sizes allow individualized attention from our dedicated and distinguished faculty.
20
average class size
113
full-time faculty
80+
programs of study
Your first choice for advancing your career.
Gain the skills you need to succeed in these in-demand fields through short-term training and two-year associate degree programs.
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Arts & Humanities
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Education & Social Science
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Manufacturing & Mechatronics
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Business & Finance
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Engineering & Science
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Public Safety & Law
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Cybersecurity & Computers
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Health & Wellness
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Transportation & Licensing
Your first choice for making an education possible.
As the cost of education continues to rise, our affordable tuition, financial aid and scholarship opportunities make a college education accessible to all.
Save $18,200
The average cost of attending a VA 4-year school is $23,000
$156
per credit hour
just over
$4,800
Costs for attending Thomas Nelson
Your first choice for earning your degree online.
Starting fall 2018
It's more convenient than ever to take that next step. Earn your associate degree or certification completely online.
Choose from 8 associate degree and 8 certificate programs.
Your first choice for learning with students just like you.
Learn alongside recent high school graduates, working adults, military service members and their families and life-long learners.
12,000+
students served annually
51%
minority race/ethnicity
28%
military affiliated students
Your first choice for learning here on the Peninsula.
It all happens right here on the Virginia Peninsula. Classes are held on our campuses in Hampton and Williamsburg, at our learning and workforce centers and online.
Hampton campus
Hampton, VA
Historic Triangle campus
Williamsburg, VA
Southeast Higher Education Center
Newport News, VA
Building and Construction Trades
Hampton, VA
Celebrating 50 Years
Thomas Nelson was founded in 1967, as part of a statewide system of community colleges, and serves residents of the Virginia Peninsula.
Photo © 1967 by the Daily Press Media Group. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
50th Anniversary Gala
Saturday, October 13, 2018, 6 p.m.
Hampton Roads Convention Center
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