2022-2023 Academic Catalog

Effective March 24, 2022

Terms: Fall 2022, Spring 2023 and Summer 2023

Use the Catalog Search at the top of the left-hand navigation to find information in the online catalog.

Laurel Ridge’s online catalog is the official source for information on admission to the College, enrollment, programs, and degrees. The catalog should be used as a guide in planning your coursework, being a successful student and meeting graduation requirements. If you have any questions, please contact catalog@laurelridge.edu.

Catalog Disclaimer

Laurel Ridge Community College provides its website, catalog, handbooks, and any other printed materials or electronic media for your general guidance. The College does not guarantee that the information contained within them, including, but not limited to, the contents of any page that resides under the Domain Name System (DNS) registration of www.laurelridge.edu and the associated social media sites of Facebook, Instagram and Twitter is up-to-date, complete and accurate, and individuals assume any risks associated with relying upon such information without checking other credible sources, such as a student’s academic advisor.

In addition, a student’s or prospective student’s reliance upon information contained within these sources, or individual program catalogs or handbooks, when making academic decisions does not constitute, and should not be construed as, a contract with the College. Further, the College reserves the right to make changes to any provision or requirement within these sources, as well as changes to any curriculum or program, whether during a student’s enrollment or otherwise.

Links or references to other materials and websites provided in the above-referenced sources are also for information purposes only and do not constitute the College’s endorsement of products or services referenced.  It is the policy of the Virginia Community College System and Laurel Ridge Community College to maintain and promote equal employment and educational opportunities without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, disability, national origin, or other non-merit factors. For further information, contact the Title IX Coordinator at (540) 868-7087 or by email .

Non-Discrimination Statement

Laurel Ridge Community College is an equal opportunity institution providing educational and employment opportunities, programs, services, and activities. The College shall promote and maintain equal employment and educational opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions including lactation, age (except when age is a bona fide occupational qualification), status as a veteran, national origin, or other non-merit factors.

Laurel Ridge also prohibits sexual misconduct including sexual violence or harassment. This policy shall be followed for recruitment, selection, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, layoff, training programs, accessibility and job accommodation without regard to the individual’s status protected by law. Further, it shall be the policy of Laurel Ridge that no otherwise qualified person shall, solely by the reason of disability, be denied access to, participation in, or the benefits of, any program or activity operated by the Virginia Community College System.

Inquiries related to the College’s nondiscrimination policy should be directed to the Chief Human Resources Officer at  (540) 868-7226 or email.