West Virginia Junior College is a career-focused institution established in Charleston in 1892, offering healthcare, technical, and professional programs.
West Virginia Junior College was established in Charleston, West Virginia, in 1892. The college is committed to preparing students for in-demand, rewarding careers. It has four residential and online campuses and campus locations in Beckley, Bridgeport, Charleston, Huntington, Martinsburg, Morgantown, Parkersburg, and Wheeling, plus online. Its address is 5514 Big Tyler Road, Suite 200, Cross Lanes, WV 25313.
The first campus was established in Charleston in 1892 and has since expanded by opening campuses in Morgantown and Bridgeport. In 2011, the college developed WVJC Online, an online platform that allows students in West Virginia and surrounding states to access career training. In 2022, the Morgantown campus celebrated its 100th year of serving students and employers.
The college offers degree programs and diplomas in the healthcare, technical, and professional fields, including Cybersecurity, Healthcare Administration, Information Technology, Nursing, Practical Nursing, and Respiratory Therapy. Programs can be completed in as little as 6 months (RN to BSN) and as long as 18 months for an associate degree. Online, online hybrid, and residential programs are available at various locations. WVJC Online offers an accelerated RN to BSN program leading to a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. The online hybrid Radiologic Technology program works with hospitals and medical centers so students can complete clinical components in their facilities.
West Virginia Junior College is institutionally accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools to award diplomas and associate's degrees. The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) granted Initial Accreditation to the associate degree nursing program at the Charleston campus. The West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission authorizes the college to offer baccalaureate programs, and the West Virginia Council for Community and Technical College Education also provides authorization.
Prospective students can arrange an admissions consultation with the admissions department. The career management team helps organize externships and provides assistance with interview preparation, resume development, and job placement. The college promotes hands-on training, individualized instruction, and career readiness.