Many specialized certificates are available for students who wish to pursue a special interest course of study. Each Career Studies curriculum is usually equivalent to one semester of full-time community college work. However, completion time varies for each student and each certificate. Students should be aware that some classes may be offered infrequently or cancelled due to lack of registrants. Admission Requirements: Career Studies students simply apply for admission to the College and register for the appropriate classes. To be eligible for graduation, the student must:

1. fulfill all course and credit-hour requirements specified in the program option (approved courses may be substituted for minimum requirements);
2. earn a minimum of 50% of the credits required at Blue Ridge Community College;
3. earn a minimum grade point average of 2.0;
4. resolve all financial obligations to the College;
5. complete an Application for Graduation form in the Admissions and Records Office.