General Information

Reynolds History

Founded in 1972, J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College is the youngest and among the largest of the 23 colleges in the Virginia Community College System (VCCS). The college is named in honor of the late Lieutenant Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia, J. Sargeant Reynolds, who championed legislation creating the state supported community college system and publicly took positions that, at the time, were courageous on education improvement, economic development, and equal opportunity regardless of race or life circumstance.

The former Sydnor and Hundley furniture store on Grace Street in Richmond served as the first location for the college where it began offering classes in engineering technology. The first campus opened in Henrico County on Parham Road in 1974. Within a decade, Reynolds had campuses in downtown Richmond on East Jackson Street and in Goochland County near the courthouse.

Reynolds Community College (Reynolds) and Brightpoint Community College collaborated in 2003 to create the Community College Workforce Alliance (CCWA), a combined workforce development entity to provide business, industry, and government in the region with a single source for workforce development.

Reynolds currently offers two-year occupational/technical programs, transfer programs, and career studies certificate programs requiring less than one year of full-time study. Having enrolled more than 350,000 persons in credit courses since opening in 1972, Reynolds serves Virginia’s capital city of Richmond and the nearby counties of Henrico, Hanover, Goochland, Powhatan and Louisa. Annually, its four campuses, including virtual campus online, and multiple instructional sites serve approximately 11,000 credit students. We also provide training for 4,000 students through the Community College Workforce Alliance. Reynolds continues to strive to meet the aspirations of its namesake to provide “a practical and economic answer to the future educational needs of thousands of Virginians.”

Mission

Reynolds delivers an outstanding education with pathways to baccalaureate degrees and high demand careers in a culture where every student belongs.

Vision

Reynolds will be Greater Richmond’s most trusted partner for education and a skilled workforce fostering a more just community through social and economic mobility.

We Value

Accreditation Statement

J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees.  Reynolds may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels.  Questions about the accreditation of Reynolds Community College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).

GI Bill Statement

This institution is approved to offer GI Bill^® educational benefits by the Virginia State Approving Agency.  GI Bill^® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).  More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/.

Nondiscrimination Policy and Contact Information

Notice of Nondiscrimination

As a recipient of federal funds, J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College is required to comply with Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972, 20 U.S.C. § 1681 et seq. (“Title IX”), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in educational programs or activities, admission and employment. Under certain circumstances, sexual misconduct, sexual harassment, and similar conduct constitute sexual discrimination prohibited by Title IX.

Students or prospective students who believe they have witnessed or experienced discriminatory conditions or discriminatory acts inclusive of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, sexual harassment, or inaccessible conditions, should present their concerns to either the College Title IX Coordinator or the Department of Education/Office of Civil Rights.

Employees or prospective employees who believe they have witnessed or experienced discriminatory conditions or discriminatory acts inclusive of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, sexual harassment, or inaccessible conditions, should present their concerns to either the College Title IX Coordinator or the Department of Education/Office of Civil Rights.

Inquiries concerning the application of Title IX may be referred to the College’s Title IX Coordinator or to the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights at:

Dean of Students
College Title IX Coordinator and ADA/Section 504
Compliance Officer
J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College
P.O. Box 85622
Richmond, VA 23285-5622

Telephone: (804) 523-5025
Email: TIX@reynolds.edu

Physical Location:
Parham Road Campus, Georgiadis Hall, Room 200

OR

Department of Education
Office of Civil Rights
400 Maryland Avenue, S.W.
Washington, DC 20202-1100

Department of Education website

Annual Public Notice

J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College is committed to providing an environment that is free from harassment and discrimination based on any status protected by law. This supplements the following general policy statement set forth by the Virginia Community College System: This institution promotes and maintains educational opportunities without regard to race, color, sex, ethnicity, religion, gender, age (except when age is a bona fide occupational qualification), disability, national origin, or other non-merit factors. Reynolds offers programs in many vocational areas under its open admissions policy. Specifically, Reynolds offers admissions based on selective criteria in Automotive Technology - Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Major - AAS (909-01) , Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) to Registered Nursing (RN) - Advanced Placement Option (APO) (156-02) , Medical Laboratory Technology AAS (151) , Nursing AAS (156) , Respiratory Therapy AAS (181) , Surgical Technology AAS (171) .  For more information about the application process, contact Advising Services at (804)523-5644.

Inquiries related to Reynolds nondiscrimination policies should be directed to:

Dean of Students
College Title IX Coordinator and ADA/Section 504
Compliance Officer
J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College
P.O. Box 85622
Richmond, VA 23285-5622 

Telephone: (804) 523-5025
Email: TIX@reynolds.edu

Physical Location: Parham Road Campus, Georgiadis Hall, Room 200

Academic Calendar 2025 - 2026

2025 Fall Semester

2026 Spring Semester

Locations

Downtown Campus (DTC)

700 East Jackson Street, Richmond The Downtown Campus is located near the Richmond Coliseum and adjacent to the VA Bio+ Tech Park. DTC provides six floors of one- and two-year occupational/technical programs in a number of industries such as healthcare, information technology, and skilled trades, as well as college transfer programs in business, computer science, liberal arts, and science. A free student shuttle service connects the DTC with PRC and The Kitchens.

Goochland Campus (GC)

1851 Dickinson Road, Goochland Located on the same campus as the Goochland Family YMCA near state routes 6 and 632, this campus offers a range of hands-on programs. This campus contains beautiful gardens, and multiple greenhouses, for student learning.

Parham Road Campus (PRC)

1651 East Parham Road, Richmond The Parham Road Campus, located one mile west of I-95 in Henrico County, offers college-transfer programs in automotive, computer science, education, engineering, liberal arts, and science, as well as a broad range of programs in the areas of business, career technical, and public service. There are five main buildings at PRC and a free student shuttle service connects this campus to DTC and The Kitchens, expanding academic offerings for students.

The Kitchens at Reynolds

2500 Nine Mile Road, Richmond Approximately one mile from the Downtown Campus, The Kitchens at Reynolds features four world-class culinary kitchens, a state-of-the-art greenhouse, and a resource center to support career preparation.  More than a culinary school, The Kitchens provides a front door to college in the East End. A free student shuttle service connects students with the nearby DTC, PRC, and expanded program offerings and workforce training opportunities.

Visit https://www.reynolds.edu/who_we_are/locations.html for virtual interactive campus maps.