RHEC brings 10 education partners together in one shared campus — from community colleges to doctoral programs — so students can find the right path without leaving Roanoke.
The Roanoke Higher Education Center is designed around partnership. Rather than operating as a single institution, RHEC provides a shared location where member schools and education partners bring their programs, faculty, and advising services directly to the Roanoke community.
This model gives students a practical way to compare options, connect with the right provider, and access support services in one accessible downtown location.
Each partner brings distinct programs and expertise to the RHEC campus.
Virginia's only three-year Doctor of Pharmacy program. In 2024 ACP expanded its offerings at RHEC to include an online Doctor of Public Health degree.
A public research university founded in 1908 in Harrisonburg, Virginia. JMU offers university-level programs at RHEC for students who want to stay close to the Roanoke region.
A charter RHEC member and one of the primary teaching institutions at the Center. Radford delivers approximately 75 credit courses at junior, senior, and graduate levels each semester.
Collaborates with local school divisions across Alleghany, Botetourt, and the Roanoke Valley to provide GED preparation and foundational academic skills instruction for adult learners.
In addition to its role as the shared campus, RHEC hosts occupational safety training courses through partnerships with Mid Atlantic OTI and the Chesapeake Region Safety Council.
A private health professions school offering specialized programs that prepare students for careers in diagnostic imaging and cardiovascular technology.
An anti-poverty community action agency providing integrated pathways to education, employment, affordable housing, and health services to support economic independence across Southwest Virginia.
VCU extended its Department of Nurse Anesthesia graduate program to Roanoke in 2009, giving the region's healthcare professionals access to advanced clinical training close to home.
Offers academic degree programs and professional development opportunities through the Virginia Tech Roanoke Center and the Catawba Sustainability Center, extending the university's reach into Southwest Virginia.
A two-year public institution in the Virginia Community College System offering affordable pathways to associate degrees, transfer preparation, and workforce credentials for learners in the Roanoke Valley.
Use the program finder to browse offerings from all member institutions, or contact RHEC to speak with a student advisor who can help you compare your options.