The Virginia Community College System responds to community needs by providing trained individuals for industry, business, professions, government and other educational institutions.
Principal emphasis is placed on occupational-technical education.
Transfer, developmental, continuing education and community service programs are integral parts of the mission and provide vital services. These programs are supported by student development services. The mission shall be accomplished through the Virginia Community College System and its twenty-three comprehensive community colleges located throughout the Commonwealth. Each college serves a designated geographic region which represents the college's campus. The colleges offer programs of instruction, extending not beyond the associate degree level, designed to respond to the needs of the Commonwealth, the needs of the community, and the needs of the persons of the region in which they are located.