We offer a challenging academic and co-curricular experience within a climate of the diverse Christian tradition. In covenant with the Baptist General Association of Virginia, the college is committed to developing students' potential through academic excellence and the integration of faith, the liberal arts, career-oriented programs, and service to God and the global community.
Located in the beautiful Appalachian Mountains in southwestern Virginia and accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Bluefield College boasts 40+ academic offerings, including business, forensic science, graphic communication, criminal justice, teacher education, and Christian studies. Bluefield College is touted for its classroom technology, affordability, personalized instruction, and learning settings on the mission field and in countries abroad. Bluefield College Online offers degree opportunities across the state in Criminal Justice, Early Childhood Education, Human Services, Management & Leadership, and RN-BSN Nursing, to name a few. An undergraduate certificate program in Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management is also available and a Teachers of Chemistry graduate certificate for those desiring to teach dual enrollment courses.
At Bluefield College, your experience is not just about college. It is about destiny or a calling. It is about exploring and finding your passion at a place where you can know and be known. Whether you have identified your passion or are looking for a place to discover it, Bluefield College is a place that is dedicated to your pursuit of passion.
Bluefield College has a campus-wide fiber optic backbone providing 500Mbps of bandwidth to the campus. The network system is designed for future scalability so that it can grow as the needs of the campus grow. The cabling infrastructure encompasses a fiber backbone and a CAT5/CAT6 copper cable plant. Our network provides services to offices, classrooms, and residence halls. Bluefield College's network also consists of over 100 wireless access points to provide wireless access for the entire Bluefield College campus.
To help you prepare for an outstanding academic experience while attending Bluefield College, the IST Department recommends that you have laptops and desktop computers. We know that buying a new computer is a big decision, but we are here to help. Bluefield College has teamed up with Dell to offer you the best choice for your college computing needs. This program is designed to leverage the buying power of Bluefield College to the advantage of the faculty, staff, and students to produce a discounted price. It also aligns our academic technology goals with our student body, thus producing a seamless academic technology integration approach. The computer recommendations in this program have been specifically designed to work with the technology at Bluefield College.
Bluefield College Online is a Virginia-based Christian college that has helped thousands of working adults and military veterans complete their bachelor's or master's degree. Learn more about financial aid and start your educational journey with Bluefield College Online today.
We seek to graduate servant leaders who understand their life calling and transform the world. Bluefield College is an inclusive Christ-centered learning community developing transformational servant leaders.
Bluefield College students are encouraged to participate in all phases of campus and student life. As a traditional liberal arts institution, Bluefield College recognizes the need for balance between the classroom and the co-curricular experience. The total college experience permeates all aspects of the campus community to develop the total person. Student Development at Bluefield College is designed to be an integral part of the education process by supporting and strengthening the student's educational, social, spiritual, and physical experiences.
The Office of Student Development employs a highly qualified and trained professional staff who works collaboratively with the academic community to create an educational experience that meets the students' needs and interests and prepares them for both their professional and personal careers. We are responsible for commuter students, residence life, student rights and responsibilities, organizations and activities, student government, the judicial system, campus ministries, student health, and counseling needs.
Student Activities is committed to serve and entertain the students at Bluefield College. Our vision is to organize events such as coffeehouses, outdoor recreation, and various activities that bring fellowship and friendship to Bluefield College students.
Dedicated to being Virginia's premier Christ-centered liberal arts college, Bluefield College offers a challenging, innovative academic and co-curricular experience within a climate of the diverse Christian tradition. During the summer months (end of May-July), Bluefield College makes its campus available to groups from all over the United States. The Bluefield College Special Programs office is here for churches, mission groups, and non-profit ministries looking for a place to hold their events. We can accommodate small groups, as well as large groups of up to 320 guests.
We hope that you will utilize the programs that Career Services has to offer. Whether you are an underclassman applying for summer jobs and internships, or a senior applying for post-graduation positions, we are here to assist you.
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