Virginia Union University offers students the chance to receive an accelerated degree in education or a teaching license through its Weekend College held on Fridays and Saturdays on the campus. The unique program allows working adults the chance to complete their degree or get teaching certification through weekend classes.

“Our students come from all different sorts of four‐year colleges. And we have a number from the Tidewater area,” said Dr. Ben Herndon, Assistant Professor and Coordinator of the Weekend College Program. “What makes this program a success is, the length of courses and the low tuition rates. Students attend classes on Friday from 5 p.m. until 10 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. for three weekends to complete a course. Within the program, students are able to finish 10‐13 courses within a year’s time. Tuition rates are as low as $400.00 a course compared to other universities who charge by the credit hour.”

The accelerated degree program, offering a bachelors degree in Elementary Education, is designed for students with the desire to enter into the education field, who already have 45 or more college credits. With an average of 60 students in the program, the Weekend College attracts teachers seeking recertification and non‐traditional students looking to make career changes. Other institutions offer programs similar to VUU’s but as Herndon explains, “The uniqueness is that it’s on the weekend. We are also planning to offer five online courses this summer.”

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Virginia Union Weekend College Continues to Thrive 

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