The College was founded by the Atlantis Group, Inc., in 1983 and then purchased by Career Futures, Inc., in 1989. The College opened its first branch campus in Birmingham, Alabama, in February 1992, and this became the main campus in 1995. In April 1993, the College opened its second branch campus in Huntsville, Alabama. In 1997, Virginia College received senior college recognition from the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools(ACICS) which now accredits all programs at the school's campuses.

Education Corporation of America acquired Virginia College in mid 1999. The College opened its third branch campus in Jackson, Mississippi, in January 2000. Medical Career Centers in Pensacola, Florida, and Mobile, Alabama, became part of the Virginia College family in July 2001. A fourth branch campus was opened in Austin, Texas, in January 2002. Subsequent additions are Virginia College in Biloxi, Mississippi, which held its first classes in November 2005, Virginia College School of Business and Health in Chattanooga, Tennessee, which opened in October 2006, Virginia College in Montgomery, Alabama, which opened in April 2008, and Virginia College in Greenville, South Carolina, which offered its first class in October 2008. Virginia College in Jacksonville, Florida, which opened in April 2009. The most recent additions are the Augusta, Georgia campus, which is scheduled to open in June 2009, and the Charleston, South Carolina campus, which is scheduled to open in October 2009.

Virginia College also offers educational opportunities to students anywhere via the internet while allowing students located near on-ground campuses to have a choice of taking classes online, in the traditional classroom, or in a combination of both.

Virginia College is a private institution of higher education committed to offering associate degrees, diploma courses, and baccalaureate degrees at its various campuses*. These programs strengthen the student's ability to enter or advance in a chosen career. The student's learning experience and placement opportunities are enhanced through studies that provide a balance of general academics, technical skills and personal growth.

The goal of Virginia College lies in its responsibility to its students, the technical and business communities, and the general citizenry. The College provides educational opportunities through curricula in business, business-related, administrative, management, technical and professional programs that are designed to prepare the student for direct entry into the job market.

* Not all programs are available at all campuses.

At Virginia College we know the reason you come to school is to gain the skills you need to prepare for a career in tomorrow's fastest growing job fields. Among those skills are preparing for and conducting your job search. We cannot guarantee job placement following graduation because your success depends to a great extent on your attendance and academic records. However, we can assure you that we will be with you every step of the way as you near graduation and begin your employment search. Virginia College's dedicated Career Services Associates stand ready to help you by:

• Reviewing your resume


• Assisting in interviewing techniques


• Counseling for career choice


• Providing help in career/job-market research


• Marketing your skills to potential employers


• Generating job leads

We encourage you to visit with the Career Services Department even before you begin school.

• The Most Direct Path to Your New Career


• Career Placement Assistance


• Financial Aid Available to Those Who Qualify


• Flexible Class Schedules


• Small Class Sizes


• No Hidden Fees


• Personalized Service Centered Around the Student


• Instructors with Real-World Experience


• A Variety of Degree Programs