Virginia Peninsula Community College

8-Week 2 Session Last Day to Drop for a Refund
2025-10-27 00:00 - 23:59 (America/New_York) | Virginia Peninsula Communty College, 99 Thomas Nelson Drive, Hampton, VA, 23666, United States
8-Week 2 Session: Students may drop classes by Mon., Oct. 27, 2025 to receive a full refund. For more information, visit our Academic Calendar.

Food Truck at Hampton Campus
2025-10-27 11:00 - 14:00 | Virginia Peninsula Communty College, 99 Thomas Nelson Drive, Hampton, VA, 23666, United States
On October 27, DD214 Smokehouse will be serving food at lunch time at the Hampton Campus near Hastings Hall. For more information, visit DD214 Smokehouse on Facebook.

Blood Drive at Hampton Campus
2025-10-28 10:00 - 14:00 | Kecoughtan Hall, Gallery, 99 Thomas Nelson Drive, Hampton, VA, 23666, United States
BLOOD DRIVE
Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Hampton Campus
Kecoughtan Hall Gallery
99 Thomas Nelson Drive
Every donor will receive a $15 eGift Card to a merchant of their choice!
Schedule your appointment today!
https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=VPCC
Sponsored by the Office of Student Life and Leadership

Job Fair | Workforce Development Center
2025-10-30 10:00 - 13:00 | Peninsula Workforce Development Center, 600 Butler Farm Road, Suite A, Hampton, VA, 23666, United States
Virginia Peninsula Community College Workforce Development Center is excited to announce a Job Fair for VPCC students and the local community.
Job Opportunities in the fields of:

Healthcare
Information Technology
Trades & Manufacturing
Transportation (CDL)
and MORE!

Full-Time & Part-Time Positions
At the event, you will have the opportunity to speak directly with employers about available jobs.
Peninsula Workforce Development Center
Room 1301-1303
600 Butler Farm Road
Hampton, VA 23666
Dress for Success and Bring a Current Resume For more information call (757-825-4070)

VPCC Soccer vs. Rush Elite
2025-10-30 16:00 - 18:00 | Kiln Creek Park, 2901 Kiln Creek Pkwy, Tabb, 23693, United States
The Virginia Peninsula Community College men’s soccer team takes on Rush Elite at 4 p.m. at Kiln Creek Park in Yorktown. More information is available at the VPCC Athletics site.

Nursing Program TEAS Exam
2025-10-31 10:00 - 14:00 | Hampton- Hampton III, 525 Butler Farm Road, Hampton, VA, 23666, United States
Get Ready To Take The Next Step In Your Nursing Career!
Study and Prepare to Ace the Test
Click this link for a practice test:
https://lexpr.es/nursing-exam?AuthToken=[REDACTED]
Hampton III, Room 734 A/B
For more information contact psahhs@vpcc.edu or 757-825-2808

Trunk or Treat
2025-10-31 17:00 - 20:00 | Virginia Peninsula Communty College, 99 Thomas Nelson Drive, Hampton, VA, 23666, United States
VPCC Trunk or Treat is back—and you’re invited!
Students, employees, and community members are welcome to bring their families for an evening of festive fun!
Join us for games, prizes, face painting, music, and of course, lots of treats. It’s a great way to celebrate the season, connect with others, and make lasting memories. Don’t miss out on this spectacular event—whether you come in costume or not, join the fun and excitement of Trunk or Treat at VPCC!
Friday, October 31
5 – 8 p.m.
Hampton Campus parking lot by the Tower Sign
Sponsors: Student Life and Leadership & College Support Staff Association

Military Family Wellness Conference
2025-11-01 08:00 - 13:00 | Peninsula Workforce Development Center, 600 Butler Farm Road, Suite A, Hampton, VA, 23666, United States
The Military Family Wellness Conference is a five-hour event, and is presented in partnership with the Newport News (VA) chapter of The Links, Incorporated, an international non-profit volunteer service organization established in 1946.
The event will feature speakers and panelists from VPCC, the Virginia Department of Veteran Services, Hampton Roads Veterans Employment Center, Sentara, Thru the Eyez of Color, and Zel Technologies, as well as a therapist and psychiatrist.
AGENDA:

Networking breakfast
Plenary Session-State of Veterans Affairs in Virginia
Workforce Development
Benefits/Claims
Trauma Recovery (Mental Health)

For more information on this event, contact Dr. Adrienne E. Cosby, Director of Business Solutions, Corporate Training and Professional Development at VPCC.
REGISTER HERE

Toano Trades Center Open House
2025-11-01 11:00 - 13:00 | Toano Trades Center, 236 Industrial Blvd, Toano, VA, 23168, United States
This event is for prospective VPCC students and employers. Discover opportunities in skilled trades. Connect with instructors, employers, and workforce partners. Learn how apprenticeship can benefit students and businesses. Tour the Toano Trades Center. See live demonstrations of trades training opportunities. Meet VPCC’s Apprenticeship Coordinator to learn about registered apprenticeships. Snacks and a light lunch will be provided.

VPCC Men’s Basketball at Louisburg College
2025-11-01 15:00 - 17:00 | Louisburg College, 501 N. Main Street, Louisburg, NC, 27549, United States
The Gators open the season by traveling to North Carolina for a non-conference contest. For more information about the Gators and VPCC Athletics, visit their website at www.vpccgators.com.

VPCC Men’s Basketball vs Johnston Community College
2025-11-02 16:00 - 18:30 | SafeHaven Empowerment Center, 429 Thorncliff Dr, Newport News, 23608, United States
The Gators continue their season by hosting North Carolina’s Johnson City Community College Jaguars in a non-conference contest. For more information about the Gators and VPCC Athletics, visit their website at www.vpccgators.com.

Color of Freedom Military Women’s Memorial traveling exhibit
2025-11-03 00:00 - 23:59 | Kecoughtan Hall, Library.
You are invited to visit the Color of Freedom Military Women’s Memorial traveling exhibit in the library in Kecoughtan Hall on our Hampton Campus. It will be available for viewing throughout the month of November. It will open to all starting on November 3.
The Military Women’s Memorial is just outside Arlington National Cemetery’s ceremonial entrance near Washington, D.C., and includes a standing exhibit called Color of Freedom. The memorial also has a traveling exhibit, which is what will be displayed in the library.
For more information, please contact Prof. Amy Anderson.
RSVP today: https://forms.gle/B3NQFBJEyMkkvQgM7
The Color of Freedom Exhibit
Hampton Campus, Kecoughtan Hall, Library
Mon. – Thu., 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Fri., 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.
🥫Support Our Food Pantry!
Help us keep our shelves stocked and our community cared for. We are accepting donations of non-perishable food items and basic daily necessities. Every contribution makes a difference — thank you for helping us support those in need!

Election Day (College Open – No Classes)
2025-11-04 00:00 - 23:59 | Virginia Peninsula Communty College, 99 Thomas Nelson Drive, Hampton, VA, 23666, United States
Election Day will be observed on Tue., Nov. 4, 2025, and students should note that classes may not be held. For more information, visit our Academic Calendar.

Food Truck at Hampton Campus
2025-11-04 11:00 - 14:00 | Virginia Peninsula Communty College, 99 Thomas Nelson Drive, Hampton, VA, 23666, United States
On November 4, J Hood’s Smokin Soul Food will be serving food at lunch time at the Hampton Campus near Hastings Hall. For more information, visit J Hood’s Smokin Soul Food on Facebook.

Film Screening: Unsung Heroes - The Six Triple Eight: No Mail, Low Morale by James Theres
2025-11-04 13:00 - 14:00 | Gator’s Cafe, 99 Thomas Nelson Drive, Hampton, VA, 23666, United States
Students, faculty, staff, and members of the local community are invited to join us for a “Color of Freedom” event — the showing of the documentary film, “Unsung Heroes: The Six Triple Eight: No Mail, Low Morale by James Theres.” This will take place at 1 p.m. in Kecoughtan Hall, Gators Cafe. This event is free and open to the public. RSVP today: https://forms.gle/B3NQFBJEyMkkvQgM7
For more information, please contact Prof. Amy Anderson.
🥫Support Our Food Pantry!
Help us keep our shelves stocked and our community cared for. We are accepting donations of non-perishable food items and basic daily necessities. Every contribution makes a difference — thank you for helping us support those in need!

Film Screening: Unsung Heroes - The Six Triple Eight: No Mail, Low Morale by James Theres
2025-11-05 13:00 - 14:00 | Historic Triangle Campus, 4601 Opportunity Way, Williamsburg, VA, 23188, United States
Students, faculty, staff, and members of the local community are invited to join us for a “Color of Freedom” event — the showing of the documentary film, “Unsung Heroes: The Six Triple Eight: No Mail, Low Morale by James Theres.” This will take place at 1 p.m. in the Commonwealth Room 110 at the Historic Triangle Campus. This event is free and open to the public.
RSVP today: https://forms.gle/B3NQFBJEyMkkvQgM7
For more information, please contact Prof. Amy Anderson.
🥫Support Our Food Pantry!
Help us keep our shelves stocked and our community cared for. We are accepting donations of non-perishable food items and basic daily necessities. Every contribution makes a difference — thank you for helping us support those in need!

FAST TRACK Enrollment Event
2025-11-05 14:00 - 17:00 | Virginia Peninsula Communty College, 99 Thomas Nelson Drive, Hampton, VA, 23666, United States
ENROLL IN A DAY at our FAST TRACK event! Get signed up for classes!
Hampton Campus: Kecoughtan Hall/Library
Historic Triangle Campus in Williamsburg: Room 117
From 2 to 5 p.m.
Ready to Start Your Future?

Meet with Admissions, Advising and Financial Aid all at once
Apply and get enrolled
Get answers to your questions with guidance every step of the way
Start your journey today!

What to Bring:

Student ID number, if you already applied to VPCC
Government-issued photo ID
Unofficial high school, GED or college transcripts
Visa and relevant immigration documents for international or immigrant students
Military orders, COE, DD214 and military ID, if you are active duty, veteran, or a dependent

Got questions or can’t attend? Reach out to us at admissions@vpcc.edu.

12-Week Session Last Day to Drop with a Grade of “W”
2025-11-06 00:00 - 23:59 | Virginia Peninsula Communty College, 99 Thomas Nelson Drive, Hampton, VA, 23666, United States
12-Week Session: The deadline to withdraw from classes with a grade of ‘W’ is Thu., Nov. 6, 2025. For more information, visit our Academic Calendar.

Food Truck at Hampton Campus
2025-11-06 11:00 - 14:00 | Virginia Peninsula Communty College, 99 Thomas Nelson Drive, Hampton, VA, 23666, United States
On November 6, Glo’s Eat and Go will be serving food at lunch time at the Hampton Campus near Hastings Hall. For more information, visit Glo’s Eat and Go on Facebook.

Tea with Dr. B | Breaking the Cycle of Negative Body Image
2025-11-06 15:00 - 16:30 | Peninsula Workforce Development Center, 600 Butler Farm Road, Suite A, Hampton, VA, 23666, United States
The second installment of our 2025-26 “Tea with Dr. B” series will take place on November 6 from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at Peninsula Workforce Development Center on our Hampton Campus. The theme of this talk will be “Breaking the Cycle of Negative Body Image.”
Join VPCC’s president, Dr. Towuanna Porter Brannon, as she leads a panel conversation on the important topic of body image. Light refreshments will be served.
Hampton Campus
Peninsula Workforce Development Center
Room 2235 (upstairs)
600 Butler Farm Road, Hampton, VA 23666
Historic Triangle Campus
Virtual Watch Party, Room 110
4601 Opportunity Way, Williamsburg, VA 23188

This event is sponsored by Riverside Health

VPCC Men’s Basketball vs. College of Southern Maryland
2025-11-07 18:00 - 20:30 | SafeHaven Empowerment Center, 429 Thorncliff Dr, Newport News, 23608, United States
The Gators open the home portion of their season by entertaining the Hawks in a non-conference contest. For more information about the Gators and VPCC Athletics, visit their website at www.vpccgators.com.

STEM Exploration Community Event
2025-11-08 10:00 - 14:00 | Peninsula Workforce Development Center, 600 Butler Farm Road, Suite A, Hampton, VA, 23666, United States
Join us for an exciting day of hands-on activities and inspiring presentations in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. This event is designed for families, students, and community members for all ages!
Date: Saturday, November 8, 2025
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Location: Virginia Peninsula Community College
Peninsula Workforce Development Center
600 Butler Farm Road, Hampton, VA 23666
Find out more about the event at www.covastem.com
Event will be held rain or shine. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
Register HERE.

VPCC Men’s Basketball vs. Chowan University JV
2025-11-11 00:00 - 20:30 | SafeHaven Empowerment Center, 429 Thorncliff Dr, Newport News, 23608, United States
The Gators continue their pre-conference home schedule by taking on the Hawks from North Carolina. For more information about the Gators and VPCC Athletics, visit their website at www.vpccgators.com.

Food Truck at Hampton Campus
2025-11-11 11:00 - 14:00 | Virginia Peninsula Communty College, 99 Thomas Nelson Drive, Hampton, VA, 23666, United States
On November 11, J Hood’s Smokin Soul Food will be serving food at lunch time at the Hampton Campus near Hastings Hall. For more information, visit J Hood’s Smokin Soul Food on Facebook.

Film Screening: Unsung Heroes - The Story of America’s Female Patriots
2025-11-11 13:00 - 14:00 | Gator’s Cafe, 99 Thomas Nelson Drive, Hampton, VA, 23666, United States
Students, faculty, staff, and members of the local community are invited to join us for a “Color of Freedom” event — the showing of the documentary film, “Unsung Heroes: The Story of America’s Female Patriots.” This will take place at 1 p.m. in Kecoughtan Hall, Gators Cafe. This event is free and open to the public.
RSVP today: https://forms.gle/B3NQFBJEyMkkvQgM7
For more information, please contact Prof. Amy Anderson.
🥫Support Our Food Pantry!
Help us keep our shelves stocked and our community cared for. We are accepting donations of non-perishable food items and basic daily necessities. Every contribution makes a difference — thank you for helping us support those in need!

Film Screening: Unsung Heroes - The Story of America’s Female Patriots
2025-11-12 13:00 - 14:00 | Historic Triangle Campus, 4601 Opportunity Way, Williamsburg, VA, 23188, United States
Students, faculty, staff, and members of the local community are invited to join us for a “Color of Freedom” event — the showing of the documentary film, “Unsung Heroes: The Story of America’s Female Patriots.” This will take place at 1 p.m. in the Commonwealth Room 110 at the Historic Triangle Campus. This event is free and open to the public.
RSVP today: https://forms.gle/B3NQFBJEyMkkvQgM7
For more information, please contact Prof. Amy Anderson.
🥫Support Our Food Pantry!
Help us keep our shelves stocked and our community cared for. We are accepting donations of non-perishable food items and basic daily necessities. Every contribution makes a difference — thank you for helping us support those in need!

Veteran's Banquet
2025-11-13 17:30 - 20:00 | Peninsula Workforce Development Center, 600 Butler Farm Road, Suite A, Hampton, VA, 23666, United States
Veteran’s Banquet hosted by VPCC Military and Veterans Services Office.
Date: Thursday, November 13, 2025
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Location: Peninsula Workforce Development Center – conference room 1301-1303

VPCC Men’s Basketball at Methodist JV
2025-11-14 00:00 - 20:30 | Methodist College
The Gators head back to North Carolina for another non-conference contest. For more information about the Gators and VPCC Athletics, visit their website at www.vpccgators.com.

Childcare Directors Forum Meeting
2025-11-14 11:00 - 15:30 | Center for Excellence for Early Childhood Development, 1500 Jefferson Avenue, Newport News, VA, 23607, United States
The Childcare Directors Forum offers information, resources, and workshops that will offer support for childcare administrators, directors, and assistants in their roles. The Forum provides opportunities for directors with similar roles to collaborate and share ideas with one another.
Participants must register in advance to attend, those wishing to attend must e-mail pleasantr@vpcc.edu, lunch will be provided for the face-to-face sessions.
This edition of the Forum takes place at the Center for Excellence in Early Childhood Development, from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

VPCC Men’s Basketball at Oxford College of Emory University
2025-11-15 15:00 - 17:30 | Oxford College of Emory University, Oxford, Ga.
The Gators travel to Georgia for another contest. For more information about the Gators and VPCC Athletics, visit their website at www.vpccgators.com.
