General Information

Mission Statement

Blue Ridge Community and Technical College provides our diverse student population with life-changing education, training, and services that drive economic development within the communities we serve.

Vision Statement

Blue Ridge Community and Technical College is the first choice for higher education that drives career growth and economic development in our region and surrounding communities.

Core Values:

Stewardship:

• Put student access, learning, and success first.
• Support a safe, collaborating, and engaging environment for employees and students.
• Provide an optimum learning environment for students.
• Use College resources responsibly.
• Demonstrate care for facilities.

Integrity:

• Engage and actively contribute to the overall success of the College.
• Think creatively and develop solutions.
• Act honestly and ethically.
• Provide accurate and thorough information.
• Be courageous to be even better.

Civility:

• Communicate with respect, trust, and care.
• Respect differences.
• Listen actively.
• Be aware of your impact on others.
• Discuss differences and resolve conflicts.

Entrepreneurship:

• Embrace our business partners.
• Think proactively and innovatively.
• Be adaptable and flexible for shifting priorities.
• Identify areas for continuous improvement.
• OWN enrollment.
• Take calculated risks wisely.

Policy of Nondiscrimination

For the most current Policy of Nondiscrimination, please refer to the Board of Governors Series 1, Rule 15.1, which can be found online at Policies and Rules | Blue Ridge Community and Technical College. 

Academic Calendars

The academic year consists of two 15-week semesters offered in the fall and spring of each year. Additionally, a 10-week summer session is offered. (Dates listed in the academic calendar are subject to change. Please check the website for updated information).

Fall 2025

Spring 2026

Summer 2026

Accreditation

Blue Ridge Community and Technical College (BRCTC) serves the West Virginia counties of Berkeley, Jefferson, and Morgan. As a major economic driver in the region, Blue Ridge Community and Technical College provides all of our students with a firm foundation of knowledge and our graduates the necessary skills to join the workforce as well-prepared professionals. The College has expanded its outreach in numerous areas, including major corporations, high school students, donors, small businesses, and the local legislative delegation.

Blue Ridge Community and Technical College was independently accredited by the Higher Learning Commission in February 2005. During January 2021, the College received reaffirmation from the Higher Learning Commission after a successful comprehensive evaluation.

For more information regarding the institution’s accreditation status, please visit https://www.blueridgectc.edu/accreditation/

About Blue Ridge Community and Technical College

Blue Ridge Community and Technical College has a headquarters building located on Apple Harvest Drive, Martinsburg, WV. The 55,000 square foot building offers 18 classrooms, additional parking, and Culinary Academy faculty and student led food service. The gorgeous building is a welcomed addition to the scenery and backdrop within Berkeley County, West Virginia and will easily serve the thousands of students to come.

The College leases over 100,000 square feet of space at its Technical Center located in the Berkeley Business Park, Winchester Avenue, Martinsburg, WV. This facility is designed to accommodate new and emerging careers in the region including sectors such as Allied Health, Manufacturing, Electric Utility, and Information Technology and Computer Science.

A partnership with the College, Morgan County Commission, and Procter & Gamble created an opportunity to expand a lease at the Pines Opportunity Center located in Berkeley Springs, WV. This 12,000 square foot space provides the community with opportunity to enroll in high school/early College courses, many degree programs, customized business training, and career advancement. The Pines Opportunity Center is home to the College’s Spring Tech Innovation Lab which serves the area as an innovative business incubator.

Workforce Training Solutions

Blue Ridge Community and Technical College is a resource for employers in Berkeley, Morgan, and Jefferson Counties. Its relevant curriculum and educational programs, together with strong business and industry training programs, have created a learning organization whose students and graduates are among the best-prepared citizens and workers in the state.

Blue Ridge Community and Technical College provides educational solutions to the emerging and incumbent workforce that include customized curriculum design and instructional delivery, supports industry certification, internships and apprenticeships, and improves the workplace performance of our customers. For additional information, please visit our website (www.blueridgectc.edu) or contact Amber Butcher at abutcher@blueridgectc.edu, Kim Moss at kmoss@blueridgectc.edu, or Anne Myers at amyers@blueridgectc.edu.

Campus Locations

Headquarters

Blue Ridge Community and Technical College Headquarters is located at 13650 Apple Harvest Drive, Martinsburg, West Virginia 25403, and the phone number is (304) 260-4380. Blue Ridge Community and Technical College administrative and faculty offices are at this location. The facility includes administrative offices, computer labs, classrooms, lab classrooms for Nursing, Paramedicine, Culinary, and for the general and life science courses.  This site is approved by The Higher Learning Commission and the Department of Education. Please contact the College for more information.

Technology Center

Blue Ridge Community and Technical College opened its Technology Center in the Berkeley Business Park, located at 5550 Winchester Avenue, Martinsburg, WV 25405. The Technology Center held its ribbon cutting ceremony on June 18, 2008. Governor Joe Manchin, III gave the keynote address. This building was opened with a partnership with Allegheny Energy. The facility has an indoor and outdoor pole park, classrooms, lab classrooms for Culinary Arts, Mechatronics, Physical Therapy Assisting, Medical Assisting, Applied Lab Technician, Environmental Science, Heavy Equipment Technician, Plastics, computer labs, and many office spaces. This site is approved by The Higher Learning Commission and the Department of Education. Please contact the College for more information.

Morgan County Center at The Pines Opportunity Center

Blue Ridge Community and Technical College began operating the Morgan County Center during the Fall of 2012. The Center is located in The Pines Opportunity Center, 109 War Memorial Drive, at the former Berkeley Springs hospital. The Blue Ridge Community and Technical College’s Morgan County Center is home to the Veterinary Technology Program, the SpringTech Innovation Center, a Professional Pet Groomers Lab, classrooms for the Morgan County Scholars and JumpStart high school programs, a Cybersecurty lab, HVAC and Mechatronics lab, an Allied Health training lab, a general classroom,  the P&G Conference Room, the Business Resource room, a CDL simulation lab, a student resource lab, and several other smaller class rooms for general use. The Morgan County Center supports multiple community programs and is available for community projects. Please contact the BRCTC Morgan County Center at 304-260-4380 ext.2404 for details.