The 1966 General Assembly of Virginia authorized the establishment of a state-wide system of comprehensive community colleges and was opened to students in the fall of 1968. The College is located in the southwestern portion of the Commonwealth of Virginia. The College records an enrollment of over 3500 students from various parts of the world. The College offers more than 80 programs of study leading to the associate degree, diploma, certificate or career studies certificate. The college has also developed a sister college relationship with Aberdeen College in Scotland.