Primary Media Contact:  Holly Walker, Director of Communications and Public Relations, 804-594-1530

Secondary Media Contact:  Heather Busch, Director of Marketing and Brand Strategy, 804-594-1532

CHESTER and MIDLOTHIAN, Va. – Community members interested in exploring options for starting or continuing their college education are invited to Brightpoint Community College’s upcoming Open House events on March 31, 2025 and April 1, 2025. During the events, attendees will learn about majors that can put them on a path to a bachelor’s degree, prepare them for a high-demand career, or help them grow skills needed to advance in their current job. Participants will also have the opportunity to learn about the college’s campuses; the personalized support services available to students; and options for paying for college. One-on-one assistance will be available for those who want to complete their application for admission, register for summer and fall classes, or apply for financial aid. Attendees can also spend time visiting tables at the Open House resource fair.

Brightpoint’s Open Houses will take place: 

March 31, 2025
2:00 – 7:00 p.m. 
Chester Campus
13101 Route 1
Nicholas Center

April 1, 2025
2:00 – 7:00 p.m. 
Midlothian Campus
800 Charter Colony Pkwy.
Trailblazer Hall

To learn more about the Open Houses, including recurring session times, and to sign up for one of the events, go to www.brightpoint.edu/openhouse.  Event registration is not required but is encouraged. 

Directions to Brightpoint’s campuses may be found at www.brightpoint.edu/locations

Questions about the Open House events may be directed to info@brightpoint.edu

Brightpoint Community College, one of the largest institutions in the Virginia Community College System, envisions a success story for every student. Brightpoint offers students a high-quality, high-value education, with more than 80 majors that provide pathways to careers in in-demand fields; transfer opportunities to four-year colleges and universities; and industry credentials and licensures. The college, with campuses in Chester and Midlothian, online classes, and off-campus classrooms, served 12,097 students during the 2023-24 academic year. It also assisted 4,200 learners through Community College Workforce Alliance, the shared workforce division of Brightpoint and Reynolds community colleges.