Brightpoint Welcomes the Community to its Spring Open House Events
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 starting or continuing their college education are invited to Brightpoint Community College’s upcoming spring Open House events on March 30, 2026 and March 31, 2026.
During the Open Houses, attendees will learn about Brightpoint’s 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 tour the college’s campuses; find out about personalized support services available to students; and learn about options for paying for classes. One-on-one assistance will be available for those who want to complete their application for admission, register for Summer 2026 and Fall 2026 classes, or apply for financial aid. There will also be an Open House resource fair with additional information about the college’s services and programs. The Open House events are free and open to all, and prospective students are welcome to bring family and friends with them.
Brightpoint’s Open Houses will take place:
Monday, March 30
Chester Campus (13101 Route 1, Chester, VA)
2:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Nicholas Center
Tuesday, March 31
Midlothian Campus (800 Charter Colony Pkwy., Midlothian VA)
2:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Trailblazer Hall
Final sessions at each Open House will end at 7:00 p.m.
To learn more about the Open Houses, including recurring session times, and to sign up to attend, go to the college's Open House webpage. Event registration is not required but is encouraged.
Directions to Brightpoint’s campuses may be found on its locations webpage.
Questions about the Open House events may be directed to the college's information email.
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 12,686 students during the 2024-25 academic year. It also assisted 4,200 learners through Community College Workforce Alliance, the shared workforce division of Brightpoint and Reynolds community colleges.