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Public Trade School in South Prince George, VA. Operating on a semester system.
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On this page Student guide City life Housing Campus details Academic calendar Fall 2026 runs Aug 24, 2026 – Dec 20, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
12 entries Aug 24 → Dec 20, 2026
Fall 2026 Relevant now
Dec 21 → Jan 18, 2027
Winter 2026-27
Jan 25 → May 31, 2027
Spring 2027
May 31 → Jul 9, 2027
Summer 2027 Session 1
Jun 14 → Aug 6, 2027
Summer 2027 Session 3
Jun 21 → Jul 30, 2027
Summer 2027 Session 2
Aug 23 → Aug 27, 2027
Fall 2027
Dec 20 → Jan 17, 2028
Winter 2027-28
Jan 24 → May 29, 2028
Spring 2028
Jun 5 → Jul 14, 2028
Summer 2028 Session 1
Jun 19 → Aug 11, 2028
Summer 2028 Session 3
Jun 26 → Aug 4, 2028
Summer 2028 Session 2
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B C F P S T B
BSU Black Student Union, an organization focused on the interests and culture of Black students. C
CAB Campus Activities Board, the student-led group that organizes campus events and entertainment.
Commerce Commerce Hall, one of the three apartment-style residence halls for students. F
Freedom Freedom Hall, one of the three main residential apartment buildings on campus. P
Parsons Parsons' Café, a dining spot known for coffee, sandwiches, and quick snacks.
Patriot Patriot Hall, a residential apartment building located within the student housing complex.
PTK Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society for two-year college students. S
SGA Student Government Association, the official representative body for the student voice.
Statesmen The official mascot and the collective term used to refer to the student body. T
The Bland A common shorthand nickname for Richard Bland College used by students and locals.
The Grill The Statesman Grill, the primary dining location found in the Commons. Places and practicalities Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
12 details
Banner The online student information system used for course registration and viewing grades.
Canvas The learning management system where students access course syllabi and submit assignments.
Ernst Ernst Hall, which houses the campus auditorium and fine arts classrooms.
Maze Maze Hall, the main administrative building containing Admissions and Financial Aid offices.
McNeer McNeer Hall, the campus hub for science, technology, and laboratory-based courses.
Pecile The Pecile Library, the primary location for research, tutoring, and quiet study.
SSHE The Social Science, Humanities, and English building, where many general education classes are held.
Statesman Card The official student ID card used for meal plans, building access, and library checkouts.
The Grove The collective name for the residential area where the three apartment halls are located.
the_barracks The Barracks
the_joust The Joust
valor_dining_hall Valor Dining Hall Quick answers Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
What academic term is relevant now? Fall 2026 runs Aug 24, 2026 – Dec 20, 2026.
How much campus context is included? 11 approved campus terms and 12 local details are included in full.
Are all approved campus terms included? Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
Where does this guide come from? Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library. Using DormWay at Richard Bland College What the product handles for students.
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Campus News Latest updates from Richard Bland College
Christopher Kukk, Ph.D., Begins Role as Provost Dr. Christopher Kukk, an experienced higher education leader and researcher, has officially begun his tenure as the provost of Richard Bland College.
Aug 13, 2026
Read More Interim President Kenneth Alexander Delivers 2026-27 State of the College Address Interim President Dr. Kenneth Alexander highlighted the college's recent accomplishments and shared his vision for the upcoming academic year.
Aug 26, 2026
Read More RBC Students Eligible for Automatic Admission via Common App Program Richard Bland College is among the Virginia institutions participating in a new Common App program offering automatic admission to eligible students.
Aug 31, 2026
Read More Shooting incident reported at nearby Virginia State University on August 15, 2026; suspect apprehended. Shooting incident reported at nearby Virginia State University on August 15, 2026; suspect apprehended.
Read More Upcoming Events What's happening at Richard Bland College
Chess Club Meeting September 8, 2026
Regular meeting for the RBC Chess Club.
SGA Elections: Candidate Forum September 8, 2026
A forum for candidates running in the Student Government Association elections.
Movie on The Lawn September 9, 2026
Outdoor movie screening for students.
Prospective Student Tour September 9, 2026
Guided tour for prospective students to explore the campus and learn about programs.
Mental Health Monday: Slime Making September 14, 2026
A stress-relief activity for students focused on mental health.
Raise a Glass to Reconnecting: The Richard Bland College Alumni Gathering September 15, 2026
An alumni gathering event presented by the Richard Bland College Foundation.
Red Cross Blood Drive September 16, 2026
Campus-wide blood drive in partnership with the Red Cross.
VCU Next Step Transfer Visit September 16, 2026
Transfer visit from Virginia Commonwealth University representatives.
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