Richard Bland College of William and Mary, Richard Bland College

• Established: 1960
• Location: Virginia, USA
• Students age: from 18 years.
• Number of students: 12,000 people
• Language of instruction: English.

Named after Virginia statesman Richard Bland, Richard Bland College was founded in 1960 by the Virginia General Assembly as a subsidiary of William and Mary College and was once under its umbrella. This selective two-year college prepares students for admission to leading universities in Virginia and the United States. The college was named after the Virginia statesman and public rights advocate Richard Bland. The son and grandson of successful planters, he represented the area that now houses the college from 1742 until his death in 1776.

Richard Bland College's residences have created an environment conducive to community building, personal development and encouragement for further education. Living in modern residential residences is a great opportunity to grow, develop a sense of community and collaboration, and engagement.

The cost of living in Patriot & Freedom Hall - from £ 3490 / semester:

• Furnished bedroom with bed, chest of drawers, wardrobe
• Large living room
• Fully equipped kitchen with refrigerator, microwave, stove, oven
• Bathroom (s)
• Washing machine, dryer
• Secure access
• Parking on site
• Cable TV, Internet
• Computer labs
• 1-, 2-, 3-, 4- and 8-bed rooms.

The cost of placement in the Commerce Hall is from £ 2,500 / semester.

• Furnished bedroom with bed, chest of drawers, wardrobe
• Shared bathroom
• Public washing machine, dryer
• Secure access
• Parking on site
• Cable TV, Internet
• Computer labs
• Single, double and triple rooms.

Meal plan - from $ 545 / semester.

Richard Bland College offers students participation in clubs:

• Ultimate Frisbee Club - development of leadership skills, mutual assistance of students, the ability to work in a team.
• The Business and Economics Club encourages career readiness, understanding of the basics of doing business, and conducts a series of annual seminars and events.
• Ignite Campus Ministries encourages students to engage in positive behavior, reach out to the local community, and instill in them the ability to help others.
• Debate team - promoting leadership skills, discussion.
• Psychology - Participants will learn more about psychology, potential internships, job opportunities.
• "Dungeons and Dragons" - introducing new players to D&D, conducting games.
• International club - intercultural exchange, study of different cultures.
• Music Club - spreading music throughout the RBC community, increasing student engagement.
• Anime Club is a community of students who love to watch, draw, talk about anime. Club members attend the annual anime conference and host various events throughout the year in addition to their regular meetings.
• The book club "New Idea" exists to form a permanent readership (teachers, staff, students), to establish interaction between teachers, staff, students.
• The RBC Striders running, walking and fitness club promotes a healthy lifestyle through exercise, helps make friends through fun activities, relax, relieve stress. Open to all skill levels!
• "Eagle's Nest" promotes the spirit of the school, stimulates the development of an inclusive environment.
• Football club - promoting the game, a healthy lifestyle, finding new friends. Open to all skill levels.
• The LGBTQ + Club encourages gender diversity on campus.
• The History Club exists to raise awareness, organize student activities on weekends, excursions, and create a sense of community around a shared interest in history.
• Board games club - introducing participants to various games, promoting sports skills, healthy competition.
• Phi Theta Kappa provides college students with the opportunity to grow as academics and leaders.

• Cutting-edge academic programs build on the liberal arts tradition of one of America's oldest and most prestigious public universities, the College of William and Mary. Strong partnerships with William & Mary and other selective public, private colleges and universities make it easy for students to access undergraduate programs.
• The student village, adjoining sports complex, and the award-winning new science center provide a varied experience for students. The expansive, scenic campus, located south of Richmond, a short drive from Williamsburg, Virginia Beach and Washington DC, is the ideal setting for a small, diverse, vibrant learning community.
• Tuition fees at Richard Bland College are among the lowest in the United States.

The college has its own sports facilities, hostels, a bookstore:

• Statesman Hall is a hardwood court renovated in 2014. It is designed for 822 people. There is a basketball court, six baskets, ideal for individual training and games. Apart from basketball, Stateman Hall can be converted to play volleyball and indoor soccer. Additional amenities: several dressing rooms, showers, gym, cardio room, meeting room.
• Statebal Softball Field includes everything you need for a safe and fun experience: fences, safety fences, dugouts, bullpen, scoreboard.
• McNeer Hall and the SSHE building offer a classroom that can accommodate 60 people for meetings and lectures. Smart boards, projection screens are available in most premises. The SSHE auditorium offers 208 wheelchair accessible seats that can be used for lectures, seminars, discussions, presentations and screenings.

Richard Bland College is home to the oldest and largest pecan grove in Virginia.

Additional expenses:

• Study fee - 650 $
• Technical fee - 7 $
• Comp.collection - 70 $
• Per-credit - $ 727.

The college grants scholarships to US citizens and residents only.

• Guardianship services

• Student's supervision