The Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center
A Great Place, Doing Great Things, Because of Great People! ™
Located in Abingdon, Virginia, the Higher Education Center is a regional hub connecting education, industry, and workforce. Through partnerships with K–12, higher education, and local employers, we provide flexible access to learning and training opportunities. We also serve as a premier venue for conferences, meetings, and events across the region.
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Programs and Courses
Unlock your potential with higher learning designed to meet your professional goals. Through partnerships with diverse colleges and universities, we offer a wide range of degree programs, certificates, and courses. We also provide tailored professional development opportunities for businesses, helping organizations upskill their workforce and stay competitive. With flexible learning options and class times built around your schedule, advancing your education has never been more accessible.
Rental Facilities and Services
With more than 20 unique options, our facilities are ideal for conferences, seminars and special celebrations. Each distinctive venue features advanced audio-visual and wireless technology, on-site support staff, catering options and cost-effective rates. We’re the perfect choice for your next event!
What’s Happening at the Center
New Discovery Days Series Offers Hands-On Learning While School Is Out
Five full-day camps at the SWVA Higher Ed Center will give middle school students opportunities to explore careers, develop new skills and discover future possibilities. When school is out, middle school students can keep learning, creating and discovering at the...
Hall of Fame Songwriters to Perform in Abingdon for Memorial Scholarship Concert
Three Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees will share an evening of songs and stories on October 10, with proceeds supporting students pursuing education at the SWVA Higher Ed Center. Music will help open doors for students this fall as three of Nashville’s...
Free Community Wellness Day brings health resources and connection to Abingdon Oct. 5
Join us Monday, October 5, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for a free day of health, resources and connection for all ages and abilities. Community Wellness Day will bring together the Healthy Aging Fair and Appalachian Independence Center’s Pathways to Possibilities, with...
Fall Classes at SWVA Higher Ed Center Explore Appalachia’s Natural and Cultural Heritage
From forgotten grasslands and river cane to black bears, mushrooms and Appalachian modernism, a new lineup of fall classes at the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center will invite residents to see the region from new perspectives. The six-week classes begin...
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