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Higher EducationVirginia, United States1001-5000 Employees
Tidewater Community College is a public higher education institution serving the South Hampton Roads region of Virginia, with campuses in Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, and Virginia Beach and a network of regional centers and facilities. Founded in 1968 as part of the Virginia Community College System, it is the largest provider of higher education and workforce development services in the area, enrolling about 25,000 students annually. The college is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate degrees and emphasizes pathways that support transfer to four-year institutions. Its programs serve traditional and nontraditional students, with more than half of graduates earning associate degrees and many transferring to four-year colleges; employers report satisfaction with TCC graduates. In 2026, the college highlighted student achievements at SkillsUSA Virginia, including regional wins by the Regional Automotive Center students that advanced to the national competition.