Riverside College of Health Sciences
The mission of Riverside College of Health Sciences is to enhance the well-being and improve the health of communities of southeastern Virginia and beyond by providing high-quality, residential and online undergraduate education in nursing and allied health, preparing competent and caring professionals for careers within Riverside Health and the region.
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RCHS Announces New Partnership With CNU
Riverside College of Health Sciences (RCHS) and our nearby neighbor, Christopher Newport University (CNU), have partnered to provide CNU students the opportunity to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)!
The 3+2 partnership allows students to attend CNU for three years and then RCHS for two years; students will complete the program with two bachelor’s degrees, one from each institution.
Programs We Offer
Learn about the wide variety of accredited programs available at Riverside College of Health Sciences.
*Percentage of students, across all programs, that passed their licensure or certification exams on the first attempt.
**According to the nationwide 'Top 30 Two-Year Trade Schools' released by Forbes (2017).
***Percentage of students working in a related field within 12 months of graduation.
All numbers based off of the most recent reporting period (2022).
Our Values
We believe in fostering a learning environment designed to support students' educational and career goals.
Respect, trust and teamwork among our students, faculty, and staff that positively enhance our learning environment
Change and its ability to drive creativity and innovation that leads to excellence.
Health careers education that fosters excellence, compassion, competence, safety, lifelong learning and self-esteem.
Meaningful community involvement and partnerships that result in improved health care education and community well-being
Application Deadlines
Early and regular accept application deadlines for all Fall 2025 classes are fast approaching! Find the program that is right for you and submit your application today.
Riverside College of Health Sciences is certified to operate in the Commonwealth of Virginia by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia.
The College is institutionally accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools.
This institution is approved to offer GI Bill ® educational benefits by the Virginia State Approving Agency.
Riverside College of Health Sciences has authorized the National Student Clearinghouse to provide enrollment and degree verifications. The National Student Clearinghouse can be contacted at www.degreeverify.org.
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