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Admissions Counseling

Blue Ridge Community College provides academic and career guidance to help students achieve their educational goals. Our student support team assists with program planning, academic questions, and connecting students with campus and community resources. 

Students are assigned a support team member who serves as their primary point of contact throughout their educational journey.

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Student Support Resources

Blue Ridge students have access to resources that support their well-being and everyday needs. Explore the services below to find mental health support, counseling, and community assistance.

TalkCampus

TalkCampus offers free, anonymous peer support from students around the world. Connect with others 24/7 through group discussions, journaling, and wellness resources, with access to additional support when needed.

BetterHelp

Free counseling services available through a referral. 

Email access@blueridge.edu to request a referral.

Community College Resource Finder

Search for free or reduced cost services like medical care, food, job training, and more.

Need Immediate Help?

If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, chat with them online via their website, or text HOME to 741741 (multiple languages available). If this is an emergency, call 911.

Meet the Support Team

Our student support team helps students with academic planning, program questions, and connecting with campus and community resources. Find your assigned team member based on your program of study or educational pathway. Team members are also cross-trained to assist students across program areas.

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Elizabeth Pack

Transfer Coordinator & Student Services Counselor

Phone: (828) 694-1801
Fax: (828) 696-2446
Email: e.pack@blueridge.edu

Program Areas: College Transfer, Advanced Technologies, Visual Arts & General Education

College Transfer

  • 1+1 PTA and OTA with South College
  • Associate in Arts
  • Associate in Arts — Teacher Preparation
  • Associate in Science
  • Associate in Science — Teacher Preparation
  • Associate in Engineering
  • Associate in Fine Arts: Visual Arts

Advanced Technologies (students under age 25)

  • Civil Engineering
  • Electronics Engineering Technology
  • Environmental Engineering Technology
  • Mechanical Engineering Technology
  • Mechatronics Engineering Technology

Visual Arts & General Education (students under age 25)

  • Film & Video Production Technology
  • General Education
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Neil Cawlfield

Admissions Counselor

Phone: (828) 694-1808
Fax: (828) 696-2446
Email: n.cawlfield@blueridge.edu

Program Areas: Advanced Technologies, Health & Human Services, Public Safety

Advanced Technologies, Health & Human Services, Public Safety (students under age 25)

  • Automotive and Transportation
  • Collision Repair & Refinishing
  • Computer-Integrated Machining
  • Criminal Justice
  • Emergency Medical Science
  • Fire Protection Technology
  • General Occupational Technology
  • General Occupational Technology — Pre-Paramedic
  • General Occupational Technology — Pre-Respiratory
  • Health Science Diploma (EMS Only)
  • Nurse Aide (Certificate)
  • Public Safety Administration
  • Welding
  • Wingate Pre-Pharmacy
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Emily Matthews

Admissions Counselor

Phone: (828) 694-1697
Fax: (828) 696-2446
Email: e.matthews1@blueridge.edu

Program Areas: Business, Career & College Promise

Business Programs (students under age 25)

  • Accounting & Finance
  • Business Administration
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Information Technology
  • Medical Office Administration
  • Office Management
  • Social & Human Services Technology

Career & College Promise

  • Home and Private Schools

Ann Beckner

Success Coach/Advisor

Phone: (828) 694-4716
Email: a.beckner@blueridge.edu

Program Areas: Allied Health

Allied Health

  • Associate in General Education — Nursing
  • Associate Degree Nursing (RN)
  • Licensed Practical Nurse to Registered Nurse (LPN to RN)
  • Practical Nursing (PN)
  • Regionally Increasing Baccalaureate Nursing (RIBN)
  • Surgical Technology
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Crystal Bradshaw

Success Coach

Phone: (828) 694-1800
Email: c.bradshaw@blueridge.edu

Program Areas: Advanced Technology, Health & Human Services, Public Safety

Advanced Technologies, Health & Human Services, Public Safety (students age 25 or older)

  • Accounting and Finance
  • Automotive and Transportation
  • Civil Engineering
  • Collision Repair and Refinishing
  • Computer-Integrated Machining
  • Cosmetology
  • Criminal Justice
  • Electronics Engineering Technology
  • Emergency Medical Science
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Environmental Engineering Technology
  • Esthetics
  • Film and Video Production
  • Fire Protection Technology
  • General Education
  • General Occupational Technology
  • General Occupational Technology — Pre-Paramedic
  • Health Science Diploma (EMS Only)
  • Horticulture
  • Human Services Technology
  • Information Technology
  • Interpreter Education
  • Manicuring/Nail Technology
  • Mechanical Engineering Technology
  • Mechatronics Engineering Technology
  • Medical Office
  • Nurse Aide (Certificate)
  • Public Safety Administration
  • Office Administration
  • Welding
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Carolyn Levine

Student Accessibility Services Coordinator

Phone: (828) 694-1813
Fax: (828) 696-1405
Email: c.levine@blueridge.edu

Schedule an Appointment with Student Accessibility Services

Support Areas: Student Accessibility Services, Accommodations, Health Concerns, Special Credit
Program Areas: Students under age 25 — see assigned programs below

  • Cosmetology
  • Esthetics Technology
  • Horticulture Technology
  • Interpreter Education/ASL-English Interpreter Preparation
  • Manicuring/Nail Technology

Marcus Robertson

Career Coach

Phone: (828) 694-1738
Email: m.robertson@blueridge.edu


Program Areas: Career & College Promise (Hendersonville High School, West Henderson High School)

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Kate Stucke

Career Coach

Phone: (828) 694-1655
Email: k.stucke@blueridge.edu

Program Areas: Career & College Promise (East Henderson High School, North Henderson High School)

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Abigail Robertson

Innovative High Schools Liaison

Phone: (828) 694-1802
Email: a.robertson@blueridge.edu

Program Areas: Innovative High Schools

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Rob Rhodes

Student Services Coordinator, Transylvania County Campus

Phone: (828) 883-2520 or (828) 694-1905
Email: rwrhodes@blueridge.edu

Program Areas: Career & College Promise (Home and Private Schools)

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Walt Fletcher

Career Coach, Transylvania County Campus

Phone: (828) 883-2520 or (828) 243-3960
Email: w.fletcher@blueridge.edu

Program Areas: Career & College Promise (Brevard High School, Davidson High School, Rosman High School)

Contact Us

Henderson County Campus
Sink Building
180 West Campus Dr.
Flat Rock, NC 28731
(828) 694-1800

2026-27 Identity/Statement of Educational Purpose (V4)

Beginning the 2026-27 academic year, all “Identity/Statement of Educational Purpose” forms must be completed in the Offices of Financial Aid.