Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger signed legislation on May 12, 2026, prohibiting firearms in public higher education institutions. The new law, comprising Senate Bill 272 and House Bill 626, took effect on July 1, 2026. See: https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title18.2/chapter7/section18.2-283.2/
Exemptions include:
- Law enforcement officers and authorized security personnel on duty
- Active U.S. military personnel
- ROTC cadets and recognized cadet corps members participating in official, sanctioned events
- Specific state officials with designated police powers, such as fire marshals
Private schools have the authority to regulate or ban concealed weapons throughout the entire campus.
Virginia Private School that Allows Concealed Guns on Campus
| College | Town | Type |
| Liberty University | Lynchburg | 4-year (private) |
Disclaimer: Policies are subject to change at any time, both during and between school years. In addition, individual school policies commonly include more details than can be succinctly captured by ArmedCampuses.org. Each school should be consulted for its most accurate, up-to-date policy.
Updated: July 29, 2026
