Harrisonburg Citizen Academy
The Harrisonburg Citizen Academy is a 14-week program comprised of 2-hour sessions each week designed to teach community members about the City and the services it provides. Participants will hear from different departments on their daily operations in a hands-on learning environment.
This program will be held on Thursday evenings from 6:00pm to 8:00pm (with some exceptions - please see schedule below) and runs from late August through the middle of November. Spots are available first-come, first-served.
Applications for the 2024 session are not available at this time. Applications will open in Summer 2024. Questions can be directed to Michael.Parks@harrisonburgva.gov [1] or mailed to Michael Parks, Harrisonburg City Hall, 409 South Main Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22801.
*THE 2024 HARRISONBURG CITIZEN ACADEMY APPLICATION IS NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.
Harrisonburg Citizen Academy Application [158KB]
2023 Harrisonburg Citizen Academy Schedule [2] [79KB]
If you have any questions about the Citizen Academy, please consult the FAQ [3]. If you cannot find the answer you are looking for or would like more information on the next academy, please call Harrisonburg Director of Communications Michael Parks at 540-432-8931.
(Above) 2019 Harrisonburg Citizen Academy graduating class