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.
Questions can be directed to Michael.Parks@harrisonburgva.gov or mailed to Michael Parks, Harrisonburg City Hall, 409 South Main Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22801.
2025 Harrisonburg Citizen Academy Application
2025 Harrisonburg Citizen Academy Application - Fillable
2025 Harrisonburg Citizen Academy Schedule (may be subject to some changes)
If you have any questions about the Citizen Academy, please call Harrisonburg Director of Communications Michael Parks at 540-432-8931.