The Harrisonburg Citizen Academy is a 14-week interactive 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.
2026 Harrisonburg Citizen Academy Application
2026 Harrisonburg Citizen Academy Application - Fillable
*Applications should be submitted by 5pm, August 14.
2026 Harrisonburg Citizen Academy Schedule (Some classes may change dates, though classes will remain on Thursday nights)
If you have any questions about the Citizen Academy, please call Harrisonburg Director of Communications Michael Parks at 540-432-8931.