1911
At Easter the student body of R.I. moved from Patton Street into their new quarters on
West Main Street.

1914
The college was reorganized and all degrees above Associate level were dropped. The college remained a junior college until 1970-71.

President John Bruce Brewer retired. He was succeeded by William Walter Rivers.

1917
College Alumnae petitioned the Trustees to rename the college for members of the Averett family. In June, 1917, the name Averett College was officially adopted.

President William Walter Rivers resigned to pursue a career in business; he gave the college a bust of Minerva to hang in the auditorium.

Clayton Edward Crosland replaced Rivers as president.

1920
The Averett Student Government Association was organized.