About Us
The vision of your future starts at Catawba Valley Community College. CVCC is an excellent educational institution. Our faculty are recognized and awarded for quality teaching in each of our programs of study.
We have an exceptional college transfer program that transfers to many colleges and universities. Check out everything that CVCC offers the communities we serve.
Need help with Career Planning? We have professional counselors that are available to assist students with career planning. Career Assessments are available to assist students in assessing interests, values, abilities, and selection of a CVCC Program of Study. Career information (educational and occupational) is available from the CVCC's Office of Career Advising located in the Student Services Building.
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School of Academics, Education, and Fine Arts
In addition to excellent two-year programs in such diverse areas as Early Childhood Education, Photography, and Graphics, the School offers general education core courses for students planning to transfer to a four-year institution.
School of Access, Development, and Success
Student Services can help you get answers about admission and enrollment questions, apply for financial aid and scholarships, receive academic support and prepare for graduation. We’re located in the Student Services building on the main campus and are readily available to assist you in becoming a successful student.
School of Business, Industry, and Technology
Today's emerging digital economy demands problem solving skills using state-of-the-art technology and equipment. Programs within CVCC's School of Business, Industry & Technology use some of the most current technology to prepare you for a rapidly changing marketplace.
School of Health and Public Services
If you like to help people, enjoy new challenges every day, and want to join one of the fastest growing areas of the economy, consider career training at CVCC in health care or public services.
Positions in these fields require specialized knowledge that can be gained through a quality educational program and our state-of-the-art facility.
Our Commitment To You
At Catawba Valley Community College, learning is our passion. We commit ourselves to excellence. We possess a common set of values that speak to the heart of who we are as an institution. The community is depending upon us to lead, and we accept our responsibility to respond to the economic, developmental, and educational needs of our service area. At the “Valley” we value…
Student Success ♦ Accountability ♦ Inclusivity ♦ Lifelong Learning ♦ Respect ♦ Integrity ♦Teamwork
Schools
CVCC hosts four schools: School of Business, Industry and Technology; School of Academics, Education, and Fine Arts; School of Health and Public Services and School of Access, Development, and Success.
15 to 1 Student to Faculty Ratio
CVCC was one of only four of the fifty-eight community colleges in the System to achieve “Excellence Level” on four or more of the eight Performance Measures for Student Success.
60 + Programs of Study
CVCC has over 60 programs of study to fit your career needs. Visit our friendly staff at Career Services, or stop by and meet our experts in Admissions. Let us help you get your classes started today to build a better future for your tomorrow.
Financial Aid Paid $13.1 Million
Our financial aid office staff are Invested in the future of our students. They are here to help with financial aid, budgeting, educational expenses, and planning. Stop in and see us. No appointment is necessary.
Latest News
7 DEC
Choral Groups Perform Fall Concerts
Catawba Valley Community CollegeCatawba Valley Community College’s Chorus and Ensemble groups will perform several concerts this holiday season.
5 DEC
Theatre Program Stages "Gathering Blue"
Catawba Valley Community CollegeStudents enrolled in Catawba Valley Community College’s Theatre Program have scheduled a number of performances December 7 through 15 of the play “Gathering Blue,” a theatre piece for young audiences by Lois Lowery.
30 NOV
Small Business Center Receives State Award
Catawba Valley Community CollegeCatawba Valley Community College’s Small Business Center Director Jeff Neuville recently received the N.C. Small Business Center Network Innovation Award for Services/Collaboration for the 2017-18 fiscal year. The award was presented at the NC Small Business Center Professional Development Conference in Concord.
30 NOV
SkillsUSA Officers Meet With Rep. Fox
Catawba Valley Community CollegeCatawba Valley Community College SkillsUSA chapter members met recently with U.S. Rep. Virginia Foxx to promote the importance of SkillsUSA and support the growth of Career and Technical Education in middle and high school programs.
14 NOV
Hickory Woman's Club Funds Scholarship
Catawba Valley Community CollegeThe Hickory Woman’s Club recently funded scholarships for several Catawba Valley Community College students through donations to the CVCC Foundation, Inc.
13 NOV
Ward Receives Ty Bryant Scholarship
Catawba Valley Community CollegeCatawba Valley Community College student Kelly Ward was recently presented the William Tyler “Ty” Bryant Scholarship established through the CVCC Foundation, Inc.
13 NOV
Manufacturing Academy Grads Honored
Catawba Valley Community CollegeCatawba Valley Community College recently held a ceremony for its Catawba Valley Manufacturing Academy graduates.
7 NOV
Lexington Home Brands Donates Office Furniture
Catawba Valley Community CollegeLexington Home Brands recently donated a suite from its high-end Sligh Home Office brand to the CVCC Foundation, Inc., for use by the Catawba Valley Furniture Academy in its showroom reception area.
1 NOV
Opiate Crisis Discussion Panel
Catawba Valley Community CollegeCatawba Valley Community College’s Interdisciplinary Read Committee invites members of the community to a panel discussion on America’s opiate crisis on Wed., Nov. 14, in the East Wing Auditorium located on the Main Campus on US Hwy. 70 SE in Hickory.
31 OCT
Second Chances Author Chuck Gallagher Speaks Oct. 31
Catawba Valley Community CollegeThe college’s ethics and accounting classes will host author and speaker Chuck Gallagher at noon on October 31, in the East Wing Auditorium which is located on the Main Campus on Hwy. 70 SE in Hickory.
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