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. All career information (educational and occupational) is available from CVCC's Office of Career Services located in the Student Center.
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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 Development 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
8 SEP
Call for Celebration of Nations Artists & Performers
Catawba Valley Community CollegeCatawba Valley Community College’s Office of Multicultural Affairs will host a Celebration of Nations Sat., September 8.
16 AUG
Penley Receives 2018 Excellence in Teaching Award
Catawba Valley Community CollegeJeffrey D. Penley, J.D., Senior Professor of Business Law and Ethics for Catawba Valley Community College, was recently presented the college’s 2018 Excellence in Teaching Award for full-time faculty.
15 AUG
Clanton Named Chief Technology Officer
Catawba Valley Community CollegeCatawba Valley Community College recently named J. Daniel Clanton Chief Technology Officer.
14 AUG
Catawba Valley Writers' Conference September 15
Catawba Valley Community CollegeCatawba Valley Community College’s English Department is sponsoring the Catawba Valley Writers’ Conference this fall featuring well-known Southern authors Pamela Duncan and Terry Barr. The conference will be held on the college’s Main Campus in Hickory Sat., Sept. 15, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
6 AUG
Computed Tomography Now Enrolling
Catawba Valley Community CollegeCatawba Valley Community College is enrolling for its next Computed Tomography Program class starting in September.
6 AUG
Surgical Tech Grads Honored
Catawba Valley Community CollegeRecent graduates of Catawba Valley Community College’s Surgical Technology diploma were recognized at a ceremony in their honor.
1 AUG
CVCC Holds Skills for Skills Holiday Craft Show
Catawba Valley Community CollegeCatawba Valley Community College will hold a “Skills For Skills Holiday Craft Show" to support its SkillsUSA chapter on Saturday, December 1, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM in the college’s Tarlton Complex on the main campus on Hwy. 70 in Hickory.
26 JUL
Multicultural Affairs Staffers Attend NCORE
Catawba Valley Community CollegeMembers of Catawba Valley Community College’s Office of Multicultural Affairs recently attended the Annual National Conference on Race and Ethnicity in American Higher Education held in New Orleans.
16 JUL
Knights of Columbus Support CVCC Foundation
Catawba Valley Community CollegeMembers of the Knights of Columbus Council 6451 at St. Aloysius Catholic Church in Hickory recently presented the CVCC Foundation, Inc., with a gift from the LAMB Foundation of North Carolina to support Catawba Valley Community College’s Adult Basic Education program.
10 JUL
Foundation Endowment Benefits Construction Academy
Catawba Valley Community CollegeThe Dennis L. R. Starnes, Sr. Scholarship Endowment established through the CVCC Foundation will fund textbooks for students entering Catawba Valley Community College’s new Construction Careers Academy starting this month.
9 JUL
Top SkillsUSA Chapter in the Nation
Catawba Valley Community CollegeWhen he became president of Catawba Valley Community College (Hickory, N.C.), Dr. Garrett D. Hinshaw set a goal to become the “Best Community College in the America.” A group of students, faculty and staff recently brought home a trophy attesting to that coveted status as they returned from the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference.
3 JUL
June Furniture Academy Grads Recognized
Catawba Valley Community CollegeThe Catawba Valley Furniture Academy, a public/private partnership, between Catawba Valley Community College and major western North Carolina furniture manufacturers, recently celebrated the success of several graduates.
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