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 $10.7 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
17 JUL
CVCC REGISTERING FOR FURNITURE ACADEMY - July 17
Catawba Valley Community CollegeThe next eight-week Furniture Fundamentals class required to enter the Catawba Valley Furniture Academy will start July 17 and is open for registration.
18 JUN
Construction Careers Academy Open House
Catawba Valley Community CollegeThe CVCC Alexander Center for Education in Taylorsville will host an information session on a new Construction Careers Academy on Tuesday, June 26, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. The session is open to anyone interested in starting a career in construction.
31 MAY
Emergency Mgmt Veteran Joins CVCC Faculty
Catawba Valley Community CollegePublic safety veteran Wes Lail was appointed to head the college's Emergency Management and Fire Protection Technology Associate Degrees.
31 MAY
Team Wins Best Payload Award in NASA Competition
Catawba Valley Community CollegeEngineering students recently won the Best Payload award in the NASA/NC Space Grant Community College High-Altitude Balloon Competition.
17 MAY
2018 Community Partnership Awards Presented
Catawba Valley Community CollegeEach year, Catawba Valley Community College recognizes organizations that have excelled in supporting college programming in each of its three schools with Community Partnership Awards.
17 MAY
Distinguished Alumni Awards Presented
Catawba Valley Community CollegeCVCC's Alumni Association recently awarded its 2018 Distinguished Alumni Awards during commencement this May. Three alumni who have brought distinction to themselves, credit to the college and genuine benefit to their communities were honored.
16 MAY
SkillsUSA Team Brings Home Gold
Catawba Valley Community CollegeCatawba Valley Community College’s SkillsUSA chapter broke its own record set last year winning 22 first place gold medals at the North Carolina SkillsUSA Competition. More than 80 percent CVCC’s chapter members placed in the top five in their category at the event held recently in Greensboro.
11 MAY
Congratulate the Class of 2018
Catawba Valley Community CollegeFor the first time this ever, Catawba Valley Community College’s Alumni Affairs Office will offer Graduation Pride merchandise. Celebrate the educational accomplishments of your graduate.
24 APR
Military Friendly Campus Designation
Catawba Valley Community CollegeCatawba Valley Community College recently received designation as a 2018-2019 Military Friendly School. Institutions earning the Military Friendly School designation were evaluated using both public data sources and responses from a proprietary survey.
16 APR
CVCC Registering for Furniture Academy
Catawba Valley Community CollegeThe next eight-week Furniture Fundamentals class required to enter the Catawba Valley Furniture Academy will start May 1, 2018, and is open for registration.
10 APR
HandsOnHistory Takes Students to Memphis
Catawba Valley Community CollegeCatawba Valley Community College students recently experienced the 50th anniversary of the assassination of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., as part of the college’s HandsOnHistory travel study experience. Students were part of an African-American History class taught by Professor Richard Eller, or an African-American Literature class taught by Professor Robert Canipe.
24 MAR
Substance Abuse Workshop Set for March 24
Catawba Valley Community CollegeDue to the alarming increase in substance abuse in the area, Catawba Valley Community College, in Hickory, will host “Understanding Substance Abuse and Addiction: A Conference to Promote Awareness and Understanding” Sat., March 24, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the college’s Tarlton Complex.
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