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
1 DEC
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.
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.
28 SEP
SkillsUSA Chapter Members Attend World Leadership Training Institute
Catawba Valley Community CollegeMembers of the college’s SkillsUSA chapter recently attended the 2018 World Leadership Training Institute in Washington, D.C.
28 SEP
SkillsUSA Chapter Assists Lowe's Pro Services
Catawba Valley Community CollegeMembers of Catawba Valley Community College’s SkillsUSA chapter members recently volunteered during the Hickory Lowe’s Home Improvement Store #1557 annual Pro Services Appreciation Day.
28 SEP
Theatre Students Give Dramatic Readings From Dreamland
Catawba Valley Community CollegeTheatre students will present two dramatic readings focusing on the college’s Interdisciplinary Read selection “Dreamland: The True Tale of America’s Opiate Epidemic” a nonfiction work by Sam Quinones October 3 and 5.
18 SEP
Dreamland 2018-19 Interdisciplinary Read Selection
Catawba Valley Community CollegeCatawba Valley Community College’s Interdisciplinary Read Committee announces its selection for the 2018-19 academic year will be “Dreamland: The True Tale of America’s Opiate Addiction,” by Sam Quinones. A kickoff event will be held Wed., Sept. 26 at noon in the East Wing Auditorium located on the Main Campus on US Hwy. 70 SE in Hickory.
10 SEP
REBOUND: The Chris Herren Story Sept. 19
Catawba Valley Community CollegeChris Herren, a basketball legend from Fall River, Mass., dreamed of one day playing for his hometown team, the Boston Celtics. An All-American, Chris broke scoring records, was recruited by top colleges, featured in “Sports Illustrated” and became the focus of an acclaimed book, “Fall River Dreams.” Herren realized his lifelong dream of playing in the NBA when he was drafted by the Denver Nuggets in 1999 and was traded to the Boston Celtics after his rookie season, but lost it all due to substance abuse.
5 SEP
Braun Earns Educational Doctorate
Catawba Valley Community CollegeElizabeth Braun, Associate Professor of English at Catawba Valley Community College, recently earned a doctorate in Organizational Leadership at Gardner-Webb University.
5 SEP
Respiratory Program Earns Credentialing Award
Catawba Valley Community CollegeCatawba Valley Community College’s Respiratory Therapy Program recently received the Distinguished Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Credentialing Success Award from the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC). The award was presented during the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) Summer Forum awards ceremony in San Antonio.
24 AUG
Shuford Federal Credit Union Scholars 2018
Catawba Valley Community CollegeJulie Sandel, Willie Gordon and Cameron Barkley, students at Catawba Valley Community College, recently received the Bruce A. Blackburn Scholarship through the CVCC Foundation, Inc. The scholarship honors Blackburn’s service as chairman of the Shuford Federal Credit Union board of directors and his passion for investment in education.
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