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
10 SEP
Criminal Justice Club Adopts Newton Police Department
Catawba Valley Community CollegeMembers of Catawba Valley Community College’s Criminal Justice Club recently adopted the Newton Police Department
9 SEP
Annual Interdisciplinary Read: Educated A Memoir
Catawba Valley Community College“Educated” is an unforgettable memoir about a young girl who, kept out of school, leaves her survivalist family and goes on to earn a PhD from Cambridge University.
5 SEP
CVCC Earns Third Respiratory Credentialing Award
Catawba Valley Community CollegeFor the third year in a row, Catawba Valley Community College’s Respiratory Therapy Program has received the Distinguished Registered Respiratory Therapist Credentialing Success Award from the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC).
22 AUG
Surgical Technology Grads Recognized at Ceremony
Catawba Valley Community CollegeRecent graduates of Catawba Valley Community College’s Surgical Technology diploma were recognized at a ceremony in their honor.
15 AUG
Furniture Academy Recognizes Outside Upholstery Graduates
Catawba Valley Community CollegeCatawba Valley Furniture Academy’s unique training prepares a future workforce for immediate employment.
7 AUG
CVCC Student Club Lends a Hand With "Gift of Giving 5K"
Catawba Valley Community CollegeThe event raised more than $12,000 to benefit local veterans, including $3,000 for the annual Veteran's Stand Down.
9 JUL
Scholarship in Memory of CVCC Faculty Presented to NCHS Grad Cole Yoder
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8 JUL
High School Seniors Earn College Degree; Hundreds Earn College Credit at CVCC-Tuition Free
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8 JUL
CVCC Personnel Release Art Book: "West of Mercy"
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3 JUL
CVCC Music Student Wins National Competition
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2550 US Hwy 70 SE, Hickory, NC
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