Career and College Promise Students
Earn tuition-free college credits while still a high school student.
Welcome to Student Services.
Welcome to Student Services at Catawba Valley Community College—your hub for support, success, and connection. Whether you’re exploring your academic path, looking for personal guidance, or seeking help with registration, advising, or career planning, our team is here to walk alongside you every step of the way. We’re committed to providing a student-centered experience that empowers you to achieve your goals and make the most of your time at CVCC. Let us help you thrive in the classroom and beyond.
What Best Describes You?
Ready to take the next step with CVCC? Your future starts here! Begin your journey today by completing the application below. Ready to take the next step with CVCC? Your future starts here! Begin your journey today by completing the application below. Ready to take the next step with CVCC? Your future starts here! Begin your journey today by completing the application below. Ready to take the next step with CVCC? Your future starts here! Begin your journey today by completing the application below.
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Visiting and Special Credit Students
If you’re visiting from another university, get ahead while you’re home on break.
Veteran and Dependent Students
Veterans of the Armed Forces or their dependents using VA benefits.
Degree Seeking Students
Earn a degree, diploma, or certificate at CVCC. New students start here.
College Transfer Students
CVCC has exceptional college transfer programs leading to four-year degrees.
Alexander Early College
Students graduate with an associate’s degree and a high school diploma.
Previous and Returning Students
If you are a previous student, you can restart your education.
Challenger High School
Students graduate with an associate’s degree and a high school diploma.
Save Money and Build Your Career.
Did you Know?
On average, attending community college can save you 40% in tuition from that of four-year universities. Start your educational career at Catawba Valley and then enter the workforce or transfer to a four-year university.
Meet Your Enrollment Manager.
Teresa Ray
School of Community Development & Public Services Education
(Last Names A–Z & Athletes)
Access to Achievement.
Did you Know?
Many people in North Carolina believe college isn’t an option for them. Access to Achievement changes that.
Catawba Valley Community College is proud to be part of Access to Achievement, a program led by the North Carolina Community College System that expands inclusive post-secondary education for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
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Ready to take the next step? Whether you’re just starting out or planning a visit, we’re here to help you begin your journey.