By deciding to go to college, you have chosen to expand your career choices, to enlarge your understanding about the world you live and work in, and to gain deeper insights into your own worth and promise.  We think you have made a wise choice, and RCCC is the right place for you to begin!

Our Facilities:
Our 102-acre North Campus is conveniently located in the North Carolina Piedmont, just off Interstate Highway 85 in Rowan County, within an hour's drive of several major cities.  RCCC's 24-acre South Campus is conveniently located in Cabarrus County at the junction of I-85, NC 73, and Trinity Church Road. View campus maps and driving directions.

Modern classrooms, fully equipped laboratories, shops, and learning resources are available at all campus locations.  A highly qualified and dedicated faculty and staff stand ready to help you succeed as they encourage you to learn in stimulating and innovative ways.

Hours of Operation:
All college offices on both the North and South campuses are open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. In addition, the Academic Programs Office on both campuses is open evenings, Monday through Thursday until 11 p.m.; the Occupational Extension until 9 p.m. and Student Services Office until 8 p.m. (Monday through Thursday).

RCCC schedules classes between 8 a.m. and 11 p.m., Monday through Thursday; and between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Friday.  Saturday classes may also be offered.

Credit courses are offered during the day and during the evening hours from 5:45 p.m. to 11 p.m. The purpose of offering credit courses both day and evening is to provide flexibility in scheduling and optimum availability of courses.

Non-credit Occupational Extension and Community Service courses, which are available for occupational, personal, and community enrichment, are also offered both day and evening.

Credit Programs:
The instruction you will get at Rowan-Cabarrus Community College is fully accredited. Each program meets specific requirements set by employers in Rowan, Cabarrus and surrounding counties. Representatives of local business and industry make up our advisory committees. Because of this strong tie to the real world of work, each of these programs offers the student the opportunity for a well-rounded, interesting and practical education.

When you enroll in a particular program, you will follow a schedule of "credit courses" which, when successfully completed, will enable you to receive a degree, diploma or certificate. If you have an immediate need or interest in a particular course or group of courses, you may enroll without committing yourself to a particular program. Those credits that you earn can then apply toward a degree, diploma or certificate when you are ready to complete a program.

Visit the Curriculum Programs (Programs of Study) web site for more information.

Services for the Community:
At Rowan-Cabarrus Community College, Continuing Education programs support the philosophy that learning is a lifelong activity. This division offers classes and short courses for professional development and community service courses of general interest at convenient times and locations.

Business and Industry Services' staff provide customized support for the community through the Small Business Center, New and Expanding Industry Training and Focused Industrial Training. The Small Business Center is designed to assist small business start-ups and to help existing businesses grow. The college's New and Expanding Industry Training office has earned national recognition for cooperative training efforts with area industries. Focused Industrial Training designs innovative educational programs for the service region's manufacturing sector.

An important function of the college is to provide educational programs on the pre-college level. Literacy Services offer adults the opportunity for meaningful social and occupational growth through Adult Basic Education (ABE), Human Resources Development (HRD), and the High School Equivalency Program (GED).

Visit the Continuing Education website for more information.