CVCC is a great place to start a 4 year degree!
NC community colleges and the public university system in NC have signed a statewide agreement governing the transfer of credits between the community colleges and the universities in NC. The purpose is the smooth transfer of students. The agreement has been signed by the Board of Governors of the University of North Carolina (for all 16 schools) and the N. C. State Board of Community Colleges. This Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (CAA) provides specific assurances to transferring students. Various transfer options are outlined below.
Why begin at CVCC?
- It costs a lot less. You can take the freshman and sophomore years of a bachelor's degree at CVCC and save thousands of dollars compared to starting at a four-year college.
- You will not be sacrificing quality if you come to CVCC. Catawba Valley Community College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award Diplomas and Associate Degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Catawba Valley Community College.
- You usually receive more individual attention in your freshman and sophomore years at CVCC. Typically, CVCC classes include 30 or fewer students. Many universities run freshman-level classes with 100-300 students. Some university classes are taught by teaching assistants. At CVCC, you are taught by faculty members, not assistants.
- Our emphasis is on you, the student. Many large universities require faculty members to do research in their field. CVCC exists for only one purpose: teaching. While some of our faculty members do research, it is not a job requirement.
- Transferability. Institutions that are part of the University of North Carolina system and many private NC colleges will accept CVCC associate degrees granted in 1999 or later as equal to the freshman and sophomore years at these schools. This agreement (Comprehensive Articulation Agreement) means you should be able to transfer into these colleges and universities as a junior. See your academic advisor or student services for details.
- Our graduates who have transferred to four-year colleges tell us what a great job we did. They had the preparation and self-confidence to do their best. Today we count among our alumni several teachers, a lawyer, and a speech pathologist, to name just a few.
- You don't have to leave home to attend CVCC. Many recent high school graduates don't feel comfortable living far away from home. CVCC allows you to get used to college life before you move out. Older students often find it difficult or impossible to take classes far from home. CVCC can help you get started while staying close to home.
- You'll be surprised how many of your friends you will find at CVCC. Many recent high school graduates come to CVCC. Even if you have been out of school for many years, don't worry. You'll find other students your age in class. Your dreams are the limit when attending CVCC!
