Welcome to Craven Community College

Your education. 
On your terms. 

Flexible scheduling. Financial assistance. Academic support. High value education. Everything you need for a better, brighter tomorrow.

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Start as soon as you're ready

Flex Term Starts

February 10, 2026

B Term Starts

March 11, 2026

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Workforce Development

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Where does your journey start?

College Transfer

Start at Craven and finish your college journey with a degree from a four-year university. 

Career Training

Get hands-on training for the career you want with Career and short-term training.

College in High School

Earn free college credits while you're still a high school student with the Career & College Promise program. 

Adult Learning

It's never too late to earn your high school diploma, start a hobby, or expand your cultural horizons. 

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Earn Your Degree for Less

Funds are now available to cover up to 100% of college tuition for qualifying students. 

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Cut Tuition & Fees with Next NC

Qualifying students are eligible to receive scholarships covering up to 100% of tuition and fees!

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Military Friendly Programs

Connect with programs and financial assistance that have been deployed across our three campuses to serve the active duty, veterans, and military dependents in our community. 

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No College Fund? No Problem

Affording a college degree has never been easier with help from Financial Aid and scholarships offered by the Craven Community College Foundation. 

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Find your calling at Craven.

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Adult Learning
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Arts and Music
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Business and Finance
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Construction Trades
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Education
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Fire and EMS
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Health
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Hospitality
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Industrial Manufacturing
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Information Technology
Basic Law Enforcement Training students practice arrests after being pepper sprayed
Law Enforcement
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Personal Care Services
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Safety
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Science and Engineering
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Transportation
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University Transfer

View All Programs

Not sure what path to take?

Whether you want to talk with one of our career counselors or
explore our Career Coach online service, we are here to help.

Explore our Career Planning Resources 

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Transfer to a University

Take your first two years of college with us and transfer as a junior to one of NC's 16 public universities. 

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Find Rewarding Work

Join the healthcare field with short-term and long-term training opportunities. 

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Start Your Career

Craven CC offers a variety of short-term training opportunities that can help you start a career or take it to the next level.

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Enjoy Flexible Learning

Choose from over 40 online degree, diploma, and certificate options that fit into your schedule.

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Spark a New Interest

Career and technical training programs allow you to develop skills that employers are looking for in Craven County and beyond. 

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Connect with New Friends

Take your campus life experience to new heights as a student ambassador or SGA representative.

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Start your journey at Craven today.

Let us help

Give us a call and we can get you started down the right path. We are always here to help.

Call 252-638-7200‌

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See the process

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Why Craven Community College?

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Hands-On Experience
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Flexible Class Schedules

$8M

awarded to help Craven CC students in need

115+

degrees, diplomas, and certificates
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University Partnerships

Choose a campus that works for you.

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Havelock campus Havelock Campus
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Online Learning Online

Student Life at Craven Community College.

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Build Leadership Skills

Broaden your campus life experience as a Hurst Student Ambassador or a member of the Student Government Association, where you can help organize campus events, attend teambuilding exercises, and take a leadership role at Craven Community College. Students selected for the ambassador program also receive scholarship funds. 

Become a Student Ambassador

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Expand Your Horizons

Students and members of the community celebrate global diversity and cultures throughout the year with special events like International Day and Black History Month programs, as well as opportunities for international travel through Study Abroad. 

Connect with a Student Club

Celebrating Alumni Achievements

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Craven alum Xena Casey smiles and leans over a pie of textbooks, wearing a black beret with silver star, black T-shirt, and bright pink hair Xena Casey: Early Childhood Education
Automotive Systems Technology graduate Adam Heckman stands in front of a suspended car in the shop Adam Heckman: Automotive Systems Technology
Craven CC alum Dominic Bradfield poses against Craven CC backdrop in cap and gown holding a bouquet of flowers and a balloon Dominic Bradfield: University Transfer
Craven alum Catrina Mack Cook crosses her arms and wears a grad cap in front of the Craven Community College sign Catrina Mack Cook: Early Childhood Education
Craven CC alum Akiim Allen poses with his wife and small child wearing matching Hawaiian-patterned clothing in front of a Maui aquarium center Akiim Allen: Certified Nursing Assistant

Continue reading about our graduates and their accounts of how Craven guided them into successful careers and the next chapter of their journey.

Alumni Success Blog

Questions others are asking.

We offer several credentials that provide the flexibility you need. Most degree programs last two years and provide the most in-depth study of a particular subject. Diplomas and certificates take less time and are often taken in conjunction with other degree programs. Specialized training is also available for workforce development programs that are completed in less than a year.

Always check with your advisor for details. Not all programs provide college credit or are transferrable. 

We have parking lots designated for visitor parking on each campus. Visit our Campus Locations page to learn more and view campus maps. Visitors do not need a parking pass.

Students can park anywhere except spaces designated as "Visitor Parking."

Our bookstore is located on the New Bern campus in Bate Hall. 

Tuition and fees are due at the time of registration and can be paid at the following Student Accounts locations or online:

  • New Bern Campus – Barker Hall, Room 108A
  • Havelock Campus – Redd Building, Room 104
  • Online – Self-Service Portal

We have several financial aid and scholarship options to help you pay for college.

Transcripts can be requested digitally or using a paper form. Email or call the Registrar’s office at 252-633-0196 for more information about ordering official transcripts.

We have many clubs and organizations to enhance your college experience. Club meetings and other events are posted on the Craven Community College calendar. Students will also receive a weekly newsletter called Panther Tracks with event information in their student email.

The Godwin Memorial Library is located on the second floor of Barker Hall on our New Bern campus.

The Havelock-Craven County Public Library is located on our Havelock campus.

Computer labs are available at the Godwin Memorial Library and the Academic Support Center on our New Bern campus, or you can visit the Havelock-Craven County Public Library on our Havelock campus.

View our academic calendar for specific semester dates.

Business Hours of Operation

Regular Operating Hours

Monday-Thursday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Summer Operating Hours

Monday-Thursday: 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Have questions?

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