If you’ve never attended Craven CC before, or if you're a former student returning after more than one year, follow the steps below to get started. For more detailed step-by-step processes, including a student checklist and resources, visit Welcome to Craven Community College!

Step 1: Complete the Residency Determination (RDS) interview process

Step 2: Submit your application for admission(link is external) to the college – view How to Create Your CFNC Account (video)(link is external)

Step 3: Apply for financial aid by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)(link is external)

Step 4: Submit official copies of your transcripts from all that apply. View our Transcripts page for instructions.

Step 5: Check your email (including your spam, junk, and promotions folders). In the days after submitting your application, Admissions Specialists will contact you with important information regarding the status of your application and any next steps you need to take.

Once all Admissions steps are complete, you will receive an email with your Student Account information, including your username, email, and seven-digit Student ID.

If you do not receive an email from Admissions within three business days of submitting your application, please email(link sends email) or call us at 252-638-7430.

Step 6: Attend New Student Orientation. All new students must attend an orientation session in order to register for courses for their first semester or term. While we encourage all new students to attend the in-person orientation if it is offered, an online orientation is available.

Step 7: Once you have received your Student Account information, meet with an academic advisor to:

Visit our Advising page for more information on how to connect with an academic advisor.

Speak with an Admissions Specialist

If you have questions about the application and admissions process, we're here to help! Call us at 252-638-7430 or email us(link sends email) for assistance or to schedule a virtual meeting. You can also stop by and see us in Barker Hall on our New Bern campus or the Redd Building on our Havelock campus. We look forward to speaking with you!

Contact Information

New Bern Campus(link sends email)
Barker Hall
252-638-7430

Havelock Campus(link sends email)
Redd Building
252-444-2119

Have questions?

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