Craven Community College welcomes students who want to take college courses without pursuing a degree, diploma, or certificate at Craven.
Visiting Students
You are considered a visiting if student if you are enrolled at another college and want to take courses with us that transfer back to your current institution.
Special Credit Students
You are considered a Special Credit Student if you want to take one or more courses with Craven Community College but are not seeking a degree, diploma, or certificate. This may include students who:
- Need to take prerequisite courses to enter a program at Craven CC or another institution
- Desire to take courses for personal interest or enrichment
If any of these apply to you, follow the steps below to get started.
Step 1: Complete the Residency Determination (RDS) interview process. If you already have a Residency Certification Number, please ensure that the expiration date is after August 31 (fall semester), January 31 (spring semester), or May 31 (summer semester).
Step 2: Submit your application for admission to the college – view How to Create Your CFNC Account (video). When getting started, please select “undergraduate” application. When choosing the program of study or the major you are interested in pursuing, please select “Visiting Student Not Seeking a Degree at Craven CC – Special Credit.”
Step 3: Submit official transcripts. Visiting students must submit an official high school transcript, GED, Adult High School Diploma, or equivalent to be accepted into the College and an official transcript from the current college or university. Additionally, in order to waive any prerequisite requirements, Visiting Students must submit either an official AP score report or an official transcript from the institution in which they have completed the prerequisite(s) for their requested course(s). Please note that a final grade of “C” or higher is required to waive any prerequisites.
Special credit or non-degree seeking applicants must submit an official high school transcript, GED, Adult High School Diploma, or equivalent. View our Transcripts page for instructions. College transcripts, AP scores, and other approved prior learning credits will be uploaded during the process. Additionally, for students taking ENG 111, MAT 143, MAT 152, or MAT 171, high school transcripts or approved placement test scores will be required. A final grade of “C” or higher is required to waive the prerequisite.
Step 4: If you are using VA benefits, please send your Parent School Letter documentation from the VA Office at your current institution via email to our VA Office.
Step 5: If you are requesting a consortium agreement from your home institution, please email our Financial Aid Department with the request. Please be aware that you are still responsible for paying for class(es) up front with the agreement.
Note: While special credit students are not eligible to receive financial aid directly from us, scholarships may be available if the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is complete. Please contact the Financial Aid Department to discuss those opportunities.
Interested in taking a tour of our campus? Fill out our Campus Tour Request Form.
Contact Information
New Bern Campus
Barker Hall
252-638-1279
Havelock Campus
Redd Building
252-444-2119