Dear Student:
Welcome to the 2025-2026 academic year at Craven Community College! We are excited to be a part of your journey as you take the next steps toward your future.
This handbook serves as a guide to extraordinary educational opportunities, whether you're pursuing an associate degree, diploma, or certificate, building valuable job skills, or exploring new interests for personal growth.
Our programs continue to evolve to meet the needs of students and our community, providing flexible learning options and hands-on experiences. Transfer degrees allow you to complete general education requirements before seamlessly transferring to a bachelor's degree program, giving you a smooth and affordable path to achieving your educational goals. Our career and technical education and health sciences programs can prepare you to enter the workforce right after graduation.
No matter where your academic path takes you, we’re here to support you every step of the way. Our dedicated faculty are always ready to help you in the classroom and our many support services will help you outside the classroom as well. Our Academic Support Center offers tutoring, test prep, and technology, while the Craven Community College Foundation is available to help with financial assistance and scholarships.
We are excited to support you on your journey and look forward to seeing you thrive at Craven Community College. Welcome to a community where your success is our mission!
Dr. Ray Staats
President