It's Time for a New Beginning

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It's Time for a New Beginning

New years always bring new beginnings. Whether you're looking to launch a new career, build skills, or pursue a passion, our spring classes offer the perfect opportunity to start something new!

With flexible schedules, online and in-person options, and scholarship opportunities, Craven Community College makes it easier than ever to turn your goals into reality. Don’t wait—enroll today!

Spring Term: Starts Jan. 10, 2025

Education is a journey, and Craven Community College is here to help you reach your destination. Whether you want to earn credits for university transfer, work on a technical degree, or start a career in health care, there's a class waiting for you. 

  • Dozens of programs available
  • Save up to 47% on your four-year degree
  • Scholarships and financial aid available

Flexible Class Schedules

Start your college journey with us and transfer to one of North Carolina’s 16 public universities with no debt. Or stay close to home with debt-free degrees and start your career in health care, cybersecurity, automotive, business, aviation, machining, welding, law enforcement, engineering, and much more. Daily tours are available on our campuses in New Bern or Havelock. Start today. Change tomorrow.

  • Attend full time or part time
  • Financial aid is available
  • 100+ classes to choose from
  • Seated, online, and hybrid classes

Whether you're looking for short-term training in the trades, career and technical training, healthcare opportunities, or a transfer degree that saves you up to 47% on a bachelor’s degree, we have a program for you!

University Transfer

Did you know you can earn your associate degree with us and then transfer to a university as a junior? Save money and stay close to home with one of our university transfer programs! Eligible programs include:

  • Associate in Arts
  • Associate in Engineering
  • Associate in Fine Arts - Music
  • Associate in Fine Arts - Visual Arts
  • Associate in Science
  • Associate in Arts - Teacher Preparation
  • Associate in Science - Teacher Preparation

We also have partnerships with several universities, including NC State, ECU, NC Wesleyan, UNC-Chapel Hill, and Fayetteville State University.

Learn more about University Transfer

Opportunity is knocking. Will you answer?

The world is unpredictable, but your future doesn’t have to be. We’re here to provide options that can help you start moving forward.

With our selection of online and seated classes and campuses in both New Bern and Havelock, your long-term goals have never been so close!

High Value at a Low Cost

A college education is valuable, but it doesn't have to be a financial burden. At just $76 per credit hour, our tuition is about 40% less than public universities and 90% less than private universities.* Many students also receive scholarship support from federal grants and the Craven Community College Foundation.

*In-state tuition; subject to change without prior notice. Source: https://finaid.org/

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Ask About the Next NC Scholarship

You can get up to 100% of tuition and fees covered with the Next NC Scholarship! If your household income is $80,000 or under, you may be eligible. Learn more.

Have questions?

We’re here to help.