60th Anniversary Open House

5–6:30pm on Tuesday, July 1, 2025
New Bern Campus
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Join us for a special celebration 60 years in the making! Whether you're a future student, a proud alum, or a community member curious about what we offer, this is your chance to explore everything Craven CC has to offer.

Discover, Celebrate, and Connect

Come see how Craven CC continues to grow, innovate, and serve our community! Our Diamond Anniversary Open House will feature:

  • Campus tours
  • Advising and application support
  • Hands-on program demonstrations
  • Live events and raffles
  • Cupcakes and College memorabilia
  • A special address by President Dr. Ray Staats
  • The official closing of our 60th Anniversary Time Capsule

Explore Your Future

Get personalized help from our academic, admissions, and financial aid advisors. We’ll help you:

  • Discover which of our 100+ programs are right for you
  • Apply for Fall 2025 admission
  • Navigate financial aid and the FAFSA
  • Learn about available scholarships
  • Get answers to all your college questions

Learn More About Our Programs

Information will be available on:

  • University Transfer: Visual Arts, Music, Science, Engineering, and more
  • Career Programs & Short-term Training: Welding, Aviation, Construction Trades, Nursing, Physical Therapy, IT, Basic Law Enforcement, Fire, EMS, and more
  • Health Sciences: Nursing, Surgical Technology, Phlebotomy, Physical Therapist Assistant, and more
  • Financial Aid & Scholarships
  • Campus Life: Student clubs, organizations, and more

Classes Where You Are

Choose from flexible class options in:

  • New Bern
  • Havelock
  • Online

Celebrate Our Legacy

This event is more than just an Open House—it’s a community celebration of six decades of educational excellence. Don’t miss your chance to be part of our history and our future!

Mark your calendar for Tuesday, July 1, and celebrate with us!

Have questions?

We’re here to help.