Coastal Carolina Community College

137 S Post Rd, Shelby, NC

Started as Onslow Technical Institute, Coastal Carolina Community College was granted the community college status in 1970. It is established to support the educational and training needs of the residents of the Onslow County primarily aimed at improving the quality of life and promoting community development. In this area, Coastal serves both civilian and military communities. 

This college is one of the 58 public community colleges of North Carolina and it is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. Over the years, Coastal has built a stellar reputation for its premier quality academic offerings making it distinct from other community colleges. In fact, this college has met and even exceeded all of the Annual Performance Measures by the North Carolina Community College System. 

Coastal has consistently produced brilliant students and professionals in the different fields. It takes pride in providing multitude of programs and services designed to meet the students' academic and career goals. These programs include quality post-secondary education, college transfer, workforce training and lifelong learning programs. Its curriculum courses conclude with an Associate degree, Diploma and Certificate. Coastal students from the transfer programs who opt to continue a four-year course can transfer to the University of North Carolina campuses and other institutions. 

In an aim to become the leading post-secondary educational institution in the region, Coastal maintains quality academic services utilizing the appropriate technology and learning resources. In addition to that, this college constantly improves its curriculum and methods to keep abreast with the current business and industry trends.

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