Haywood Community College

100 College Drive, Weldon, NC

Haywood Community College is known for its unique programs and distinct main campus designated as an arboretum. It started in 1965 as the Haywood Industrial Education Center with only one curriculum and few students. 

The main campus located in Clyde, NC is a home for lofty oak trees and magnificent gardens. It is highly regarded for the Rhododendron and Dahlia Gardens that serves as an attraction for green area clubs and the local residents.

HCC aims to promote community development through providing quality education that meets the diverse needs of the population. At present, HCC serves thousands of students and offers more than 50 curriculum programs.  Among these curriculum programs, 9 associate degrees, 3 diplomas, and 9 certificates can be accessed online. 

Several non-curriculum programs under the Continuing Education division are also available. These include Adult Basic Education, GED preparation, occupational courses, and community service trainings. 

Unique programs of HCC such as the Fish and Wildlife Management and Low Impact Development associate degree which are the only courses of its kind in the whole state; and the Forest Management Technology associate degree program which is the only one accredited by the Society of American Foresters fall under the Department of Natural Resources

Another distinguished program of this college is the Professional Crafts, a course with four major areas - clay, fiber, jewelry and wood. This program engages students in hands-on and business training to enable them to start a business of their own. 

Aside from academic excellence, HCC also cultivates student leadership and community participation to augment student’s educational experience by providing wide array of activities on campus.

Programs of Study http://www.haywood.edu/programs_of_study

Prospective Student's Guidehttp://www.haywood.edu/prospective_students