Alamance Community College Offers Distance Learning, Dual Enrollment and Double Major

Brief History

On passing of legislation in 1963, the administration of this industrial education center was transferred to North Carolina State Board of Education, Department of Community College. Alamance Community College bought the Glenhope School in 1977 and renamed it as Burlington Campus of Technical Institute of Technology. In 1979 the Board of Trustees changed the name of the college to Technical College of Alamance. In 1988 the College was renamed as the Alamance Community College .

Campus

Campus of this public two year community college serves large town having population in the range of 50,000 despite having a rural setting. Campus is located 4 miles from Burlington and 30 miles from Greensboro .

Programs Offered

Programs offered include associate degrees and degrees in communications and journalism, biological and biomedical science, health and clinical science, education, security and protective services, personal and culinary services etc. Popular majors are health profession, business, marketing, construction trade, liberal arts, computer and information, security and protective services. Visual and performing art is another wing of courses offered by the college.

Unique Features

Distance learning, double major, and dual enrollment makes the study option in the college unique. In addition the college offers ESL, internship, weekend colleges and independent study facilities. Learning center, reduced course load, and study skills assistance and tutoring makes the course plan interesting for students.

Admission

Open admission policy is followed by the college. However secondary school GPA, rank, and records, admission test scores and TOEFL scores are also important. Dual credit and advanced placements are accepted admission credits. Transfer students are not ignored. However one should learn about the specific datelines for applications either for admission or for financial assistance from the college notice board or online by visiting the university or college directory on the state university website.

Accreditation

Alamance Community College was accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools in 1969.

Student Services and Financial Aids

Alamance Community College offers remedial services, academic and career counseling, PT cost defraying employment, and career placement and on campus day care services. Financial assistance includes federal, state, local, and institutional grants, scholarships and student loan aids. Extensive undergraduate morning or evening classes are also available. Details of the assistances offered can be seen on the state university website.