alamance community College: a quick easy guide to your success

Alamance Community College (ACC) is one of the most frequently searched colleges in America, according to a recent internet keyword search of United States colleges. 


Alamance is a public two year community college, located in the state of North Carolina. The schools was founded in 1958, and currently graduates hundreds of students each semester. ACC offers both credit and non credit courses. 

ACC is part of is part of the North Carolina Community College System, which includes 57 other colleges throughout the state. Here is a full list of the other schools in the North Carolina Community College System: 

  1. Asheville Buncombe Community College 
  2. Beaufort County Community College 
  3. Bladen Community College 
  4. Blue Ridge Community College 
  5. Brunswick Community College 
  6. Caldwell Community College 
  7. Cape Fear Community College 
  8. Carteret Community College 
  9. Catawba Valley Community College 
  10. Central Carolina Community College 
  11. Central Piedmont Community College 
  12. Cleveland Community College 
  13. College of the Albemarle 
  14. Coastal Carolina Community College 
  15. Craven Community College 
  16. Davidson County Community College 
  17. Durham Community College 
  18. Edgecombe Community College 
  19. Fayetteville Community College 
  20. Forsyth Community College 
  21. Gaston College 
  22. Guilford Community College 
  23. Halifax Community College 
  24. Haywood Community College 
  25. Isothermal Community College 
  26. James Sprunt Community College 
  27. Johnston Community College 
  28. Lenoir Community College 
  29. Martin Community College 
  30. Mayland Community College 
  31. McDowell Community College 
  32. Mitchell Community College 
  33. Montgomery Community College 
  34. Nash Community College 
  35. Pamlico Community College 
  36. Piedmont Community College 
  37. Pitt Community College 
  38. Randolph Community College 
  39. Richmond Community College 
  40. Roanoke Chowan Community College 
  41. Robeson Community College 
  42. Rockingham Community College 
  43. Rowan Cabarras Community College 
  44. Sampson Community College 
  45. Sandhills Community College
  46. South Piedmont Community College 
  47. Southeastern Community College 
  48. Southwestern Community College 
  49. Stanly Community College 
  50. Surrey Community College 
  51. Tri County Community College 
  52. Vance Granville Community College 
  53. Wake Community College 
  54. Wayne Community College 
  55. Western Piedmont Community College 
  56. Wilkes Community College 
  57. Wilson Community College 


ACC is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. 


Shown above: The Carrington-Scott campus of ACC

photo credit: alamancecc.edu

                                                                                                                                                  

Above: The main campus of ACC

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alamance community College Q&A

Here are the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about Alamance Community College.


1. Where is Alamance Community College?

The campuses of ACC are located in Graham and Burlington, roughly 20 miles east of Greensboro, in the northern central region of North Carolina.  

The school primarily serves Alamance County, which has home to more than 150,000 residents. Overall, Alamance County is made up of many small villages, townships, census-designated places, unincorporated communities, and even 27 ghost towns. 

The largest cities in Alamance County are Burlington and Graham. 


Here are the official visiting addresses for ACC: 


ACC: Main Campus

1247 Jimmie Kerr Road

P.O. Box 8000

Graham, North Carolina

27253


ACC: Dillingham Center

1304 Plaza Drive

Burlington, North Carolina

27215




2. What types of degrees are offered at Alamance Community College?

ACC has two year, one year, and short term certificate programs. The following awards are available:

  1. Associate in Arts
  2. Associate in Science
  3. Associate in Applied Science
  4. Associate in General Education
  5. Certificate
  6. Diploma


3. What courses and programs are offered at Alamance Community College?

Students enrolled at Alamance can choose from - degree and certificate programs. Here are some of the course offerings available at ACC:


Business Technology

  • Accounting
  • Advertising
  • Business Administration
  • Information Technology
  • Medical Office Administration
  • Office Administration
  • Spanish


Health and Public Services

  • Animal Care and Management Technology
  • Associate in General Education
  • Basic Lab Techniques
  • Biotechnology
  • Cosmetology
  • Criminal Justice Technology
  • Dental Assisting
  • Early Childhood
  • Fire Protection Technology
  • Medical Assisting
  • Medical Lab Technology
  • Nurse's Assistant
  • Nursing


Industrial Technologies

  • Automotive Systems Technology
  • Computer Aided Drafting (CAD)
  • Computer Integrated Machining
  • Culinary Arts
  • Horticulture Technology
  • HVAC Technology
  • Industrial Systems Technology
  • Mechatronics Engineering Technology
  • Welding Technology


Above: The ACC Library

image: elon.libguides.com


4. Who should attend Alamance Community College?

ACC is an appropriate choice for North Carolina residents of any age who want to save money on their college educations. ACC is especially convenient for people who live in or around the city of Greensboro.

ACC also features numerous skilled trade certificate programs for people who want to join the workforce immediately after graduation.  




5. Why attend Alamance Community College?

Here are some good reasons to enroll at ACC:

  • ACC has an open admissions policy
  • ACC features a career services department
  • A community college is a cost effective alternative to entering a university as a freshman. 




6. How much does it cost to enroll at Alamance Community College?

According to the ACC website, the total cost of tuition and fees to enroll at this college is slightly reduced as you add more credits to your schedule. The cost of tuition and fees per credit is: 

  • $81 for North Carolina residents
  • $273 for non state residents 

If a student takes 10 credits, the cost of tuition is

  • $770 for North Carolina residents
  • $2,690 for out of state residents 

The cost of tuition per full time semester (16 credits or more) is

  • $1,231 for North Carolina residents
  • $4,303 for out of state residents 


Other fees may also apply. These may include application fees, registration fees, parking fees, and others. 

Financial aid and scholarships are available through various private sources, and through North Carolina-funded state programs, to help students pay for their educations at ACC. 


Shown above: Nursing training at ACC

image: alamance.edu



7. How long does it take to earn a degree from Alamance Community College?

For a full time student, it should take about two years to earn an Associate's degree. Skilled trade certificates can take up to one year, although many certificates can be completed in less than one year. 

However, roughly 7 out of 10 students at ACC attend the college part time. In these cases, it is up to each student how long the process takes. 



8. What is the Alamance Community College campus like?

The campuses feature a number of academic and administrative buildings, along with a campus bookstore. 

There is no on-campus student housing available at ACC. 

Campus clubs and organizations include an Asian Pop Culture club, an Automotive club, a Cosmetology club, a Culinary team, an Electric Vehicle club, a History club, a Horticulture club, a Math club, a Spanish club, and many dozen others. 

On-campus student services include tutoring, career counseling, and a childcare center. 

  

Shown above: The Culinary Arts program at ACC

image credit: bestchoiceschools.com


9. What is the Alamance Community College neighborhood like?

Flanking the main (Graham) campus of ACC are the Haw River and Back Creek. 

The Burlington campus of ACC has many more conveniences nearby. Within walking distance of campus are many shops and quite a few places to eat. 

Still, a car may be helpful in getting around these areas. 


Above: Downtown Burlington, North Carolina

image: smalltownlive.com



10. What are the distance learning options at Alamance Community College?

ACC has many online courses available.

Here is a list of online degrees and certificates currently available at ACC: 

  • Associate in Arts degree
  • Associate in General Education degree
  • Associate in Applied Science - Fire Protection
  • Accounting and Income Tax Certificate
  • Financial Accounting Certificate
  • Early Childhood Administration Certificate
  • Child Care Essentials Certificate
  • Fire Inspections Certificate
  • Fire Protection Certificate
  • Fire Protection Management
  • General Business Administration
  • Web Design


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11. What is the contact information for Alamance Community College?

You can reach the main (Graham) campus office of ACC by calling 336-578-2002.

Or you can also send a fax to the school at 336-578-1987. 

To reach the Burlington campus of ACC, call 336-506-4300. 

To reach the Admissions Office of ACC, call 336-506-4270. 

To contact the financial aid office, call 336-506-4109. 

To inquire about online courses at ACC, call 336-506-4115. 


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