1715 College Drive
Roxboro, NC 27573

Piedmont community college is one of the 58 institutions of higher learning that constitute the North Carolina Community College System. In correlation with its status as a two-year college, Piedmont Community College has the authority to award associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates. As evidenced by the more than 35 different programs to choose from, this North Carolina college is committed to providing comprehensive educational opportunities to its student body. And thanks to its two campuses -- one in Roxboro and the other in Yanceyville -- Piedmont Community College is able to serve approximately 55,000 residents in the counties of Person and Caswell.

In fact, Piedmont Community College's academic programs encompass everything a wide array of subjects. From Cosmetology, phlebotomy, digital effects and animation technology, and computer programming, to criminal justice, film and video production, nursing, and business administration. Piedmont Community College has something to offer nearly anyone. Students who are interested in developing their academic and/or occupational potential -- without the commitment of a degree or certificate program -- can find what they need with Continuing education courses. These courses are useful both for certification and license renewal purposes, as well as self-improvement, and can vary in length from one day to several months.

Quick Facts:

The Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of College and Schools has accredited Piedmont Community College.

This North Carolina college's distance learning via the Internet as well as telecourses that are made available on PBS or videocassettes.

Students at Piedmont Community College participate in such groups and clubs as Cosmetology Club, Criminal Justice Club, and Caring About Reaching Everybody (CARE).

Piedmont Community College's campus in Person County is home to a childcare facility for three- to five-year-olds. Students, college employees, and the public may enroll their children.

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