4209 Old Charlotte Hwy.
Monroe, NC 28110

Based in Monroe, North Carolina, South Piedmont Community College provides associate degree and professional certificate programs to a wide array of students. Receiving a superior rating by the North Carolina Community College System, the school prides itself on providing affordable education options designed to fit any schedule. Students may take courses during the day or evening or through the school's extensive online education program. South Piedmont community college currently provides liberal arts and technical programs of study that range from Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Technology to Graphic Design.

All South Piedmont Community College are invited to take their studies on the road. As one of the few community colleges in the nation to offer both international and domestic travel-study programs, South Piedmont Community College gives its students a chance to get outside their comfort zone and test their skills in the real world. Destinations for the 2007-2008 school year included Washington D.C., Belize, and Guatemala.

South Piedmont Community College also supports an active student body. The school is currently home to twelve student clubs and organizations including a chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, the international honors society for two-year college students. The school maintains a student government association as well as student-run publications. All students will have access to the school's academic and financial support systems. South Piedmont Community College provides free academic advising, financial aid counseling, support services for disabled students, and basic skills courses for adults including GED preparation workshops. To provide economic support for the surrounding community, South Piedmont Community College offers a wide range of personal and professional development programs through the school's Workforce Development and Continuing Education department. Here, students will find personal enrichment courses aimed at older learners, customized training courses for local businesses, human resource development programs, and a small business center designed to support local entrepreneurs.

Quick Facts:

Almost half of all South Piedmont Community College students pursue an associate degree during their college tenure.

Of the 4,000+ student body, 65% are female, 34% are full time students, and 49% work while they attend school.

The average age of a South Piedmont Community College student is 30.

Over 10,000 students enroll in South Piedmont Community College's non-credit college courses each year.

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