In 2018, The University of North Carolina (UNC) at Chapel Hill and Southwestern Community
College (SCC) partnered to increase the number of students transferring to and graduating from UNC-Chapel Hill. The Carolina Student Transfer Excellence Program (C-STEP) is designed to guarantee admission to the university from community colleges around the state.
March 2021
February 2021

February 22, 2021
Dr. Beth Tyson Lofquist and Caroline Coffey were sworn in at a recent meeting.

February 22, 2021
The Dillsboro-based artists' co-op recently made its largest donation yet to support the next wave of frontline healthcare workers.

February 11, 2021
The scholarship will be used to financially support visiting artists, equipment, travel and salaries.

February 3, 2021
We're the only community college in the nation to have a scientific activation partnership with the renowned space agency.
January 2021
January 28, 2021
Southwestern Community College is now accepting nominations for the SCC Foundation’s third-annual Distinguished Alumni Award.
To be considered for the award, nominees must have graduated with either a certificate, diploma, or
degree from the institution known today as Southwestern Community College and previously as

January 27, 2021
Uncertainty about university schedules, childcare and other variables prevented some prospective students from enrolling in college classes this spring.
Anyone who since realized there’s ample time to take a handful – or full load – of college courses now has a second chance to get started.

January 26, 2021
Even as the pandemic continues, employers continue to seek eager workers to fill important job roles.
To help with the search, Southwestern Community College’s Career Services is offering two virtual job fairs through Google Meet.
January 20, 2021
Four-week classes are free for most individuals; in-person and online meetings.

January 19, 2021
Thanks to a new articulation agreement with Western Carolina University,
students enrolled in the Associate of Fine Arts (AFA) degree at Southwestern
Community College can now transfer credits to the Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)
in graphic design at WCU. Additional courses beyond those included in the AFA

January 18, 2021
The funding covers tuition, fees, books, supplies and more for qualified individuals.

January 4, 2021
The new programs are pending state and SACSCOC approval.
December 2020

December 22, 2020
SCC reopens virtually on Jan. 4; students can start enrollment process

December 22, 2020
Virtual ceremony honors latest inductees.

December 21, 2020
To help prepare the next generation of educators, we're introducing an Associate in Arts – Teacher Preparation pathway. Classes start Jan. 11.

December 16, 2020
The voluntary program provides guidance regarding best practices for the state's phased reopening.
December 16, 2020
Employees at Pepsi-Cola of Whittier annually forego their holiday party in order to support our students.
December 15, 2020
Our Public Safety Training Center in Macon County trains area law enforcement, emergency medical services, fire department and rescue agencies.

December 11, 2020
The eight-week school starts Jan. 11 and supports area farmers and agriculture-centered businesses

December 8, 2020
The most-recent graduates posted a 92-percent success rate on the national licensure exam.
December 7, 2020
Click here for a link to video recording of the ceremony.
November 2020

November 10, 2020
Create your own customized virtual campus visit experience from our a la carte menu of options.
October 2020

October 28, 2020
All recent sampling has been safely within state standards.

October 27, 2020
It's the perfect time to start the enrollment and advising process for the upcoming semester.

October 22, 2020
Click here to access recordings of all four debates from this campaign season.

October 20, 2020
The Foundation was able to award 142 individual scholarships in 2020-21

October 16, 2020
Don't let COVID-19 hold you back from earning your high school credential

October 15, 2020
College officials have decided to start classes as scheduled on Jan. 11, and the semester will run through Thursday, May 13.

October 15, 2020
The final deadline to apply is January 7

October 15, 2020
The high rating comes two decades after SCC launched the nation's first-of-its-kind associate degree program.

October 14, 2020
Register for the course through Workforce Continuing Education
October 12, 2020
Our program was honored with an "Employment Outcome Award"

October 5, 2020
The grant will cover spring tuition for eligible students
September 2020

September 28, 2020
The money will be used to provide student scholarships at SCC

September 23, 2020
On Tuesday afternoon, the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services launched “SlowCOVIDNC”
September 18, 2020
The building is expected to open next fall with new health programs

September 17, 2020
The virtual NASA competition is set for Oct. 2-4

September 16, 2020
The first job fair is set for Wednesday, Sept. 30.

September 14, 2020
Jackson County Board of Elections will be on the Jackson Campus, Balsam Building,
from 9A - Noon to assist you with voter registration on the following days:Tuesday, September 15
Thursday, October 8
The Board of Elections can provide you:
Sample ballots, absentee ballot requests & voter registration applications.
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