South Piedmont Community College

President: Dr. John McKay

School Type: Two Year College

Public/Private: Public

Historical Black College/University: No

Hispanic Serving Institute: No

School Setting: We are part of the N.C. Community College System, with campuses in Polkton and Monroe, just a few miles east of Charlotte.

School Size: 2,763 credit students in fall 2009

Classroom Size: Average 17.5 students per class

Student/Teacher Ratio: Average 19/1

Housing Availability: None

Tuition: In state, $50 per semester hour of credit, plus fees, up to 16 semester credit hours; out of state, $241.30 per semester hour of credit, plus fees, up to 16 semester credit hours.

Financial Aid: Available for those who qualify

Disability Services: Support services are available for individuals with learning, hearing, visual and other health impairments.

Activities: There are 17 clubs and a Student Government Association

Sports: Events are scheduled both on and off campus and include intramural and extramural competitions with students from other community colleges across the state. Recreational activities include low-impact sporting events such as basketball, flag football, softball, volleyball, golf, bowling, indoor soccer, various board games, pool, foosball and video gaming tournaments.

Majors: Degrees awarded are Associate in Arts, Associate in Arts Elementary Education (pre-major), Associate in Science, Associate in General Education, Accounting, Advertising and Graphic Design; Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration Technology; Associate Degree Nursing (Non-Integrated), Associate Degree Nursing (Non-Integrated) LPN to RN Transition, Biomedical Equipment Technology, Biotechnology, Business Administration, Computer Information Technology, Criminal Justice Technology, Early Childhood Education, Electrical/Electronics Technology, Entrepreneurship, Fire Protection Technology, General Occupational Technology, Human Services Technology, Medical Assisting, Medical Office Administration, Medical Sonography, Office Administration, Paralegal Technology, Radiation Therapy Technology and School-Age Education. Also, diplomas or certificates are awarded in Basic Law Enforcement Training, Infant/Toddler Care, Licensed Practical Nurse Refresher, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Practical Nursing, Surgical Technology and Therapeutic Massage.

Computer Capabilities:

Computer labs available on both campuses; wireless capability in multiple locations

Application/Transfer Deadlines: Check Web site

Parking Spaces/Availability: Free parking with an ample number of spaces at both campuses

International Students: SPCC considers applications from documented foreign nationals.

Study Abroad: None

Notes/School Information:

South Piedmont Community College's mission is learning, student success, and workforce and community development.
 
South Piedmont Community College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, telephone number 404-679-4501) to award associate degrees.
 
SPCC was first accredited in 1972 by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Its last reaffirmation was in December 2003.
The college is recognized and approved by:
 

• The North Carolina State Board of Community Colleges
• The North Carolina Community College System
• The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
• The Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
• The North Carolina State Board of Nursing