Admissions Information

Carteret Community College offers courses under two classifications:

1. Continuing Education (also known as Corporate and Community Education)
2. and Curriculum.

Continuing Education Courses provide general education opportunities for the adults. These courses vary in length and are for upgrading job skills, developing new skills, high school completion, or personal interest.

Curriculum Courses are part of a state-approved program of study. A particular program of study leads to a certificate, diploma, or an Associate in Applied Science Degree.

Continuing Education and Curriculum each have separate admission policies.

Continuing Education Admissions - Any adult is eligible to attend adult courses offered through Continuing Education at the College. High school graduates and dropouts who are 18 years of age or older may enroll.

If you have questions about course content and whether you have the foundation of skills to succeed in the course you may contact the program coordinator. Although some courses have prerequisites - generally interest and aptitude determine the program or activity in which students may enroll.

NOTE: High school students 16 years of age or older may enroll in Corporate & Community Education courses (with the exception of Basic Skills) under the following circumstances:

Dual Enrollment Corporate & Community Education courses are open to all persons 18 years of age or older. A high school student 16 years old or older may be admitted to appropriate courses, except Adult High School, concurrently under the following conditions: 1. Upon recommendation of the chief administrative public school officer and the approval of the President of the College; 2. Upon approval of the student's program by the principal of the school and the President of the College; 3. Upon certification by the principal that the student is taking at least three high school courses and is making appropriate progress toward graduation.

Secure Dual Enrollment Form from your high school counselor.

Curriculum Admissions - Tel: 252-222-6154

Carteret Community College operates under an "Open Door" admissions policy. Except for selected programs of study, Carteret Community College accepts all persons who are at least 16 years of age, have received a high school equivalency, and completed program admission requirements.

Carteret Community College is a co-educational institution open to any individual who meets the admission requirements and criteria for the particular course in which they choose to enroll.

Each applicant is encouraged to seek early admissions information and counseling during the admissions process. This will enable the applicant to make a wise decision in his/her choice of study as indicated by identified needs, interests, and abilities.

If an applicant fails to meet the admission requirements and criteria for the applicant's program of choice, a member of the counseling staff will help the applicant plan a preparatory program of study. The counselor, working with the applicant, may recommend a program more suitable to the individual's ability, aptitude, and educational background.

WHEN TO APPLY

Applicants are encouraged to submit their application for admission to the Admissions Office as soon as possible. The new academic year begins with the fall semester; however, applicants may enter some programs of study at the beginning of each semester.

Applicants should contact the Student Enrollment Resources Office for information pertaining to program qualifications and application deadlines. See program requirements in this publication.

WHERE TO APPLY

Applications should be presented to the Student Enrollment Resources Office at Carteret Community College located in the H. J. McGee Administrative and Classroom building, or mailed to: Carteret Community College, Student Enrollment Resources, 3505 Arendell Street, Morehead City, NC 28557-2989, or submitted online through our website: www.carteret.edu.