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Dr. J.W. Kelley announced as new MTCC President
Welcome to MTCC
2024 Alumni Awards
FAFSA Simplification
MTCC in the top 2% in the Nation
Beyond a Better Job
Beyond a Better Job
Beyond a Better Job
Beyond a Better Job
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Spring 2024
Mar 29 Good Friday (Holiday)
Apr 1-5 Spring Break (Work/Annual Leave)
Apr 8 Summer/Fall Registration Begins
Apr 16 Spring Fling (SGA Event)
May 6 End of Spring Term
May 7 Grades Due
May 10 Graduation
May 16 New Student Orientation
May 20 Classes Begin
May 22 End of Drop/Add
May 24 Tuition Refund Deadline/10%
May 27 Memorial Day (Holiday)
Jun 10 Last Day to Receive Non-Punitive Grade of 'W'
Jul 1-3 Summer Break
Jul 4 Independence Day (Holiday)

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MTCC to Hold Ribbon Cutting for New One-Stop Center

Access to college services is getting a little easier at McDowell Technical Community College this spring with the official opening of the college’s much-anticipated “One-Stop Center” in newly-renovated facilities in the Cedar Building. The new center will bring together all of the services that are considered essential to a student’s success in one place, under one roof. Representatives from Student Services, Financial Aid, Student Success, Student Outreach and Engagement and others will all be housed in this location for easy access and efficiency.

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MACA Hosting MTCC Photography Student Work Thru April 15

McDowell Technical Community College announced today that the college’s photographic technology program will have a gallery exhibit of student work on display at McDowell Arts Council Association (MACA) from March 21st through April 15th as part of the college’s ongoing collaboration with MACA.

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Dr. James “J.W.” Kelley To Become New MTCC President

The McDowell Technical Community College Board of Trustees announced today that Dr. James “J.W.” Kelley of Wendell, NC has been selected to become the college’s next president, succeeding Dr. Brian S. Merritt who resigned last summer to accept a position as Senior Vice President and Chief Academic Officer at the NC Community College System Office in Raleigh.

MTCC Announces Changes To Alumni Awards Nominations

– McDowell Technical Community College announced today that nominations are now being accepted for the fourth annual MTCC Alumni Awards Program. Significant changes have been made to the program this year to allow for participation of all alumni of the college, including current MTCC Trustees, MTCC Foundation Board Members, and faculty and staff of the college. Previous rules did not allow for nominations of these individuals. In addition, to avoid confusion, there are no longer categories of nominations based on degree type or age of the nominee.

MTCC Fire, Rescue and EMS College Growing Again

The 46th annual McDowell Fire, Rescue and EMS College opened earlier this week at McDowell Tech with about 70 participants taking part in week-long classes that preceded this weekend’s main event, many of them participating in a class for Fire Inspectors. As of Tuesday evening, about 830 students had already registered for weekend classes, which is up about 20% from last year’s enrollment. More students will register onsite Friday evening or Saturday morning.