VGCC students met with representatives of four-year schools at College Day on Dec. 1. At left, standing, Early Childhood Associate student Alexander Poteat of Warrenton talks with a representative of East Carolina University. (VGCC photo)
Vance-Granville Community College hosted admissions representatives from four-year colleges and universities on Dec. 1 in Building 6 on its main campus. The event was VGCC’s annual College Day, in which students obtain important information about transfer requirements, financial aid and scholarships that can help them continue their education. College Day is organized by the VGCC Counseling Services department. VGCC students browsed through displays and talked with representatives from approximately 20 four-year schools, while picking up college applications and catalogs. Most of the colleges and universities were from North Carolina. One first-time attendee, however, was Nebraska-based Bellevue University, which offers a number of bachelor’s degree programs online. VGCC and Bellevue recently formed a partnership that allows graduates of VGCC associate degree programs to smoothly transfer all of their credits.
VGCC students met with representatives of four-year schools at College Day on Dec. 1. From left, Vance County Early College High School students Lamonte Carter, Matthew Williamson and Andy Renteria talk with a representative of North Carolina State University. (VGCC photo)
Each year, large numbers of students start their higher education at VGCC before transferring to four-year institutions. The VGCC College Transfer program provides students with the first two years of a B.A. or B.S. degree program, including over 80 transferable freshman and sophomore level courses.