August 18
Fall Semester Begins

August 25-28
Week of Welcome

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Campus Closed
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News

Haywood Builders Scholarship
The HCC Foundation is pleased to announce the newly established Haywood Builders scholarships to support Truck Driving and Construction program students. Four separate scholarships are now available...
July 31

2025 Community Science Night
In partnership with NC SciFest, HCC hosted Community Science Night. With over 80 children with their families present, attendees completed six different science-related activities. This event was...
April 29

Students win medals at SkillsUSA Competition
Haywood Community College had 13 students from six program areas participate in the state-level SkillsUSA competition this year, with seven bringing back medals. Local winners advance to district...
April 24
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHT

Criminal Justice Technology - A career in Criminal Justice can be your way of helping your community. Haywood Community College prepares students to understand the criminal justice system and operation. With a focus on local, state, and federal law enforcement, judicial processes and corrections, the role the criminal justice system plays in society will be explored in depth. This career path is a great choice for students with analytical and critical thinking skills with a desire to help others.