About Cleveland Community College
Cleveland Community College is a public community college in Shelby, North Carolina, serving Cleveland County and the surrounding region. It is part of the North Carolina Community College System and offers postsecondary education and workforce training for local students and adult learners.
The college provides associate degree, diploma, and certificate options in career, technical, health, and university-transfer areas. Like many community colleges, it is designed to support both immediate job preparation and pathways to further study at four-year institutions.
- Public community college serving Shelby and the surrounding Cleveland County area
- Career and transfer pathways with associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates
- Workforce-focused training alongside university-transfer coursework
- Regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
- Credit-by-exam friendly in principle for students who want to accelerate progress, subject to college and transfer policies