This is CARTERET
Founded in 1963, Carteret Community College is one of 58 institutions comprising the N.C. Community College System. Located in Morehead City, N.C., the College lies on the shores of the beautiful Bogue Sound — part of the Atlantic Intercoastal Waterway.
Our Mission
Carteret Community College serves and empowers our students and coastal community by providing high-quality education, workforce training, and lifelong enrichment in an innovative and inclusive learning environment.
Approved by the Board of Trustees November 9, 2021
Our Vision
Carteret’s vision is based on the pursuit of excellence in four dimensions:
- An excellent place of learning for all
- An excellent place to work
- An excellent community partner
- An excellent steward of the public trust
Our Values
At Carteret Community College, we value Learning, strive for Excellence, act with Accountability, embrace Discovery, and remain committed to Success. Carteret L.E.A.D.S so our learners can grow, achieve, and succeed.
Welcome to Carteret
Your future starts here.
At Carteret Community College, we believe education should open doors, create opportunities, and empower you to achieve your goals. Whether you’re preparing for a new career, gaining skills to advance in your current field, earning a workforce credential, or taking the first steps toward a four-year degree, Carteret provides the education, resources, and support to help you succeed.
Located along North Carolina’s beautiful Crystal Coast, Carteret offers a welcoming, student-centered learning environment where opportunity meets possibility. With affordable tuition, flexible learning options, hands-on training, and dedicated faculty and staff, we make it easier to pursue your education while balancing work, family, and life.
Our programs are designed to meet the needs of today’s students and tomorrow’s workforce. From university transfer pathways and career-focused degrees to workforce training and continuing education, Carteret connects classroom learning with real-world opportunities that prepare students for what comes next.
But Carteret is more than a place to earn a degree or credential. It’s a community where students are supported, ambitions are encouraged, and success is personal. Our faculty and staff are committed to helping you navigate your educational journey, overcome challenges, and build the confidence to reach your goals.
Whether you’re just beginning, starting over, or ready for what’s next, there’s a place for you at Carteret.
This is Carteret. College that works for you.
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Accreditation
Carteret Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees. Carteret Community College also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Carteret Community College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).