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“Girl power” comes to VGCC’s Applied Tech programs

August 30, 2023 | by VGCC Public Information
Female Welding students from VGCC pose with their gear
The girl-power movie “Barbie” grossed over a billion dollars this summer and earned the title of 2023’s movie of summer…but Vance-Granville has some serious girl power of our own going on during the fall 2023 semester. We have seen increased female enrollment in our Applied Technology programs of Automotive Systems Technology , Welding Technology , … Read More

V.I.E.W. and M.A.A. build relationships and life skills on ropes course

July 14, 2023 | by VGCC Public Information
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Vance-Granville’s Initiative on Equity for Women of Color (V.I.E.W.) and Men’s Achievement Academy (M.A.A.) recently participated in a ropes course mentoring activity. This was an outdoor experience where faculty, staff, and VGCC students participated in obstacle courses that required great strength, persistence, and teamwork. All team members were able to motivate each other. One V.I.E.W. … Read More

VGCC names 279 students to President’s and Dean’s Lists

May 26, 2023 | by VGCC Public Information
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Vance-Granville Community College has announced that 117 students earned President’s List academic honors and another 162 earned Dean’s List academic honors for the Spring 2023 semester, which ended in May. The President’s List recognizes students who achieved a perfect 4.0 grade-point average (GPA) while carrying a “full load” (of at least 12 credit hours) in … Read More

Vance-Granville’s 2023 ADN Graduates Honored in Pinning Ceremony

May 23, 2023 | by VGCC Public Information
Group photo depicting VGCC's 2023 ADN Graduates
On the evening of May 10, Vance-Granville Community College held a pinning ceremony for its Associate Degree Nursing Class of 2023. The ceremony at the Main Campus Civic Center celebrated the 45 graduates of the program along with their family and friends. The ceremony was opened by Dr. Anna R. Seaman, ADN Program Head, followed … Read More

Online Student Virtual Backpack How to Survive the Online Learning Environment

October 12, 2020 | by Spence Bailey
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The Academic Success and Tutoring Center and the Online Retention Specialist present a virtual interactive session: Online Student Virtual Backpack How to Survive the Online Learning Environment Scheduled Sessions: Thursday, October 15 at 3 p.m. Monday, October 19 at 6 p.m. Wednesday, October 21 at 11 a.m. The virtual sessions provide interactive tips and information … Read More

Online Student Virtual Backpack How to Survive the Online Learning Environment

August 31, 2020 | by Spence Bailey
Student on the computer taking notes.
The Academic Success and Tutoring Center and the Online Retention Specialist present a virtual interactive session: Online Student Virtual Backpack How to Survive the Online Learning Environment Scheduled Sessions: Monday, August 31 at 6 p.m. Wednesday, September 2 at 10 a.m. Friday, September 4 at 12 Noon The virtual sessions provide interactive tips and information … Read More

Virtual Student Forum

August 6, 2020 | by Spence Bailey
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VGCC is sponsoring a Virtual Student Forum Wednesday, August 12 at 11:00am, 2:00 pm and 6:00pm. This will give you the opportunity to ask any questions about the fall semester and learn about the various support services that the college has to offer that will help you successfully complete your classes. Door prizes will also … Read More

How can you help VGCC! Spring 2020 2nd-8 week Course Evaluation

April 6, 2020 | by VGCC Staff
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The Spring 2020, 2nd, 8-week session’s course evaluation is now open through 11:59 p.m. Friday, April 10, 2020.  Students please check your email for the course evaluation link.

Transfer to East Carolina from VGCC through Pirate Promise Program – Information Sessions

March 8, 2020 | by VGCC Staff
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March 11 at 12 pm, 1 pm, or 2 pm. VGCC is excited to announce our partnership with East Carolina University through the Pirate Promise program. This program is designed to improve transfer student access and success through a collaborative baccalaureate degree completion program.  Additionally, the program provides qualifying students with a seamless degree-completion pathway … Read More

Spring 2020 Financial Aid Refund Checks

March 2, 2020 | by VGCC Staff
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The first financial aid disbursement for the Spring 2020 semester has been processed for students enrolled in January and/or February starting classes.  Refund checks for excess financial aid were mailed on Friday, February 28, 2020.  Students are encouraged to check their Account Summary in myVGCC for detailed information regarding their financial aid disbursement(s), excess funds, … Read More