Rural North Carolina community college serving Brunswick and New Hanover counties since 1979.
Brunswick Community College offers university transfer programs and workforce development credentials across multiple disciplines. Academic offerings include business and accounting, computer science, education, health sciences, beauty and wellness, engineering and manufacturing, public safety, horticulture and turfgrass, and exercise science. The college provides both seated and online classes to accommodate diverse student schedules. Articulation agreements facilitate transfer to four-year universities.
The college operates three locations: the main campus in Bolivia, a center in Leland, and a center in Southport featuring Heritage Arts programming. Key facilities include the Dinah E. Gore Sports & Aquatics Complex, Odell Williamson Auditorium (1,500 seats, funded by a $500,000 donation in 1989), and the Alan Holden Public Safety Center. Students benefit from a food pantry, student clubs and organizations, student government, and academic support services including tutoring and personal counseling.
The college welcomes applications through a straightforward admissions process. Support services include academic advising, accessibility services, the Career Center, and OneStop Student Services. Military and veteran students receive dedicated support. The Brunswick Guarantee and Longleaf Commitment Grant provide financial assistance pathways. The Career Center offers personalized mentoring, job search resources, and employability skills training.
The Career Center empowers students to transition successfully from education to the workforce through career exploration, internship opportunities, and job search strategies. The college serves Brunswick and New Hanover counties with a mission to provide accessible, high-quality, student-centered programs meeting educational, cultural, and workforce needs. Core values emphasize excellence, respect, integrity, opportunity, community, and service.