Isothermal Community College

Have you ever dreamed of being a superhero?  If so, your time is now!  No matter what your interests, if you are willing to invest a little time and partner with Isothermal Community College, we can provide you with workforce skills that will activate your super powers in any number of career fields. Whether you choose a rewarding career protecting our planet as a cybersecurity specialist or...

Did you know that most students from Rutherford and Polk counties can attend Isothermal for FREE? In fact, more than 97 percent of all Isothermal students were awarded some form of financial aid during the past academic year. The Powers Promise was established in memory of Lee L. Powers, a community leader who served on the steering committee that formed Isothermal Community College in 1964. He...

Whether you want to begin your higher learning journey, move up in your career, or find a new passion, you can start at  Isothermal Community College. For more information, visit isothermal.edu/admissions or give the Admissions Office a call at 828-395-4193 or email us at [email protected] Registration Dates: Registration for Summer and Fall 2023 is open now. Apply quickly to...

STEP 1 COMPLETE RESIDENCY DETERMINATION Visit ncresidency.org to complete the NC Residency Determination Service online interview/application. Retain your username, password and Residency Certification Number (RCN). You’ll need it to log in to apply in Step 2. Visit isothermal.edu/start for tips on completing the RDS application. Need help on this or any step? Call...

Starting in the fall of 2023, Isothermal Community College will offer most of its courses in an 8-week format. The fall and spring semesters will include a “1st 8-week term” and a “2nd 8-week term.” Additionally, most summer classes will be offered during an 8-week term, although there may be some slightly longer 10-week courses. We are offering courses in an 8-week...

“Women aren’t welders.” Don’t say that on the campus of Isothermal Community College where nearly a quarter of the students in the trade program are female. “I know there are some good jobs out there in welding, and I know they pay a lot of money,” said Tia Booker. “I felt like this could be for me, and it is.” The 11 students range from 17 to 32 in age. One of the young...

Mandi is a current ICC student in Human Services Technology. “Amanda did all of the paperwork and groundwork to get the Human Services Club started on campus. Amanda is someone who volunteers to do extra and works to share information that could benefit the campus and community. She works to motivate other students to participate and she is always willing to help. She readily volunteers for...

Emily is a current ICC student in Human Services Technology. “Emily never hesitates to volunteer and take advantage of extra opportunities. She takes her work seriously and attends extracurricular opportunities. As a result, she was asked to be a guest speaker and mentor for a local DSS group called Say-so. She did not hesitate to volunteer as a graduation marshal when asked. Emily applies...

Shane is an ICC alum and works with ICC community partner, The Robert & Janice McNair Foundation. “For students that are choosing to remain local to Rutherford County or may not have a concrete plan, Mr. O’Donnell consistently serves as an ambassador for Isothermal Community College. His efforts, however, do not stop there, as he continues to do what he can to close any barriers that...

A new grant will pay for residents of Rutherford and Polk counties to get short-term job certifications. The programs include: Professional Truck Driving Massage Therapy Pharmacy Technician Healthcare Billing and Coding Phlebotomy EMT and Paramedic Technician And others yet to be scheduled “We are pleased to announce the Isothermal Workforce Grant, which will help...

Earning a bachelor’s degree in social work just became easier in Polk and Rutherford counties. Isothermal Community College has partnered with UNC-Wilmington to create a seamless transfer opportunity for students wishing to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Social Work. Students who have successfully completed an associate degree in the Human Services Technology program at Isothermal...

This summer when the newest group of practical nurses will graduate and receive their pins at Isothermal Community College, it will be the 50th group of new PNs to graduate the program. The students, faculty, and staff of the program intend to celebrate in a big way at the the Foundation Performing Arts and Conference Center on Tuesday, July 18, at 2 p.m. “Hundreds of ICC students have...

“I always say the instructors there are “helping people help other people.” Emily Nichols completed the Licensed Massage Therapy program at Isothermal in 2012. She has owned and operated a successful business in Spindale since 2013. Here’s what Emily has to say about Isothermal: The massage program was a perfect fit for me. Being a student was never one of my strong suits. Therefore,...

If you’ve ever wanted to fight crime in cyberspace, Isothermal has a new program for you. The new Industrial Cybersecurity component of the Mechatronics Engineering Technology program will begin this fall. The demand for employees with advanced mechatronics skills is increasing rapidly due to the shortage of technically trained workers available to fill these positions. This gap between...

High school students in Polk and Rutherford counties have the opportunity to earn college credit FREE through Career and College Promise (CCP). Public school, private school, and homeschool students in North Carolina can participate in the CCP program. The CCP partnership between Isothermal and North Carolina high schools offer students a clear, focused, and tuition-free path to...