Surry Community College

Surry Community College A 2 year college located in Dobson, NC in the beautiful foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Surry Community College is located in Dobson, North Carolina in the beautiful foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, and services Surry and Yadkin Counties. Founded in 1964, the college is a two-year, comprehensive college with an open-door admissions policy. We offer thirty-six areas of study, many of which have options for an associate degree, diploma or certificate, as well as online degrees. I

n addition, the college serves over 18,000 students in over 1,500 classes through our Corporate and Continuing Education division. This area of the college offers a variety of learning opportunities through “not-for-credit” classes for those looking to take a one-time class for personal enrichment or to expand their knowledge base in a particular area. In addition to its main campus, the college operates the Workforce Development Center in Mount Airy, the Yadkin Center in Yadkinville, the Pilot Center in Pilot Mountain, and The Elkin Center in Elkin. Offering many of our basic skills, continuing education classes and core curriculum classes, these satellite centers are conveniently located to better serve our communities and students. Our exceptional faculty and staff provide the knowledge and expertise required for challenging careers or successful transfers to four-year colleges or universities, as well as help prepare students for jobs in vocational, occupational and industry related areas. Whether you are just graduating from high school, an adult student looking to change careers, or seeking further certification in your current career, Surry Community College will help put you to work faster and provide you with a successful career path.

Join us for an Annotation Station Workshop! Learn and practice skills that will help you with your writing. There will b...
08/21/2026

Join us for an Annotation Station Workshop! Learn and practice skills that will help you with your writing.

There will be two sessions offered and will take place in the Writing Lab, R-208A on August 25 at 11:00am and 2:00pm.

Contact Courtney Parker, Writing Lab Coordinator, at [email protected] with questions.

Medical Terminology starts Monday! Sign up if you are interested in learning more about the structure of medical words a...
08/20/2026

Medical Terminology starts Monday! Sign up if you are interested in learning more about the structure of medical words and terms.

The dates for the MED-3235 - Medical Terminology have changed to 8/24/26 to 12/14/26.

You can register for this hybrid class by contacting Matt Aschemeyer at (336) 386-3240 or [email protected].

There's still time to sign up for the Saturday Taxidermy Course that starts on August 29!
08/20/2026

There's still time to sign up for the Saturday Taxidermy Course that starts on August 29!

🐟🦊 Turn Your Passion for Wildlife into a Skill!

Ever wondered how taxidermy is done? Surry Community College's Taxidermy Techniques course provides hands-on training in the fundamental skills of taxidermy. Students will study and gain practical experience in the preparation and mounting of freshwater and saltwater fish, reptiles, replica creations, and life-size mounts of small game such as coyote, fox, and squirrel.

Whether you're a hunter, outdoors enthusiast, artist, or simply looking to learn a unique craft, this course offers the opportunity to develop practical skills in a supportive learning environment.

Classes offered at SCC's Elkin Center, Elkin, N.C.

Aug. 17-Oct. 19, 2026
Monday and Wednesdays, 6 to 10 p.m.

Aug. 29-Dec. 19, 2026
Saturdays, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Go to https://bit.ly/SurryTrades to register online and for questions, contact (336) 386-3331.

Surry Community College is excited to announce a new community Job Board, a convenient resource for SCC students seeking...
08/20/2026

Surry Community College is excited to announce a new community Job Board, a convenient resource for SCC students seeking employment opportunities. Employers, you can help by signing up and posting your job opportunities for our students!

See the Job Board by clicking here:
https://surry.mymajors.com/myjobs/

If you have questions or need assistance, contact Rhett Brown for support at (336) 386-3271 or [email protected]

Ready to get your groove on? Join us in the Library from 11:30-12:30 on August 20 to (silently) jam out to some of your ...
08/20/2026

Ready to get your groove on? Join us in the Library from 11:30-12:30 on August 20 to (silently) jam out to some of your favorite songs! Playlists will range from 90s classics, modern hits, and more!

A silent disco is an event where students dance to music completely localized to a set of headphones. They can choose between a pre-made selection of channels with a variety of music playing.

Hope everyone is having a great first week of classes! Thanks for stopping by our Welcome Tables and Tent. We hope you a...
08/19/2026

Hope everyone is having a great first week of classes! Thanks for stopping by our Welcome Tables and Tent. We hope you all have a great semester!

This great free event is tomorrow night! Be sure to register if you plan to come.
08/19/2026

This great free event is tomorrow night! Be sure to register if you plan to come.

Surry Community College's Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Program will host a free Bilingual Community Wellness Event on Thursday, August 20, from 5 to 7 p.m. at The Yadkin Center, 1001 College Drive, Yadkinville.

Admission is free; however, pre-registration is required. Community members may register online at bit.ly/SurryPTAevent2026.

For more information, contact Jessica Lawrence, PTA Program Director, at (336) 386-3289 or [email protected], or Brisa Mondragon, PTA Student, at (469) 684-2114 or [email protected].

Read full article: https://surry.edu/news/surry-community-college-to-host-free-bilingual-community-wellness-event

Start your Fall semester out right! Read the Surry Chronicle, an e-newsletter for students, and learn about all the serv...
08/17/2026

Start your Fall semester out right! Read the Surry Chronicle, an e-newsletter for students, and learn about all the services that students receive at SCC. Be sure to check your email for important updates.
Read now:

Email from Surry Community College Read About Valuable Resources for Students August 16, 2026   Welcome, Knights! We're Glad You're Here! As you make your way around campus on your first days of class

****UPDATE: Due to the high demand for our Welcome Week T-shirts, available sizes have become very limited. If your size...
08/17/2026

****UPDATE: Due to the high demand for our Welcome Week T-shirts, available sizes have become very limited. If your size is no longer available, please visit the Welcome Tent in front of the C-Building and provide your name, contact information, and preferred shirt size. An additional T-shirt order will be placed to help accommodate requests.****

Welcome, Knights! We're Glad You're Here!

As you make your way around campus on your first days of class, be sure to stop by one of our Welcome Tables located in the H, J, R, and V Buildings on the Dobson campus. Surry employees will be there and ready to help you find your classes, answer questions, point you in the right direction, or simply offer you a snack and bottle of water!

Don’t forget to stop by the Welcome Tent in front of the C Building, where you can get additional assistance and pick up your FREE Surry T-shirt! (one per student) Please note that t-shirts will be available exclusively at the C Building Welcome Tent.

Students at our Elkin Center, Public Safety Complex, and Yadkin Center can also enjoy complimentary snacks and bottled water on Monday and Tuesday.

Welcome Tables & Welcome Tent Hours:
Monday, August 17 & Tuesday, August 18

7:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Whether you need directions, have a question, or just want to say hello, stop by and see us. We’re here to help you start the semester off right!

Address

630 S Main Street
Dobson, NC
27017

Telephone

+13363868121

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