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.

Three Surry students have recently graduated as Scholars of Global Distinction, completing a program established through...
06/02/2026

Three Surry students have recently graduated as Scholars of Global Distinction, completing a program established through a partnership with UNC-Chapel Hill's World View Initiative. 👏

Denice Jazmin Pinzon-Silvas delivered her capstone presentation titled, “Northern Mexico Beyond Headlines: Culture, Economy, Power, and Resilience.” Guadalupe Rubio Villedas shared her presentation titled, “Costa Rica: Beyond the Wildlife.” Cheri Landreth will present her capstone in the fall.

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The Scholars of Global Distinction program is open to all SCC students. Scholars must complete at least 15 credit hours of globally intensive courses, attend at least eight cultural activities, complete an immersion project, and deliver a capstone presentation. By joining the program, students get the chance to grow the skills they need to navigate an ever-more globalized world.

For more information about SCC’s Scholars of Global Distinction program, contact Faculty Advisor Emily Workman at [email protected] or (336) 386-3318.

📌 https://surry.edu/news/surry-students-graduate-as-scholars-of-global-distinction

It's not too late to register for our Basic Blacksmithing course! 🔨🔥 Step into the heat and hammer your way into the wor...
06/01/2026

It's not too late to register for our Basic Blacksmithing course! 🔨🔥 Step into the heat and hammer your way into the world of traditional craftsmanship with this immersive beginner blacksmithing course. No prior experience is necessary! Minimum age requirement is 16.

With this all-new blacksmithing course, students will:
✅ Master fire control and hammering techniques
✅ Work with steel and understand basic metallurgy
✅ Use traditional tools like anvils, tongs, and punches
✅ Complete hands-on projects
✅ Explore finishing methods

📆 June 6 - June 27; Saturdays
🕒 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
📍 The Yadkin Center
💵 $86

🔗 Register now! https://workforce.surry.edu/search/publicCourseSearchDetails.do?method=load&courseId=2797616

Find your voice this fall at Surry Community College 🎶Chorus (MUS-131-01) offers students the opportunity to gain experi...
06/01/2026

Find your voice this fall at Surry Community College 🎶

Chorus (MUS-131-01) offers students the opportunity to gain experience singing in a chorus, with emphasis on vocal techniques and the study and performance of choral music from a variety of styles and historical periods.

✅ Registration is open! Contact Student Services at (336) 386-3264 or [email protected] to register.

Surry Community College's annual Surry Old-Time Music Camp is back! 🎻Join us for a week of music and fun led by the area...
05/28/2026

Surry Community College's annual Surry Old-Time Music Camp is back! 🎻

Join us for a week of music and fun led by the area's finest old-time and bluegrass musicians including Caroline Beverley, professional musician. 🎶

Beverley grew up in NYC and studied classical piano, composition and theory. She taught herself guitar, bass, mandolin, lead vocals and harmonies by playing music with her family and friends. Since moving to Elkin, NC in 2012, she has taught string band music. She plays full time with the New Ballard’s Branch Bogtrotters. Beverley writes music as well as plays guitar and sings with Sparta, NC based old time band Gap Civil and Athens, Georgia based band Klezmer Local 42.

The Surry Old-Time Music Camp is offering beginner to intermediate instruction in guitar, banjo, and fiddle will be provided, plus singing, dance, jams, and more! 🕺🪕🎤

📆 July 6-10
🕒 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
📍 Dobson campus
💵 $100 Youth 8-17. $150 Adults 18 & up
💡 Register now! https://surry.edu/musiccamp2026

Questions? Contact Sherry White at [email protected] or (336) 386-3399.

📌 More info: https://surry.edu/news/surry-holds-old-time-music-camp-in-july

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630 S Main Street
Dobson, NC
27017

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+13363868121

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