Associate Degree Nursing at Wilkes Community College

05/18/2026

Congratulations to the Class of 2026!

05/11/2026

Hello students, alumni, friends, faculty and staff: The 2026 ADN Pinning Ceremony will be live streamed and everyone is invited to watch the 2026 ADN Class receive their lamps and pins. The pinning ceremony will be held on May 14, 2026 at 6:00 PM, at the John A. Walker Community Center on the Wilkes Campus of Wilkes Community College. We recommend signing in early to see the pictures of the memories this class has shared over the past couple years. Please use the link below if you would like to watch the live stream:

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04/26/2026

Come see us at MerleFest 2026 under the big food tent.

04/18/2026

Be prepared. Be confident. Save a life. ❤️
Join us for a BLS CPR Class at the Alleghany Center and learn essential lifesaving skills that can make all the difference in an emergency.
🗓 May 7
⏰ 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 Alleghany Center
💲 $45
✔ Pre-registration required
✔ Scholarships available
Sign up online or stop by the Alleghany Center to register.
📧 Madison Trogdon [email protected]

04/08/2026

All are invited to the Health Sciences Career Day on April 16, 2026, from 12:15 PM - 1:30 PM, in the Lobby of Herring Hall at Wilkes Community College.

04/06/2026

Dear Faculty, Staff, Students, Alumni, Family, and Friends,

The ADN Class of 2026 pinning ceremony will be held on 5/14/26, at 6:00 pm, at the John A. Walker Community Center, in Wilkesboro, NC. Your presence at the ceremony to celebrate the accomplishments of the graduating class would be considered an honor by all who have worked hard to get to this very special milestone. We would love for you to attend, and please feel free to forward this message or invite others who may have an interest in coming out and celebrating the graduating class.

DIRECTIONS:
The Walker Center is located on the campus of Wilkes Community College. https://www.wilkescc.edu/map
Address: 292 First Citizens Bank Lane, Wilkesboro, NC, 28697

03/17/2026

Good morning!

I'm sharing this scholarship opportunity again this semester for the Health Care Scholars United Scholarship. The guidelines have changed some since I last shared, so it seems that any "aspiring health professionals pursuing a clinical degree or certification" are eligible to apply this time. Some programs may not have eligible students due to timeline/ deadlines, but I wanted to share with everyone. Here are more details.

Brief Summary: Health Care Scholars United is a national scholarship program funded by the United Health Foundation as part of a 10 year, $100 million commitment to strengthen the U.S. health care workforce. The program aims to support 10,000 current and future clinicians by 2033 by helping reduce financial barriers to completing clinical training.
Award details
• Scholarship amount: $3,200
• Application deadline: March 24, 2026
• Use of funds: Paid directly to the accredited school for tuition, fees, books, or supplies
(Funds cannot be used for licensing or exam fees.)
Applicants must:
• Be current or aspiring health professionals pursuing a clinical degree or certification
• Demonstrate financial need
• Be enrolled full or part time in an accredited U.S. program (in person or virtual) by Fall 2026
• Be in their final year of study and on track to graduate by June 30, 2027
• Be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or lawful permanent resident
Applicants must submit:
• Documentation demonstrating financial need
• Short answer responses (about 200 words each) addressing:
• Career goals as a health care provider
• A professional or academic challenge faced and how it was addressed
• How they plan to use their career to improve access to health care

Students can apply here: https://scholarshipamerica.org/scholarship/unitedhealthfoundation/ Feel free to forward to others who may find this information useful. Please share with your students and I will be sending out info to students via the scholarship portal as well; let me know if you have any questions. Have a great day!

Ashley Van Hoy
Financial Aid Counselor
Wilkes Community College
Phone: 336-838-6237

Check out all WCC has to offer at www.wilkescc.edu.
Find more financial aid info at https://www.wilkescc.edu/financial-aid/.

In June 2022, the United Health Foundation made a $100 million, 10-year philanthropic commitment to support the healthcare workforce. Healthcare Scholars United provides scholarships to current and future healthcare professionals who want to obtain or grow their clinical skills and credentials. Our....

10/16/2025

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10/02/2025

Come out and join us at the Herring Hall Fall Frenzy - 10/7/25 from 11 am-1 pm