Halifax Community College is a public, two-year college within the North Carolina Community College System. The campus is located in Weldon, North Carolina, near the southern Virginia border. This rural area of the state features beautiful Lake Gaston and is situated on I-95, within a 1-3 hour drive from the coast, mountains, and larger metropolitan areas. The College serves Halifax County and part of Northampton County with a population of approximately 65,000 people.
Established in 1967, Halifax Community College is one of the oldest in the North Carolina Community College System, offering associate’s degree programs and continuing education. Halifax Community College is also a member of the American Association of Community Colleges, the North Carolina Community College System, and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
In 2023, Dr. Patrena Benton Elliott became Halifax Community College’s sixth and first female president.
Dr. Patrena Benton Elliott, President/CEO
Dr. Barbara Bradley-Hasty, VP of Academics & Student Affairs
Ms. Sharda Britt, Exec. Asst. to the President & Board of Trustees
Dr. Jennifer Jones, Executive Director of HCC Foundation
Dr. Sinclair Nicholson, VP of Workforce Development & Operations
Ms. Sanethia Smith, Chief Financial Officer
The campus directory serves as a comprehensive resource for locating faculty, staff, and departments within the university community.
The Board of Trustees is a dedicated group of individuals responsible for guiding and overseeing the strategic direction and governance of Halifax Community College, ensuring its mission and values are upheld with integrity and transparency. Comprised of experienced professionals from diverse backgrounds, they collectively contribute their expertise to steer the HCC towards its goals.
Chairman
Governor Appointed
2017-2027
Vice Chairman
Board of Education Appointed
2019-2027
Halifax County Board of Commissioners
Appointed
2019-2026
Halifax County Board of Commissioners
2021-2025
NC Governor’s Office
Appointed
2021-2025
NC Governor’s Office
Appointed
2021-2026
Northampton County Commissioners
Appointed
2024-2028
Halifax County Commissioners
Appointed
2024-2028
Senate
Appointed
2024-2028
Northampton County Commissioners
Appointed
2024-2026
Senate
Appointed
2024-2028
Board of Education Appointed
2021-2026
Board of Education Appointed
2022-2025
Governor Appointed
2023-2027
Student Government Association Appointed
The Campus Police Department is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for students, faculty, and staff within the university community. With a focus on community engagement and proactive crime prevention, our highly trained officers work diligently to uphold the highest standards of professionalism and service.
Human Resources is the department responsible for managing the recruitment, training, and development of personnel within an organization. They ensure compliance with employment laws, support employee well-being, and foster a positive work environment conducive to individual and organizational success.
The Halifax Community College Foundation serves as a vital pillar of support, facilitating fundraising efforts and stewarding philanthropic contributions to advance the institution’s mission and initiatives. Through strategic partnerships and donor engagement, the Foundation plays a crucial role in enhancing educational opportunities and bolstering the college’s long-term sustainability.
HCC strives to meet the diverse needs of our community by providing high-quality, accessible, and affordable education, training and services for a rapidly changing and globally competitive marketplace.
HCC will continue to be a catalyst for educational, cultural and economic progress in the Roanoke Valley by anticipating and responding to the needs of an evolving global community.
Institutional Research & Effectiveness is dedicated to gathering, analyzing, and interpreting data to inform strategic decision-making and enhance organizational performance within the college. Through rigorous evaluation and assessment, they ensure accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement across academic, administrative, and operational areas.
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A new student is an individual who is attending college for the very first time since graduation high school.
A transfer student is an individual who has attended another college or university and is seeking a degree, diploma, or certificate at HCC.
A returning student is a former HCC student returning to school after an absence of two years or more.
A special who is currently enrolled at another college and wants to take courses at HCC to transfer back to their home institution or a student who needs to take a few pre-requisite courses to enter a program at another college or university.
An international student is an individual who needs to be issued an 1-20 form to be eligible to student in the United States. Click here to to go to the International Students page.
Due to severe weather expectations: HCC will close at 12:00 noon today 3/5/2025. Please be safe
