General Information

Accreditation/Certifications/Approvals

Wilson Community College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) to award the associate degree. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097 or call (404) 679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Wilson Community College.

Wilson Community College’s Associate Degree Nursing and Practical Nursing Education programs have approval by the North Carolina Board of Nursing.

The Surgical Technology Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) through the Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (ARC/STSA).

The Wilson Community College Paralegal Technology Program is designated a qualified paralegal studies program by the North Carolina State Bar Board of Paralegal Certification.

In addition Wilson Community College’s Continuing Education Division is certified or approved by the following:

  • Nurse Aide I and Nurse Aide Refresher: NC Department of Health and Human Services
  • Nurse Aide II: NC Board of Nursing
  • EMT Basic, Intermediate, Paramedic and Con Ed: NC Office of Emergency Services
  • B.L.E.T., Radar Certification and Instructor Training: NC Criminal Justice Training and Standards Commission
  • Detention Officer: NC Sheriffs’ Education and Training Standards Commission
  • Fire/Rescue Training: NC Fire and Rescue Commission

Tuition and Costs of Attendance

Tuition is established by the North Carolina General Assembly.  The current tuition rate and schedule of fees are also listed in the College Catalog.  A net price calculator can help determine the costs associated with attending Wilson Community College.

Withdrawals and Refunds

Students must officially withdraw from courses to be eligible for refunds.  For curriculum classes, students will receive a 100% refund of tuition and fees if they withdraw before classes begin or if a class registered for is canceled.  A 75% refund is given once classes begin and up to the 10% point of the semester.  Information on refund policies can be found in the College Catalog.

Accessibility Services

The Accessibility Office is located in the Student Development Center in F-100.  Information on available services and how to access these services can be found in the College Catalog.

For more information contact the individual over the specific area:

Admissions & Advising………. Dr. Jennifer Gonyea, Director of Admissions & Student Success

Business Operations………. Jessica Jones, VP of Finance and Administrative Services

Continuing Education………. Wes Hill, Dean of Continuing Education

Academics and Instruction………. Rob Holsten, VP for Academic Affairs

Accessibility Services (Formerly Disability Services)………. Jesse Sykes, Accessibility Services Coordinator/Counselor

Financial Aid/ Veterans Affairs………. Shannon Bain, Assistant Director of Financial Aid

Fiscal Operations………. Jessica Jones, VP of Finance and Administrative Services

Learning Resource Center………. Angela Herring, Director of Instructional Support Services

Student Records………. Dr. Jennifer Gonyea, Director of Enrollment Services/Registrar

Student Development………. Amy Noel, VP of Student Development

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Severe Weather Alert

Due to the threat of severe weather, the college will be closed on Friday, September 7, 2023.