Catalog 2023-2024

Chattahoochee Valley Community College (CVCC) maintains an “open door” admission policy that provides higher education for individuals who meet minimum admission requirements as set forth by the policies of the Alabama Community College System as listed below.

Students may apply to the College at www.cv.edu. The Admissions Office  assists students with application to the College and answers questions regarding the admission process. Admission to the College does not guarantee entrance into a particular course or program. Specific requirements for admission to Nursing (ADN), Direct Entry Nursing (DRN), Practical Nursing (PN), and Medical Assisting (MAT) are found in the “Programs of Study” section of this catalog.

Persons who are not citizens of the United States may not be admitted to any Alabama Community College System Institution for the purpose of enrolling in flight training or in any segment or portion of a flight training program until appropriate certification and approval have been received from the Office of the Attorney General of the United States, pursuant to Section 113 of the Aviation Transportation and Security Act, regulations of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, and all other applicable directives.

Chattahoochee Valley Community College respects the diversity of the student body and recognizes the worth and potential of each student. The College seeks to provide equal opportunities to all individuals without regard to race, creed, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability. The recruitment activities implemented by the College are designed to ensure exposure to information regarding CVCC programs and services to a wide array of audiences, including but not limited to high school students, displaced workers, working adults, GED graduates, transient students, dual enrollment students, veteran students, online learners, and ethnically diverse individuals.

Chattahoochee Valley Community College refrains from providing commissions, bonuses, or other incentive payments based directly or indirectly on securing enrollments or federal financial aid (including Tuition Assistance funds) to any persons or entities engaged in any students recruiting, admission activities, or making decisions regarding the award of student financial assistance. The College also refrains from high-pressure recruitment tactics; such as, making multiple unsolicited contacts, including contacts by phone, email, or in-person. The College does not engage in same-day recruitment and registration for the purpose of securing enrollment.

Programs of Study offered at CVCC include university parallel programs, career programs, and certificate programs.

University parallel programs include the Associate of Arts and the Associate of Science degrees. These two-year degrees are intended to provide the general education core requirements of the first two years of a baccalaureate program and thus prepare baccalaureate-seeking students for transfer to a four-year college or university.

Career programs lead to the Associate of Applied Science degree. These programs are intended to prepare students for specific careers or occupational enhancement and they also include some general education courses. Although these programs are not designed primarily for transfer, many of the courses are transferable to four-year institutions.

Certificate programs are especially designed for students who wish to prepare for careers or career advancement through short-term, intensive programs.

Chattahoochee Valley Community College contributes to the total development of students by helping them pursue both personal and educational goals. Many services are available to students: tutoring, testing, orientation, academic advisement, student activities and organizations, career development, and job placement assistance.