About
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.
President
Dr. Patrena Elliott
