Welcome Message

Thanks for considering New River as you explore your educational options. New River is a great college with wonderful people hoping to help you make those changes in your life you’ve dreamed of for you and your family.

Making the right choice can be difficult and frustrating whether you’re looking for short-term training or for a degree program. We know from experience that when you select the right college – the one that is the best fit for you – you’ll be more likely to stick with it and complete the program of study you begin. We’re here to help you with your decision and would be pleased to talk with you face-to-face about the best decision for you.

New River focuses on your success. Our faculty and staff are here to ensure that you accomplish your goals. Whether you attend New River to take general education courses to transfer to a four-year college, to earn a certificate or a degree leading to employment or transfer, to take courses to obtain skills for a better paying job, New River can be the place.

Enormous changes over the last decade have demonstrated the importance of continuing to learn in the new world economy. In addition to our degree and certificate programs, New River’s workforce education, community education, and Road Scholar programs provide a lifetime of educational opportunities for people of all ages.

New River Community and Technical College joins a network of higher educational opportunities in the region. With locations in Summersville, Beckley, Princeton, Ghent, and Lewisburg and off-campus offerings in other communities within our service region, we provide easy access to an affordable education.

In today’s economy, when students and parents are searching for exceptional value, New River can be the right choice!

Stop in and talk with us about your future!

Ted D. Spring, Ph.D.

President

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