Accreditation
Halifax Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees. Contact SACSCOC at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call (404) 679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Halifax Community College.
Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA): The Dental Hygiene program at Halifax Community College is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA), a specialized accrediting body recognized by the United States Department of Education. At its January 30, 2020 meeting, CODA granted the Dental Hygiene program the accreditation status of "approval without reporting requirements."
The Commission on Dental Accreditation can be contacted at (312) 440-4653 or at 211 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611.
The Commission's web address is http://www.ada.org/en/coda.North Carolina.
National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS):
The Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) program at Halifax Community College is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS). The NAACLS can be contacted at 5600 N. River Road, Suite 720, Rosemont, IL 60018-5119, or by calling (773) 714-8880. This accreditation ensures that the MLT program meets high standards of quality in education, preparing students for successful careers in clinical laboratory sciences.
North Carolina State Board of Cosmetic Art Examiners: The Cosmetology program at Halifax Community College is approved by the North Carolina State Board of Cosmetic Arts. To qualify for a license to practice as a cosmetologist, individuals must successfully complete either a minimum of 1,500 hours of a cosmetology curriculum in an approved cosmetic art school or at least 1,200 hours of a cosmetology curriculum in an approved cosmetic art school followed by an apprenticeship of at least six months under the direct supervision of a licensed cosmetologist. Additionally, candidates must pass an examination conducted by the Board.
North Carolina State Board of Nursing: The Nursing program at Halifax Community College is approved by the North Carolina Board of Nursing (NCBON) to provide high-quality nursing education and training. The program aligns with NCBON's mission to protect the public by regulating the practice of nursing and is committed to fostering a professional environment that upholds exemplary nursing care for all. For more information about our program and the NCBON, please visit the NCBON website.
Halifax Community College issues this Student Handbook to furnish prospective students and other interested people with information about the institution and its programs. The information contained in this Student Handbook is correct at the time of printing. Changes in administrative rules, requirements, and regulations may occur during the year.