College of The Albemarle - Dare

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For more than sixty years, College of The Albemarle (COA) has been providing exceptional educational and workforce development opportunities for the northeast region of North Carolina. We are the northeast region's community college, one of 58 community colleges in the preeminent North Carolina Community College System, serving seven counties (Camden, Chowan, Currituck, Dare, Gates, Pasquotank and

Perquimans). CAMPUS LOCATIONS

COA - Elizabeth City
1208 N. Road St
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
Phone: 252-335-0821
Fax: 252-335-2011

COA - Currituck
107 College Way
Barco, NC 27917
Phone: 252-453-3035
Fax: 252-453-3215

COA - Edenton-Chowan
118 Blades St, Edenton
Edenton, NC 27932
Phone: 252-482-7900
Fax: 252-482-7999

COA - Dare
205 Highway 64 S. Manteo, NC 27954
Phone: 252-473-2264

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Start Smart. Start in 8. 🎓🐬At College of the Albemarle, your goals don’t have to wait. With 8-week classes, you can earn...
09/09/2026

Start Smart. Start in 8. 🎓🐬

At College of the Albemarle, your goals don’t have to wait. With 8-week classes, you can earn full college credit in a faster, more focused format—designed for busy lives and real progress.

✔ New classes start every 8 weeks
✔ Take just 1–2 courses at a time to stay focused
✔ Flexible options: online, hybrid, or in-person
✔ Perfect for balancing work, family, and school

Ready to move forward sooner? Stack your sessions, build momentum, and reach your goals on your schedule. With the Next NC Scholarship, COA tuition could be FREE. Complete the FAFSA today to see if you are eligible.

👉 Get started today: www.albemarle.edu/start-in-8

COA Study Abroad is planning a trip to Italy and Greece in 2027!🇮🇹🇬🇷Join us tomorrow night for a trip interest meeting o...
09/08/2026

COA Study Abroad is planning a trip to Italy and Greece in 2027!
🇮🇹🇬🇷
Join us tomorrow night for a trip interest meeting open to COA students, employees, and the general public at COA - Elizabeth City, COA - Dare, and via Zoom! Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to travel with COA!
🐬🧡
For more details and information about this trip, visit www.albemarle.edu/study-abroad!

Reminder... College of The Albemarle (COA) will be closed today in observance of Labor Day.🐬🧡💙
09/07/2026

Reminder... College of The Albemarle (COA) will be closed today in observance of Labor Day.
🐬🧡💙

🧡THE WEEK AHEAD💙Check out all that is happening this week at COA!🐬Monday, September 7LABOR DAY - COLLEGE CLOSED 🐬Wednesd...
09/06/2026

🧡THE WEEK AHEAD💙
Check out all that is happening this week at COA!

🐬Monday, September 7
LABOR DAY - COLLEGE CLOSED

🐬Wednesday, September 9
Sit, Sip & Chat — COA - Edenton-Chowan
Italy and Greece 2027 Interest Meeting — COA - Dare, COA - Elizabeth City and Zoom

Be sure to follow us on our social media pages and our calendar at www.albemarle.edu/calendar for more information about events!

COA Star Nights are back for the 2026-2027 academic year! Star Nights sessions will be held on the following dates: 🌠 CO...
09/05/2026

COA Star Nights are back for the 2026-2027 academic year! Star Nights sessions will be held on the following dates:

🌠 COA - Dare - Friday, September 25, 2026, 7-9pm
🌕 COA - Elizabeth City - Friday, October 30, 2026, 7-9pm
🪐 COA - Currituck - Friday, March 19, 2027, 7-9pm
⭐ COA - Elizabeth City - April 2027 - Date TBD... Stay Tuned!

Don't miss out on fun and educational nights featuring astronomy activities for all ages!

‼️NEW CLASS STARTS SOON‼️Curious about world cultures? Don’t have a passport? No problem! Get college credit as you deve...
09/04/2026

‼️NEW CLASS STARTS SOON‼️
Curious about world cultures? Don’t have a passport? No problem! Get college credit as you develop the skills to be a world traveler and explore the globe from your couch!
🗺️
This course introduces the distinctive features of a particular culture. Topics include art, history, music, literature, politics, philosophy, and religion. Upon completion, students should be able to appreciate the unique character of the study culture. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in Humanities/Fine Arts.
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Earn your 30-hour global experience requirement for the NC Scholars of Global Distinction Program* through HUM 120.
🧡 Students enrolled in the Fall 2026 section of HUM 120 will meet this requirement through a virtual study abroad experience through Global 360 within the Course.
🧡 Students enrolled in the Spring 2027 section of HUM 120 will also have the opportunity to meet this requirement and earn college credit if they participate in the COA Study Abroad Trip to Greece and Italy.**

For more information, contact Bradley Boswell, Associate Professor, Spanish/French at [email protected]!

College of The Albemarle recently celebrated the opening of “From Then to Now,” a retrospective exhibition featuring the...
09/03/2026

College of The Albemarle recently celebrated the opening of “From Then to Now,” a retrospective exhibition featuring the work of Outer Banks artist Rick Tupper, at the COA – Dare Professional Arts Gallery.

Guests gathered for the opening reception to explore a collection spanning decades of Tupper’s creative work, including paintings, works on paper and furniture, along with photography by his son, Ed Tupper. 🖼️

Thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate the exhibition and the arts in our community!

“From Then to Now” will remain on display through Oct. 22 at the COA – Dare Professional Arts Gallery, located on the second floor of B Building in Manteo. Admission is free and open to the public.

Learn more: https://www.albemarle.edu/news/college-of-the-albemarle-announces-from-then-to-now-exhibition/

College of the Albemarle (COA) has implemented new hours for administrative offices during the Fall and Spring semesters...
09/03/2026

College of the Albemarle (COA) has implemented new hours for administrative offices during the Fall and Spring semesters.

Administrative offices will be open to the public:
Monday–Thursday: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m.–12 p.m.

COA is not closing at noon on Fridays. Curriculum and continuing education classes will continue as scheduled, and College locations will remain open as needed for instruction. This schedule change applies to all 4 of our campus locations in Currituck, Edenton, Elizabeth City, and Dare.

COA Study Abroad is planning a trip to Italy and Greece in 2027!🇮🇹🇬🇷Join us next week for a trip interest meeting open t...
09/02/2026

COA Study Abroad is planning a trip to Italy and Greece in 2027!
🇮🇹🇬🇷
Join us next week for a trip interest meeting open to COA students, employees, and the general public at COA - Elizabeth City, COA - Dare, and via Zoom! Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to travel with COA!
🐬🧡
For more details and information about this trip, visit www.albemarle.edu/study-abroad!

College of The Albemarle (COA) will be closed on Monday, September 7th for observance of Labor Day.🐬🧡💙
09/02/2026

College of The Albemarle (COA) will be closed on Monday, September 7th for observance of Labor Day.
🐬🧡💙

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205 Highway 64 S
Manteo, NC
27954

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Wednesday 8am - 5pm
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