History
Gaston College was granted a charter by the State of North Carolina in 1963 and began its first classes in temporary headquarters in September 1964. The college moved to its permanent campus on Highway 321 between Dallas and Gastonia two months later. The college opened with a single campus and has since expanded to three campuses serving approximately 30,000 students each year through over 100 programs leading to degrees, diplomas and certificates.
Gaston College is an open-door public community college, located in Gaston and Lincoln counties, that promotes student success and lifelong learning through high caliber, affordable, and comprehensive educational programs and services responding to economic and workforce development needs. Courses are offered in four curriculum areas: Arts & Sciences; Health Education; Business & Information Technology; and Engineering & Industrial Technology. It also offers Economic & Workforce Development services in six areas: Corporate Education; BioEd Center; Small Business Center; Life Skills; Community Education; and Public Safety. It is the 9th largest of 58 institutions in the North Carolina Community College System and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS).
More information on the history of Gaston College can be found in "BUILDING A FUTURE FROM THE PAST: THE HISTORY OF GASTON COLLEGE 1964-1999," a commemorative book written in celebration of college's 35th Anniversary. Copies of this book are available in the reference section at all three campus libraries.
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