• Home
• Articles
• Search Colleges
• Compare Colleges

Isothermal Community College

School Overview:

School Notes:

• Isothermal Community College, a member of the North Carolina Community College System, is a comprehensive, two-year, public institution that serves the individuals in Rutherford and Polk Counties. The College offers individual courses and certificate, diploma and degree programs that enable students to transfer to four-year institutions or to acquire skills for new or continued employment, as well as to function effectively as citizens in our society. In addition, the College provides training for area business and industry, personal enrichment courses, remedial and developmental courses and community service activities.
• Programs of study fall into two major categories: college transfer and career preparation. The Associate of Arts and Associate of Science Degree Programs are designed primarily for students planning to transfer to a four-year college or university. The Associate of Applied Science Degree, Diploma, and Certificate Programs are designed for career preparation. Some Associate of Applied Science Degree Programs are also transferable to four-year colleges and universities.
• Isothermal Community College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate degrees.
• Profile last updated: 08/22/2008.

In the News:

• Festivals, music, mild weather will brighten weekend in Western North Carolina (Asheville Citizen-Times)
  posted on November 7, 2009 at 05:27:12 am
  The leaf season may have waned in most places, but there's plenty to do this weekend in Western North Carolina. Mild temperatures and sunny days are predicted, so it may be a perfect autumn weekend to enjoy one of several outdoor festivals today.
• Its funding slashed, Spindale-based radio station WNCW remains a powerful cultural force (Asheville Citizen-Times)
  posted on November 5, 2009 at 04:18:27 pm
  SPINDALE — Not many radio stations will keep the same music format for 20 years. And only a few have a powerful emotional connection with their audience, introducing them to new artists and sounds.
• Rutherford symphony is a family affair (Asheville Citizen-Times)
  posted on September 6, 2009 at 04:25:10 am
  SPINDALE — When the Symphony of Rutherford County begins rehearsals on Saturday, the Pyatt family, of Spindale, will have no need to make sure the kids behave while their parents go to practice.
• Veterans outpatient clinic coming to Rutherfordton (The Shelby Star)
  posted on August 30, 2009 at 07:20:48 pm
  The Department of Veterans Affairs is opening a community based outpatient clinic in Rutherford County. The new clinic is under construction at 374 Charlotte Road in Rutherfordton. Local veterans can learn more about the clinic at a meeting on
• Memory expert to speak at Isothermal Community College (The Shelby Star)
  posted on August 18, 2009 at 04:35:12 pm
  What: Program by memory expert Gary Castellano When: Aug. 19, 1:30 p.m. Where: Isothermal Community College Library Auditorium, Spindale Details: Castellano’s presentation is through a special arrangement with the Rutherford County Chamber

View all past news stories

School Map:

Get: driving directions Weather: 10-day forecast or monthly climate averages.

Tip: Zoom in/out using the slider below. View aerial photos using the Satellite or Hybrid buttons.

Note: Data has been gathered from several government and commercial data sources. School data reflects years 2002-04 statistics (most recent years available). Area and demographic data reflects year 2000 statistics. Public School Review does not ensure the timeliness or accuracy of the information on this site.

Copyright 2003- Community College Review LLC. All rights reserved.
Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy