Pathways Entry Point Certificates - 2026 Access to Achievement Project

On September 18, 2026, the State Board of Community Colleges approved the following Pathways Entry Point Certificates:

North Carolina Community College System

Animal Care & Facility Operations (C55600)

Graphic Design & Production (C30110)

Healthcare Support Services (C45250)

Residential Construction (C35150)

Social Media & Digital Content Creation (C30190)

Effective Term: Fall 2027

The NC Community College System list of approved programs has been updated to reflect the addition of the newly approved programs. You may view the updated document by visiting:

https://www.nccommunitycolleges.edu/college-faculty-staff/academics/programs/curriculum-standards/

If you have any questions concerning this update, please contact Dr. Mary Olvera at olveram@nccommunitycolleges.edu or Ms. Nancye Gaj at ngaj@nccommunitycolleges.edu.

To view the memo in its entirety, see CC26-054 Pathways Entry Point Certificates