 Recruiter Contact Information:
Keith Feigh, TNCC Recruiter
(757) 825-3896
feighk@tncc.edu
Christine Williams Foster, TNCC Recruiter
(757) 825-3877
fosterc@tncc.edu
Why Choose Thomas Nelson Community College?
So, what do you want to do with your life? A hard question to answer, but we can help
You’ve just graduated from high school and know exactly what you want to do. Maybe you're 25 and undecided about your future. Or it’s been more years than you care to remember since you’ve been in a classroom and now you need an extra edge to get ahead in your career.
Don’t worry, TNCC can help pave your road to success.
Programs and Certificates
We have more than 40 fields of study at TNCC. Some of the most popular programs include:
- Accounting
- Administrative Support Technology
- Business Administration/Management / Marketing
- Computer-Aided Drafting
- Computer Arts
- Information Technology
- Nursing
- Public Administration
The associate degrees and certificates at TNCC are designed to prepare you for the world of work or further study. Not only will you learn technical or business skills, you’ll also learn teamwork, decision-making and other interpersonal skills that employers are seeking in today’s workplace.
Transferable Courses
Credits you’ve earned at other colleges could easily be applied to your degree or certificate at TNCC, and we grant credit for certain examinations and military training experience. Additionally, the credits you earn at TNCC can be transferred to many four-year state and private colleges in Virginia and elsewhere. Ask your counselor for further information and advice to make the transition as smooth as possible. Some of our college transfer majors include:
- Business Administration
- Computer Science
- Engineering
- Liberal Arts
- Science
- Social Science
Student Life
There’s plenty to do at TNCC when you’re not studying or going to class. The opportunities to get involved in student life at TNCC may surprise you. There are a number of student clubs and extra curricular activities in which to participate. Just to name a few:
- Special Interest Clubs (for example, Photo Club, Math Club or Future Nurses Club)
- Organizations (like our Student Ambassadors Program and Students in Free
- Enterprise) Student Newspaper (Nelsonite)
- Student Government Association
- Drama Club (TNCC Players)
- Honor Society (Phi Theta Kappa)
Sure, TNCC is a non-residential college, but there is still a lot going on at our campuses. The Student Activities Office and the Student Government Association sponsor cultural presentations, musical entertainment, picnics and other events. The Dr. Mary T. Christian Auditorium brings in a variety of professional music, dance and theater talent throughout the year. There are also a Wellness Center and volleyball, tennis and basketball courts on campus where you can meet friends or just work out. |
