Military and Veterans
Active duty, retired or military dependent? You might have benefits to use towards your classes at COA.
About Military and Veterans
High School Equivalency
COA offers the High School Equivalency exam and exam prep program at the Elizabeth City, Dare and Edenton-Chowan Campuses.
About High School Equivalency
Professional Development
We offer a wide variety of noncredit classes for vocational or professional training, retraining and upgrading.
About Professional Development
Personal Enrichment
At each of our campuses, you'll find an assortment of classes for fun or personal enrichment. Explore what we have to offer.
About Personal Enrichment
Featured: Office Administration
Get prepared for a career in areas such as office management, office finance, legal office, virtual office and customer service.
About Featured: Office AdministrationAt COA
Pork & Pearls
Join us for one heck of a good time at our Pork & Pearls: Pig Pickin’ & Oyster Roast on Saturday, Oct. 7.
Pork & Pearls
Manufacturing Event
Make plans to attend our Annual Advanced Manufacturing Event and Open House on Oct. 6 in Currituck.
Manufacturing Event
Fall 2017 Graduation
Applications for fall graduation are being accepted now through Oct. 15. Learn about our submission process.
Fall 2017 Graduation
Veterans Dinner
Student veterans and dependents are invited to the Elizabeth City Campus for "Dinner and Dialog" on Oct. 18.
Veterans DinnerPork & Pearls: Pig Pickin’ & Oyster Roast
Join us on Saturday, Oct. 7 at the Crawfish Shack in Hertford for "Pork & Pearls," a casual night of eating, dancing, a silent auction, 50/50 raffle, and more!
News & Events
“Kiss a Pig” Faculty & Staff Foundation Fundraiser
The College of The Albemarle (COA) Foundation welcomed Peppa the pig to the Elizabeth City Campus as part of a faculty and staff fundraiser in support of the Foundation’s General […]
COA Foundation Receives $3.83M Gift from Entrepreneur Bill Taylor
ELIZABETH CITY — Mr. Bill Taylor, local businessman and entrepreneur, has had an affinity for Elizabeth City and The Pines since joining the club more than 40 years ago. In […]
COA Holds SGA Swearing In Ceremony
College of The Albemarle’s (COA) 2017 – 2018 Student Government (SGA) Executive Board and Senators were sworn in by COA president, Dr. Robert Wynegar on Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2017 at […]