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Important Dates and Deadlines

Spring 2027

Session	Classes Begin
16-week, 1st 14-week, 1st 12-week, 1st 8-week	January 11
2nd 14-week	February 9
2nd 12-week	March 9

Summer 2027

Session	Classes Begin
10-week, 1st 5-week	May 17
1st 8-week	June 1
2nd 5-week	June 22

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We’re Here to Help You Reach Your Goals

At College of The Albemarle (COA), we help you start a path to an exciting and rewarding career you’ll love. We’ll help you explore academic and career options, set goals, understand education and graduation requirements, and make informed decisions.

COA is proud to have served the academic needs of the Albemarle region since 1961. As the first comprehensive community college in North Carolina, COA continues to expand programs and services across seven counties: Camden, Chowan, Currituck, Dare, Gates, Pasquotank, and Perquimans. Learn about our campuses in Manteo, Edenton, Elizabeth City and Barco.

COA has an open-door admissions policy. We welcome anyone who wants to benefit from postsecondary education, regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, or disability.

If you have questions about our admissions process, contact us at 252-335-0821 ext. 2290 or [email protected].

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“Test Drive” COA

Looking to get started in a new career that’s hands-on and in demand? check out College of The Albemarle’s (COA) “Test Drive” programs and experience different opportunities that can take you from college to career in two years or less!