Eastern Shore Community College is a two-year public community college located in Melfa, Virginia. The following is a detailed introduction:

School Overview

System and Service Area: It is a member of the Virginia Community College System, mainly serving the residents of Accomack County and North Hampton County.

Funding Source: Funding is mainly provided by the national fund, and it also accepts donations from the two counties and the Eastern Shore Community College Foundation.

Accreditation: It is recognized by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award college degrees, and its associate degree programs have also been approved by the Virginia Higher Education Commission.

Professional Settings

Degree majors: Covering many fields, such as business, management, marketing and related support services, including business operations management, business operations and secretarial, real estate, etc.; computer and information science and support services, including computer information science, multimedia information resource design, etc.; engineering technology and engineering-related fields, including computer-aided design and drafting, electrical, electronic and communication engineering technology, etc.; family and consumer science/human science fields, including child care workers/assistants, etc.; health professions and related project fields, including health care services, medical and health information record technology, practice/ Vocational nurse training, medical clinical assistant, etc.

Online courses: To facilitate students' independent learning, the school also offers online courses in related fields, such as business description, typing, English writing, music appreciation, biology, American history - 1865 to present, psychology, sociology, medical terminology, etc.

Teaching features

Small class teaching: The class size is small, which can ensure that every student can get full attention and guidance from the teacher, which helps to improve the teaching quality and students' learning effect.

Flexible time: The school offers a variety of course arrangements, including daytime, evening and online courses, to meet the learning needs of different students, especially for those working students to balance work and study.

Rich practical opportunities: Focus on the cultivation of students' practical ability, and provide students with internships, practical projects and other opportunities through cooperation with local enterprises and institutions, so that students can accumulate experience in actual operations and improve their employment competitiveness.

Campus Life

Student Activities: The school will hold a variety of colorful activities, such as alumni gatherings, career exploration activities, job fairs, etc., to provide students with opportunities to communicate and expand their network, and help students better plan their future career development.

Community Organizations: There are many student clubs and organizations, covering academic, cultural, artistic, sports and other aspects. Students can participate according to their interests and hobbies, enrich their extracurricular life, and cultivate teamwork spirit and leadership skills.

Sports Activities: There are sports clubs to organize students to participate in various sports competitions and activities to promote students' physical and mental health and enhance their collective sense of honor and teamwork awareness.

Admission and Employment

Admission Path: After completing two years of study and obtaining an associate degree, students can apply to transfer to a four-year university for further studies with excellent grades, laying a solid foundation for pursuing a higher degree in the future.

Employment Support: The school has a dedicated career center to provide students with employment guidance, career counseling, resume preparation, interview skills training and other services to help students enter the workplace smoothly. At the same time, the school maintains a good cooperative relationship with local companies, actively recommends employment opportunities for graduates, and improves the employment rate of graduates.