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What’s Happening on Campus

Apr 2, 2026

Discover what’s coming up on campus. Our calendar highlights college events, community group activities, and key student deadlines. This listing is constantly updated, and is maintained by the Director of Public Information, who can be reached at pio@rockinghamcc.edu.

APRIL 2026

Easter Holiday

Õ¬Äи£ÀûÉç is closed for the Easter holiday.

• When: Friday, April 3, 2026

Fall Registration Opens

New and current students can start registering for Fall classes. Don’t forget, you can still register for summer! Apply at /admissions-aid/apply/ or by calling Admissions at 336-342-4261 ext. 2333.

• When: Monday, April 6, 2026 starting at 8 a.m.

Fine Arts Festival Art Drop-Off

Artists may drop off pieces they would like to enter into the 82nd annual Fine Arts Festival, to be held on campus again this year. Categories include acrylic, fiber, mixed media, photography, watercolor, drawing, jewelry, pottery, wood, digital art, pastel, oil, and 3-dimensional art. The deadline for music and literature entries was April 1.

Artists may enter five pieces in each category. The cost is $5 per piece entered. The entry form can be filled out ahead of time and fees paid to expedite the drop-off process for artists: .

Cash prizes will be awarded in each category, plus best first-time entrant, people’s choice, youth artist, and best in show.

• When: Monday, April 6, 2026 from noon-7 p.m.
• When: Tuesday, April 7, 2026 from 8 a.m.-noon.
• Where: RCC Center for Workforce Development, 184 Wrenn Memorial Road, Wentworth
• Who: Artists who live, work, or worship in – or have a connection to – Rockingham County
• More info: , fineartsfestival1741@gmail.com, or 336-612-1404

Study Skills

Study Skills is to help you gear up for the final month of the semester. Get tips on time management, staying focused, and preparing for exams so you can end the term on a high note. Don’t miss this chance to set yourself up for success!

• When: April 7, 2026 from 10 a.m.-noon
• Where: Whitcomb Student Center Activity Room
• Who: Current RCC students

SECU Reality of Retirement

Join an interactive discussion hosted by State Employees Credit Union on the importance of having a retirement plan and how to set up and fund a retirement account.

• When: April 7, 2026 from noon-1 p.m.
• Where: ADT building, 560 County Home Road, Wentworth
• Who: RCC employees

Phi Theta Kappa 2026 Induction Ceremony

The Phi Theta Kappa 2026 Induction Ceremony welcomes new members to the international two-year college honors society. The ceremony recognizes new members and celebrates their current and future scholarship.

• When: April 8, 2026 from 4:30-7:30 p.m.
• Where: ADT building, 560 County Home Road, Wentworth
• Who: PTK inductees, their guests, and RCC employees

Fine Arts Festival

The 82nd annual Fine Arts Festival will be held on campus again this year, to celebrate artists and craftspeople in or connected to Rockingham County. The exhibition is free and open to the pubic from April 12-16 in RCC’s Center for Workforce Development.

• When: Sunday, April 12, 2026 from 2:30-3 p.m., Sneak Peak of the exhibition for sponsors and participating artists plus one guest.
• When: Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 3 p.m., Awards Ceremony, followed by the show open until 5 p.m.
• When: Monday and Tuesday, April 13-14 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., show open to the public.
• When: Wednesday and Thursday, April 15-16 from noon-6 p.m., show open to the public.
• When: Thursday, 16 from 6-8 p.m., show closed to public, artists pick up artwork, and anyone who purchased a piece that was entered into the show can pick up their purchase.
• Where: RCC Center for Workforce Development, 184 Wrenn Memorial Road, Wentworth
• Who: Open to the public
• More info: , fineartsfestival1741@gmail.com, or 336-612-1404

Student Awards Ceremony

The Student Awards Ceremony celebrates RCC’s stellar students of 2025-2026.

• When: April 20, 2026 from 4-6 p.m.
• Where: ADT auditorium, 560 County Home Road, Wentworth
• Who: Open to students and their families and RCC employees.

Job Fair

The Õ¬Äи£ÀûÉç Job Fair is an opportunity for students and the community at-large to meet with employers and job support services in one location to help with their job search. Employers will be on site with a wide range of jobs including those in government, healthcare, manufacturing, retail and others.

Find details, employer list, and assistance at RockinghamCC.edu/Job-Fair/, which is being continuously updated.

• When: April 22, 2026 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
• Where: Robert Keys Gymnasium, 558 County Home Road, Wentworth
• Who: Open to the public

RCS Senior Decision Day 2026

Celebrate the future with us!

Rockingham County Schools (RCS) Senior Decision Day will take place on the Õ¬Äи£ÀûÉç campus on April 29.

This milestone event showcases our seniors as they officially confirm their commitments to enrollment, enlistment, employment, or entrepreneurship.

Aligned with our “Choice Ready” initiative, this celebration highlights the diverse successes of students from all traditional high schools, the Early College, and the specialized college pathways at RCC.

Seniors will enjoy a day of networking across schools, engaging in team activities, and celebrating their achievements with food and festivities as they prepare for the next chapter of their lives.

• When: April 29, 2026, from 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
• Where: ADT auditorium, 560 County Home Road, Wentworth, then other places on campus
• Who: High school seniors

MAY 2026

Payment Plan Installment Due

Summer students on a payment plan have their installment #1 due today.

• When: Monday, May 4, 2026
• Who: Summer students on a payment plan

Spring Classes End

The last day of the Spring semester.

• When: Friday, May 8, 2026

Faculty Work Days

• When: Monday-Thursday, May 11-14

LPN-ADN Capping and Pinning

Students graduating from the Licensed Practical Nurse to Associate Degree Nursing program will receive their caps and pins.

• When: May 12, 2026 from 4-6 p.m.
• Where: ADT auditorium, 560 County Home Road, Wentworth
• Who: Invitation only

ADN Capping and Pinning

Students graduating from the Associate Degree Nursing program will receive their caps and pins.

• When: May 12, 2026 from 6-8 p.m.
• Where: ADT auditorium, 560 County Home Road, Wentworth
• Who: Invitation only

Graduation

Commencement exercises will be held today in two ceremonies, for students who finished in December 2025 and May 2026.

9 a.m. – students graduating with Associate Degrees

12 p.m. – students graduating with Associate in Applied Science Degrees, Diplomas, and Certificates

• When: Friday, May 15, 2026
• Where: Robert Keys Gymnasium, 558 County Home Road, Wentworth
• Who: Graduates, their invited guests, and RCC employees

RCC Board of Trustees

The Õ¬Äи£ÀûÉç Board of Trustees will hold its regularly scheduled bi-monthly meeting. The agenda is posted online prior to the meeting, in the News section of the website.

• When: Tuesday, May 19, 2026 starting at 3 p.m.
• Where: Gwyn Boardroom in the Administration Building, 215 Wrenn Memorial Road, Wentworth
• Who: Trustees, President’s Cabinet, and the public

Bookstore Funds

Sponsored and Financial Aid Funds available in the bookstore

• When: Thursday, May 21, 2026
• Where: RCC Bookstore, Whitcomb Student Center, 484 County Home Road, Wentworth
• Who: Current students receiving aid

Memorial Day Closure

Õ¬Äи£ÀûÉç is closed for Memorial Day.

• When: Monday, May 25, 2026

Tuition and Fees Due

Tuition and fees for the Summer term are due at 4 p.m. in the Business Office, or 11 p.m. online.

• When: Tuesday, May 26, 2026
• Where: Business Office, Administration Building, 215 Wrenn Memorial Road, Wentworth in person, or through student’s Moodle online.
• Who: Summer 2026 students

Faculty Work Days (9+3)

• When: Monday-Tuesday, May 26-27, 2026

Preschool Graduation

Little Kings & Queens Developmental Preschool Inc. graduation ceremony

• When: May 26, 2026 from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
• Where: ADT auditorium, 560 County Home Road, Wentworth
• Who: Preschoolers and their guests

Summer Term Begins

Summer classes begin, for a 4-week term that runs until June 23, and an 8-week term that runs until July 21.

• When: Thursday, May 28, 2026
• Who: Summer students

REA due

The Required Enrollment Assignment is due for students enrolled in the first 4-week summer term, which runs May 28-June 23.

• When: Friday, May 29, 2026
• Who: Students who just started their 4-week session this week

JUNE 2026

REA Due

The Required Enrollment Assignment is due for students enrolled in the first 8-week summer term, which runs May 28-July 21.

• When: Tuesday, June 2, 2026
• Who: Students who just started their 4-week session this week

First 4-Week Summer Session Ends

Summer classes end for the first 4-week term that started May 28.

• When: Tuesday, June 23, 2026
• Who: Summer students

Second 4-Week Summer Session Begins

Summer classes begin, for a 4-week term that runs until July 21.

• When: Wednesday, June 24, 2026
• Who: Summer students

REA Due

The Required Enrollment Assignment is due for students enrolled in the second 4-week summer session, which runs June 24-July 21.

• When: Tuesday, June 2, 2026
• Who: Students who just started their 4-week session this week

JULY 2026

July 4th Holiday

Campus is closed for the July 4th holiday.

• When: Friday, July 3, 2026

GED Graduation

Graduation for Career and College Readiness students who have earned their High School Equivalency Diplomas (GEDs).

• When: July 9, 2026 from 10 a.m.-noon
• Where: Center for Workforce Development, 184 Wrenn Memorial Road, Wentworth
• Who: CCR students and their guests

Graduation Applications Due

This is the last day for students who will finish this summer and earn a certificate, diploma or associate degree to fill out their graduation applications. These students were invited to participate in the annual graduation ceremony in May 2026.

• When: Friday, July 17, 2026
• Who: Students earning a certificate, diploma or associate degree this summer

RCC Board of Trustees

The Õ¬Äи£ÀûÉç Board of Trustees will hold its regularly scheduled bi-monthly meeting. The agenda is posted online prior to the meeting, in the News section of the website.

• When: Tuesday, July 21, 2026 starting at 3 p.m.
• Where: Gwyn Boardroom in the Administration Building, 215 Wrenn Memorial Road, Wentworth
• Who: Trustees, President’s Cabinet, and the public

Summer Sessions End

Summer classes end for the 8-week term that started May 28 and the second 4-week term that started June 24.

• When: Tuesday, July 21, 2026
• Who: Summer students

Faculty Work Days (9+3)

• When: Wednesday-Thursday, July 22-23, 2026

AUGUST 2026

Tuition and Fees Due

Tuition and fees for the Fall semester are due at 4 p.m. in the Business Office, or 11 p.m. online.

• When: Monday, Aug. 3, 2026
• Where: Business Office, Administration Building, 215 Wrenn Memorial Road, Wentworth in person, or through student’s Moodle online.
• Who: Fall 2026 students

Faculty Break

• When: Monday-Friday, Aug. 3-7, 2026

RockATOP Signing Ceremony

The RockATOP Apprentice Signing Ceremony showcases students being accepted into the program.

Local high school juniors and seniors participate in the Rockingham Apprenticeship and Technical Opportunities Program (RockATOP), a collaborative effort among Õ¬Äи£ÀûÉç, Rockingham County Schools, and local business and industry.

Students take RCC classes – with tuition, books and fees covered – and also gain skills as they work as a paid apprentice. Graduates earn an associate degree from RCC and may have the option to transfer those credits to a four-year university to earn a bachelor’s degree once they finish the apprenticeship program. Many students stay on as an employee with the company with which they apprenticed.

• When: Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2026, from 4-9:30 p.m.
• Where: ADT auditorium, 560 County Home Road, Wentworth
• Who: Apprentices, their guests, industry representatives, and community members

Faculty Work Days

• When: Monday-Friday, Aug. 10-14, 2026

Convocation

Annual welcome-back event for RCC faculty and staff

• When: Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026, all day
• Where: Campus
• Who: Faculty and staff

Fall Semester Begins

Fall classes begin, for the traditional 16-week term that runs until Dec. 14, and an 8-week term that runs until Oct. 9.

• When: Monday, Aug. 17, 2026
• Who: Fall students

Tuition and Fees Due

Tuition and fees for the Fall semester’s 14-week session are due at 4 p.m. in the Business Office, or 11 p.m. online.

• When: Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026
• Where: Business Office, Administration Building, 215 Wrenn Memorial Road, Wentworth in person, or through student’s Moodle online.
• Who: Fall 2026 students taking 14-week classes

Fall Semester Begins for 14-week term

Fall classes begin, for the late-start 14-week term that runs until Dec. 14.

• When: Monday, Aug. 31, 2026
• Who: Fall students

SEPTEMBER 2026

Payment Plan Installment Due

Fall students on Payment Plan A have their installment #2 due today.

• When: Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026
• Who: Fall students on a payment plan

Labor Day Holiday

Campus is closed for Labor Day.

• When: Monday, Sept. 7, 2026

OCTOBER 2026

Carolina College Tour

The Carolina College Tour 2026 will bring representatives from 40 colleges and universities to the RCC campus.

The Carolinas Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (CACRAO) arranges these tours across North and South Carolina each year.

• When: Oct. 1, 2026 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
• Where: Whitcomb Student Center Activity Room, 484 County Home Road, Wentworth
• Who: All high school seniors are invited
• Info: https://www.cacrao.org/

Payment Plan Installment Due

Fall students on Payment Plan A have their installment #3 due today, and students on Payment Plan B have their installment #2 due today.

• When: Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026
• Who: Fall students on a payment plan

Fall 1st 8-Week Session Ends

Fall classes end for the 8-week term that started Aug. 17.

• When: Friday, Oct. 9, 2026
• Who: Fall students in the first 8-week session

Tuition and Fees Due

Tuition and fees for the 2nd 8-week session are due at 4 p.m. in the Business Office, or 11 p.m. online.

• When: Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026
• Where: Business Office, Administration Building, 215 Wrenn Memorial Road, Wentworth in person, or through student’s Moodle online.
• Who: Fall 2026 students taking 2nd 8-week session classes

Fall Break

Fall break for faculty and curriculum students. Campus is open with staff working, and Continuing Education courses are in session.

• When: Monday-Tuesday, Oct. 12-13, 2026
• Who: Faculty and Fall curriculum students

Fall Second 8-Week Session Starts

Fall classes start for the 8-week term that runs Oct. 9-Dec. 14.

• When: Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026
• Who: Fall students in the second 8-week session

Graduation Applications Due

This is the last day for students who will finish this fall and earn a certificate, diploma or associate degree to fill out their graduation applications. These students are invited to participate in the annual graduation ceremony in May 2027.

• When: Friday, Oct. 30, 2026
• Who: Students earning a certificate, diploma or associate degree this Fall

NOVEMBER 2026

Payment Plan Installment Due

Fall students on Payment Plan A have their installment #4 due today, and students on Payment Plan B have their installment #3 due today.

• When: Monday, Nov. 2, 2026
• Who: Fall students on a payment plan

Spring/Summer Registration Opens

New and current students can start registering for Spring and Summer 2027 classes. Apply at /admissions-aid/apply/ or by calling Admissions at 336-342-4261 ext. 2333.

• When: Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026 starting at 8 a.m.

Sole Purpose

Ancora Compassionate Care CEO Lynn Flanagan, will walk on a treadmill for 12 hours – to raise funds and awareness about the services Ancora provides. The community is invited to join in. For a $25 donation, individuals may walk on one of the treadmills in honor or memory of a friend or loved one. During the live streamed event, Lynn will have “walking interviews” with community leaders as well as Ancora staff members.

• When: Nov. 4 from 8 a.m.-8:30 p.m.
• Where: Fitness room inside RCC’s Keys Gymnasium, 558 County Home Road, Wentworth
• Who: Open to the public

Thanksgiving Holidays

Campus is closed for the Thanksgiving Holidays.

• When: Thursday and Friday, Nov. 26-27, 2026

DECEMBER 2026

Tuition and Fees Due

Tuition and fees for the Spring semester are due at 4 p.m. in the Business Office, or 11 p.m. online.

• When: Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2026
• Where: Business Office, Administration Building, 215 Wrenn Memorial Road, Wentworth in person, or through student’s Moodle online.
• Who: Spring 2027 students

VFD Stew and BBQ Cook-off

Rockingham County Volunteer Fire Departments will set up tents to cook stew or barbecue. More information will be available at a later date.

• When: Dec. 5, 2026 from 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
• Where: ADT building parking lot, 560 County Home Road, Wentworth
• Who: Open to the public

Fall Semester Ends

Fall classes end.

• When: Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2026
• Who: Fall students

Faculty Work Days

• When: Tuesday-Friday, Dec. 15-18, 2026

Winter Break

Campus is closed for Winter Break. Online services are still available, including applying for Spring semester and making a payment for Spring Semester.

• When: Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2026 through Friday, Jan. 1, 2027