What’s Happening on Campus
Apr 30, 2026Discover 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.
MAY 2026
Registration Continues
New and current students can register now for Summer and Fall classes. Apply at https://rockinghamcc.edu/admissions-aid/apply/ or by calling Admissions at 336-342-4261 ext. 2333.
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 Rockingham Community College 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
Preschool Graduation
Little Angel’s Childhood Development Center graduation ceremony.
- When: May 22, 2026 from 10-11:30 a.m.
- Where: ADT auditorium, 560 County Home Road, Wentworth
- Who: Preschoolers and their guests
Memorial Day Closure
Rockingham Community College 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
Recreational Soccer League
The NCRT Rush Triad Soccer League will play.
- When: Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, 6:30-8 p.m., June 6-July 25, 2026
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 Volleyball Youth Camp
Middle school and high school Volleyball Camp that will help spread some volleyball knowledge to local youth players, and raise money for the RCC Volleyball team.
- When: 5-8:30 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, July 20-22, 2026
- Who: Students earning a certificate, diploma or associate degree this summer
- Where: Robert Keys Gymnasium
RCC Board of Trustees
The Rockingham Community College 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 Rockingham Community College, 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
Political Candidates Forum
A Political Candidates Forum, sponsored by the Eden, Reidsville, and Western Rockingham Chambers of Commerce.
- When: Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026 from 6-9 p.m.
- Where: Center for Workforce Development, Corporate Meeting Space
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 https://rockinghamcc.edu/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
