What’s Happening on Campus
Jun 1, 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 [email protected].
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 25, 2026
- Who: Students who just started their 4-week session this week
CMA/Phlebotomy Pinning Ceremony
Students graduating from the Certified Medical Assistant and Phlebotomy programs will receive pins.
- When: Sunday, June 28, 2026 from 2-3 p.m.
- Where: ADT auditorium, 560 County Home Road, Wentworth
- Who: Invitation only
Nurse Aide Pinning Ceremony
Students graduating from the Nurse Aide program will receive pins.
- When: Sunday, June 28, 2026 from 4-5 p.m.
- Where: ADT auditorium, 560 County Home Road, Wentworth
- Who: Invitation only
JULY 2026
July 4th Holiday
Campus is closed for the July 4th holiday.
- When: Thursday and Friday, July 2-3, 2026
GED Graduation
Graduation for Career and College Readiness students who have earned their High School Equivalency Diplomas (GEDs).
- When: Thursday, 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: Monday-Wednesday, July 20-22, 2026 from 5-8:30 p.m.
- 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
Healthcare and Education Leaders Roundtables
The Reidsville Area Foundation is hosting this event, which is a follow-up conversation to its Community Report release.
- When: Tuesday, July 21, 2026. Healthcare Leaders Roundtable from 2-4 p.m. and Education Leaders Roundtable from 5:30-7:30 p.m.
- Where: Owens Health Sciences Building Common Area, 562 County Home Road, Wentworth
- Who: Invitation Only
Healthcare and Education Leaders Roundtables
The Reidsville Area Foundation is hosting this event, with keynote speaker from the Harwood Institute.
- When: Wednesday, July 22, 2026, 5-9 p.m.
- Where: Center for Workforce Development, 184 Wrenn Memorial Road, Wentworth
- Who: TBA
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. 5, 2026, from 4-9:30 p.m.
- Where: ADT auditorium, 560 County Home Road, Wentworth
- Who: Apprentices, their guests, industry representatives, and community members
Summer Send-Off for NC State
This is a celebration to send off our transfer students who will be attending NC State .
- When: Thursday, Aug. 6 from 6-8 p.m.
- Where: Center for Workforce Development, 184 Wrenn Memorial Road, Wentworth
- Who: RCC students headed to NC State
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: RCC 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
Partnering for Progress
This is an initiative aimed at strengthening the collective efforts to support students and families across Rockingham County. The meeting is open to local businesses, community organizations, and employer partners, as everyone works together to build a stronger workforce pipeline and to ensure that every student has access to the resources they need for education and career success.
- When: Friday, Sept. 2026 from 1:30-3 p.m.
- Where: Center for Workforce Development, 184 Wrenn Memorial Road, Wentworth
- Who: Open to the Public
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
- Who: Open to the Public
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: Friday, Oct. 2, 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
Beekeepers Assocation
The Rockingham County Beekeepers Association will hold its monthly meeting, featuring Bob Binnie, owner of Blue Ridge Honey Company of Georgia, who has decades of experience in beekeeping and is a speaker at many state-level and regional conferences.
- When: Dec. 3, 2026 from 6-9 p.m.
- Where: Center for Workforce Development, Corporate Meeting Space
- Who: Rockingham County Beekeepers Association
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
UPCOMING EVENTS IN 2027
Winter Break Ends
Campus reopens following Winter Break.
- When: Monday, Jan. 4, 2027
Fine Arts Festival
The 83rd annual Fine Arts Festival showcases the talents of artists and craftspeople who live, work, go to school in Rockingham County, or have significant ties to the county. Specific dates and times of when art may be dropped off, the awards ceremony, and when the show is open to the public will be announced at a later date.
- When: Early April, 2027
- Where: Center for Workforce Development, 184 Wrenn Memorial Road, Wentworth
- Who: Open to the Public
