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GENERAL INFORMATION
SWAIN CENTER
The Swain Center is located 7 miles outside Bryson City on Hwy 74. In addition to housing several programs, the Swain Center offers enrollment services, a computer lab, meeting space, and a 3,000 sq ft auditorium. The center also houses the NC Cooperative extension office for Swain County.
Contact Information
60 Almond School Road Bryson City, NC 28713 828.366.2000
Fax: 828.366.2008
PROGRAM OFFERINGS Nantahala School for the Arts
The Nantahala School for the Arts empowers students to experience the legacy of Appalachian art and craft; including Native arts, folk art, and contemporary arts and crafts. Programs offered: Associate in Fine Arts and Heritage Arts.
Outdoor Leadership
The Outdoor Leadership program prepares individuals to work as an educator, instructor or facilitator in parks, recreational facilities, camps and other outdoor settings. Programs offered: Associate Degree or Certificate in Outdoor Leadership and Certificates in Wilderness Therapy and Wilderness Emergency Medicine.
College and Career Readiness
College and Career Readiness offers students and community members opportunities to prepare for college and the work place. Programs offered: Basic Skills Plus, High School Equivalency (GED ® /HiSET test preparation classes) and Job & Career Preparation (HRD). Classes are free for the unemployed and underemployed.
STUDENT RESOURCES Computer Lab
The lab is open during regular college hours (M-Th from 8am to 5pm, Fridays from 8am to noon).
Enrollment Services
Staff is available to assist potential and existing students with enrollment questions and procedures.
Tobacco Use
The Swain Center campus is a tobacco-free environment.
For more information visit:
www.southwesterncc.edu/scc-locations/swain-center
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