Halifax Community College, a public two-year institution, is part of the North Carolina Community College System. Located in Weldon, North Carolina, near the southern Virginia border, the campus is nestled in a rural area known for the scenic Lake Gaston. It is conveniently situated along I-95, within a 1-3 hour drive from the coast, mountains, and larger metropolitan areas. The College serves the approximately 65,000 residents of Halifax County and part of Northampton County.
Founded in 1967, Halifax Community College is one of the oldest colleges in the North Carolina Community College System, providing associate degree programs and continuing education. The College is a member of the American Association of Community Colleges, the North Carolina Community College System, and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.