The world is changing, and we must be prepared. Isothermal Community College is here to help you meet the “challenge of change” by providing the education and training you need to “stay near, go far.” Serving Rutherford and Polk counties with three locations and a robust online learning platform, Isothermal is one of North Carolina’s leading community colleges. It is an accredited institution offering over 100 associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates designed for university transfer or immediate employment. Additionally, the college provides short-term, non-degree programs in healthcare, hospitality, emergency services, and more. Isothermal also supports high school students through the REaCH early college and the Career and College Promise program.