General Information

Message From the President

Welcome to West Virginia Northern Community College!

Our College is a community resource and educational haven for students of all ages and backgrounds. Whether you are the first in your family to attend college or are from a long line of college graduates, if you are participating in one of our workforce development programs or you are pursuing an associate degree, you have come to the  right place to make your mark on the world.

Many students come to Northern to earn an associate degree. Some complete the initial two years of a bachelor’s degree here then transfer to a university to earn a bachelor’s degree. Many others seek a certificate in career training to develop skills and enter the workforce as our community’s skilled energy workers, nurses, first responders, chefs, teachers, accountants, business leaders, entrepreneurs, and more. Many high school juniors and seniors enroll in our early entrance courses earning college credits while in high school - saving money and shortening their path to a degree. Still others take courses for personal enrichment, to learn and to grow personally.

As the compass in our logo indicates, we are here to help you navigate your journey. Is your ultimate goal a bachelor’s degree? Northern is the ideal place to start as we have a number of programs that transfer to four-year colleges and universities. We have many 2+2 agreements with regional institutions that streamline the transfer process and can save you tens of thousands of dollars. By starting at Northern and taking advantage of these transfer opportunities, you can stay home, save money, and possibly continue working while completing your degree.

If you are seeking industry certification or an associate degree that prepares you for immediate employment upon completion, we have that too. Northern has programs in health care, business, applied and industrial technology, information technology, cyber security, EMT/paramedic, criminal justice, human services, culinary arts, CDL, and others to prepare you for an exciting career.

Affordability is an important consideration when navigating your college experience. Northern is listed in the U.S. Department of Education’s List of Top 100 Community Colleges for Lowest Net Tuition in the nation. For the past several years, we have been the most affordable community college in the State of West Virginia. In addition, our Financial Aid Office stands ready to assist you in identifying and applying for federal financial aid, West Virginia Invests, and other private scholarship opportunities.

Looking for classes conveniently located in the Northern Panhandle? Northern has you covered with campuses in Weirton, Wheeling, and New Martinsville. All three of our campuses are attractive and equipped with the latest instructional technologies that will assist your learning.

Do you have work or family responsibilities requiring flexible scheduling? Northern can help with a wide variety of on-line courses and programs.

As you navigate your college experience, you’ll discover amazing faculty and staff who are committed to your success. Northern has excellent faculty who are experts in their fields, and many faculty have years of professional experience that enables them to connect the classroom to the work environment. Our friendly staff on all campuses care about you and are here to help you along your path.

We are glad you are here, and we look forward to helping you find your direction and achieve your goals.

I look forward to seeing you on one of our campuses soon.

Daniel Mosser, President

College Snapshot

• Coeducational, Tri-Campus, Public, Two-Year Comprehensive Community College.
• Established July 1, 1972, by the West Virginia Board of Regents.
• Programs in Liberal Arts and Sciences, Career-Technical, Workforce Development, Developmental Education, and Community and Continuing Education.
• “Open-Door” Admissions Policy for College.

Mission Statement

As a comprehensive community college, West Virginia Northern’s mission is to educate and empower our community by providing open access to affordable, high-quality learning opportunities.

Vision Statement

West Virginia Northern Community College will be the region’s institution of choice for higher education and lifelong learning. 

We will be:

• The college of first choice for our students seeking an affordable, accessible education in an inclusive, supportive, and innovative learning environment.
• A premier partner for transforming lives while fostering economic prosperity for all.
• The region’s source for a skilled workforce to solve evolving challenges.

A Pledge to Students

We, the faculty, staff and administrators of West Virginia Northern Community College, reaffirm our commitment to our common mission:

Excellence in Teaching and Learning.

As members of an academic community, we pledge to unite ourselves to support the success of all who wish to learn.

As faculty, we are a community of scholars who place a top priority on teaching, learning and advising.

As staff, we serve the students and the College by facilitating and enhancing the total educational process.

As administrators, we provide leadership for the development of students, faculty and staff; and we accept the responsibility for quality and accountability for the total development of the Upper Ohio Valley.

At Northern, the values of a college education and service take precedence over the values of wealth and status.

Compliance Process Updates

In keeping with the federal legislation, state of West Virginia legislative changes and regulations, including the Higher Education Opportunity Act, Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, as amended, the Clery Act including the Campus SAVE and VAWA regulations, WVNCC is creating and/or updating processes, policies and procedures to comply with these changes. 

For additional details, contact the appropriate area of the College. As the College responds to these changes and mandates, information will be made available on the College’s website and through student notifications, etc., as necessary.