Answer Student Survey to Win Prizes: Check Your Student Email for Survey
How satisfied are you with your college experience? Students, let your voice be heard and win prizes through the student satisfaction survey.
We need your input so that we can improve your time at Surry Community College in and out of the classroom. Please take the student satisfaction survey that will be sent directly to your student email account.
The survey will take place March 15 - April 5, 2022. The names of participants will be entered into a drawing to win nine $10 Starbucks gift cards. Three winners will be drawn each week. You must complete the survey to win.
If you have any questions, contact SCC's Institutional Research Department at [email protected] or (336) 386-3436. |
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Spring Fling Student Event: March 17 |
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Join us on Thursday, March 17 for Spring Fling! Come out to the Knights Grill Patio, courtyard and Gym (P-Building) on the Dobson campus from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. for fun and festivities.
There will be food, karaoke, giveaways, prizes and an escape room!
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Blood Drive on March 21
The Surry Community College Associate Degree Nursing Program is sponsoring a Blood Drive for the American Red Cross on Monday, March 21, from noon to 4 p.m. in the Gym on the Dobson campus.
To make an appointment, please call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit RedCrossBlood.org and use the sponsor code: Knights. Please support the ADN program by giving blood.
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Mental Health Awareness Event March 24
Express yourself with sidewalk chalk! Come out to the clocktower and courtyard on the Dobson Campus on Thursday, March 24, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Staff and students from the mental health support group will be there to chat about mental wellness and recruit members for Surry's Minds Matter. For more information, contact Bri Blackwood at (336) 386-3226 or [email protected]. |
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Register Now for
Spring Mid-Term Classes
The Spring Mid-Term college credit class listing is now available on surry.edu. Check out the list to see which classes you can add to your schedule to get ahead. If you have questions about class registration, contact your advisor or Student Services at (336) 386-3264 or [email protected]. |
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Spring SGA Meetings
The Student Government Association will meet in person and online on the following dates:
- March 23
- April 6
- April 20
Everyone is welcome to join the meetings, which take place on Microsoft Teams or in J-201 from 2 to 3 p.m. For questions, contact Kendra Myers, Student Services Coordinator, at [email protected] or (336) 386-3465. |
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Ireland: March 15
Join us as we learn about Ireland on March 15, at 12:30 p.m. in A-121 on the Dobson campus.Surry Community College's cultural events are open to everyone.
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Germany: March 24
Join us as we learn about Germany on March 24, at 11 a.m. in A-121 on the Dobson campus.
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Japan: March 30
Join us as we learn about Japan on March 30, at 11 a.m. in A-121 on the Dobson campus.
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Surry Community College's cultural events are open to everyone. If you have questions, contact Sarah Wright (336) 386-3439 or [email protected]. |
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Scholarship Opportunity for
College and University Students
The 2022-23 scholarship application period is open for NC One Water.
Are you a college or graduate student pursuing a career in the water industry or the water environment? Are you attending a college or university in North Carolina?
Apply for scholarships available for engineering, water studies, environmental disciplines, and other water-related fields such as construction, architecture, environmental finance, management, and technology.
Scholarships range from $1,000 - $3,000 for the 2022-23 academic year. Students may apply for and receive multiple scholarships as determined by our Scholarship Selection Committee.
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WORKSHOP: How to Download/Use Libby and Access Dogwood Digital Library
Need help to download and use the Libby app? Come to the workshop on Monday, March 21, at 12:15 pm, on the first floor in the SCC Library, Dobson campus.
With the app, you can borrow thousands of popular fiction and non-fiction e-books and e-audiobooks. This is a shared collection of items from many North Carolina community college libraries. These items may be downloaded to most computers and mobile devices.
To access:
- Go to https://dogwood.overdrive.com.
- Click "Sign In" then "Surry Community College" and enter SCC credentials.
- Download the Libby app to read/listen on mobile devices.
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Get Back on Track with Tutor.com and SCC Tutoring Services
The Academic Support Center is offering free, 24/7 help, in-person or online!
Get help in:
- English & Writing
- Math
- Computers & Programming
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Psychology
- Electrical
- Business & Economics
- Spanish
- … and so many more!
The ASC is located in R-212 on the Dobson campus, or you can connect with us for online tutoring in Teams.
We also partner with Tutor-com, a 24/7 online tutoring platform. Use the link in Moodle course pages. You can connect with a trained tutor in almost any course, any time you need it!
Get a great start this semester by connecting with the ASC and meeting with a friendly, expert tutor for your class.
Phone: (336) 386-3460
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Tech Tech: Moodle - Submitting Work
- Submit assignments on time. In Moodle, your instructor may close assignments and not allow late submissions, so don't expect to be able to electronically submit an assignment past the deadline.
- Look for a confirmation screen to make sure your assignment is submitted. (This might look different depending on the type of assignment.)
- Know which file formats your instructor will accept (.pdf and .docx are usually preferred).
- Always ask your instructor early if you have any questions about submitting assignments.
Students who need technical assistance during operating hours can contact the Helpdesk:
Monday – Thursday: 7:30 am – 9 p.m.
Friday: 7:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: Closed
(336) 386-3434
Visit Us in the Library, R-Building
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Mid-Week Prayer Time
All are welcome to join the SCC student club Alpha Omega Campus Ministry and Fellowship for Mid-Week Prayer Time each Wednesday at noon on the patio outside C-Building, Dobson campus. You can also join virtually at https://bit.ly/SurryPrayer.
Contacts:
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UNCW Transfer Events
Students at Surry Community College are guaranteed admission to UNC Wilmington through the Pathway to Excellence program.
This pathway guarantees admission to UNCW for students completing an Associate in Arts or Science, with a cumulative GPA of at least a 2.5 in transferable, college-level course work from SCC.
Jalen Little, UNCW Transfer Student Success Coordinator, will be available to meet with students on Monday, March 21, and Monday, April 18 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Knights Grill.
Winston-Salem State University
Dr. Michaiah Hinds, transfer coordinator for WSSU, will be in the Knights Grill on Tuesday, March 15, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. to speak with prospective students. Students interested in their BSN program should stop by to see him as WSSU has a residency requirement prior to being admitted.
Salem College
Laura Merritt, Salem College representative, will be in the Knights Grill to meet with students and answer questions on Monday, March 14, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
College Transfer Questions
For more information or questions, contact Melissa Recknor, Director - Student Success and Academic Advising, at (336) 386-3628 or [email protected]. |
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Surry Community College on TikTok
You can check out fun videos of students and programs on Surry Community College's new TikTok page. Check it out @surrycc. |
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Spring Payment Plan Available for Mid-Term
Surry Community College's Spring Payment Plan for mid-term courses will open on Feb. 18 and close on March 14 at 6 p.m. Half of the tuition is due at enrollment with the other half due in April.
There is a $25 set-up/enrollment fee. To sign up go to Nelnet.
If you have questions, contact:
Lee Welch (336) 386-3208
Betty Newman (336) 386-3201
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Job Openings
Career Coach
- Part-time Customer Service Representative, Surry Communications, Dobson
- Payroll Administrator, Pike Enterprises, Mount Airy
- Administrative Assistance, Sela Building Corporation, Elkin (Send resume to Robin Hiatt [email protected]
- Store Associate, Burkes Outlet, Mount Airy
- Electrician 1, Unifi Manufacturing, Yadkinville
- Central Scheduling Specialist, Novant Health, Winston-Salem
- Babysitter, Christian City Sitters, Germanton
- Personal Trainers, Workout Anytime, Mount Airy
- Front Desk Sales Consultant, Workout Anytime, Mount Airy
- Accounting Associate, Prism Medical Products, Elkin
- PRISM Associate, Prism Medical Products, Elkin
- Managed Care Services Associate, Prism Medical Products, Elkin
- Pay Relations Associate, Prism Medical Products, Elkin
If you have questions about how to apply for a job or how to post a job on Career Coach, contact Rachel Hiatt at (336) 386-3291 or [email protected].
Johnson Granite, Inc. in Mount Airy is recruiting for several positions:
- 2nd Shift Fabricators Mon - Thursday 4:30pm - 3:00am
- Material Handler
- Digital Countertop Templater
- Commercial Estimator
- Install Team Member
- Fabricator 1st & 2nd Shift
- Sales Associate
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The Knights Grill offers a full breakfast daily with multiple plate specials and “grab and go” items. Also, a full grill side with numerous selections and Hunt Brothers pizza by the hunk or a whole pizza. The grill also has a sub/wrap station and a full salad bar.
Spring Semester Hours:
Monday-Thursday, 7 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Fridays, 7 a.m. until 1:30 p.m.
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Surry Knights Word of the Month: Endurance
The Surry Knights Word of the Month is Endurance, which is the ability to withstand hardship or adversity and the ability to sustain a prolonged stressful effort or activity.
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Weekly Winner
Elizabeth Ayers is the winner of the Surry Chronicle newsletter drawing! Elizabeth will receive a $10 SCC Bookstore gift certificate.
Contact Student Services at [email protected] or (336) 386-3264 to claim your prize by 3/21/22.
Be sure to check the Surry Chronicle each week to see if you are the lucky winner!
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