The mission of the college is to provide the highest quality learning opportunities primarily to the residents of Greenville County through exceptional postsecondary programs and services. In addition, developmental courses are available to prepare students to enter a program of study or to take the General Educational Development tests. Upon completion of their educational goals, the majority of graduates either are employed in fields related to their programs of study or transfer to four-year colleges and universities. In addition to specific technical skills, graduates have opportunities to acquire competence in critical thinking, problem solving, written and oral communication, computing, teamwork, and other skills that enhance their professional careers. Since the college is an open admission institution, students come from diverse socioeconomic and educational backgrounds.
Affordable education is provided at times and locations convenient to students.
Faculty and staff are student-centered and flexible, as well as outstanding in their fields. Excellence The college is dedicated to excellence through its personnel, programs, and physical environment. Each area is held accountable for assessing the attainment of its intended outcomes. The college believes that every individual deserves an educational opportunity. Therefore, the college is accessible to any resident both by location and flexible scheduling.