The College is a public, two-year, open admissions institution providing degree, transfer, occupational, and continuing education opportunities. Special emphasis is given to Vermonters who would otherwise have limited access to college because of a number of barriers, including low income, lack of academic preparation, family obligations, time constraints, or geographic remoteness. To fulfill its mission, CCV offers classes in communities throughout Vermont, selects instructors from within those communities, and draws upon local resources and facilities. For thousands of Vermonters, the Community College of Vermont offers the opportunity to purse and Associate Degree, improve professional skills, or enrich personal development. CCV students are people of all ages, professions, and economic groups who attend classes in their own communities.
Instructors are knowledgeable practitioners in their fields as well as skilled teachers.
Over the years, CCV has received national recognition for its innovative programs and its unique way of bringing college learning to residents of Vermont. Today, the College serves nearly 5,000 student s each semester, making it, in terms of enrollment, the second largest college in the state.