Tri-County Community CollegeStudent Guide

Academic dates, campus language, housing, and student-life references for Tri-County Community College. Core organization is free for students.

College in Murphy, NC. Operating on a semester system.

Murphy, NC
888 students
@tricountycc.edu
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Student guide · Fall 2026

The semester, explained for Tri-County Community College

Dates from the active academic calendar, plus the campus language and local details students actually need. Every entry comes from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

Relevant term
Fall 2026
Campus terms
5
Local details
10

Academic calendar

Fall 2026 runs Aug 12, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

3 entries
  1. Fall 2026Relevant now
  2. Spring 2027
  3. Summer 2027

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Campus language

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5 terms

N

NSLS
The National Society of Leadership and Success, a leadership honor society on campus.

P

PTK
Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society for two-year colleges.

S

SGA
Student Government Association, the representative body for the student population.

T

The Graham Center
Common shorthand for the Tri-County Community College Graham County Center satellite campus.
The Grill
The College Grill, the main on-campus dining facility located in the Enloe Building.

Places and practicalities

Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.

10 details
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Chick-fil-A (Limited Service)
Crisp
The Crisp Building, primarily used for classroom instruction and faculty offices.
Enloe
The Enloe Building, which houses administrative offices, the library, and the college grill.
Graham County Center
The college's satellite campus located in Robbinsville, NC.
Harper
The Harper Building, the primary facility for the Graham County Center in Robbinsville.
McSwain
The McSwain Building, which contains specialized labs and classrooms.
Moodle
The online learning management system used for course materials, assignments, and grades.
Self-Service
The student portal used for registration, viewing transcripts, and managing financial aid.
TCCC Alert
The emergency notification system that sends text and email alerts for campus closures or safety issues.
West
The West Building, housing various vocational and technical program facilities.

Quick answers

Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.

What academic term is relevant now?
Fall 2026 runs Aug 12, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
5 approved campus terms and 10 local details are included in full.
Are all approved campus terms included?
Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
Where does this guide come from?
Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

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  • Major-aligned clubs, pre-professional groups, and research communities.
  • Performing arts, visual arts, student publications, film, and music.
  • Cultural orgs, identity communities, and faith-based groups.
  • Volunteer groups, civic engagement, mutual aid, and student government.
  • Outdoor clubs, intramural sports, club sports, and rec center programs.
  • Entrepreneurship, hackathon teams, makerspaces, and engineering project teams.
  • Casual hangouts, interest groups, and open events without applications.

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Tri-County Community College on DormWay

Current DormWay activity for this campus

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Life in Murphy for Tri-County Community College Students

Everything you need to know about living and studying in Murphy.

Timezone

Eastern Time (ET)

Median Rent

$800

Cost of Living Index

83

Student Population

0

City Transportation

Walkability

38

Bikeability

30

Nearest Airports

Western Carolina Regional Airport (nearby in Andrews, NC)

Climate Averages

Climate

Humid subtropical

Avg Annual Temp

56.5°F

Avg Snowfall

4.5 in

Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

Harper Building Lot

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Located near the Harper Building, housing administration and the business office.

McSwain Building Lot

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Located near the library and main academic facilities.

Enloe Building Lot

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General parking for students and staff.

Campus News

Latest updates from Tri-County Community College

TCCC Housing Project Update

TCCC representatives toured the workforce housing project in Andrews, which provides quality, attainable housing for essential workers. Students in the Building Construction Technology program have been heavily involved in the development.

Jun 9, 2026

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Direct Admission Expanded via NC College Connect

Tri-County Community College is participating in the statewide NC College Connect program, offering simplified direct admission to North Carolina high school seniors.

Oct 15, 2024

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Upcoming Events

What's happening at Tri-County Community College

Veteran's Day Observance

November 11, 2026

College-wide

The college is closed in observance of Veteran's Day.

Withdrawal Deadline (16-Week & Late Start)

November 12, 2026

Main Campus

Last day for students to withdraw from 16-week and Late Start courses.

2nd 8-Week Withdrawal Date

November 23, 2026

Main Campus

Deadline for students to withdraw from second 8-week session courses.

Thanksgiving Holiday (No Classes)

November 25, 2026

College-wide

No classes scheduled for the Thanksgiving holiday.

Thanksgiving Holiday (College Closed)

November 26, 2026

College-wide

The college is closed for the Thanksgiving holiday.

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Email Domain

@tricountycc.edu

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