All campuses and locations will open at 10 a.m., Friday, March 6.
What great things do you want to do?
Prepare for college
High school alternatives and adult education such as the General Equivalency Diploma (GED).
Earn a degree/certificate
Durham Tech offers over 100 associate degree, diploma, and certificate programs.
Continuing Education
Gain the skills and qualifications you need to move your career forward.
Transfer to a four-year school
An experienced advisor will assist to ensure you take the courses needed to graduate and transfer.
Take a course or two
Students with a bachelor's degree who wish to take courses without pursuing another degree.
Take online courses
Our distance learning program offers over 100 online and hybrid courses.
Build your business
Customized training and our Small Business Center provide the tools to expand your business.
Explore a new interest
Continuing Education courses help you discover hidden talents and add excitement to your life.
Strengthen English skills
Courses are available for beginning, intermediate, and advanced English learners.
Recent News
March 1
LONG STRANGE TRIP: Woman eschews body piercing to become PA
Teresa Clayton wanted more from life than being a body piercer, so she set her sights on medicine. Now, she’s a physician assistant at Duke Medicine, helping people in need. T, as nearly everyone calls her, left her life as a …
February 6
Middle College High School earns an A on state report card
Only two of the DPS schools received grades of A on the state report card — J.D. Clement Early College at N.C. Central University and Middle College High School at Durham Technical Community College. …
February 4
Newest members of long blue line welcomed by DPD
The six newest members of the Durham Police Department took their oath along with one officer with the Carrboro Police Department Tuesday night at the Duke Memorial United Methodist Church. The seven men and women completed the department’s basic law enforcement training classes …
January 28
Firehouse Subs’ gift to aid Durham Tech Fire Academy
The Fire Academy at Durham Tech has received a $23,000 donation from the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation.The grant will be used to purchase a variety of equipment, including a forcible entry-door simulator, face shields, fire hooks, nozzles and other firefighting equipment. …
January 24
Closing achievement gap requires collaboration
Moore visited Durham in December as the Dr. Charles Sanders President’s Lecture Series speaker, sponsored by Durham Technical Community College. In his remarks, Moore stressed that, “if you want to address the issue of the young man, you have to address the support given to our families. If you address …
Upcoming Events
March 6, 1 p.m., Wynn 1117
Visions Workshop/Business Meeting
March 8, 2 a.m.
Daylight Saving Begins
Turn your clocks ahead an hour. Sorry for the lost sleep!
March 9, 1 pm, Wynn 1114
Phi Beta Lambda Meeting
PBL offers terrific opportunities for leadership, networking, scholarships, service, resume building, travel and fun!
March 9, 2 p.m., White 45
Amigos Unidos Spanish Club Meeting
Open to all students desiring to further their knowledge about the Spanish culture, people and language
March 9, 1 p.m., White 50
Final Draft Club Meeting
March 9, 6 p.m., Main Campus Library
Library Citation Workshop
Learn to determine why, when, and how to cite sources; about MLA and APA formats; how to avoid plagiarism; and practice creating citations. No preregistration necessary!
March 16, noon, Phillips 303
Transfer and Information Planning Sessions (TIPS)
Learn about transferring to NCSU.
March 16, 2 p.m., White 45
Amigos Unidos Spanish Club Meeting
Open to all students desiring to further their knowledge about the Spanish culture, people and language
March 16, 1 p.m., White 50
Final Draft Club Meeting
March 17, 11 am–1 pm, Collins Building foyer
Meredith College Admissions Counselor
An admissions counselor from Meredith College will be available to answer questions.
March 17, noon, Phillips 303
Transfer and Information Planning Sessions (TIPS)
Learn about transferring to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
March 18, 2 pm, Phillips 378
Spectrum Meeting
Spectrum's mission is to advocate for and support the needs of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex, Queer, Questioning, and Allies people on the Durham Tech campus. Everyone is welcome!
View the Durham Tech events calendar
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Information Sessions
March 17
Spanish Translation Certificates
3 p.m., White 69. Mandatory information and Spanish placement sessions for students enrolling in the Community and Medical Spanish Facilitator certificate programs …
March 18
Health Programs Information Session
10 a.m., Tech 900. Learn more about the healthcare curriculum options available at Durham Tech. …
March 18
Pharmacy Technology
3 p.m., Tech 912. Learn about career opportunities, the program, and admission requirements …
March 24
Clinical Trials Research Associate
5:30 p.m., Tech 910. Learn about the program, admission requirements, and job market …
March 25
Health Information Technology
5 p.m., Tech 910. Learn about careers, job opportunities, and the Durham Tech program. Sign up …
April 7
Nursing Assistant
4 p.m., OCSDC 105. Learn about the duties and responsibilities of a Nursing Assistant, the programs that Durham Tech offers …
April 9
Occupational Therapy Associate
5 p.m., Tech 935. Learn about the program, admission requirements, and job market …
April 11
Durham Tech Open House
9 a.m.–1 p.m., Wynn Center. Learn about our programs, financial aid, admissions, and registration. Register …
April 14
Nursing Assistant
10 a.m., NGM 102. Learn about the duties and responsibilities of a Nursing Assistant, the programs that Durham Tech offers …
April 15
Pharmacy Technology
3 p.m., Tech 912. career opportunities, the program, and admission requirements …
April 16
Health Programs Overview
1 p.m., Tech 900. Learn more about the healthcare curriculum options available at Durham Tech. …
April 16
Nursing Assistant
4 p.m., OCC 111. Learn about the duties and responsibilities of a Nursing Assistant, the programs that Durham Tech offers …
April 21
Clinical Trials Research Associate
5:30 p.m., Tech 910. Learn about the program, admission requirements, and job market …
April 21
Spanish Translation Certificates
5 p.m., White 69. Mandatory information and Spanish placement sessions for students enrolling in the Community and Medical Spanish Facilitator certificate programs …
April 22
Respiratory Therapy
3 p.m., Tech 934. Learn about the program, admission requirements, and the job market …
April 30
Health Information Technology
2 p.m., Tech 910. Learn about careers, job opportunities, and the Durham Tech program. Sign up …
May 5
Clinical Trials Research Associate
5:30 p.m., Tech 910. Learn about the program, admission requirements, and job market …
May 6
Pharmacy Technology New Enrollment Orientation
3 p.m., Tech 912. New students will start their student file and discuss the criminal background check and drug screening deadlines …
May 13
Health Programs Overview
1 p.m., Tech 900. Learn more about the healthcare curriculum options available at Durham Tech. …
May 19
Spanish Translation Certificates
5 p.m., White 69. Mandatory information and Spanish placement sessions for students enrolling in the Community and Medical Spanish Facilitator certificate programs …
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