College Closed Monday Because of Severe Weather

All Wake Tech campuses are closed Monday, March 16, 2026, due to forecasts of severe weather. Although the college is on spring break, many non-degree classes are still held this week. Students taking non-degree classes in person should check with their instructors for more information. Online non-degree classes continue as scheduled. Many Wake Tech student services, including Admissions and Advising, are available online at virtualsupport.waketech.edu. Wake Tech employees who can work remotely should do so.

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Entrepreneurs Shine at Business Pitch Competition

Wake Tech celebrated local innovation and entrepreneurship as finalists competed in the college's…
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College Offers New Way to Tour

When was the last time you visited a Wake Tech campus?
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Wake Tech and Montreat College officials sign a credit transfer agreement for two programs

New Transfer Options for Two IT Programs

Wake Tech Cybersecurity and Advertising and Graphic Design graduates can now pursue bachelor's degrees at Montreat College, thanks to a new academic partnership.
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Student IDs Approved as Voter Identification for 2024 Elections

Students at North Carolina's largest community college will be able to use their student ID badges to vote in primary and general elections this year.
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Student Success
Jennifer Aguilera and Usman Malik and the 2023-24 Scott Scholars at Wake Tech.

Deserving Students Receive Prestigious Honor

Wake Tech is pleased to announce the Scott Scholars for the 2023-24 academic year, Jennifer Aguilera and Andrew Usman Malik.
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A smiling Wake Tech student is part of the college's record Spring enrollment

College Welcomes Record Spring Enrollment

Wake Tech began the spring semester on January 8 with record enrollment. The college welcomed more than 23,000 degree-seeking students for the first day of classes – up 11% from a year ago. More than 3,500 of those students are new to Wake Tech.
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College Announces Fall Honor Roll

Wake Tech President Dr. Scott Ralls is proud to announce more than 2,000 students made the honor roll for the Fall 2023 semester, up nearly 140 students from the same semester last year.
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Celebrating Fall Graduates

Wake Tech Celebrates Fall Graduates

Saturday was a day of pomp and circumstance, as hundreds of proud Wake Tech graduates celebrated their accomplishments with family and friends at the Fall Commencement exercises.
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Wake Tech President Dr. Scott Ralls and Talon, the college's mascot, pose with William Peace University President Brian Ralph and that school's mascot, Pacer, during a signing ceremony.

Agreement Makes Transferring to William Peace University Easier

Fifteen new and revised articulation agreements between Wake Tech Community College and William Peace University makes it even easier for students to finish their bachelor's degree, officials said.
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Students Showcase Skills at Bakers' Row

Wake Tech baking students showcased their skills at the much-anticipated Bakers' Row event.
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