Accreditation

In March 2005, Blue Ridge Community and Technical College [formerly CTC Shepherd] was accredited as an independent institution by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association (NCA).  NCA contact information follows; (www.higherlearingcommission.org, phone 312/263-0456, or 30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, Illinois 60602-2504).  Additionally, individual programs are accredited by their own respective organizations/accrediting bodies