Alston W. Burke Center at Surf City
Close to Home. Connected to Your Future.
Skip the long commute and earn college credit, learn a high-demand trade, or complete tuition-free high school dual-enrollment courses right in Pender County. The Alston W. Burke Center at Surf City brings Cape Fear Community College’s high-quality instruction, personalized advising, and modern learning spaces directly to your neighborhood.
University Transfer (Associate Degrees)
Complete your general education requirements close to home and transfer seamlessly to UNC System universities as a junior, saving thousands on tuition.
- Guaranteed transfer credit under the NC Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (CAA)
- Flexible morning, evening, and hybrid class schedules tailored for working adults
- Small class sizes with direct interaction from expert CFCC faculty
- Financial aid, scholarships, and payment plan options available
Workforce Training, High School Programs & Community Resources
Explore the specialized pathways and workforce opportunities available at our Surf City Center below:
Workforce & Career Credentials
Earn fast credentials in Nurse Aide, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Real Estate Pre-Licensing, HVAC, Forklift, Notary Public, Medical Admin, ESL, and GED Prep.
Career & College Promise (CCP)
Eligible high school juniors and seniors can take tuition-free college transfer and career technical courses right at the Surf City Center while still in high school.
Small Business Center
Free confidential counseling, business planning, and interactive seminars for entrepreneurs and local business owners in Pender County.
Location & Directions
Conveniently located off Highway 210 in Hampstead/Surf City. Features modern trade labs, computer facilities, and student advising offices.
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University Transfer Courses
Surf City | 2026 – 2027 Academic Schedule
- ACC 120 Principles of Financial Accounting
- ART 111 Art Appreciation
- ART 131 Drawing I
- BIO 111 General Biology I
- BIO 168 Anatomy and Physiology I
- BUS 110 Introduction to Business
- CJC 111 Intro to Criminal Justice
- COM 120 Interpersonal Communication
- ENG 111 Writing and Inquiry
- HIS 131 American History I
- MAT 152 Statistical Methods I
- MAT 171 Precalculus Algebra
- MUS 110 Music Appreciation
- PSY 150 General Psychology
- SPA 111 Elementary Spanish I
- ART 114 Art History
- ART 131 Drawing I
- BIO 112 General Biology II
- BIO 169 Anatomy and Physiology II
- COM 231 Public Speaking
- ENG 112 Writing and Research
- HIS 132 American History II
- MAT 152 Statistical Methods I
- MAT 171 Precalculus Algebra
- MUS 110 Music Appreciation
- SOC 210 Introduction to Sociology
- SPA 112 Elementary Spanish II
Live Surf City Course Registration
View open sections and active seat availability at the Surf City Center:
Surf City Campus (21 Available)
The following course offerings are currently open for registration:
