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.
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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.
Veterans Services
The Surf City Center has its own dedicated Veterans Center space offering help with VA education benefits, enrollment, and campus resources. Veteran Services staff are on site Fridays, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
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University Transfer Courses
Surf City | 2026 – 2027 Academic Schedule
- ACC 120 (opens in new tab) Principles of Financial Accounting
- ART 111 (opens in new tab) Art Appreciation
- ART 131 (opens in new tab) Drawing I
- BIO 111 (opens in new tab) General Biology I
- BIO 168 (opens in new tab) Anatomy and Physiology I
- BUS 110 (opens in new tab) Introduction to Business
- CJC 111 (opens in new tab) Intro to Criminal Justice
- COM 120 (opens in new tab) Interpersonal Communication
- ENG 111 (opens in new tab) Writing and Inquiry
- HIS 131 (opens in new tab) American History I
- MAT 152 (opens in new tab) Statistical Methods I
- MAT 171 (opens in new tab) Precalculus Algebra
- MUS 110 (opens in new tab) Music Appreciation
- PSY 150 (opens in new tab) General Psychology
- SPA 111 (opens in new tab) Elementary Spanish I
- ART 111 (opens in new tab) Art Appreciation
- BIO 169 (opens in new tab) Anatomy and Physiology II
- ENG 025 (opens in new tab) College English Skills
- ENG 112 (opens in new tab) Writing and Research
- ENG 125 (opens in new tab) Creative Writing I
- HIS 131 (opens in new tab) American History I
- MAT 035 (opens in new tab) Concepts of Algebra
- MAT 110 (opens in new tab) Mathematical Measurement and Literacy
- MAT 152 (opens in new tab) Statistical Methods I
- MAT 171 (opens in new tab) Precalculus Algebra
- MAT 172 (opens in new tab) Precalculus Trigonometry
- MUS 111 (opens in new tab) Fundamentals of Music
- MUS 131 (opens in new tab) Chorus I
- SOC 210 (opens in new tab) Introduction to Sociology
- SOC 242 (opens in new tab) Sociology of Deviance
Live Surf City Course Registration
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