College Road Trip Coverage

Join WRAL as we showcase remarkable North Carolina colleges, each with its own unique story to tell. Meet the students who call these campuses home and the dedicated educators who inspire them every day.

Embark on a journey of education, opportunity and discovery!

College Road Trip 2024

Pay a visit to Campbell and UNC-Greensboro universities and Johnston and Vance-Granville community colleges in the 2024 edition of the College Road Trip.

College Road Trip: Campbell University

Campbell University provides it's students with opportunities to grow as an individual through a transformative student experience that nurtures mind, body and spirit.

College Road Trip: Next NC Scholarship

Watch now to learn more about the Next NC Scholarship.

College Road Trip: Vance-Granville Community College

Look just north of Wake County and you'll find Vance-Granville Community College. An institution committed to educating, inspiring, and supporting a diverse community of learners to achieve professional and personal success.

College Road Trip: Johnston Community College

Endless opportunities, that's what you'll find at Johnston Community College, where a quality education is affordable and personable. Students can begin taking classes at JCC while in high school, after high school, or mid career. They can earn an associate degree, a certificate, or a diploma in 35 programs of study.

College Road Trip: UNC Greensboro

UNC Greensboro gives students the knowledge and skills needed to make a remarkable real world impact every day, all in the heart of vibrant Greensboro, North Carolina.

College Road Trip: Guilford College

Founded by Quakers in 1837, Guilford College is North Carolina's fourth oldest degree-granting institution. Discover why students, faculty, staff, and alumni affirm, "Guilford is more than a college... it's a community."

College Road Trip 2023: Visit campuses across NC

Visit some of the most exciting and vibrant campus communities in North Carolina. From large universities to smaller, more personal college settings, get ready for an adventure in higher learning.

College Road Trip: Johnston Community College

Located in one of North Carolina's fastest growing counties, at the intersection of I-95 and I-40, Johnston Community College, or JCC, is the only higher education institution in Johnston County. This fall, JCC saw its highest-ever enrollment. And, it's poised for an amazing school year.

College Road Trip: NC Wesleyan

What began in 1956 as a simple petition from the people of Rocky Mount, has since become one of our state's most respected institutions: North Carolina Wesleyan University. See why NCWU is leading the way with its student-centered approach and purpose-driven culture, not to mention its nationally ranked affordability.

College Road Trip: Central Carolina Community College

Located in the heart of central North Carolina, we're getting ready to explore an institution that is focused on helping students reach their academic and career goals: Central Carolina Community College. With top-quality programs at its three campus locations and multiple instructional sites, here's how CCCC is providing exceptional learning for all.

College Road Trip: UNC-Greensboro

In 1891, 223 students began their studies at the State Normal and Industrial college. Today, that small school has grown to UNC-Greensboro - one of the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in North Carolina. Here's why thousands of Spartans choose the "G" every year

College Road Trip: Wilson Community College

Go inside a community college that's making a big impact through small class sizes and remarkable success stories. In the world of applied engineering, Wilson Community College is setting a powerful example. Join us as we explore how their commitment to smaller learning environments is fostering innovation and driving students toward incredible opportunities.

College Road Trip: Alamance Community College

This College Road Trip will take you on a journey through a vibrant Agriculture Program located in the heart of North Carolina. Alamance Community College is both unique and exciting... and it will open you to the endless possibilities of agricultural education at one of the state's finest community colleges.