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We’re worth the trip.

Warm and welcoming. Nestled in a vibrant Southern home base. Oh, and our own ecological preserve. Sounds good, right?

We can tell you all about Catawba—the campus, the people, the vibe—but to see yourself here, you’ve got to get here. Schedule an in-person visit, or take a virtual tour if you can’t make it IRL. Either way, we can’t wait for you to see all the good we’ve got going on.

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VIRTUAL VIDEO TOUR.

We think you've got to put your feet on the ground in Salisbury to see all the good that can happen at Catawba, but we understand that's not always possible. Here's a video tour of our 276 acres that have helped make Catawba one of North Carolina's top colleges.

LIFE IN SALISBURY.

Salisbury is pure North Carolina goodness. The birthplace of Cheerwine soda is home to coffee shops, restaurants, vintage goods, groceries, and more, all just over a mile from campus.

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More Ways to Experience Catawba

Open houses, group visits, virtual sessions, and more. We’ll show you everything there is to know about this seriously good place.

Undergraduate Open House

Spend a day discovering all that makes Catawba College unique. Meet students, tour campus, talk with faculty and staff, and get the scoop on everything from CatawbaPalooza to the application process. Are you in? Next open house: November 9, 2024

Catawba Kick-Off Visit Days

Enjoy a student-led tour of our beautiful campus and end the day cheering on our football team in Shuford Stadium. You can select from September 28, October 12, October 19, or November 16.

Virtual Information Sessions

Receive personalized guidance from our admissions team on the admissions process, financial aid, and more. Plus, you can join from the comfort of your own home. Bring your questions. We’ve got the answers.

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Group Visits

We welcome groups! Grab some friends and come for a tour. Get an in-depth campus tour and seriously good information session where all your questions, concerns, and comments about the application process will be answered.

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Get Directions

From East and Northeast

Take I-85 South. Exit on I-85 exit 76 (Salisbury, Catawba College). At the stop sign, turn RIGHT on Innes Street. Stay straight through downtown, continuing approximately 3 miles to the Catawba campus.

Take Highway 52 South to Business Highway 85 South. Business Highway 85 South will merge with Interstate 85 South. See the above directions to continue to Catawba.

From West and Northwest

Take I-40 East to I-77 South. Get off I-77 at exit 49A (Garner-Bagnal Boulevard), turn RIGHT at the end of the exit ramp onto Highway 70 East. Continue for approximately 30 miles. In Salisbury, 70 East is renamed Statesville Blvd. Continue straight on Statesville Blvd. to intersection with Innes St. Turn LEFT onto Innes St. and continue 4 blocks to Catawba College.

From South

Take I-85 North to exit 76 (Salisbury, Catawba College). At the stoplight, turn LEFT on Innes Street. Continue straight through downtown, continuing approximately 3 miles to the Catawba campus.

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We’re worth the trip.

VIRTUAL VIDEO TOUR.

LIFE IN SALISBURY.