A comprehensive institution of higher education, Eastern Shore Community College offers programs generally extending no longer than two years beyond the high school level.

Academic & college calendars
DUAL ENROLLMENT
Dual enrollment provides an opportunity for qualified Eastern Shore high school students to enhance their education by completing college classes while in high school. Students earn credit both for their high school class and an ESCC class.
Use the Canvas app
Canvas has replaced Blackboard as our learning management system. Students can submit assignments, view grades and course materials, and more using the app.

Degree & Certificate Types
Associate Degrees
Associate degrees are designed to provide the freshman and sophomore years of the bachelor’s degree. These programs generally require 60-70 credits and take four full-time semesters (12-18 credits per semester) to complete.
Associate of Arts and Science (AA&S) Degree
AA&S degrees are awarded to students majoring in specialized pre-professional programs or programs with a heavy emphasis on general education coursework who may plan to transfer to a four-year college or university after completing their community college program.
Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) Degree
A.A.S. degrees are awarded to students majoring in one of the curricula with an emphasis on career and technical coursework. Students pursuing these degrees may plan to seek full-time employment immediately upon graduation from college.
Certificates
Certificate
Certificates are awarded to students who complete career and technical education curricula consisting of a minimum of 30 semester credit hours in occupational areas.
Career Studies Certificate
CSCs are awarded to students who complete career and technical education curricula consisting of 9-29 semester credit hours in occupational areas.