Chipola College

We invite you to visit our beautiful campus, learn about our excellent programs, and meet our dedicated faculty and staff through the pages of this site.

Chipola has a rich tradition of strong academic and workforce programs, with an outstanding faculty committed to developing each student's full potential for success.

Whether your goals are to learn a new occupation or to earn a college degree, Chipola has something for you. As the higher education source for five counties, we hope that you will consider Chipola for all your education and training needs.

Chipola offers 10 different bachelor’s degrees in education, business and nursing. Chipola also is known for transferring quality students to fine universities like the University of Florida, Florida State University, Florida A and M University and the University of West Florida, among others.

Our Workforce Development programs offer associate degrees and certifications in several fields in addition to offering employee development for area employers.

The personal attention of a small college with University advantages -- that's what Chipola is all about. Our low student-to-faculty ratio allows Chipola to offer individualized attention that helps our students thrive.

Chipola College provides access to quality learning opportunities toward baccalaureate degrees, associate degrees, and certificates and facilitates the economic, social, and cultural development of the College’s service area.

Continuing Education activities consist of seminars, courses, programs, workshops, or other events designed to meet the leisure and lifelong learning or professional extended learning needs of specific groups within the community.These activities are offered through the Continuing Education and Professional Development Center.Chipola College welcomes the opportunity to assist local agencies with entry level training and businesses and industries with planning and conducting in-service activities for their employees. Activities can be customized to meet the specific needs of each employer.

Chipola College offers Bachelor of Science degree programs in Secondary English, Secondary Mathematics, Middle School Mathematics, Middle School Science, Biology, Elementary Education or Exceptional Student Education.

Chipola College does not discriminate against any persons, employees, students, applicants or others affiliated with the college with regard to race, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, age, veteran’s status, disability, gender, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy or any other protected class under applicable federal and state laws, in any college program, activity or employment.

We, at Chipola College, are aware of the difficulty students and their parents face in making meaningful decisions regarding college attendance, and in getting answers to many questions, especially regarding financial aid. We are here to answer any questions you may have.

The mission of of the Student Disability Resource Office (SDRO) is to foster student inclusion into the Chipola College community through teaching independence, self-advocacy, and responsibility while maintaining an environment that promotes personal, educational, and social growth. We provide accommodations to students who qualify for services under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

We strive to establish and maintain a partnership with the student, administration, faculty and staff through a framework of mutual understanding and respect. The Student Disability Resource Office will provide reasonable and appropriate accommodations, and insure equal opportunities and access, while maintaining the academic standards of the college.

The Child Development Early Intervention program is a 12 semester hour certificate program. All four courses must be completed to receive the approved Children and Family Services FCCPC.

The Associate in Science degree program is designed for persons seeking employment in the child care field. To enroll in these classes, you must be admitted as a student to Chipola College (see Admissions requirements). Students who plan to pursue a bachelor’s degree in early childhood or elementary education at a four-year college or university should fulfill the Associate in Arts degree requirements for the chosen transfer school.

Chipola College was founded in 1947 and operated for one year as a private educational institution.Florida's Minimum Foundation Law, passed in 1947, included provisions for public support of colleges. Under the provisions of this law, a college district consisting of Jackson, Calhoun, and Washington Counties was approved to operate as a public institution with financial support from the three counties and the State of Florida. This approval was granted by the State Board of Education, and Chipola Junior College became a public institution effective September 1, 1948.

The original district of Calhoun, Jackson and Washington Counties was expanded later to include Holmes and Liberty Counties.

A milestone in the history of Chipola occurred in 1953 when the campus moved from its original location at the former Marianna Army Air Base to the present location. The first permanent buildings were completed and occupied in 1954.Additions through the years have brought the number of buildings to seventeen. The campus also includes outdoor physical education fields and a pool. Programs in vocational education were begun in 1967-68.

Evidence of growth with regard to official recognition by other institutions of higher learning came in 1957 when the college was accepted into membership and fully accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. This accreditation was reaffirmed in 1967, 1977, 1987 and 1998.

Originally known as Chipola Junior College, the institution entered in a new stage when it officially became Chipola College on August 18, 2003. The name was changed to refelect the college's new mission of offering 4 year degrees in Education, Business and Nursing.