College History Mountwest Community College was founded in 1975 as a separate college within Marshall University to better serve students by bringing together many of the two-year associate degree programs under one college. Classes began in the fall of 1975 with a wide range of programs. From the outset, the college’s mission has been to provide two year associate degrees as well as provide continuing education and community service.

In 1991, the college name was changed to Marshall Community & Technical College to better reflect the technical nature of many of the programs offered. On October 30, 2003, Marshall Community & Technical College became accredited as an independent institution by The Higher Learning Commission, North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

On March 13, 2010 West Virginia Senate Bill 499 passed, allowing Marshall Community & Technical College to operate as Mountwest Community & Technical College.

The Community College (CC) building
18th St., between 3rd and 4th Aves., houses Administration, the Advising Center, General Studies and the Academic Skills Center.

Cabell Hall (CA)
The northeast corner of 20th St. & 7th Ave., is the home for Allied Health and Continuing Education.

Corbly Hall (CH)
The northeast corner of Hal Greer Blvd. & 5th Ave., houses Business Technology and Information Technology.