Piedmont Community College was established on July 1, 1970. The original name was Person County Technical Institute.
The college expanded to include Caswell County, effective July 1, 1985. The Caswell County Campus opened in 1987.
Presidents
Craven H. Sumerell, 1970–1973
Edward W. Cox, 1973–1987
H. James Owen, 1987 - June 2009
Walter C. Bartlett, July 2009 – July 2017
Pamela G. Senegal, July 2017 – present
Academics
The college awards associates degrees, diplomas, and certificates in over thirty-five programs of study in the fields of science, technology, engineering, mathematics as well as fine arts and technical areas. It also offers a college-university transfer program for students who want to pursue bachelor's degrees at four-year institutions. High school students also receive college-level instruction through special programs prescribed by the NC General Assembly.
The main campus is located at 1715 College Drive, in Roxboro near Northern Middle School. It consists of 13 buildings, most of which contain classrooms and faculty offices. Other buildings include Student Services, Bookstore, Learning Resource Center, and a Child Care Facility.
Business Development & Entrepreneurship Center
The business development center is located in uptown Roxboro. It provides business counseling and shared services for businesses in the early stages of development.
Caswell Campus
The Caswell campus is located at 331 Piedmont Drive, in Yanceyville off NC 62.