Mission
Gaston College is an open-door public community college, located in Gaston and Lincoln counties, that promotes student success and lifelong learning through high caliber, affordable, and comprehensive educational programs and services responding to economic and workforce development needs.

Vision
Gaston College will be viewed as the premier post-secondary educational resource in the region, consistently recognized as an exceptional community college and known in the state and nation for successful and innovative programs.

Lincoln Campus
The Lincoln Center of Gaston College was opened in August 1969. In 1987, it was relocated to the Lincoln County School of Technology at 1 Timken Drive in Lincolnton. The Lincoln Campusformer Lincolnton High School of 511 S. Aspen Street was renovated by Gaston College to become the current Lincoln Campus location. Classes were first held at Lincoln Campus, in spring semester 1999.