Century College is a two-year community college located in White Bear Lake, Minnesota. As a part of the MnSCU system, it is the largest two-year community and technical college in Minnesota. Century was founded in 1967 as Lakewood Community College but in 1996 it merged with Northeast Metro Technical to become Century College. Century College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, a commission of the North Central Association. This accreditation facilitates the transfer of credit to Minnesota universities and colleges as well as to institutions throughout the United States. Century offers liberal arts transfer degrees and professional programs. Century College also offers over 60 different career programs and short-term certificate programs. Classes are offered online, during the day, evening, and weekends. Century College also offers accelerated classes which begin after Labor Day and end before Thanksgiving. 2008 marked the grand opening of Century College’s new science/library building. Last year the Kopp Technology Center, named after Lee and Barbara Kopp, was also dedicated. There is an array of programs offered at Century.