In 2003, it was accredited as West Virginia State Community and Technical College, but remained administratively linked to WVSU.

In 2008, the legislature fully separated the Community and Technical College from West Virginia State University, however, both schools continued to share the same campus.

The school's new name was officially announced on April 20, 2009 as Kanawha Valley Community and Technical College.

Previously, Kanawha Valley held its commencement in a joint ceremony with West Virginia State.

[3] In May 2012, KVCTC received national recognition by earning the MAP-Works Overall Excellence Award for implementing a program aimed at student success.

[4] Located in Davis Hall at 619 2nd Avenue in Montgomery, the campus serves the upper Kanawha Valley region of West Virginia.