Storage for Catawba Valley Community College students, faculty, and staff? Cardinal State Storage Hickory at 1045 2nd Ave NW is a short drive from the CVCC main campus on Hwy 70 SE. We're locally owned, easy to access from US-321 or US-70, and built for the kind of moves a community-college schedule actually requires.

Getting from CVCC to our facility

From CVCC's main campus on US-Hwy 70 SE: head west on US-70 into Hickory, then north on US-321 to the 2nd Ave NW exit. Total drive: about 10-12 minutes. We're between McDonald's and Starbucks, half a mile off 321. From the CVCC Workforce Solutions Complex or other satellite locations, US-70 is your direct route.

Common CVCC storage scenarios

• Between semesters / summer break. Many CVCC students rent locally for the semester and need somewhere to park belongings during the gap. A 5x10 unit handles dorm or studio contents; a 10x10 fits a small apartment.
• Working students who commute. CVCC has a strong working-adult enrollment. Storage for tools, work equipment, household overflow, or seasonal items — our larger units (10x15, 10x20) handle these without locking you into a year-long contract.
• Trade and technical program tools. CVCC's automotive, welding, electrical, and HVAC programs mean a lot of students own tools that don't fit in a small apartment. Our larger units double as contractor garage and flex space for tool boxes, parts, and project storage.
• Faculty downsizing or moves. Faculty office cleanouts, household transitions, or storing teaching materials between terms.
• Career-change students. Many CVCC students are mid-career retraining — we see household-transition storage from people moving for a new career or downsizing during retraining.

Why we work for community college storage

• Online rental, instant gate code. Done in about five minutes from your phone.
• Month-to-month with no contract. Pay for the months you actually use. No early termination fees.
• No security deposit. Just first month + admin fee at signup.
• Disc lock you buy locally. Lowe's, Home Depot, Walmart, Tractor Supply, Harbor Freight for $15-$20. We require disc locks (more secure than padlocks).
• Gate access 6 AM to 10 PM. Late shifts at a working-student job? Access still works.
• Drive-up access to every unit. Loading tools, work equipment, or household furniture is straightforward — pull up to the door.
• Locally owned. Real local team member answers (828) 322-2323 — not a national call center.

What sizes work for CVCC students and staff

• 5x10 (50 sq ft): dorm contents, small-apartment summer storage, seasonal items
• 10x10 (100 sq ft): studio or 1-bedroom apartment, working-student household overflow
• 10x15 – 10x20 (150-200 sq ft): 2-bedroom apartment, household moves, tool and equipment storage for trades program students
• 10x30 / 20x30 (300-600 sq ft): contractor flex space, full household, vehicle and equipment storage for technical-program students with work vehicles
• Outdoor parking: RVs, boats, trailers, vehicles — same fenced lot, same gate hours

Ready to rent?

Rent online in about five minutes — pick a size, sign electronically, pay, get your gate code immediately. Or call (828) 322-2323.

Cardinal State Storage Hickory — 1045 2nd Ave NW, Hickory, NC 28601 — about 10-12 minutes from CVCC's main campus, off US-321 just north of US-70. Not sure what size? Storage Size Guide. Other questions? Storage FAQ.