Embark on your journey to well-being at our Health and Wellness Workshop!
Dive into health and mindfulness with expert advice. Have questions? Reach out to John Gomez. John.Gomez@cpcc.edu
Veterans Day is Saturday November 11. In honor of our military veterans and family members, Central Piedmont’s Military Families and Veterans Services will host a Veterans Week.
The Student Equity Council has partnered with Military Families and Veterans Services to host healing circles, followed by lunch at Central Piedmont’s Cato, Central, Harper, Harris, and Levine campuses.
Attend a Healing Circle:
Learn more about the Healing Circles on the Veterans Week event page.
We invite you to Central Piedmont’s 60th anniversary celebrations! This significant milestone wouldn’t be possible without you, our students and the future leaders in our community.
To make this celebration even more memorable, we have organized a series of free ice cream and cupcake socials throughout our campuses. We hope you can join us at the event on your campus:
Monday, Sept. 18
Tuesday, Sept. 19
Wednesday, Sept. 20
Thursday, Sept. 21
The Catalyst Coffee Bar is now open at Harris Campus, located on the First Floor of Harris I. Stop by Monday- Friday, 7:30 a.m.- 2 p.m. for grab-and-go food, or choose from a selection of specialty coffees and teas.
Remember that our food service is cashless, so you can use the Connect & Pay app to pay and even order ahead. (The Harris Campus location code on the app is 0303E8). If you only have cash, vouchers may be purchased at the Business Cashiering office in $5 and 10 increments.
Find more information about Dining on campus may be found on our website.
A Makerspace is a collaborative work space that allows you to enter with an idea for a project and leave with a finished product.
Check out the Makerspace in your local Central Piedmont Library!
Central Campus Library, in the Parr Center, offers 3D printing, laser engraving and cutting, sewing and embroidery, vinyl cutting, large format printing, and an array of arts and craft supplies to help you get started making. For more information about our Makerspace, check out our guide.
Cato, Harper, Harris, Levine, and Merancas Libraries offer 3D printing, vinyl cutting, and other amenities. Stop by your local library, meet your librarians, and check out the makerspace activities available for you to start making.
Did you know that each Central Piedmont campus has a Facebook page? You can get specific updates for your campus on that Facebook page.
We post events, important notices and any other relevant information you need to know just about your campus.
Find your campus and follow us:
It’s almost the end of the spring semester, so it’s crunch time, and you probably need a break! Take a moment to de-stress, re-focus, or relax at some of these selected events from Student Engagement. (Review the full calendar of events).
Cato Campus: Fuel Up For Finals!
Drop by for a Grab N’ Go Breakfast & Coffee.
Monday, April 24, 9 – 11 a.m., Outside Cato III
Levine Campus: De-Stress Pop-In Event
Drop into Student Engagement for coffee, canvas painting, and board games!
Monday, April 24, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., Levine Student Engagement Office (LV 1400)
Central Campus: Monday Mixer
Join Campus Activities Board as they kick off DeStress Week. There will be games, food, and good times!
Monday, April 24, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., Worrell 1140
Harper Campus: Colorful Mindfulness
Join Student Engagement and Counseling Services in the library! We will have grab-n-go mindfulness kits, and information to help combat stress.
Monday, April 24, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., Harper IV Building – Library
Central Campus : Fuel-up For Finals
Join Campus Activities Board as they handout snacks to help you stay full for finals!
Tuesday, April 25, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., Parr Center Quad
Harper Campus: Cereal Brunch
Join Student Engagement and Counseling Services for our end-of-year cereal brunch! Visit our cereal bar, with six different cereals to choose from, or grab a gluten-free treat or some fresh fruit. Get-to-know-you games will be provided, along with information about resources available to you at the College.
Tuesday, April 25, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., Harper IV Building, Room 102
Cato Campus: Crafts & Conversations
Join Student Engagement as we provide supplies and direction for a MYSTERY craft. Stop by with your creative energy, meet new people on campus and enjoy light refreshments.
Tuesday, April 25, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., Student Engagement Office ; Cato III – 021
Levine Campus: Final’s Field Day
Enjoy the warm weather with us at Final’s Field Day! Join us on the back patio for games, pizza, and music.
Tuesday, April 25, 12 – 3 p.m., Levine Campus Outdoor Back Patio
Levine Campus: Breakfast Grab n’ Go & Coloring
Fuel up for finals and relax with Student Engagement. Stop by for breakfast to take a study break and color with us!
Wednesday, April 26, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., Levine I Atrium
Harris Campus: Yoga Class
We will have a relaxing Yoga class. Bring your Yoga mat and any other tools you need.
Wednesday, April 26, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Harris I
Central Campus: DeStress Fair
Wednesday, April 26, 1 – 4 p.m., Parr Center Quad
Cato: Finals Field Day
Come play Jenga, corn hole and more! We’ll have a DIY Waffle Bar, drinks and music.
Thursday, April 27, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., outside Cato
Did you know that one blood donation can save up to three lives? You have greater powers than you know! Please consider donating blood at the next blood drive on your campus, April 3 and 5, 10 a.m.- 3 p.m.
All donors will receive a $20 eGift Card (Amazon, Walmart, or many other options) and a OneBlood T-shirt.
Appointments are strongly encouraged by signing up in advance.
Sign up for an appointment time to donate blood using the individual link for your campus:
Monday April 3, 10 a.m.- 3 p.m.:
Wednesday April 5, 10 a.m.- 3 p.m.:
You are invited to the Library to learn about Virtual Reality Technology. Virtual Reality (VR) can enhance your academic journey, as well as unleash your creative side!
Library staff will review safety procedures, guide you through an interactive tutorial, and go over what software is offered.
Workshops will begin the week of March 27 and run for three weeks through April 14.
Virtual Reality Workshops Schedule:
| Central | Monday: 5-6 p.m. | Thursday: 1-2 p.m. |
| Harper | Monday: 10-11 a.m. | Thursday: 1-2 p.m. |
| Harris | Tuesday: 12-1 p.m. | Thursday: 11a.m.-12 p.m. |
| Levine | Wednesday: 10-11 a.m. | Friday: 10-11 a.m. |
Charlotte Area Transit Systems (CATS) recently expanded service to Central Piedmont’s Harris Campus.
Route 10- West Blvd. will now provide daily services Monday through Sunday along CPCC Way to Harris Campus. The 10 West Blvd. bus route will operate with 30-minute continuous service during its service hours.
Central Piedmont Student Engagement invites all students to attend the Welcome Fest at your campus. Stop by to celebrate the beginning of the spring semester!
Various student groups and campus departments will share information and opportunities for you to learn what Central Piedmont has to offer. The event is free and will feature games, snacks, free swag, and more. Meet other students and find ways to connect with your community!
Join the Welcome Fest on your campus:
On Thursday, Sept. 15, Central Piedmont hosted a blood drive simultaneously for our entire Central Piedmont community on all six campuses. One Blood, our community partner, is very pleased with the success of the event. They collected from 85 donors which will go on to impact the lives of up to 255 local patients when needed!
OneBlood was able to collect:
Thank you to everyone who helped donate blood to save lives in our community. Stay tuned for the next blood drive for the opportunity to give again.
Do you want to be a pastry chef? If yes, then the Baking & Pastry Arts (BPA) Program invites you to join us at an upcoming Student Information Session. Students who are eligible could start classes as soon as Oct. 12.
You will have an opportunity to interact and observe current students in classes and taste samples of students’ classwork. Each information session provides you with an overview of the program enrollment requirements, costs and college resources.
The session will help you understand of the program expectations, the enrollment process, and general education requirements. Those who are ready to enroll will have an opportunity to schedule a follow-up appointment to discuss registration.
You could win a prize! The Central Piedmont Strategic Planning Team wants to hear from students about how the college can provide more support, and help serve you–our students–more effectively. Your feedback will help make Central Piedmont a more efficient institution as we strive to provide you with a supportive environment for your education. A door prize will be awarded at each session.
Coming to a campus near you, visit us on one of these dates to engage in these campus conversations. We look forward to hearing your thoughts and ideas!
| Campus | Date | Time | Location |
| Merancas | Tuesday, Sept. 27 | 12:30-1:30 p.m. | CJ building Auditorium |
| Levine | Wednesday, Sept. 28 | 12:30-1:30 p.m. | Levine II, Room 2302 |
| Harper | Thursday, Sept. 29 | 12:30-1:30 p.m. | Harper I, Room 108 |
| Cato | Friday, Sept. 30 | 9:30-10 a.m. | Cato III, Room 131 |
| Harris | Wednesday, Oct. 5 | 12-1 p.m. | Harris I, Room 1222 |
| City View | Wednesday, Oct. 5 | 2:30-3:30 p.m. | OA 130-A |
Did you know that one blood donation can save up to three lives? You have greater powers than you know! Please consider donating blood at the next blood drive, September 15, at all campus locations. All donors will receive a $20 eGift Card, a OneBlood T-shirt, and socks.
When: Thursday, September 15, 2022, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Where: All Central Piedmont Campuses
How: Appointments are strongly encouraged by signing up in advance. Select your campus location, and choose an available time to sign-up:
Questions? Contact: Jesse.Bennett@cpcc.
Central Piedmont is excited to partner with SouthEnd ARTS to bring “OUTER LIMITS,” a 58-piece art exhibition to its Harris I Second Floor Atrium, located on the college’s Harris Campus, now through August 20, 2022.
The six-month art exhibition, curated by Zaire McPhearson and the largest in SouthEnd ARTS’ history, features the work of more than 30 local artists, including Susan Ballard, Pascale Doxy, Molly English, Daysha Lancaster, Stephanie McCall, and more.
McPhearson is a contemporary artist and Brock Family Instructor at Duke University. Her work incorporates photography, graphic design, painting, sound design, sculpture, as well as other mediums, and reflects the complex issues that shape our diverse, global, and ever-changing world. It is through this lens that McPhearson helped select the artists for the “OUTER LIMITS” exhibition and which works from their portfolios to display.
“This exhibition allows us to educate residents outside of a traditional classroom setting, in new and exciting ways,” explains Moses Fox III, director of campus affairs for Central Piedmont’s Harris Campus. “Artwork engages individuals on a variety of levels – both artistically, emotionally, and spiritually – and we’re proud to bring art to the people, serving the local community as both an educational and arts resource.”
Central Piedmont plans to host a handful of events throughout the six-month exhibition to celebrate the artists’ work. It will hold a private, Jurored Awards Ceremony on March 18 to celebrate the artists’ many accomplishments, and plans to highlight the exhibit more publicly on April 14, from 4 – 7 p.m., during its week-long Sensoria celebration, which is open – and free – to all.
Individuals unable to attend the April 14 event, are invited to visit Harris I, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. – 8 p.m., to view the exhibition in person. For directions, visit cpcc.edu/locations/harris-campus.
Join us for NC Countdown to College: College Application Week! This event is an opportunity for future students to receive information about graduating college debt free, the application to Central Piedmont, Residency Determination Service, and showcase what is available to students at each campus.
Do you know a high schooler who wants to go to college, but isn’t sure how to get started? The annual North Carolina Countdown to College events can help with three important steps to beginning the college journey:
Register for College Week today at a campus near you. Sessions are held Monday, October 18 to Saturday, October 23.
Are you a high school senior or current college student working on your FAFSA form? We can help. We’re offering free WiFi and FAFSA Assistance — all from the comfort of your vehicle. Join us for the FAFSA Drive-In event on Saturday, October 23 on Harris Campus.
Let us know you’re coming by registering today.
Filling out the FAFSA is a critical step in paying for college since schools use it to determine eligibility for federal, state and institutional aid, including grants and scholarships. Let us help you check this important step off your list of things to-do. It’s important for families to fill out the FAFSA as soon as possible because it increases the likelihood you will receive aid. Skipping out on this application means you’re leaving money on the table – don’t miss out!
Learn more about event details and what to bring on October 23.
If you can’t join us, complete the 2021-2022 FAFSA today and contact Financial Aid at (704) 330-6942 or visit us online, if you need help.
Student Engagement wants to welcome you to the Central Piedmont community throughout our Week of Welcome (August 23-27)! Each campus is hosting a variety of grab-and-take home-style events that allow us to introduce you to what engagement looks like at Central Piedmont. Masks and social distancing will be required.Check the Student Engagement event calendar to see when Welcome Week events are on your campus!