College Transfer Fair
What are your plans after you finish at Central Piedmont? If you’re looking to transfer to a 4-year school to continue your education, visit with representatives during Transfer Tuesdays to find the school for you and get your questions answered.
Find out when representatives are visiting each campus and mark your calendar to attend!
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.
Please join us as we pay tribute to the many lives that were lost on September 11, 2001, and the events that changed America forever. The Merancas Campus office of Military Family and Veterans Services, along with the first responder programs, will hold a remembrance ceremony of the events of 9/11. All are welcome to attend.
September 8, 2022, 8:30 a.m.
Location: Merancas Campus; Belk Center For Criminal Justice (outside at the flag pole)
Sponsored by:
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.
Fitness centers at the Central, Levine and Merancas campuses are now open! We can’t wait to see you in the fitness center this semester. Please review the new Fall 2021 Fitness Center Staffed Hours of operation:Please be aware, the Central Piedmont Fitness Center Use Guidelines & Wavier will be required of all employees and students who wish to utilize the fitness centers or who participate in other employee fitness opportunities.
Questions about Central Piedmont Fitness Centers can be addressed to the following individuals:
Central Piedmont’s Public Safety division will conduct “Reaction Critical Firearms” training with area law enforcement officers, at Merancas and Cato campuses, May 19-21.
Major Pat Brown, and her team, will conduct a variety of simulations during the three-day event. Please avoid the following areas, if possible, during the dates and times listed below:
During the training, campus visitors may hear loud noises. Please know this is part of the training, and it is not an active emergency.
All training areas will be marked with signage to make them easily identifiable. The stairwell and elevator on the First Floor of Cato III will be accessible if you need access to the ground level floor or Floors 2 and 3.
Need a pick me up while you’re on campus? Calvine’s Coffee and Tea is now open at Merancas Campus, in Student Lounge Room 245A.
Operating hours are Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. Face coverings are required in all public indoor settings. Patrons are required to wear face coverings according to CDC guidelines at their table unless they are actively eating or drinking. Please maintain a social distance of six feet away from other guests, and take your order to-go whenever possible.
To place an order ahead of time, call 704.992.8181.
For additional information, visit cpcc.edu/student-experience/dining-and-vending.
Central Piedmont is excited to announce Merancas IV, a new classroom building on its Merancas Campus in Huntersville, N.C., will open its doors for select in-person courses in January 2021.
The new 67,660 square-foot facility, designed by ADW Architects and constructed by Rodgers, features:
“One of Central Piedmont’s core values is being student-centered and focused on student success,” said Dr. Kandi Deitemeyer, president of Central Piedmont. “With this in mind, our new facility will help us better serve our students by providing them with additional spaces to not only study and learn, but also to engage with their peers and grow their leadership skills through our many Student Life programs and Student Government initiatives.”
The $27.5 million project was funded with Mecklenburg County 2013 Bonds.
Please note if you’re a new or returning student, who is not sure if you have a class in the new facility, the building will be listed as “Merancas IV” in your schedule.
The Central Piedmont Cashiering Office at Central campus will be open from the hours of 8:00 am to 6:00 pm Monday through Thursday and 8:00 am to 5:00pm on Friday. The Cashiering office at Levine campus will be open from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm Monday through Friday.
Cato, Harper, Harris, and Merancas will open from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm on December 14th.
These hours will remain in effect until December 23, 2020. Business Office services remain available online, via email, and via telephone.
To view and pay your balance, please log in to MyCollege and select “Student Finance” to review your Account Summary, or to make a Payment.
Appointments can be made by calling any campus listed below between the hours of 8:00 am to 5:00 pm or you can send an email to cashier@cpcc.edu.
The college will close Nov. 26-29 for the Thanksgiving holiday. As we head into the holiday season, please remember to stay vigilant and safe as the COVID-19 pandemic persists. The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has issued new guidelines for Thanksgiving celebrations and Black Friday shopping, in an effort to, “help North Carolinians gauge the risks, protect their friends and loved ones, and slow the spread of COVID-19.”
After the holiday break, many employees and students will return to our campuses, and we want to continue providing a safe environment to learn and work. It’s up to all of us to follow the mask mandates and other prevention methods that are in effect across the state. Remember, if you develop any COVID-19 symptoms at all, please stay home and consult a doctor. The more we can keep COVID-19 off our campuses, the more we can provide in-person learning opportunities (such as lab classes and hands-on training) that so many of our courses require and so many of our students need to complete their educational goals.
So remember – keep wearing your masks, keep a good social distance between yourself and others in public, avoid large indoor gatherings, wash your hands frequently, and stay home if you feel ill at all.
The Library has been accessible remotely since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, but now offer physical materials through contact-less holds.
Students and faculty/staff can search for and request items through the Library catalog – making it easy and convenient to locate the materials you need. Items can be picked up at either Central, Levine, or Merancas campuses or the library will mail your request directly to your home.
Students can select delivery options during the request process. Do not go to campus until you receive confirmation that your request has been processed. Requested materials will be managed by using lockers that students can access directly.
Locker locations:
For any further questions, please contact the Library through chat or phone at 704-330-6885.
The college has suspended in-person classes in an effort to reduce the spread of the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19. We’re partnering with local and state leaders on this comprehensive effort that’s requiring immediate action in every community. We’re doing all we can to keep our students, faculty, staff, and community as safe as possible. Please understand that the situation remains fluid, and we really appreciate your patience and flexibility.
Important Reminders
As a reminder, spring break for students has been extended one week, until March 23. The college is open but students should not report to campus.
Please remember: The short sessions of classes that were originally scheduled to begin March 16 have been moved to start next week on Monday, March 23. Registration for these 4-week and 8-week short sessions has been extended to March 22. Eligible students can use financial aid to buy books and supplies online for the second short session courses at Central Piedmont’s Barnes & Noble College bookstores. Since these are short session courses, it’s especially important to log in as soon as your classes start and begin work.
On March 23, the majority of our courses will resume online. Students enrolled in these classes should start receiving communication from instructors with details about how we will work to help you achieve your academic goals the best we can during this unprecedented situation. Check your college email often for communication from your instructors and the college concerning your classes next week.
Online Resources
The college has created a comprehensive Web page with resources to help serve students’ educational needs and provide tools for working and collaborating online.
Visit learnremotely.cpcc.edu to discover what you need to know if you’re taking online courses or if your courses are moved online.
During the coronavirus situation, Charter Communications is temporarily offering free access to Spectrum Internet. Charter will offer free Spectrum broadband and Wi-Fi access for 60 days to households with K-12 and/or college students, faculty, and staff who do not already have a Spectrum broadband subscription at any service level up to 100 Mbps. Installation fees will be waived for new student households. To enroll call 1.844.488.8395.
Campus Services and Access
Student-facing offices will remain operational remotely to support you during this time. All student services are available online or by phone, and dedicated staff and faculty will respond to emails, voicemails and online inquiries as soon as possible. Please be patient as we all navigate this transition together.
Federal Work Study Employees
Federal Work-Study (FWS) employees will continue to be paid monthly during the emergency period if they are unable to work due to college restrictions. The Financial Aid office will determine the total monthly Federal Work Study pay amount on an individual basis. Prior monthly Federal Work Study hours earned during the 2019-20 academic period will be considered.
Graduation Ceremonies
We know that graduation ceremonies are on the minds of our students who are completing programs this semester. We are working to determine the best course of action and will update you as soon as we can.
On-Campus Events
By recommendation of Gov. Cooper, college-related events and large gatherings will be cancelled or postponed through April 30. Several departments are exploring remote learning methods and virtual options for programs. Students participating in college affiliated programs, groups, and clubs will be contacted directly with updates on virtual alternatives as they become available.
It is extremely important to stay connected and informed during this time. Visit the college’s COVID-19 Web page to review all announcements and instructions.
Again, please ensure you monitor your college email often as we will update conditions as soon as the information becomes available. We strongly recommend downloading the Central Piedmont Mobile app for your phone from the App store or the Google Play app store. This is a convenient way to access news, Blackboard, MyCollege, and your college email account. Finally, please connect with Central Piedmont social media. This is a fast, easy way to stay up-to-date.
This is new territory for the college, but we remain flexible in discovering ways to help our students complete the semester and to keep the college operating. We appreciate the patience of our students and their families as well as Central Piedmont faculty and staff as we work to preserve the health, safety, and academic needs of our students.
Central Piedmont offers you a ton of ways to get involved, make friends, do good for others, and have fun. While we offer hundreds of unique experiences on each campus during the semester (calendar of events), here are the Top 5 Ways to Plug-In This Week.
Please visit our websites for complete information about the Offices of Student Life & Service-Learning.
Did you know the month of February is also Financial Aid Awareness Month?
There are plenty of overlooked financing options you can use to reduce the costs of your education. Attend a “Let’s Talk About Financial Aid” workshop on your campus to learn more.
There are several sessions available throughout February. Click here for details on available sessions near you!
Transfer Tuesday Schedule – February 11, 2020
Every Tuesday the Transfer Resource Center hosts admissions representatives from four-year colleges and universities as they visit Central Piedmont to talk with prospective transfer students. For the full calendar of Spring 2020 attendees, please visit us online.
Central Campus – Zeiss Lobby – 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Levine Campus – Levine Main Lobby — 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Cato Campus – Cato I Lobby – 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Merancas Campus – 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Meet one-on-one with a representative from Transfer Admissions at UNC Charlotte. Get your questions answered about the following:
Meet with a UNC Charlotte Admissions representative – Central Campus
Sign up using this link – Registration is required
Join us for UNC Charlotte Day on Central Campus, Thursday, January 30th. Representatives from Admissions, Academic Advising, Housing, and Financial Aid will be on campus to answer questions. We can’t wait to see you between 9:00 am – 1:00 pm in the Worrell Lobby!
Don’t Forget! Every Tuesday the Transfer Resource Center hosts admissions representatives from four-year colleges and universities as they visit Central Piedmont to talk with prospective transfer students. For the full calendar of Spring 2020 attendees, please visit the website.
Central Campus – Zeiss Lobby – 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Levine Campus – Levine Main Lobby – 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Cato Campus – Cato I Lobby –10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Merancas Campus – 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Jump Start is a support program that helps students find the answers and resources they need to successfully transfer to App State. Please stop by one for one of their table visits in the main lobby area of Levine I. If you are unable to stop by then please contact jumpstart@appstate.edu or visit jumpstart.appstate.edu
To help promote our new Central Piedmont logo, Calvine’s Coffee will give an additional 3% off any purchase when staff, faculty, and students are wearing their new logo t-shirt – FRIDAYS ONLY through February 23.
Please visit any of these Calvine’s Coffee locations at Central, Levine or Merancas Campus:
Merancas Campus, Room 245A
Central Piedmont offers you a ton of ways to get involved, make friends, do good for others, and have fun. While we offer hundreds of unique experiences on each campus during the semester (calendar of events), here
are the Top 5 Ways to Plug-In This Week.
Please visit our websites for complete information about the Offices of Student Life & Service-Learning.
Central Piedmont offers you a ton of ways to get involved, make friends, do good for others, and have fun. While we offer hundreds of unique experiences on each campus during the semester – check out the full calendar of events – here are the Top 5 Ways to Plug-In This Week.
Please visit Student Life & Service-Learning to learn more about how to get plugged in!
Construction on the new Merancas Campus classroom building will begin on Jan. 3. The driveway and two small parking lots in front of the Claytor building will be fenced off on Jan. 3, and remain closed to employees and students for the duration of the building project. Employees and students will need to park at the TS building or the CJ building.
Construction traffic will enter to the campus by the new Lake Norman Charter and exit the campus at the main drive in front of Claytor.
Thank you for your patience as this exciting construction project gets underway. If you have any questions, please contact Facilities Services at 704-330-6000.