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Extended hours for student services on your schedule

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We’re open longer on weekdays to provide service on your schedule! We’ve extended student service hours on weekdays from 8 a.m. until 7 p.m. at Central Campus in the new Parr Center at the Welcome Center on the ground floor level (enter from Elizabeth Avenue)counselor sitting alongside student while looking together at a computer screen.

Need help, but only free on a Saturday? Plan to come by on Sat., Aug. 13 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at ANY Central Piedmont campus to get in-person help before the Aug. 15 start of the fall semester. 

During the Saturday hours, navigators and advisors will be available to help with any of the enrollment and registration steps – including financial aid, residency, advising, and registration for classes – at these locations:

We’re here for you!
Call 704.330.2722
email: navigate@cpcc.edu
(en español: ayuda@cpcc.edu)

New Parr Center Now Open on Central Campus

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The doors are now open at our state-of-the-art Parr Center on Central Campus, including the new Hagemeyer library, food service options, and Student Union with lots of spaces to study, eat, and hang out. Please stop by for a visit! The address is 1201 Elizabeth Avenue but, trust us, you can’t miss this gorgeous facility in the heart of Central Campus.

Large multi-story modern glass building

Parr Center, view from Elizabeth Avenue

Here are some of the Parr Center features:

  • the Hagemeyer Library, a 21st-century library including a maker space, green screen and podcasting rooms
  • a Student Union, with Welcome Center, Admissions, Students Services, Testing Center, Advising Services, Student Engagement, Mentoring & Coaching programs, and International programs
  • food services, featuring Catalyst Coffee Bar, rotating grab-n-go items, and a dining area
  • group-study rooms with technology – meet with friends and groups
  • student commons with a collaborative stair, with built-in device charging and seating
  • Academic Learning Center (tutoring)
  • multiple outdoor/rooftop terraces (the best skyline selfie in town!)
  • redeveloped quad space (with lots of outdoor seating)
  • a theater with seating for 450
  • the Dove Art Gallery

The 183,000 square-foot Parr Center is the largest building constructed in the college’s 59-year history and will serve as our first-ever student union. 

As Central Piedmont President Dr. Kandi Deitemeyer says, “The Parr Center will be the new hub of student life on Central Campus. With its prominent location on Elizabeth Avenue, The Parr Center is destined to become the new front door to Central Campus, and its signature building.” 

If you can’t make it to the new Parr Center yet, you can get a sneak peek inside by viewing our online gallery.

Top Things To Know Before Starting Classes this Fall

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female student. with black face mask on sitting at outside tableThe start of a new semester can be hectic. Whether this is your first semester, or you’re continuing your course plan – your success is our top priority. Familiarize yourself with the college’s student support services which are available to support you this semester.

Here’s a list of key things you need to know to help you get started at Central Piedmont this fall.