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Central Piedmont and Lees-McRae College Forge Path with New ‘Guaranteed Admission Program’ 🎓

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Central Piedmont Community College, in a significant move to enhance higher education pathways, has partnered with Lees-McRae College to establish the ‘Guaranteed Admission Program’ (GAP). This landmark agreement, signed on Apr. 9, 2024, promises Central Piedmont students a seamless transfer to Lees-McRae College, paving the way for attaining bachelor’s degrees and beyond.

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Key Highlights of the Agreement:

  • Automatic Admission: Central Piedmont students who earn an Associate of Arts, Associate in Science, Associate in Applied Science, or Associate in Fine Arts degree and meet specific GPA requirements will be automatically admitted to Lees-McRae College.
  • Merit Scholarships: Eligible students can receive merit scholarships covering up to 50% of Lees-McRae’s annual tuition, making higher education more accessible.
  • Signing Ceremony: The agreement was ratified during a ceremony at Central Piedmont’s Central Campus in Charlotte, attended by Dr. Lee King, President of Lees-McRae College, Dr. Kandi Deitemeyer, President of Central Piedmont, and other distinguished leaders from both institutions.
  • Program Start: The Guaranteed Admission Program will welcome its first students in August, coinciding with the commencement of the fall 2024 semester.

Why This Partnership Matters:

  • Enhancing Higher Education Access: This program exemplifies Central Piedmont and Lees-McRae College’s commitment to increasing access to higher education. It aligns with North Carolina’s myFutureNC initiative, which aims to boost the number of residents with post-secondary degrees or credentials by 2030.
  • Unique Educational Opportunities: Lees-McRae, located in the scenic town of Banner Elk, offers Central Piedmont graduates a distinctive academic and social environment conducive to personal and professional growth.
  • Supporting North Carolina’s Economy: The GAP facilitates a smoother transition for students seeking higher education, supporting the state’s economic development goals through an educated and skilled workforce.

A Bright Future Ahead: This partnership marks a new chapter for Central Piedmont and Lees-McRae College and for the countless students who will benefit from expanded educational opportunities. Dr. Kandi Deitemeyer stated that this collaboration is poised to open doors to “great experiences and success” for Central Piedmont students at Lees-McRae.

Central Piedmont is excited to witness the future achievements of its students who embark on their next academic journey at Lees-McRae College, bolstered by the support and opportunities provided by the Guaranteed Admission Program.

Spring Transfer Fair: A Gateway to New Academic Horizons

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TRANSFER FAIRTuesday, Feb. 13, 2024 – 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Are you contemplating a transfer to another institution to continue your academic journey? The Spring Transfer Fair, hosted by Academic Advising and Transfer Services, is an event you cannot afford to miss! Scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., this fair is an ideal opportunity for students to explore a myriad of educational pathways.

Location:

  • Levine Campus, Levine II, 2nd Floor Atrium

This is more than just a fair; it’s a pivotal event where you can engage directly with representatives from a diverse array of prestigious colleges and universities across the Carolinas. Imagine the convenience of having all these institutions under one roof, ready to provide you with detailed information about their programs, campus life, and the specific steps to transfer.

Participating Institutions:

  • Appalachian State University
  • Belmont Abbey College
  • Campbell University
  • Charleston Southern University
  • East Carolina University
  • Lenoir-Rhyne University
  • NC State
  • Queens University of Charlotte
  • Salem College
  • UNC Chapel Hill
  • UNC Charlotte
  • UNC Charlotte Army ROTC Department
  • UNC Greensboro
  • Wingate University
  • Winthrop University

College Application Essay Workshop

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Free workshop on Thursday, February 22 from 12-1 P.M. in Parr 2130

College applications are already stressful enough without application essays to write, but never fear; the Academic Success Center (ASC)is here to help!

Come to our free workshop on Thurs., Feb. 22, from 12-1 p.m. in Parr 2130 to learn more about the application essay writing process and how the ASC can help you become a more effective writer!

Dream Big: A Journey Into Top 20 Schools

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Four smiling students in Central Piedmont caps and gownsAre you thinking about transferring to a four-year institution after Central Piedmont?
Central Piedmont alumnus Roger Villarreal ’21 encourages you to dream big and consider transfer opportunities into top colleges and universities. Listen to Roger’s story, and learn how you can prepare for your own transfer journey.

Catamount Connection offers guaranteed transfer admission for Central Piedmont grads

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Catamount Connection: Logos of Central Piedmont and Western Carolina Central Piedmont Community College and Western Carolina University (WCU) announced the launch of the Catamount Connection Program – a new direct pathway for Central Piedmont students who graduate with associate degrees to have guaranteed admission to WCU.

WCU is an NC Promise school, offering $500 tuition to increase access to education.

Dr. Kelli R. Brown, Western Carolina University chancellor, and Dr. Kandi Deitemeyer, Central Piedmont president, met at WCU to sign the agreement for Central Piedmont graduates to transfer for an affordable and accessible four-year degree from WCU.

As Deitemeyer announced, “Central Piedmont is excited and proud to partner with Western Carolina University to provide our students a seamless admissions pathway to the university. This program represents a wonderful opportunity for Central Piedmont students.”

Students who wish to participate in the Catamount Connection Program must meet these criteria:

  • Be a currently enrolled student at Central Piedmont, in a degree-seeking capacity,
  • Submit a WCU application for admission and records by WCU deadlines,
  • Submit the application fee or waiver, and fulfill all commitment action steps,
  • Be in good standing at Central Piedmont and other institutions attended,
  • Demonstrate good citizenship and conduct,
  • Earn and maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.50 at Central Piedmont and a minimum GPA of 2.20 in their most recent term,
  • Earn an associate degree from Central Piedmont in a college transfer program or in an applied program for which an articulation agreement exists, and
  • Enroll at WCU within one academic year of completion of the associate degree.

Brown said she wants to ensure students from Central Piedmont have immediate access to the affordability and quality of WCU. “It is so critical for students to see that if they want to go to a four-year college, but went to a two-year college, they have a pathway to that four-year institution,” Brown said.

Deitemeyer is equally thrilled to provide WCU as an option for Central Piedmont graduates. “We know our students will be well-prepared here and well-cared for at WCU,” she said. “In Cullowhee, they will enjoy challenging classes taught by superb faculty, a beautiful campus and a learning environment that fosters exploration, innovation and excellence. This program offers Central Piedmont students a great destination for pursuing a bachelor’s degree.”

Learn more information about how to transfer to WCU.

Learn more about guaranteed admissions options from Central Piedmont.

Meet with your next school on ‘Transfer Tuesdays’

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Students talking a college rep on Transfer Tuesday.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.

Representatives from other North Carolina colleges and universities are visiting Cato, Central, Levine and Merancas Campuses nearly every Tuesday during the spring 2023 semester.

Find out when representatives are visiting each campus and mark your calendar to attend!

Central Piedmont and Wingate announce new transfer program

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Central Piedmont Community College and Wingate University announced today the launch of the Gateway to Wingate program – a new pathway to a bachelor’s degree for Central Piedmont students that will expand college access.

Wingate University president smiling and holding a Central Piedmont t-shirt and Central Piedmont president smiling and holding a Wingate t-shirt.

Wingate University president Dr. Rhett Brown and Central Piedmont President Dr. Kandi Deitemeyer, at the Gateway to Wingate announcement.

Gateway to Wingate students who complete an Associate in Science (AS), Associate in Arts (AA), or Associate in Fine Arts (AFA) at Central Piedmont with a cumulative grade-point average of 2.50, and are in good academic standing, will be guaranteed admission to Wingate University.

When enrolled, Gateway to Wingate students will receive, free of charge:

  • access to Student Success Services
  • collaborative academic advising
  • collaborative financial aid counseling
  • collaborative career counseling
  • long-term planning for admission and preparation for Wingate University graduate programs
  • Gateway to Wingate students also are eligible for the Gateway Scholarship. Gateway Scholarship recipients will pay no more than $2,500 per year in tuition at Wingate.

Central Piedmont students can enter the program as soon as the start of the 2022 fall semester in August. A separate agreement provides a pathway for qualified Central Piedmont students to enter Wingate’s Doctorate of Pharmacy program, which has facilities in Wingate and in Hendersonville, N.C. Since 2018, more than 80 Central Piedmont students have transferred to Wingate. Both institutions expect this number to grow significantly with the launch of the Gateway to Wingate program.

“We are excited and honored to announce this public-private partnership, knowing it will be a great benefit to Central Piedmont students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree,” said Dr. Kandi Deitemeyer, Central Piedmont president. “We are thrilled to offer this option and pathway to our students who will grow and thrive at Wingate, where they will enjoy smaller class sizes, superb advising, excellent teaching, and a supportive campus community.

“At the same time, this transfer pathway is a wonderful example of higher education partners in the Charlotte region working together to broaden access to a bachelor’s degree and greater opportunities beyond,” Deitemeyer added.

Transfer Tuesdays

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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.

  • UNC Charlotte
  • Carolinas College of Health Sciences
  • Winston Salem State University

Levine Campus – Levine Main Lobby — 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

  • East Carolina University

Cato Campus – Cato I Lobby – 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

  • UNC Greensboro

Merancas Campus – 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

  • Pfeiffer University

Meet one-on-one with a representative from Transfer Admissions at UNC Charlotte. Get your questions answered about the following:

  • Housing
  • Scholarships
  • Admissions requirements
  • Major requirements/advising questions
  • And more!

Meet with a UNC Charlotte Admissions representative – Central Campus

  • Tuesday, February 11th
  • Tuesday, March 17th
  • Tuesday, April 7th

Sign up using this link – Registration is required

Interested in Transferring?

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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.

Transfer Tuesday Schedule – February 4, 2020

Central Campus – Zeiss Lobby – 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

  • Queens University
  • Winthrop University
  • Belmont Abbey College

Levine Campus – Levine Main Lobby – 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

  • Cabarrus College of Health Sciences

Cato Campus – Cato I Lobby –10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

  • UNC Charlotte

 Merancas Campus – 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

  • Montreat College

Jump Start Appalachian State University at Levine

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

  • Thursday, January 30th – 12:30 – 3:00pm
  • Wednesday, February 19th – 9:00am – 12:00pm
  • Wednesday, March 4th – 9:00am – 2:00pm; Lunch & Learn at 11:30am
  • Thursday, April 2nd – 2:00 – 4:00pm

Transfer Resource Center News

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Transfer Tuesdays
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. View the full calendar of Fall 2019 visits.

Transfer Tuesday Schedule – November 12, 2019

Central Campus – Zeiss Lobby
10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
UNC Wilmington

Levine Campus – Levine Main Lobby
10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
North Carolina A&T State University
East Carolina University
Catawba College

Cato Campus – Cato I Lobby
10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
UNC Charlotte

Merancas Campus
10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
UNC Greensboro

Transfer Resource Center News

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UNC Charlotte Admissions visit – Central Campus
Tuesday, November 5

Meet one-on-one with a representative from Transfer Admissions at UNC Charlotte.  Get your questions answered about:

Housing
Scholarships
Admissions requirements
Major requirements/advising questions
And more!

Sign up using this link – Registration is required

Transfer Tuesdays
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.  View the full calendar of Fall 2019 visits.

Transfer Tuesday Schedule – November 5, 2019
Central Campus – Zeiss Lobby
10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Queens University of Charlotte
UNC Charlotte
Belmont Abbey College
North Carolina A&T State University

Levine Campus – Levine Main Lobby
10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
East Carolina University
Carolinas College of Health Sciences
UNC Greensboro

Cato Campus – Cato I Lobby
10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Sherman College of Chiropractic

Merancas Campus
10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Johnson & Wales University

Fall College Transfer Fair Arrives Oct. 22!

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Fall College Transfer Fair
Tuesday, October 22; 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Central Campus, Worrell Gym

Admissions representatives from over 30 colleges and universities will be there to answer your questions about:

  • Application information
  • Admissions and Major requirements
  • Housing
  • Tuition/Financial Aid/Scholarships
  • And more!

For more information and a list of attendees, visit https://www.cpcc.edu/events/transfer-fair.

 

Transfer Resource Center News

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Transfer Tuesdays
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. View the full calendar of fall 2019 visits.

Transfer Tuesday Schedule – October 8, 2019
Central Campus – Zeiss Lobby
10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
East Carolina University College of Business
North Carolina A&T State University
Catawba College

Levine Campus – Levine Main Lobby
10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Gardner-Webb University
Montreat College 

Cato Campus
10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Lees-McRae College

Merancas Campus
10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
UNC Charlotte

Transfer Resource Center News

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App State Transfer TuesdayAppalachian State Lunch & Learn
Tuesday, October 1; 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Central Campus, Hall 216

Transfer Tuesdays
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.  View the full calendar of Fall 2019 visits.

Transfer Tuesday Schedule – October 1, 2019
Central Campus – Zeiss Lobby
10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Winthrop University
Belmont Abbey College
Warren Wilson College

Levine Campus – Levine Main Lobby
10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
UNC Charlotte 

Merancas Campus
10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Lees-McRae College

Transfer Resource Center News

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Transfer Tuesdays
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.  View the full calendar of Fall 2019 visits.

Transfer Tuesday Schedule – September 24, 2019
Central Campus – Zeiss Lobby
10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

UNC Charlotte
North Carolina A&T State University
Johnson C. Smith University

Merancas Campus
10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Montreat College

Transfer Resource Center News

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Transfer Tuesdays
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.  View the full calendar of fall 2019 visits.

Transfer Tuesday Schedule – September 17, 2019
Central Campus – Zeiss Lobby
10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Warren Wilson College

Levine Campus – Levine Main Lobby
10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Carolinas College of Health Sciences

Cato Campus – Cato I Lobby
10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
UNC Charlotte

UNC Charlotte Day at Levine
Thursday, September 19, 2019 – 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. in the Levine II Building

Representatives from Admissions, Academic Advising, Housing, and Financial Aid will be on campus to answer questions!

Transfer Resource Center News

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Transfer Tuesdays
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.  View the full calendar of fall 2019 visits.

Transfer Tuesday Schedule – September 3, 2019
Central Campus – Zeiss Lobby
10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

UNC Charlotte
North Carolina A&T State University
Johnson & Wales University
Carolinas College of Health Sciences

Levine Campus – Levine Main Lobby
10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Western Carolina University
Queens University of Charlotte
Lees-McRae College

Transfer Resource Center News

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Transfer Tuesdays
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.  View the full calendar of fall 2019 visits.

Transfer Tuesday Schedule – August 27, 2019
Central Campus – Zeiss Lobby
10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Queens University of Charlotte
Winthrop University
Montreat College

Levine Campus – Levine Main Lobby
10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

East Carolina University

Jump Start Appalachian State University at Levine
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

Next visit:
Thursday, August 29
9 a.m.-2 p.m.

 

Transfer Resource Center News

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Transfer Tuesdays

Every Tuesday the Transfer Resource Center (TRC) hosts admissions representatives from four-year colleges and universities as they visit CPCC to talk with prospective transfer students. View the full calendar of Spring 2019 visits.

Transfer Tuesday Schedule – March 19th, 2019

Central Campus – Zeiss Lobby
10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Montreat College
Warren Wilson College
Western Governors University

Central Campus
1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Southern Wesleyan University
Queens University of Charlotte

Levine Campus – Levine Main Lobby
10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
UNC Charlotte
East Carolina University

Cato Campus – Cato I Lobby
10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Lees-McRae College

Transfer Resource Center News

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Transfer Tuesdays

Every Tuesday the Transfer Resource Center (TRC) hosts admissions representatives from four-year colleges and universities as they visit CPCC to talk with prospective transfer students.  View the full calendar of Spring 2019 visits.

Transfer Tuesday Schedule – March 5, 2019

Central Campus – Zeiss Lobby
10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
UNC Charlotte
Winthrop University
Lees-McRae College

1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Warren Wilson College
Queens University of Charlotte
Johnson C. Smith University

Levine Campus – Levine Main Lobby
10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Gardner-Webb University
Limestone College

Cato Campus – Cato I Lobby
10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Southern Wesleyan University