Did you know that you can receive your student tax form 1098-T electronically?
Save time and access your form sooner when you consent to receive your form online. The good news is that it’s easy to consent! To do so, log into MyCollege and change your consent under “Tax Information.”
If you need assistance or have questions, please reply to cashier@cpcc.edu or call 704-330-6964.
The Office of Mentoring and Bridge is offering its ‘Bring Your “A” Game’ program to the entire campus! Bring Your “A” Game is a bi-weekly program where students get together to talk about issues going on that affect students. If you are looking for a group of peers to talk with this is the perfect opportunity for you.
Everyone knows the importance of a password. Now it’s even easier – and faster – to change your password through Central Piedmont’s Network Account Management Portal. Information Technology Services has launched a self-service tool for students to reset passwords, process forgotten passwords, expired passwords, or locked accounts online.
Visit https://amp.cpcc.edu, where you can now receive forgotten or locked password prompts via email. This is a self-service functionality that will allow you to make changes without having to contact the Help Desk, use an on-campus computer, or Central Piedmont Cloud to manage your account passwords. We encourage you to add alternate email addresses in case you experience issues with your password and cannot access your Central Piedmont email.
Visit the Network Account Management Portal today! If you have any questions contact the Information Technology Services Help Desk at 704.330.5000 or at helpdesk@cpcc.edu.
Chromebooks and WiFi hotspots are available for loan — at no cost — to help you continue in your classes this spring. If you need technology, we’re here to help you get the equipment and tools you need.
All student hotspots and Chromebooks will be managed by the library. Student hotspots and Chromebooks will be made available at all campus libraries for checkout. View all campus hours and locations.
Hotspots will be checked out for one semester at a time. Most of the Chromebooks will also be available for one semester at a time. Hotspots and Chromebooks will be available for checkout at your local campus library starting January 10, 2022.
All student hotspots and laptops will be due back to the library on or before the last day of the spring semester (May, 20, 2022).
The number of available equipment is limited and available on a first-come-first-serve basis. Please be aware we are not able to take reservations, either online or over the phone.
For questions, please email Martin House at martin.house@cpcc.edu.
North Carolina artist Zaire McPhearson brings “A Fall From Grace,’” to Central Piedmont Community College’s Overcash Art Gallery, located on the college’s Central Campus. The exhibition tells the story of a charismatic movement known as the “Prayer Band,” through the voices of the African American women who experienced it firsthand. This movement evolved from a traditional Christian-based organization, The First Church of God in Christ, but soon the woman leading a noonday prayer meeting reshaped the group and formed her own ministry, calling herself the Queen of the South. She considered herself to be the voice of God and a direct intermediary between God and the women in the “Prayer Band.”
McPhearson’s exhibition gives a voice to the women silenced by mental, physical, and emotional abuse and tells of their long recovery back to their faith. McPhearson, who has a personal relationship with these incredible women, expertly portrays their complex stories through her photography, painting, sculptures, and stained glass works.
Multi-media visual and performance artist Thomas Pickarski will bring his exhibition to the Central Piedmont Community College Overcash Art Gallery, located on the college’s Central Campus, to take visitors on his journey through the fragile arctic landscape with a series of photographs depicting the eternal beauty of icebergs. Intrigued by the happenstance of abstracted forms in nature, Thomas Pickarski found himself drawn to the sculptural magnificence of icebergs and the otherworldliness of the landscape in which they exist.
Pickarski waited till late in August before making his journey through the arctic ice to better capture the quality of soft light that occurs in the last hours of twilight, known as The Blue Hour. In The Blue Hour, he is able to photograph deep shades of blue that portray the ethereal beauty of icebergs. Students and visitors to the gallery can experience the splendor of these natural sculptures through Pickarski’s expert photography.
As you begin a new semester, it’s important to keep informed about exciting college updates, new support services, scholarship opportunities, and beneficial college events and programs.
Now more than ever, it’s incredibly important to remain connected.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and LinkedIn to stay informed and connected to the Central Piedmont community. We are here to help you reach your academic goals this spring!
Check out these links for help in getting started:
Health Acknowledgement Form Required Each Week I visit campus
Update your Contact Information to receive important updates
All support services – including counseling, advising, financial aid assistance, career planning, basic needs services – are available in-person and virtually. Visit the Current Students page for contact information. Don’t hesitate to call or email the department you need to let us know how we can help.
Central Piedmont is excited to welcome you for spring 2022! We hope the New Year is off to a great start for you and look forward to seeing as many of you as possible in the weeks and months ahead. Our top priority is to maintain the academic integrity we have always prided ourselves on and to keep our students, faculty, and staff safe while doing so.
As we return back to campus, there are a few things to keep in mind:
Are vaccinations being mandated?
If you have not yet been vaccinated against COVID-19, we strongly encourage you to do so, if you are so inclined, at your earliest opportunity.
Due to the policy of our affiliated clinics, all health program students and faculty will have to be vaccinated for this upcoming semester, unless they have received a medical or religious exemption. This includes dental hygiene students. If you are a health program student, and have any further questions or concerns, please reach out to Charlene James (charlene.james@cpcc.edu).
No other academic programs are requiring vaccination at this time. The college will not ask you to provide your vaccination status, nor should anyone connected to the college inquire about your status.
How should students and employees report positive COVID tests?
To report COVID cases and exposures, or to ask questions about our protocols, please email wecare@cpcc.edu. Students should also notify their instructors, and employees should make their supervisors aware as soon as possible.
What will be the isolation/quarantine protocols for vaccinated and unvaccinated students and employees?
We will follow CDC protocols to determine isolation/quarantine recommendations for students and employees based on vaccination status. These will be communicated directly to persons who test positive for COVID-19 and have been in contact with positive-test persons.
Our Central Piedmont Student Engagment team is here to help! Information tables will be set up at all six campuses during the first week of spring classes should you need help finding classes or getting questions answered.
Please download the Central Piedmont app as soon as possible to stay informed, have access to your schedule, campus maps, and know about all the fun things happening on our campuses for students.
At Central Campus, the information table will be located on Elizabeth Avenue in front of Parking Deck 3.
At all other campuses, tables will be set up in main entry points on campus. Look for our staff and faculty to assist you with any questions you might have.
We look forward to serving you on campus in the upcoming weeks!
GETTING TO & FROM YOUR CAMPUS
Traffic is heavy during the first two weeks of school; therefore, please consider carpooling or using public transportation, and plan to arrive early to campus to allow enough time to park and find your classrooms and labs. Also, please be aware there are construction and maintenance projects on several Central Piedmont campuses that could cause issues. Please use caution when driving near campus, looking out for pedestrians, bike riders, scooters, and the Gold Line streetcars.
Review campus maps ahead of time to get comfortable with your parking and classroom locations before classes start. You can also download the Central Piedmont mobile app for iPhone or Android to see all campus maps or for more specific information – and follow #cpccparking on Twitter for the most recent parking info.
PARKING DECALS
Student parking decals are now available at each campus’s Cashiering Office. Students will receive one parking decal per semester. Decals may be picked up after tuition is paid in full. The Cashier’s Business office hours on all campuses are 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Parking decals must be displayed by Tuesday, February 1.
CENTRAL CAMPUS PARKING DECKS
Here are the latest Central Campus parking updates (please see the Central Campus map for locations of parking decks and lots). Here are the physical addresses of the parking decks at Central Campus:
With all four parking decks open, in addition to multiple surface lots, there should be plenty of parking to accommodate students and employees. The only exceptions are spaces that require a handicap permit, visitor spaces, and designated maintenance vehicle or administration spaces.
Local businesses strictly enforce towing so please display your parking decal and only park on Central Piedmont’s campuses.
If you have any questions, please contact the Central Piedmont Information Center at 704.330.2722 (CPCC).
Have a great semester!
To determine if your classes are online, a mixture of online and in-person, or completely in-person, follow these steps:
This page will give you the clearest view of how your class will be delivered. You can print, print to PDF, or screen capture the schedule from a phone. Please note:
Also, please note that even with in-person classes, most students will report to campus a limited amount of times. To find out if and when you report to campus:
If you have any questions regarding your class structure, please email your instructor or don’t hesitate to call the Central Piedmont Information Center at 704.330.2722.
Nervous about taking your first online course in Brightspace, Central Piedmont’s new Learning Management System?
We can help! Our one hour, virtual instructional sessions will give you hands-on experience with Brightspace.
These sessions will demonstrate how to:
These sessions are open to all students. We think you should strongly consider signing up for this additional help if you:
We also encourage you to use the Brightspace Resource Guide for extra help if needed.
Our goal is to make sure you are comfortable with the tools you need to be successful in class. We can’t wait to see you there!
View the Brightspace practice sessions schedule and register today.
Central Piedmont is devoted to helping you start the semester strong and have the best learning experience possible. All support services – including counseling, advising, financial aid assistance, career planning, basic needs services – are available in-person and virtually. Visit the Current Students page for contact information. Don’t hesitate to call or email the department you need to let us know how we can help.
Welcome Centers will be open Monday– Friday, 8 a.m.– 6 p.m., at the following locations:
Please remember, all academic and student support services are available online.
We also strongly recommend you download the Central Piedmont app if you have not already. The app is a great way to stay informed, access your schedule, find campus maps, and check your Central Piedmont email.
If you visit us on campus, remember to wear a face covering and complete the weekly health acknowledgement form on Monday of each upcoming week. The Health Acknowledgement form resets every Monday, so please complete the form every Monday morning of each week you’ll be on campus.
Welcome to the spring 2022 semester! We look forward to seeing you on campus.
For the 2022 tax season, Single Stop has partnered with the Central Piedmont Accounting & Finance Program to offer VITA Free Tax Services to eligible students and individuals in the Central Piedmont community. If your household income in 2021 was $72,000 or less, you could qualify to have your taxes prepared and submitted through the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program for free.
Mark your calendars! Starting January 24th, 2022 through April 14th, 2022, you can take advantage of this FREE tax preparation service. Appointments will take place in-person in the Overcash Building, Room 232 on the Central Campus. Walk-ins will be accepted based on availability.
Please monitor the Single Stop webpage this month for available hours and the calendar link to schedule your appointment!
Questions? Call 704-330-6435.
For the 2022 tax season, Single Stop has partnered with the Central Piedmont Accounting & Finance Program to offer VITA Free Tax Services to eligible students and individuals in the Central Piedmont community. If your household income in 2021 was $72,000 or less, you could qualify to have your taxes prepared and submitted through the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program for free.
Mark your calendars! Starting January 24th, 2022 through April 14th, 2022, you can take advantage of this FREE tax preparation service. Appointments will take place in-person in the Overcash Building, Room 232 on the Central Campus. Walk-ins will be accepted based on availability.
Please monitor the Single Stop webpage in early January 2022 for available hours and the calendar link to schedule your appointment!
Questions? Call 704-330-6435.
James W. Allison Classroom Dedication, Zeiss, Room 102, November 10th, 2021
Central Piedmont Community College recognized James “Jim” W. Allison, a long-time Central Piedmont benefactor and respected Charlotte lawyer, by naming Room 1221 of the Zeiss Building on the college’s Central Campus, the “James W. Allison Classroom” in honor of his 17-year relationship with the college.
The college will use Room 1221 for paralegal technology instruction beginning in 2022, when its paralegal program relocates from Cato Campus to Central Campus. The classroom naming aligns perfectly with Mr. Allison’s professional interests – he dedicated his career to working as a business lawyer, working primarily for Johnston, Allison & Hord PA. There, he helped counsel a number of clients representing the higher education, real estate, and healthcare fields – including Central Piedmont Community College.
Over the years, Mr. Allison has served as the college’s legal counsel, helping its leadership acquire facilities/property across the county to help expand its footprint to meet the needs of students and the community.
However, his contributions to the college’s growth extend beyond his legal work. He and his wife Judy – a Central Piedmont Board of Trustees member since 2010 – have generously donated their time and resources to Central Piedmont, establishing the Judith N. & James W. Allison Endowed Scholarship to support students in the paralegal program (with a veteran preference), and the Johnston, Allison & Hord Scholarship to support students in the college’s paralegal program.
“Jim and Judy have been generous supporters of the college, establishing endowed scholarship funds to extend opportunities to financially-needy students in our paralegal program,” said Kandi Deitemeyer, president of Central Piedmont. “This generosity has made it possible for numerous students to prepare for meaningful careers as paralegals. The gift to name this classroom will increase available scholarship resources and provide additional life-transforming financial assistance to students.”
The course catalog is the college’s authentic information source which is packed with information to make your college experience easier. The 2021-2022 College Catalog features a new user-friendly design and a cleaner aesthetic closely aligned with the college’s website, brand, and best practices in responsive web layouts. An A-Z filter, providing users with an easier search experience for courses and programs of study, is now available.
If you have any questions or ideas on improving the College Catalog, please email Nichole.Patterson@cpcc.edu.
Due to network security measures currently in place, there is no international access to Central Piedmont online content that requires sign-in. This means students and employees cannot access online course materials, email accounts, MyCollege, and Brightspace (our learning management system) when outside the United States. Access is available in all 50 states, plus territories, military bases, and embassies. If you plan to travel abroad this holiday season, please be aware you will not be able to access Central Piedmont online services from countries other than the United States.
Students with international travel plans are encouraged to contact their instructors if pending travel will impact their ability to complete coursework.
Would you like to learn more about great careers in the area’s most popular industry sectors? Would you like to talk directly to professionals in careers that interest you? Join us each month at the Business and Accounting Student Leadership Series to learn real-world experiences and success stories from industry partners and professionals.
Different programs and featured guests will share their experiences and answer questions. Central Piedmont Career Services professionals will also share tips on how to land the top jobs in the industry. This is an exciting opportunity to learn, network, and become a leader in your chosen career field.
What term or terms are preferred to refer to the indigenous people of the Americas? Do you know how many Indian tribes exist in the Carolinas? What is the history of Native American Heritage Month? Check out the library’s Native American Heritage Month guide to learn the answers to all of these questions and more!
Also, be sure to visit one of our campus libraries to check out Native American Heritage books on display.