Follett campus stores are ready for business

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Our campus stores – textbook sales and much more! – are open and ready to welcome you for the fall semester. They’re now operated by Follett Higher Education, the largest campus retailer in North America.

Be on the lookout for emails from Follett – and also from some of its digital textbook providers, RedShelf and BryteWave – if your course is part of the Follett ACCESS program and had an inclusive access fee for required digital materials that will be available via Brightspace (our online learning and teaching system) on the first day of class.

If you need help learning how to access your digital course materials in Brightspace, connecting with college support services, and more, please review the online Campus Store Resource Guide for Students.

Going forward, you’ll benefit from Follett’s fundamental mission of delivering course materials that are more affordable and accessible than ever before. Options include new and used textbooks; digital materials such as eBooks, digital courseware, and Open Educational Resources. Follett is also an innovator with its text rental program, which can help you save up to 80 percent compared to purchasing new.

Our campus stores are more than just a bookstore: They now offer a wide assortment of on-trend, Central Piedmont-branded apparel and accessories; and an online store for even more shopping options.

Visit our campus stores – they’re open extended hours through Aug. 23 for your convenience at our Cato, Central, and Levine Campuses:

  • Monday through Friday: 8 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
  • Saturday, August 13: 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
  • Sunday, August 14: 12-4 p.m.

Starting Aug. 24, these three campus locations will be open from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday – Friday.

If you’re closer to Harris, Harper, or Merancas Campuses, there will be “pop-up” campus stores open Aug. 18 to Aug. 31 on this schedule:

  • Harris Campus: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
  • Harper Campus:  11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
  • Merancas Campus:  8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Beyond those dates we’ve implemented a smart locker system to assist students with receiving textbooks and course materials throughout the semester. (Stay tuned for more information about the smart lockers in the coming weeks.)  

Central Piedmont’s campus stores are excited to serve our college community both in-store and via our online store (free shipping with orders over $50). For more information, call 704.330.6649 or email bookstore@cpcc.edu. 

Saturday hours for registration help

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The fall semester starts in one week so if you need any final help with registering for class – or with any other enrollment steps – we’re open this Saturday to provide service! You can get in-person help this Saturday (Aug. 13) from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at ANY Central Piedmont campus.

During this Saturday’s hours of service, navigators and advisors will be available to help with any of the enrollment and registration steps – including financial aid – at these locations:

Moving forward, we’ll have Saturday hours from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at our Central Campus in the new Parr Center at the Welcome Center on the ground floor level. That’s also where you can get assistance with student services during extended weekday hours, from 8 a.m until 7 p.m.

In-person FAFSA Friday workshops

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FAFSA Federal Student Aid logo

Need financial aid help? In-person group workshops are ongoing on Fridays for Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) assistance.

Available on Fridays from 2–4 p.m, on the following campuses:

  • Cato Campus: Cato I, Room 232
  • Harris Campus: Harris I, Room 2113
  • Levine Campus: Levine I, Room 2213
  • Merancas Campus: Merancas IV, Room 104

All sessions are held in-person and on a first-come, first-served basis. Advance registration is not required; walk-ins are welcomed.

Learn what to bring to your FAFSA workshop.
Need help, but can’t come in person? Virtual workshops are also available.

College Names First Mia Goodwin Memorial Scholarship Recipient

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Scholarship recipient Dominque Fullwood and representative from North Carolina Law Enforcement Women Association

North Carolina Law Enforcement Women’s Association presentation of the Mia Goodwin Memorial Scholarship at Central Piedmont Community College. 2pm., Friday, August 5, 2022, Central Piedmont Merancas Campus.

During a special ceremony on August 5, the North Carolina Law Enforcement Women Association, with funding from Bank of America, awarded Dominique Fullwood, a basic law enforcement training student at Central Piedmont, the Mia Goodwin Memorial Scholarship. The presentation took place in the college’s Claudia Watkins Belk Building, located on its Merancas Campus in Huntersville.

The scholarship fund was established at the college in 2022, following the untimely passing of Mia Goodwin, a Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) officer who was killed on I-85 in December 2021. Hired in 2015 to the University City Division of CMPD, Mia was responding with her colleagues to a crash site on the interstate, when they were hit by a tractor-trailer and the cab of a semi-truck that had collided. She left behind a husband, who is a Charlotte firefighter, and three children, ages 3, 1, and four months old.

To honor her memory, the North Carolina Law Enforcement Women Association, with the support of donated funds from Bank of America, established the Mia Goodwin Memorial Scholarship, a $1,000 / year scholarship that provides financial aid assistance to students enrolled in the college’s basic law enforcement or criminal justice programs. The scholarship’s funds may be used to offset the costs associated with tuition, fees, and books, as well as program-related supplies.

To qualify, students must:

  • be enrolled at the college for the academic year in which they are applying
  • demonstrate and maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA
  • submit a letter of recommendation
  • attest to their related experience in the field of public safety/law enforcement, character, service, and commitment to advance their education

Ms. Dominique Fullwood, the 2022 Mia Goodwin Scholarship recipient, was named this year’s honoree by members of the Central Piedmont Foundation and designated program faculty. The committee not only commented on her positive attitude, tenacity, and perseverance during the selection process, but also on the fact that she is the epitome of what a servant-minded officer embodies.

“We extend our sincere appreciation to the North Carolina Law Enforcement Women Association and Bank of America for making this scholarship possible,” said Major Pat Brown, senior program developer for law enforcement training at Central Piedmont. “Mia was a committed public servant and we are thankful her memory, as well as her name, will live on by providing an affordable education to in-need students who are seeking the same career path she took so much pride in performing each and every day.”

Learn more about the Mia Goodwin Memorial Scholarship and / or the $3 million available in scholarships at Central Piedmont.

Auditions Aug. 16 & 18 for Central Piedmont Theatre fall 2022 musical

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The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee logo with a cartoon childCentral Piedmont Theatre announces auditions for its upcoming production of “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.”

Conceived by Rebecca Feldman. Book by Rachel Sheinkin. Music & Lyrics by William Finn. Director & Choreographer:  Ron Chisholm

AUDITION INFORMATION
All auditionees should prepare sixteen bars of an up-tempo song. There will also be cold readings from the script. Please come dressed for a movement audition.

AUDITION DATE & TIME

  • August 16 & 18 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in Overcash 300 on Central Piedmont’s Central Campus.
  • August 18 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in the Georgia Tucker Fine Arts Hall on Central Piedmont’s Levine Campus.

PERFORMANCE DATES & TIMES

  • September 23-24, 29-30 and October 1 at 7:30 p.m.
  • September 25 and October 2 at 2:30 p.m.

PLAY SYNOPSIS

Six young people in the throes of puberty vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime. Overseen by grown-ups who barely managed to escape childhood themselves, they learn that winning isn’t everything and that losing doesn’t necessarily make you a loser. Six spellers enter; one speller leaves! At least those who are eliminated get a juice box.

ROLES AVAILABLE

Charlie “Chip” Tolentino:  An athletic, social, boy scout and champion of the Twenty-Fourth Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, he returns to defend his title, but he finds puberty hitting at an inopportune moment.

Logainne SchwartzandGrubenierre (Schwartzy):  Logainne is the youngest and most politically aware speller. She is driven by internal and external pressure, but above all by a desire to win to make her two fathers proud.

Leaf Coneybear:  The second runner-up in his district, Leaf gets into the competition on a lark and finds everything about the bee incredibly amusing. He is home-schooled and comes from a large family of former hippies.

William Barfee: A Putnam County Spelling Bee finalist last year, he was eliminated because of an allergic reaction to peanuts and is back for vindication. His famous “Magic Foot” method has boosted him to spelling glory.

Marcy Park:  A recent transfer from Virginia, Marcy placed ninth in last year’s nationals. She is the epitome of being an overachiever and attends a Catholic school. She is also not allowed to cry.

Olive Ostrovsky:  A young newcomer to competitive spelling. She became best friends with her dictionary at a very young age, helping her to make it to the competition. She starts enormously shy, and slowly blossoms.

Rona Lisa Peretti: The number-one realtor in Putnam County, a former Putnam County Spelling Bee Champion herself, and the returning moderator. Her interest in the competition is unflagging and drives it forward.

Douglas Panch:  The Vice Principal. He is infatuated with Rona Lisa Peretti, but she does not return his affections.

Mitch Mahoney:  The Official Comfort Counselor. An ex-convict, he is doing his community service by handing out juice boxes to losing students.

Carl Dad: Schwartzy’s main trainer, the more intense and competitive of Schwartzy’s fathers.

Dan Dad:  The more laid back and ineffectual of Schwartzy’s fathers.

Jesus Christ:  Deity invoked by a speller in need.

Leaf’s Mom, Dad, and And Siblings:  All more academically gifted than Leaf, they are more than surprised by his success.

Olive’s Dad:  A fantasy version of Olive’s dad coming to the bee from work.

Olive’s Mom:  A fantasy version of Olive’s mom at her Ashram in India.

Mecklenburg County Health Department advisory on monkeypox

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The Mecklenburg County Health Department is seeing increased spread of the monkeypox virus. We are now experiencing local community spread, as well as spread in pediatric populations. According to the Mecklenburg County Health Department, here’s what you need to know:

  • Risk to the general public is low. The monkeypox virus is spread through close, often skin-to-skin, contact with an infected person.
  • Most people will recover from monkeypox on their own, although it could be more severe.  There is no approved treatment for monkeypox, but antiviral medications are being given in severe cases.
  • If you think you may have been exposed to a person with monkeypox, contact a health care provider as soon as possible. You may be eligible for the vaccine.
  • If you think you might have monkeypox and have the symptoms listed below WITHOUT a new, unexplained skin rash, isolate for 72 hours. If a rash develops, get tested. If your test is negative, you may get vaccinated.
  • If you think you might have monkeypox and have the symptoms listed below WITH a new, unexplained skin rash, avoid close contact with other people and contact a health care provider immediately to be tested. If your test is negative, you may get vaccinated.

Symptoms:

  • Fever
  • Headache
  • Muscle aches
  • Backache
  • Swollen lymph nodes (tender lumps near the neck, jaw, armpits, and groin)
  • Chills
  • Exhaustion

Protect Yourself:
The virus can enter the body by skin-to-skin contact or through saliva and respiratory droplets:

  • Avoid skin-to-skin or face-to-face contact, including sexual contact, with anyone who has symptoms.
  • Avoid contact with any materials that have been in contact with a sick person.
  • If you have contact with a person who could be sick, wash hands with soap and water or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer and avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.

If you are in a high risk group please contact Mecklenburg County Health Department to check vaccine availability (preventative vaccination is free of charge).

Central Piedmont and City of Charlotte enter workforce and education partnership

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City Manager Marcus Jones smiling and shaking hands with Dr. Kandi Deitemeyer

The City is including tuition prepayment to its educational assistance policy to remove any financial barriers to obtaining an associate degree and/or certifications that can be earned at Central Piedmont.

The City of Charlotte and Central Piedmont Community College formalized a partnership for workforce development and education during a signing ceremony on Monday.

Central Piedmont students will have the opportunity to gain on-the-job experience through City of Charlotte apprenticeships, co-ops and internship programs. The city has 13 registered apprenticeship occupations with 36 combined former and current participants. The co-op program is new and there are two participants in the year-long program. The city has more than 25 career fields students can explore, from construction to administration.

The partnership will provide better access to education, job training, career counseling and more for city employees and Central Piedmont students. For employees who do not currently hold post-secondary credentials, the city will pre-pay tuition and associated fees at Central Piedmont toward an associate degree or certificate programs. By offering a pre-payment program, the partnership is promoting upward mobility and removing a financial barrier.

“It’s important we invest in our employees and provide opportunities to join our workforce,” said City Manager Marcus D. Jones. “Through this partnership, we are preparing and reskilling our workforce for jobs of the future.”

“Central Piedmont is thrilled and proud to establish this partnership with the City of Charlotte,” said Dr. Kandi Deitemeyer, college president. “The college is eager to welcome and work with City of Charlotte employees as they seek further education and the re-skilling needed to advance their careers. At the same time, we are delighted our students will have the opportunity to gain invaluable experience and skills through work-based learning programs with the city. We believe this partnership, in time, can become a model for other cities and colleges to implement.”

Campus Stores open now for books and supplies

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stack of booksAre you ready for your fall classes to begin? Be prepared with all your course materials and supplies by visiting the Central Piedmont Campus Stores online or in-person. Find more information about ordering supplies from the Campus Store.

Cato Campus, Central Campus and Levine Campus store locations:

These Campus Store locations will be open fall hours Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. for in-store shopping or to pick up online orders.

Harris Campus, Harper Campus and Merancas Campus pop-up locations:

Pop-up Campus Store locations have hours that vary. Check the Central Piedmont Campus Store web page for current hours and times for all locations.
Smart Lockers will be available to pick up online orders at Harris, Harper and Merancas Campuses after Aug. 31.

 

Library Chromebook and hotspot check-out begins Aug. 8

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The Central Piedmont library is pleased to announce that all current students will be able to check-out library hotspots and Chromebooks starting August 8, 2022. These will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. We will not be able to hold them in advance.

Student using phone and laptop in open seating area

View the Library hours of operation at each location.

Please note that all libraries, except for Central, will be closed on August 10th. The Central Library will open at 1pm that day.

“Embracing Imperfection” exhibit on mental health stigma opens Aug. 15

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2-D fiber artwork of vertical stripes, darker on the edges transitioning to blues and pale yellows in the middle“Embracing Imperfection,” an exhibition by Christine Hager-Braun, seeks to obliterate the stigma long associated with mental health. Hager-Braun’s work reflects her own struggle with depression. The colors and composition in her work, while abstract, foster an emotional connection revolving around personal growth, resilience, and acceptance.

Originally from Germany, Hager-Braun’s gained an interest in quilting after her move to the United States, learning, as she says, to paint with needle and thread. As a fiber artist, Hager Braun creates colorful, quilted compositions in order to express emotions without the use of words. This approach parallels to the indescribable feelings and emotions surrounding mental health.

The topic of mental health is especially relevant for students as the daily struggles with peer pressure and balancing an often demanding class schedule with their personal  lives. “Every new art quilt I create is influenced by my belief in the power of a positive mindset. Each piece reflects a triumph over our trials, a reminder of our daily successes, and the promise to ourselves that we will never give up,” says Hager-Braun. Through the medium of fiber artworks and sharing her own story, Hager-Braun hopes to inspire others to, “persevere, heal and thrive.”

WHEN:  August 15 – October 6, Monday – Thursday, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., or by appointment

WHERE: Central Piedmont Central Campus, Overcash Center first floor, Overcash Art Gallery

ARTIST LECTURE: Artist Lecture and reception is Sept. 14, at noon at Central Campus, North Classroom Building Auditorium, Room 1123

CONTACT: For more information, please contact Amelia Zytka at amelia.zytka@cpcc.edu. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook at Central Piedmont Arts and the art gallery blog.

Interactive art exhibit “Reclaimed Memories” invites you to create stories, art

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Black and white hand drawn artwork of a woman in an old fashioned carA new interactive exhibit will open in the Ross Gallery at Central Campus on Aug. 15.

A stray photograph in a thrift store or flea market depicts an unknown person from the past. Their dress, their hair, and the discoloration of the photograph indicates a person from the past. Questions such as, “Who were they?,” and “What is their story?,” come to mind the longer we take in the image. While for many of us it may be easy to set the photograph down and continue on with our own lives, artist Eva Crawford reclaims these images from the 1940s and 1950s, giving them new life by recreating them as life-size drawings.

Following the passing of her father in January of 2021, Crawford sought to create a body of work focused on the preservation of memory. Crawford reclaims lost memories through the use of portraiture, transforming antique film photographs into large-scale drawings and paintings that invite the viewer to create their own stories and memories about the individuals in the artwork.

“Reclaimed Memories” also includes an interactive station with antique photographs. This station encourages gallery visitors to create their own memories, stories, and artwork about the people in the photographs. The stories will be collected and displayed as part of the exhibition.

WHEN: August 15 – October 6, Monday – Thursday, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. or by appointment

WHERE: Central Piedmont Central Campus, Overcash Center first floor, Ross Art Gallery

ARTIST LECTURE: Artist Lecture and reception is September 29, at noon,  at Central Campus in the North Classroom Building Auditorium, Room 1123.

CONTACT: For more information, please contact Amelia Zytka at amelia.zytka@cpcc.edu. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook at Central Piedmont Arts and our Art Gallery blog.

 

Create Opportunity partnership gives students free training to be a software engineer

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Create Opportunity logo in orange and blue textCreate Opportunity, a workforce development initiative serving the Carolinas, is partnering with Central Piedmont Community College to launch a workforce development program designed to identify, train, and place new software engineers with local employers.

The program will launch mid-September 2022, and students can take the screening now. As a program partner, Central Piedmont will guide participants through the six-month training program that prepares them for the two-year apprenticeship.

Participants complete the screening process, and they are enrolled in a free, full-time, six-month training program at Central Piedmont, followed by a two-year, paid software development apprenticeship (with full benefits) with a local employer. The internship will prepare them well for full-time employment as a software engineer.

  • No prior knowledge, educational background, or technical experience is required.
  • Participants attend the six-month program for free (after screening).
  • Participants are placed directly into two-year paid apprenticeships with benefits.

Create Opportunity strives to provide individuals of all backgrounds with the opportunity to become professional software engineers, while supporting the needs of Charlotte-Mecklenburg employers and the growth of the region. Participants enter the Create Opportunity program through an aptitude-based screening exam that identifies how they can succeed at becoming a software engineer.

“Central Piedmont is excited to partner with Create Opportunity to provide another pathway to a family-sustaining career and greater economic mobility,” said Dr. Kandi Deitemeyer, Central Piedmont president. “This program will help meet the needs of local employers while giving individuals a great opportunity to build a stable career with good growth potential.”

“We’re excited to launch our program in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg market and support its residents through our workforce development initiatives,” said Ben Rex, founder, Create Opportunity. “Our mission aligns with the county’s economic development objectives by fueling the growth of existing employers and the recruitment of new employers to the region with a capable technology workforce.”

Learn more about Create Opportunity or take the screening.

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)

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.

Free copies of “The Charlotte Post” at campus libraries

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Logo of The Charlotte Post in script font. Tagline: The voice of the Black CommunityCentral Piedmont Libraries will have free copies of The Charlotte Post for you to read or take. The Post is published on Thursdays and should be available in the libraries on all campuses by Friday or the following Monday of each week.

Minority owned and operated, The Charlotte Post Publishing Company, Inc. (TCPPC) has served as a dominant force in educating, empowering and enlightening African-American communities throughout their 8 County Coverage Area in North Carolina and upstate South Carolina since 1878.

Pauline Dove’s art on display in gallery named after her

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Painting of two people holding onto rafts with waves crashing over them

Central Piedmont Community College’s new Pauline Dove Art Gallery, located inside the college’s new Parr Center, is now open to the public. The Dove Gallery is hosting an exhibit from its namesake that includes an eclectic array of artwork featuring energetic swirling colors, and highly creative compositions.

The selection of works presents the full spectrum of Dove’s skills, ranging from painting, silver point, prints, ceramics, and books. Dove’s new exhibition honors her late sister, Selma, and celebrates life, love, sisterhood, and the joys of making art.

As a former chair of the Visual Arts Program and studio art instructor at Central  Piedmont, Dove’s career at the college spanned three decades. During her tenure she taught a variety of visual arts classes.  As a result, her legacy thrives in the college’s halls to this day. After her retirement from the College in 2001, Dove worked as a freelance artist, while also participating in Continuing Education courses in visual arts at Central Piedmont.

Dove’s multi-medium approach to art making includes both 2D and 3D objects, as well as handcrafted books. As an artist she has traveled worldwide, exhibiting her artwork extensively in Europe, Asia, Africa and North America. Dove’s work is widely collected and exists in special collections nationally and internationally including a US Embassy in Morocco as well as the US Consulate in Madrid. Central Piedmont Community College is honored to welcome Pauline Dove as a beloved returning artist and Central Piedmont legacy to inaugurate the new Pauline Dove Art Gallery.

Exhibition dates: July 5 – September 8, 2022
Summer Hours: Monday- Thursday from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Location: Central Campus, Parr Center, ground floor room 0110, Pauline Dove Art Gallery (across from the theater)

Your class is full? See if there is a wait list!

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The college has begun piloting a new “Wait List” option.  As a pilot program, not all courses or sections will be involved in the testing of this option; however, we want you to be aware in case a course you are signing up for is full and you receive a wait list option to add your name.Registration for classes box with blue waitlist button at the bottom

If a course you are trying to register for is full and is involved in the “Wait List Pilot,” then you will see a message with a blue “Wait List” button. If you want to join the wait list, select the button and you will receive a message that you have been added to the wait list. Be sure to check Central Piedmont student email frequently. If a seat becomes available, you will get an email notification to your Central Piedmont email address. You will need to respond and register within the 24 hour eligibility window. If you do not, your name will go back on the wait list, at the end of the list. If you are attempting to register for multiple sections of the same course, you can be added to the wait list for all of the sections.

See a list of sections in the Waitlist Pilot program

If you have any questions or concerns, or if you wish to speak with someone regarding course prerequisites, please contact your navigator at navigate@cpcc.edu  (en español: ayuda@cpcc.edu) or call 704.330.2722.

Your key to money for college is… the FAFSA! We can help you with it.

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Central Piedmont students at Cato Campus.

Do you need money for college? There are millions of dollars in grants, work-study options (starting at $15 an hour!), and scholarships are waiting for you. Don’t leave that money on the table – fill out the FAFSA!

It’s the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) – Central Piedmont’s FAFSA code is 002915 – and it is your key to money for college. We’re here if you need help completing it or want to learn more about options for paying for college.

Central Piedmont offers free, virtual FAFSA workshops with group and individual appointments available at cpcc.edu/events/fafsa-workshop.   

Fill out the FAFSA or sign up for the workshop today – the earlier you submit your FAFSA documentation, the earlier you can be awarded. Need additional help? Call 704.330.2722 or email navigate@cpcc.edu.

Central Piedmont awarded Metallica Scholars Initiative for the fourth year in a row

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For the fourth-consecutive year, Central Piedmont Community College was selected to participate in the MeLogo of hand with guitar All Within My Handstallica Scholars Initiative and receive $10,000 in funding to support its career and technical education programs. The funds support selected students in high-demand healthcare programs, including dental assisting, medical assisting, ophthalmic medical personnel, and pharmacy technology.

Funded by Metallica’s All Within My Hands (AWMH) and led by the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC), the Metallica Scholars Initiative was created in 2018 to fundamentally improve the earning potential for students who become Metallica Scholars.

Central Piedmont will continue to use the grant funds – in addition to a $10,000 matching gift from the Central Piedmont Foundation – to provide direct support for students enrolled in its healthcare career programs who need financial assistance to complete their studies and become licensed healthcare professionals. The goal of the initiative is to ensure all graduating healthcare students have funding to pay for their licensure/certification exams so they can quickly enter the workforce fully licensed/certified.

“The Metallica Scholars program has proven to provide significant resources for community college students looking to learn the skills needed for today’s workforce,” said Walter G. Bumphus, AACC’s president and CEO. “We are honored to partner with the All Within My Hands Foundation to continue to expand this opportunity for community colleges and their students.”

Learn more about the Metallica Scholars Initiative at Central Piedmont.

View the complete list of new and returning schools selected to participate in the Metallica Scholars Initiative.

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.