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.

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.