The Ardrey Kell Career & College Promise program application window for the 2024 school year will open 2/12/24.  Eligible students may apply through April 11th for the summer and May 9th for the Fall semester. All students will automatically be enrolled for the Spring and Summer 2025 sessions. There will be another chance to enroll for the Spring semester in the Fall. It is highly recommended that students complete the application process by the Priority Registration deadlines listed below, in order to secure preferred classes, times, and locations.

 

CCP 2024-25 Enrollment Dates

 

AK students new to Dual Enrollment must complete steps 1-6  by March 20th for Summer and Fall priority registration which will begin on April 15th for Summer and May 6th for Fall. There will be another opportunity to enroll for Spring and Summer 2025 at a later date.

 

The final deadline to enroll into the Dual Enrollment program is April 11th for Summer and May 9th for Fall. Once enrolled, students can register for classes up until they start depending on availability.

 

Summer and Fall Processing Charts​

Students must have all steps completed by submission date to be eligible to register. Submission Dates on the left determine when you register. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CPCC Course Start and End Dates

Summer Full Term- 5/20/24-7/16/24

Summer First Four Week Session- 5/20/24-6/14/24

Summer Second Four Week Session- 6/17/24-7/16/24

Fall Full Term- 8/12/24-12/10/24

Fall First Eight Week Session- 8/12/24-10/4/24

Fall Second Eight Week Session- 10/14/24-12/10/24

 

Returning Dual Enrollment students need to complete Step 3 every semester! Returning students should complete step 5 once a school year and if they would like a pathway change for the upcoming semester. 

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1. Attend a CCP Information Session (Recommended, Not Mandatory)

Before you begin the process of enrolling in the Career and College Promise program, it is crucial that you learn all of the details of the program. The best way to get a comprehensive look at Career and College Promise is attending an info session. It is not required, however suggested. Parents and students are encouraged to attend!

2. Complete CCP Application on CFNC.org (New CPCC Students)

A special Career and College Promise application is required for all career and college promise students. Please click on the blue button for instructions on how to apply using CFNC.org.  Once we have processed your application, you will receive an admissions letter by email from this email address: ccp@cpcc.edu. This letter will include your student ID number. You will need your student ID number when creating your Central Piedmont login. If you do not receive an email with your student ID within three business days of submitting your Career and College Promise application, please check your junk or spam email folder. If it is not there, please email ccp@cpcc.edu inquiring about the status of your application.

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3. Request High School Transcripts (CMS Students and Students at Schools that Use CFNC)

Participation in Career and College requires a copy of most recent high school transcripts are on file. A CFNC username/password will need to be created:

• go to CFNC.org

• hover on Apply

• click To College

• click Application Hub> Request a Transcript

• complete the fields accurately and choose Central Piedmont Community College as the recipient

 

4. Create Your Central Piedmont Login and Activate Your Email (All Students)

Once you get the email with your ID number (step 2), claim and activate your student login account. (If you have trouble activating your account, contact the ITS Help Desk or a student success navigator.) Your Central Piedmont login is also your Central Piedmont email.

Duo Mobile Instructions- Click Here

Help Desk Phone Number- (704) 330-5000

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At least an hour after creating your Central Piedmont login, you'll be able to use your login to access your student email account, personal information, and academic records; register for classes; view and pay your bills; and log on to Central Piedmont computers.

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Once you have access, it's very important that you go into the account management portal and add a secondary email to help you access your account if you ever forget your password. You can then reset your password anytime using the "Forgot Password?" option in the account management portal.

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Your Central Piedmont email is the college's official means of communicating with you. Check your Central Piedmont student email every day to make sure you don't miss important messages from us, your instructors, advisors, the Cashier's office, campus alerts, and more.

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5. Complete AK Application and Contract (New-Complete Once a Year)

Ardrey Kell students must complete the AK Application to determine your eligibility for participation in Career and College Promise. This counts as your meeting with Mr. Webb and he will notify Central Piedmont of your eligibility after the Ardrey Kell application is complete. AK students must complete the AK Application prior to enrolling in Career and College Promise for any subsequent school year. Students can fill out this form prior to every semester if they would like to change their pathway.  

• AK Application

• Contract

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6. Complete Checkpoint (New CPCC Students) New Process 3/25/2024

Dual enrollment students are required to complete a mandatory orientation, called Checkpoint. Once complete, please take the Checkpoint quiz so we have record that you have completed this step. You are responsible for this information. CPCC is now using Brightpace for the presentation. Students must have completed their login verification before they can access Brightspace. You only need to complete this and the accompanying quiz once during your time as a Career & College Promise dual enrollment student.

Steps:

• You will access the course in Brightspace

• Click Enroll in Course

• Select Unit 1: Getting Started to begin the course

• Review all the units in the course 

• Pass the CCP Checkpoint quiz in Unit 9

Please allow two business days for scores to be entered in our database. You will not be able to register for classes your first semester until your passing quiz results are entered into our database.  

 

7. Take Central Piedmont Placement Tests (If Necessary)

If you do not have a 2.8 GPA and you do not meet the minimum qualifications on a test you have already taken, you will need the Central Piedmont Placement test. Students can take the test by appointment only on any of our six campuses at no charge. Students are encouraged to review the practice test on the website to study and prepare for the test.

• benchmark placement test scores 2020 (PDF)

• schedule placement testing

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8. Check CPCC Email and Student Information Page

 Students should check their Central Piedmont student email for status updates.

• Student Information Page

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9. Complete Tutorial for Online Classes (Now Optional)

• https://www.cpcc.edu/admissions/online-learning    

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10. Register for Classes (All Students)

Once your CDC/counselor has officially submitted your eligibility and pathway, it will be processed by Central Piedmont. Please allow 5 to 7 business days from the date of submission for processing during open enrollment times. Once processed, you will receive an email to your Central Piedmont student email account indicating when you are ready to register for classes, after which you may register for classes online using Student Planning in MyCollege. You may only register for courses from your approved pathway; otherwise, you will be considered out of pathway and will be dropped from the course(s).

• tutorial video: how to register using MyCollege

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11. Check and Pay College Fees (All Students)

Even though the program is tuition-free for the fall, spring, and summer semesters, there are still fees to be paid. CMS students will be responsible for student fees during the summer semesters. Student fees must be paid before the first day of the semester to prevent being dropped from the elected courses. Check your balance and pay your bill through your MyCollege account. For questions about the fee structure, please contact the Sponsored Programs office at 704.330.4262.

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Link for possible fees- https://www.cpcc.edu/admissions/tuition-and-payment

 

12. Pick Up Your Student ID (All Students)

Your Central Piedmont student ID serves as your library card and may be used in the community for a variety of discounts. Even if you are only taking online classes, you need a student ID. You will need to bring a photo ID in order to obtain a student ID card.

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13. Pick Up Your Parking Permit (All Students)

• parking information

 

14. Get Books and Supplies (All Students)

• bookstores

• technology discounts for students

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15. Send CPCC Transcripts to Colleges

Students are responsible for sending their transcripts to colleges they are applying to.

https://www.cpcc.edu/admissions/student-records/central-piedmont-transcripts

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