Career & College Promise Program @ CPCC

(Dual Enrollment-The best of both worlds staying at East Meck, Saving money on College education and students are able to leave early for CPCC classes)

Fall 2026 Interest Meetings

TBD

📍 Location: East Mecklenburg Career Center

⏰ Time: During Homeroom (8:42 AM – 9:17 AM)

⚠️ Important:

All Virtual Meetings will be through Teams - Join on your computer, mobile app or room device

TBD

Click here to join the meeting

Meeting ID: 224 222 352 030
Passcode: u34ecW

Class Registration through CPCC MyCollege

Spring '26 classes begin January 12th

You may register on your own and/or with Ms. McGraw or Ms. Felker . Please email or come by the Career Center for help. I will also send a Remind alert for Help Sessions with a CPCC Representative for registration.
Registration for Fall '26 courses will begin TBD

CCP student information session.mp4

East Meck’s Information for accepted students.

Eligibility Requirements

Must be a Junior or Senior and on track for graduation(passing all classes at East Meck)
Be able to provide own transportation to CPCC Campus location or take online classes. East Meck/CMS doesn't provide transportation.
Hold a minimum 2.8 Unweighted GPA

Minimum College Readiness Benchmark assessment scores.

PreACT/ACT: 18 English/22 Reading/22 Math

PSAT: 26 English/26 Reading (460 composite English & Reading)/24.5 Math (510 composite score)

SAT: 450 composite Reading & Writing/530 Math

If you use scores instead of the required Unweighted GPA, you will need to attach a PDF copy of your scores and attach this to your East Meck CCP application .

Pathway Offerings

General CCP/Dual Enrollment Information can be found at this link:

https://www.cpcc.edu/programs/dual-enrollment

CCP/Dual Enrollment Pathways can be found here: www.cpcc.edu/programs/dual-enrollment

College Transfer Pathway - General education classes for a two-year or four-year college degree. NOTE: Not all courses will transfer to ALL colleges and universities, make sure you research the schools of interest to verify acceptance of the transfer credits.

Career & Technical Education Pathway -

Over 50 different pathways where students can start career training while still in high school. Students can earn credits toward a job credential, certificate or diploma in a technical career. Some Career and Technical Pathways require a minimum 2.8 Unweighted GPA AND benchmark assessment scores in all areas of English, Reading, and Math.

Important Information to Remember

*You may choose one College Transfer Pathway and one Career and Technical Education Pathway OR two Career and Technical Education Pathways. You will only be able to register for classes in the pathway(s) you select. You will not be earning an Associates Degree in this program you are working towards that goal on a pathway of our choice.
If you know what degree you will pursue (in college/university), you can go to your chosen college/university website and see the classes you would need for that degree and see how your CPCC courses will transfer.
If you looking at an out-of-state and/or private college/university, please look at the college/university website or call their admissions office to see how/if CPCC classes will transfer.

Course Selection

Helpful Reminders

Career and College Promise classes are in addition to East /CMS classes and are done outside of your East Meck schedule or during early dismissal periods.
You can only register for classes in the pathway(s) you selected; otherwise, you will be considered out of pathway and will be dropped from the course(s).
The courses you want might not be available each semester and may not be available the days/times you want. There is also no guarantee that "seats" will be open when you register for classes (classes are on a first-come, first-served basis).
There are online, in-person, and hybrid (a mix of online and in-person) courses available and can meet during the day, evening/night. Look under MyCollege to see and plan your class schedule.
The college offers 16 week, 12 week, 8 week, and even 4 week classes (4 week classes are typically not recommended for dual enrollment students).
YOU are responsible for knowing your CPCC schedule and showing up (Ms. McGraw will not remind you). If you are taking an online class, your professor will email you on your CPCC email before class starts (sometimes the day before).
You can not drop a class after the class starts (I suggest at least three days before so it gives CPCC time to process the drop request). See Ms. McGraw before you drop a class. If a class is dropped after the deadline, you could fail the course (CPCC and East both transcripts will have an 'F'). East Meck High School cannot access student records at CPCC.
Course name and number will be added to your East Meck schedule once classes start and CPCC sends Ms. McGraw a list of classes you are registered for.
Online Classes: Professors can use Brightspace or another platform. Please check your CPCC email from your professor

Link for Bright Space Information: https://www.cpcc.edu/events/brightspace-orientation

Attendance

Attendance for CPCC courses is required
You must follow CPCC'S academic calendar (found on your CPCC Current Student page) in addition to the CMS academic calendar. You will start school in the fall and spring at least one week prior to the start of the CMS semester. You might also be attending CPCC classes during CMS holidays, fall and spring break, and teacher workdays.
Students may not stay on the East Meck campus during their Career and College Promise periods. You will leave East Meck's campus when you have early dismissal periods.

Fees & Expenses

CPCC tuition is waived for CMS Career and College Promise students (for all semesters, including summer)
Summer Courses: Students are responsible for all student fees and textbooks
Fall/Spring Courses: Students are responsible for textbooks. The state pays for a $17 digital book fee that is included in your tuition.
Fees (Summer only): You pay fees for each class--Click here to see the fees and deadlines -Students will pay any money owed through their CPCC-MyCollege account.
Due to budgetary constraints, students may be responsible for the full cost of textbooks.
The student will be responsible for any additional costs of enrollment when applicable (e.g. student fees, insurance, labs, etc.).
Student fees must be paid by the deadline given by CPCC to prevent being dropped from course(s). Check your balance and pay your bill through your MyCollege account. Fees are non-refundable once the semester starts. For questions about the fee structure, please contact the Sponsored Programs office at 704.330.4262.

Grading and Transcripts

The grade(s) you receive from courses taken while enrolled in the CCP Program will count twice (college and high school).
College Transfer Pathway Course(s): Will be listed on your high school transcript as a 5-point scale (similar to Advanced Placement scale).
CTE Pathway Course(s): The CTE courses will have a different scale (most will count as an elective scale on the high school transcript).
If a class is less than 3 credits, it will not be counted on the East Meck High School transcript, but will be on your CPCC transcript (ex: 1 or 2 credit courses).
Grades will be added to you East Meck PowerSchool at the end of the semester when Ms. McGraw receives your grades from CPCC.
Courses at CPCC are given a letter grade, this will be converted to a number grade using the chart to the left.
GRADUATING SENIORS: To send your CPCC transcript to your preferred college, you will need to submit that request through CPCC. You will then meet with your academic counselor at your college and go over how your CPCC classes will transfer to your new school. Click Here

Step by Step Application Process

Important Notes: Registration for CPCC’s Career and College Promise Program is a process with specific and necessary steps. Failure to complete any of the steps below will result in exclusion from the Career & College Promise Program. You are applying to college through this process and will be held accountable for all necessary steps. Read the following information carefully.

*SUMMER: Student pays fees (technology, parking pass, labs, and etc.) and textbooks (no credit is given)---Click here to see the fees (fees and deadlines for payments)---This will be paid through your CPCC-MyCollege account.

*FALL/SPRING: Student pays for non digital textbooks through CPCC Bookstore--Click here to see the fees

Step by Step Instructions:

Step 1:

Before You Begin the Application

Helpful Tips As You Complete the Application

As you complete the application:

When setting up your account, confirm that the name you enter matches the name on your transcript. Later in the application process, you will be able to indicate a preferred name.
When setting up your account, use a personal email, not a school email. We do not recommend using a parent email account.
When uploading your high school transcript, ensure that it includes:
- grade level with academic year
- high school courses completed and in-progress
- unweighted high school GPA
If you need to leave the system before you have completed your application, completed sections will be saved in the system, and you can return to your application using the "Sign In" button on the Get Started page.

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Step 2: Complete the East Meck Application for Ms. McGraw (Google Document)

You must have your CPCC student ID before you can begin this step. EVERY student must fill out an application below before the deadline.

You received Ms. McGraw's application in your email when you registered your attendance at the information meeting. This is a mandatory step for enrollment in CPCC

***Once you have your CPCC ID number you may proceed on to steps 4 and 5***

Step 4 : Activate your CPCC Login

Steps to activate login:

Go to https://activator.cpcc.edu
Click Continue
Enter your CPCC ID number, Check Student, and I'm not a Robot
Click Claim
Enter Date of Birth and Zip Code
You will need access to the email you used on your CCP application as you will be sent a verification code you must enter. Check your email for this then enter the code .
Check I'm not a robot
Click Verify
You will then be taken to a screen to create a new password
Finally you will see a 'Success' screen that gives you your username and email address
Please wait 24 hours to attempt to log into your CPCC accounts, if you do not it will prompt you to reset your password and you will have to wait an additional 24 hours.

All students are required to sign up for multi-factor authentication (MFA). MFA adds an extra layer of security to your login by requiring more than just your password. Learn more about how to set up MFA on your device.

Step 5: Checkpoint for CPCC (Advising Session)

You must have your CPCC student ID # before you can begin this step and access to your CPCC Accounts. Your username is the first part of your email. For example, if your email is newstudent01@email.cpcc.edu, your username is newstudent01.

You will access the course in Brightspace here
Click Enroll in Course: Pictures of the new platform: Help Instructions Click Here
Select Unit 1: Getting Started to begin the course
Complete all the units in the course
Pass the CCP Checkpoint quiz in Unit 9 last

Step 6 Make sure you can sign into your CPCC E-mail & MyCollege account

https://www.cpcc.edu/current-students (save this page on your device)
MyCollege= is required to access your personal information such as registration, bills, academic records, and student email account. It is also required to log on to the computers at any Central Piedmont campus.
CPCC email =is the college's official means of communicating with students, the cashiering office, instructors, advisors, and for campus alerts. You should check your CPCC student email every day. NOTE: Your professors will only respond to emails sent from the CPCC email address for security reasons, so you MUST check and utilize this email address.
Brightspace= is an online platform that is used for your CPCC online courses (you will not be able to sign into Brightspace until you have an online class). The class might not show up in Brightspace till the day before the class starts.

STOP HERE: You will do Steps 7-9 after reviewing the information from the East Meck Mandatory Orientation for Accepted Students(New CCP Students Only)

Step 7: East Meck's Accepted Student Orientation (Mandatory-New Student's Only)

YOU must review this orientation if you are accepted into the Career and College Promise Program @ CPCC. Please see deadlines section for the date and time above. Parents don't need to attend, but are encouraged.

Step 8: Register for Classes---MyCollege (See dates & deadlines)

-ENG 111 is a pre-req. to a lot of classes (If you took AP Lang, Ms. McGraw can submit your passing AP scores to CPCC to override this course).

Directions for Registering for courses

Video Instructions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vfLPzPzwb-A&feature=youtu.be

Written Instructions: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WNu9vHLEhNNhinxKn7YTxAPB8yitz5f7KUdSlV5mZs8/edit

Example of the class name, number, and section number:

ENG (name of class) 111 (course number)- 11 (section number)

YOU are responsible for signing up for classes that will work well with your East Mecklenburg High School schedule (do not sign up for classes at CPCC when you are on East Meck campus). The Career & College Promise classes will show up on your East Meck schedule as an EXT (Extension) course or as a class period at East Meck. If the CPCC course comes up as a class period, you will need to ignore the class period time and dates on your East Meck schedule...you will go by CPCC'S class date and time. Your East Meck schedule will tell the course name and number. If you have a CPCC early dismissal period(s) at East Meck, that does not mean you have to sign up for a CPCC class during that time frame. You can sign up for classes that work with your East Meck and personal schedule.
Ms. McGraw will not remind you when your class(s) start/end.
You can take 1-3 classes per semester....I never recommend more than this.

-If you are a SENIOR and strictly a CPCC student for spring semester, you MUST take at least TWO classes (minimum of 3 credits for each course) at CPCC to be considered an East Meck/CMS student. Please let Ms. McGraw know if this applies to you (super important for graduation).

Step 9: Get your CPCC identification card (ID Card) and Parking Permit

Once you are registered for your classes, you may go to the campus where you are taking your classes and pick up your CPCC ID card. Please bring your state issued ID (permit, license, or ID card) and your CPCC ID number. The ID office is always in or near Admissions at each campus. Returning students do not need a new ID card. If you are taking online classes, you do not have to get one.
Once you have registered for classes and have your CPCC Student ID Card, you may pick up your parking decal (where you will be taking your classes) from the cashiers office on campus. Open: M-F 8AM-5PM

Website for more details: https://www.cpcc.edu/admissions/tuition-and-payment

When you are on the CPCC campus, I highly recommended looking for your classroom in advance.

Central/Uptown Map: https://www.cpcc.edu/sites/default/files/2019-05/central-campus-map.pdf

Levine Map: https://www.cpcc.edu/sites/default/files/2021-12/levine-campus-map.pdf

Other Locations: https://www.cpcc.edu/locations

Step 10: Textbooks

Do not purchase your textbooks until you have attended at least one class session. When you checkout at the CPCC Bookstore, you will tell the cashier that you are East Meck High School student (Career & College Promise Dual Enrollment) and should have a credit on your account. Hand the cashier your student ID card so they can verify the credit on your account. If the cashier says there is no money on your account, ask for the manager. Make sure you buy the correct textbook! Please verify the correct textbook with your professor. Only available when funds are available through Career and College Promise Program (textbook credits are not provided for summer classes). You can rent or buy textbooks from the CPCC Bookstore. If your professor tells you to purchase a book/access code online, the $50 credit can be used at the CPCC bookstore to get the access code.
Textbook Information: Please check your CPCC email from the Career & College Promise Program.
Bookstore hours and locations: https://www.cpcc.edu/student-experience/bookstores
$50 credit is given in fall and spring only. This can only be used for purchases at the CPCC Bookstore.

Support Services:

Student Handbook:

http://catalog.cpcc.edu/studenthandbook/#servicecenterstext

Cheap/Free Computer Software Programs:

https://cpcc.onthehub.com/WebStore/ProductsByMajorVersionList.aspx?cmi_cs=1&cmi_mnuMain=f189368a-f0a6-e811-8109-000d3af41938

Free Tutoring:

https://www.cpcc.edu/academics/resources/tutoring

PLEASE LET MS. MCGRAW KNOW IF YOU NEED ANY ASSISTANCE, elizabeth.mcgraw@cms.k12.nc.us. It's somewhat of a long process but well worth it in the end 😀

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