CPCC Dual Enrollment

• Click Here for a full List of Community College Transfer Courses

Transfer Pathway Options

• Arts Transfer Pathway (PDF)

• Science Transfer Pathway (PDF)

• Engineering Transfer Pathway (PDF)

• Visual Fine Arts Transfer Pathway (PDF)

• Music Fine Arts Transfer Pathway (PDF)

• Theatre Fine Arts Transfer Pathway (PDF)

• Teacher Preparation Arts Transfer Pathway (PDF)

• Teacher Preparation Science Transfer Pathway (PDF)

For class descriptions, prerequisite information, and more information about these areas of study, please review the program listing and the college catalog.

• Accounting and Finance (PDF)

• Advertising and Graphic Design - Intro to Graphic Design (PDF)

• Advertising and Graphic Design - Intro to Graphic Design for Web (PDF)

• Architectural Technology (PDF)

• Automotive Technology (PDF)

• Biomedical Equipment Technology (PDF)

• Business Administration - Business Operations (PDF)

• Business Administration – Marketing (PDF)

• Business Administration – Specialization in Logistics (PDF)

• Business Administration – Project Management (PDF)

• Computer Integrated Machining (PDF)

• Construction Management - Green Building (C35190C7) (PDF)

• Cosmetology Pathway (PDF) (additional departmental requirements)

• Criminal Justice (PDF)

• Culinary Arts (PDF) (additional departmental requirements)

• Early Childhood (PDF)

• Electrical Systems Technology (PDF)

• Electronics Engineering Technology (PDF)

• Emergency Medical Science Certificate (PDF) (additional departmental requirements)

• Emergency Medical Science Diploma (PDF) (additional departmental requirements)

• Geomatics Technology (PDF) (requires test scores in math to be eligible)

• Horticulture (PDF)

• Human Services Technology (PDF)

• HVAC - Specialization in Refrigeration Systems (PDF)

• Information Technology (PDF)

• IT Java Programming (PDF)

• IT JavaScript (PDF)

• IT Python (PDF)

• Interior Design (PDF)

• Interpreter Education - Basic American Sign Language (PDF)

• Mechanical Engineering Technology (PDF)

• Mechatronics Engineering Technology (PDF)

• Medical Assisting (PDF)

• Medical Office Administration Certificate (PDF)

• Medical Office Administration - Procedural and Diagnostic Coding (PDF)

• Non-Destructive Examination (PDF)

• Nurse Aide Certificate (PDF) (additional departmental requirements)

• Pharmacy Technology (PDF)

• Simulation and Game Development (PDF)

• Sustainability Technologies (PDF)

• Welding Technology (PDF)

For class descriptions, prerequisite information, and more information about these areas of study, please review the program listing and the college catalog.

• Advertising and Graphic Design - Intro to Graphic Design (PDF)

• Advertising and Graphic Design - Intro to Graphic Design for Web (PDF)

• Architectural Technology (PDF)

• Automotive Technology (PDF)

• Biomedical Equipment Technology (PDF)

• Business Administration - Business Operations (PDF)

• Business Administration – Specialization in Logistics (PDF)

• Business Administration – Project Management (PDF)

• Computer Integrated Machining (PDF)

• Construction Management - Green Building (C35190C7) (PDF)

• Criminal Justice (PDF)

• Early Childhood (PDF)

• Electrical Systems Technology (PDF)

• Geomatics Technology (PDF) (requires test scores in math to be eligible)

• Horticulture (PDF)

• Human Services Technology (PDF)

• HVAC - Specialization in Refrigeration Systems (PDF)

• Interior Design (PDF)

• Interpreter Education - Basic American Sign Language (PDF)

• Mechanical Engineering Technology (PDF)

• Mechatronics Engineering Technology (PDF)

• Medical Assisting (PDF)

• Medical Office Administration Certificate (PDF)

• Medical Office Administration - Procedural and Diagnostic Coding (PDF)

• Non-Destructive Examination (PDF)

• Pharmacy Technology (PDF)

• Simulation and Game Development (PDF)

• Sustainability Technologies (PDF)

• Welding Technology (PDF)

SOC 210- Introduction to Sociology

PSY 150- General Psychology

ART- 111- Art Appreciation

ENG 111 -Writing & Inquiry- freshman English 

CJC 111- Introduction to Criminal Justice

COM- 231- Public Speaking (when available on campus- online this class still requires recorded speeches)

CJC 111-Introduction to Criminal Justice

PSY 150- General Psychology

SOC 210- Introduction to Sociology

DRA 111- Theatre Appreciation

Many students with 3.0’s have earned A’s in CPCC classes. Some students with above 3.5 GPAs have failed a CPCC class. Work hard and complete the work on TIME to earn a good grade in a class at CPCC.

MAT 171 Pre-Calc Algebra

ECO 251-Microeconomics (there is a lot of math, statistics and graphs) This class have been noted as very difficult as a shorter session 

ECO 252-Macroeconomics

BIO 110 and BIO 111- Lab is still required when virtual. Online has been difficult for students 

CHM-151- General Chemistry - Probably noted the MOST difficult by Hough students

Science classes online are not ideal- you are still responsible for completing the LABS and will have to purchase a lab kit 

Classes are offered 100 % online and hybrid. Online classes are asynchronous and do not have any Zoom meetings or face-to-face instruction. Hybrid classes have in-person, required class meetings as well as an online component. 

Full Semester and Short Session Courses

Within a 16-week semester, Central Piedmont offers a variety of shorter sessions to provide scheduling flexibility and more options for choosing your classes.

During each 16-week semester, CPCC typically offers the following sessions:

• Fall semester (16 weeks)- This is the full semester. 

  • 8-week sessions - Classes are shortened, but the same amount of coursework is required. The course material is condensed into 8 weeks instead of 16. 

  • Four 4-week sessions- Not recommended as this is an accelerated class!

  • One 4-week session held over winter break (Not recommended)

• Spring semester (16 weeks)

  • One 12-week session

  • Two 8-week sessions

  • Four 4-week sessions

In addition, Central Piedmont offers one 8-week and two 4-week sessions over the summer.

There is no age limit for CCP-the only requirement is that students be a junior or senior in high school. Only Juniors are eligible for summer classes. 

Students may be eligible with qualifying test scores on the PSAT, SAT, ACT, Pre-ACT, CPCC RISE, AP Exam, and IB Exam if they do not have the 2.8 unweighted GPA.  Please click HERE to see a list of the qualifying test scores.

Students must have a 2.8 GPA to take classes that will transfer. They can get permission from their principal to take Career and Technical educational (CTE) classes with a lower GPA. A limited number of these CTE classes may transfer to some 4 year institutions. 

Yes. Athletes may participate in CCP.  They need to make sure that their class schedule is compatible with their practice and game schedule and that their high school course load meets NCAA eligibility requirements.

Students may NOT take any class that is not on their pathway until they complete the entire pathway.  Students who complete a Career and Technical pathway may continue to take other classes that will lead to a degree in that area or may select another pathway. 

No, high school graduates cannot participate in CCP. However, if the high school semester ends after the community college semester has started, the student would still be eligible for CCP. (Example: The community college semester begins on January 6th and the high school semester ends January 18th – the student would still be eligible for CCP because they were still a high school student when community college semester started).

Students must meet with Mrs. Culek, Career Development Coordinator. 

Students need to work through the to-do list here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1x4qTwcm0PrX1XEDFfYRaWOmKYNGeYt8YZXvVU22MK-U/edit?usp=sharing

Please see enrollment steps for CMS students at www.cpcc.edu/hsprograms

Juniors can take a combo of 9 HS and CPCC classes per academic year in 11th grade. Preference is that students have an early release block to maintain balance. Students tend to earn higher grades in CPCC classes when they have alleviated block schedule. Typically juniors take 1 class each semester if the schedule permits. Seniors have more room for classes each semester and can take a combination of 8 Hough and CPCC classes total in the academic school year.

CCP students must submit a new Hough CCP Contract each semester and re-send their high school transcript through CFNC.org. CMS students need to work with Mrs. Culek each semester.

Students may take a higher level math class on technical pathways with departmental permission.  Students may also take higher level math classes on transfer pathways if they submit proper documentation to the math division or the CCP Coordinator. Reminder: These are college level math courses and high school pre-calculus is not the same as CPCC's MAT 171 and MAT 172. 

Current Juniors may take summer classes. Seniors are able to enroll in summer classes that begin before they graduate from Hough. All students will be responsible for cost of books, student and insurance fees. Tuition is covered by the state. 

The drop and withdrawal procedures and deadlines are the same for all CPCC students, including CCP students.  The drop date is 10% of the class meeting.  The withdrawal date is 35% of the class meeting.  These dates differ for each class but should be on the syllabus.  Students need to pay close attention to these dates because these grades will be part of their high school GPA AND will appear on their college transcript. 

All community college courses included on the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (CAA) will receive weighted credit in accordance with NCDPI policy GCS-L-004. CTE and other courses not included in the CAA are not eligible for weighted credit.

CPCC (CCP) classes are college classes, taught by college faculty.  As long as a student makes a C or better in these classes, they will receive college credit.  AP and IB classes are taught by high school staff at the high school.  Students must pass exams for these classes to earn college credit.  All three types of classes give students high school credit. 

Yes. Students who are on a College Transfer pathway can take up to 8 credit hours of French, German, ASL or Spanish. With departmental permission, they can test into a higher level, but are limited to 8 credit hours.  These classes do not count towards pathway completion and are not UGETC classes, so they may not transfer.

Yes.  All of the classes on the college transfer pathways are part of the Uniform General Education Transfer Component (UGETC) of the comprehensive articulation agreement between the NC community college system and the UNC system.

• You cannot take a CPCC class to meet Hough graduation requirements

• Taking a class over the summer will not drastically increase your Hough GPA. If you already have a 3.5 unweighted GPA, another A or B added into your GPA over the summer will not increase it significantly. If you are a current Junior you may be eligible for a summer class. Current 10th graders cannot take summer classes.

• Foreign Language classes are an option. It is NOT a continuation from high school language. For example, if you have take Spanish I at Hough you cannot jump to Spanish II at CPCC. More than likely after taking HS spanish (even levels 1-4) you may still place into Elementary Spanish I. There is a placement test you can take, but in years past students who have taken even Honors Spanish III and IV have placed into Elementary Spanish I.

  • • ASL- Elementary Sign Language is an option

    • 2 years of a foreign language MAY count towards your UNC college general admissions requirements, but you are advised to check with the colleges you are applying to 

• Math- You may be eligible to take a Math course at CPCC, as long as you have completed your 4th math graduation requirement at Hough.

Math options are : 

• • • MAT 143- Quantitative Literacy

    • MAT 152 - Statistics (equivalent to AP Stats)

    • MAT 171-Pre Calculus Algebra

• You cannot take MAT 171 Precalculus Algebra at CPCC and then enroll in AP Calculus at Hough

• You are not permitted to pay to take a class NOT on a pathway offered to high school students. CPCC offers 100s of classes, but as a high school student you are only permitted to take a class on the dual enrollment pathways

• You are not permitted to take a CPCC class during the Hough school day. CPCC classes must be taken either after the 2:15 school day or during an early release block after you leave campus. Hough does not have a computer lab where students can work on online classes on campus. 

• The classes that will transfer to 4 year colleges in North Carolina are on the Articulation agreements found below. These are the classes that will earn the 5.0 GPA weights towards Hough gpa's https://www.nccommunitycolleges.edu/sites/default/files/basic-pages/academic-programs/attachments/transfer_course_list_appendixg_2020.pdf

CCP classes are available at all six of our campuses as well as online.  They meet at various times.  CPCC does not have special classes solely for CCP students. Hough students are encouraged to attend the Merancas Campus in Huntersville.

Students are responsible for attending their college classes even when their high school is on break and vice versa. Students must follow the CMS and CPCC calendars.

The program is tuition free, but students are responsible for paying student fees.  These fees vary widely based upon the number of credit hours and required labs.  CMS pays these fees for its students during the Fall and Spring semesters with the exception of a nominal insurance fee that cannot be waived or paid by anyone other than the student. 

The Career and Technical classes are a great way for students to “test drive” a potential career to see if they like it before they commit to a 4 year program of study. Many of the Career and Technical certifications offer higher paying career options than some 4 year degrees. Career and Technical class experience can help a college student find a higher paying part time job while they are in college. 

Yes, FERPA applies to all college students, regardless of age. CPCC staff and your student’s instructors are limited on what they can discuss with parents about students.  Unless the student self identifies as a CCP student, the instructor will not know they are in the CCP program. 

Yes, accommodations work differently for college students. Students must self-identify to the Disability Services office. The Disability Services office will tell the student what paperwork they require. Once the student submits the paperwork, the Disability counselor will review it and let the instructor know what accommodations the student is entitled.  The student does not directly contact the instructor. 

CCP students enrolled in community college courses will be held to the same attendance and academic requirements as traditional college students. 

Your student should take their current course work seriously.  The grades they make as a freshman and sophomore will impact their ability to participate in this program later.  They should also take the PLAN, PSAT, ACT, SAT or CPCC Placement test to get the qualifying scores they need for the transfer pathways.  Students should pay attention to their math sequence.  All of the college ready benchmark tests require knowledge of concepts taught up through Algebra II.