College Connection is a program offered by Central Piedmont Community College (CPCC) that allows seniors in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg School system to have priority registration at the college combined with personalized guidance throughout the entire enrollment process. The program allows seniors to tailor their class schedule around home and work.
Unlike high school class registration, the earlier you register for college classes at CPCC, the more likely you are to get the classes you want at the times and locations that fit best with your schedule. College Connection gives you the opportunity to register for your classes before the rest of the college, giving you a leg up in the process!
Give yourself plenty of time to enroll based on when you want to start classes — know when classes start and when you can register for classes.
Step 1: Determine Your State Residency
The amount of tuition you pay is based on whether you are considered an in-state or out-of-state student.
Check or establish your state residency Use the same log in that you use for CFNC.org
Step 2: Apply for Admission/Send Transcript
Complete the Central Piedmont admissions application. If you do not receive an email with your student ID number within one business day after submitting your application, please contact CPCC.
Step 3: Create Your Central Piedmont Login
Create your Central Piedmont login. Your login will work in all of our systems after 6–24 hours. It will work right away only in the Central Piedmont login menu.
Step 4: Activate your CPCC email (activate after completing step #3)
Step 5. Submit all transcripts to Student Records
Sending Electronic Transcripts to Central Piedmont: Sign In to CFNC.org ->Click on Apply -> Application Hub->
Click on Request Transcript -> Confirm your Information -> Type in Central Piedmont Community College in Search bar->
click on CPCC ->Make sure CPCC is selected in the Selected Schools section. -> Click on Request My Transcript
Step 6. Apply for Financial Aid
Complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (2023-2024 FAFSA)
Need help? Check out the FAFSA Workshops
Step 7: Recommended: Complete the Academic Works Scholarship Application
Log in to the scholarships portal and complete the general scholarship application. Portal opened onNovember 14th.
Step 8. Attend Orientation and Get Advised
Schedule orientation at College Connection Advising Must pick the Virtual Session for location.
Step 9. Register and Pay for Classes, and Complete Next Steps
Review your next steps after applying, such as registering and paying for classes, buying books,
and getting a parking pass & student ID card. You can register for classes through MyCollege or the Central Piedmont app.
Deadlines to complete enrollment steps for Fall 2023
Complete Residency and Admission Application by January 31, 2023
Attend Orientation and Advising session starting February 21st, 2023
Register for Fall 202 courses during March, April and May 2023
Scholarships
Presidential Scholarship Priority deadline March 1ˢᵗ, 2023
Opportunity Scholarship Priority deadline March 1ˢᵗ, 2023
Merancas Scholarship Typically open in February 2023
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Please consider enrolling into Summer Bridge. Application opened 10/10/22. Click HERE
If you have any questions, please contact Andrea.Abercrombie@cpcc.edu