1. New Student Orientation
Career & College Promise Program
New Student Orientation

2. CPCC Across the Community
One of the Largest Community College in North Carolina
Serve Over 70,000 Students
Each Year
Cato
Central
Harper
Harris
Levine
Merancas
Offer
61 Degrees, 23 Diplomas, and 123 Certificate Programs
6 Campuses
Plus Online Classes

3. Key Terms to Remember
Application- Required in order to be an official CPCC student. i.e. after submitting an application students’ were sent notification of acceptance with a CPCC ID number.
CDC- Career Development Coordinator: It is mandatory for CMS students to meet with the high school coordinator in order to participate in CCP.
CPCC Student ID- Necessary to have CPCC student profile
CPCC Username- Necessary to gain access to students’ CPCC profile and to gain access to CPCC student account. i.e.
Fees- Non-CMS students are required to pay student and insurance fees at the point of registration.
Registration- The process of selecting your course schedule.
Syllabus- Communication provided by instructors that provides the course expectations and responsibilities.

4. Tuition, Fees and Books All NC High School Students CMS Students
Tuition only for CCP students is covered by the State of NC for Fall, Spring and Summer semesters.
Students who enroll in Summer semester courses are required to pay associated fees at the point of registration
CPCC Barnes and Noble book stores offer price match options. Visit a campus book store for additional information.
Book Refund Policy- A full refund will be given in your original form of payment if textbooks are returned during the first week of classes with original receipt.
CMS Students
CMS pays for student fees and insurance fees.(Fall and Spring semesters only)
CMS provides a partial stipend to assist with the cost of books for the Fall & Spring semesters.
Students need to see their CDC for additional information about receiving a book voucher.
Title I schools will take their CPCC ID card to any of the 6 CPCC campuses to take advantage of book cost waivers
Students are responsible for entire cost of books during the Summer semester.
Non-CMS Students
Responsible for student fees, insurance fees and books. (required to pay associated fees at the point of registration)
Students are ed when bills are posted.
Unpaid fees will result in student being dropped from current courses and will prevent future semester registration.

5. Book Refunds Non-CMS students
A full refund will be given in your original form of payment if textbooks are returned during the first week of classes with original receipt.
With proof of a schedule change and original receipt, a full refund will be given in your original form of payment during the first 30 days of classes.
No refunds on unwrapped loose-leaf books or shrink-wrapped titles which do not have the wrapping intact.
No refunds on Digital Content once accessed.
Textbooks must be in original condition.
No refunds or exchanges without original receipt.
CMS students
CMS students receive a $50 book voucher per course (Fall and Spring semesters only). Students can only be refunded the difference paid after a book voucher is used.

6. Title 1 & Cooperative-Innovative Schools
If students attend one of the following schools, 100% of books are covered by CMS. (Spring and Fall semesters only).
In order to purchase books, students will need to have registered for courses and have obtained their CPCC picture ID. The bookstore will scan their ID to purchase needed course material.
Garinger High School
Harding High School
Hawthorne Academy
Performance Learning Center
West Charlotte High School
West Mecklenburg High School
Zebulon Vance High School

7. CPCC Student ID Cards
Get Your Free CPCC Student ID Card After You Register And Pay For Your Classes At Any Of Our Six Campuses. 
Bring A Photo Id To Obtain A Student Id Card.
CPCC Student Id Card Will Serve As Your Library Card At CPCC And May Be Used In The Community For A Variety Of Discounts.

8. Parking Decals REQUIRED for parking at all campuses
One decal works for all campuses
A class schedule & photo ID
are required to pick up a parking decal
Can be picked up at any campus
Security Office
Cashier’s Office
Place on the rear window, driver’s side

9. Summer 2017/Fall 2017 Academic Calendars
All CCP students must follow the academic calendar for CPCC courses.
Students must attend CPCC classes when high school is not in session.
See CPCC full academic calendars
Summer Term Dates:
May 22 - July 18 (8 weeks)
May 22 - June 16 (first short session - 4 weeks)
June 19 - July 18 (second short session – 4 weeks)
Summer Holidays
May 29 - Memorial Day - (CPCC Closed)
July 3 & July 4 - Independence Day Holiday (CPCC Closed)
Fall Term Dates:
Aug 16 - Dec 12 (16 weeks)
Aug 16 - Oct 11 (first short session - 8 weeks)
Oct 16 - Dec 12 (second short session - 8 weeks)
Fall Holidays
September 4 - Labor Day - (CPCC Closed)
October 12 & 13 - Fall Break – No Classes – CPCC Open
November Thanksgiving (CPCC Closed)

10. Taking Courses Not on Current Pathway
Please make sure you are only choosing courses listed on the Pathway(s) you elected.
If you register for a course not on your pathway it will be dropped Note: Non-CMS Students will not be refunded any paid fees regardless of assignments and time already committed.
If you continually add courses that are not listed on your chosen pathways, you will be blocked from future registration.
If you are blocked from registration, you will need to contact Kimber Morton; who may authorize continued participation in the CPCC Career and College Promise Program.

11. CCP-CMS Attendance Policy
CMS, Lake Norman, Queen’s Grant Prep and various private high school students have specific guidelines for participating in Career and College Promise. Student’s must notify their CDC, Counselor or Coordinator if they are planning on no longer attending a course.
A monthly enrollment report is sent to the mentioned schools for attendance accountability.

12. Your College Transcript
Your first class at CPCC starts your college transcript that will follow you through the rest of your academic career—take it seriously!
Drops
Doesn’t appear on your transcript
Must be done by the 10% date for the class
Can be done on MyCollege
Withdrawals
Formally removes you from a course after the 10% mark
Must be done prior to the 35% date of the class
Appears as “W” on transcript
Attendance or Assignment Fail
Received if you fail to attend or complete a course after the 35% date
Is recorded as an “F” on your transcript

13. Family Education Rights & Privacy Act (FERPA)
Federal law that governs what student information can and cannot be shared with others
Covered private educational records include:
Academic Records
Billing/Financial Aid
Class Schedules
Disability Accommodations
We cannot legally provide this information to outside sources, including parents
Student may authorize the release of information to third parties by completing and submitting a Student Information Release Authorization Form to the Campus Registrar

14. Career & College Promise Program
ONLINE RESOURCES

15. My College Account https://mycollege2.cpcc.edu Click Login
Enter User Name and Password
Register for classes
Granted Petition/Contact Kimber Morton
Add/Drop Classes
View/Print Class Schedule
View/Pay For Tuition and Fees
Online Bookstore
Check Grades
Academic Probation - Below 2.0 GPA
Review/Order Transcript

16. Registration through Schedule Builder
Building the schedule: (Part 1)
ONLINE SERVICES (right side of page)
Click Schedule Builder
Click Filters – Campus/Term
Enter Course Number (example ENG 111, MAT 171)
Review Days and Times Classes Offered
Click Green + Next to Seats Available
On-Site Classes Show on Course Cart
After All Classes Selected, Click the word Register on the Black Bar
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17. Registration through MyCollege
After clicking the word register; the system will route to MyCollege. (Part 2)
Click Log In  enter CPCC username and password
Click Students in Blue
Go to the registration section  Click Register for Sections
Click register for previously selected sections
Choose your preferred action and then choose submit at the bottom of the screen.
The system will read if you are officially registered
It is the student’s responsibility to confirm course registration.

18. Communicating Through CPCC Student Email
Powered by Google
Accessed From CPCC homepage
Used for Official Communication with the College
Instructors
CDC and/or CCP Program Coordinator
Critical Alerts
Check Your Daily
Use the Calendar to Help With Time Management
Your Address is (Example:

19. How to Communicate Using CPCC Student Email
In order to effectively communicate with Instructors, CDC’s and/or the CCP coordinators it is appropriate to include the following information in order to assist within a timely manner:
Full Name (as it appears on student’s CPCC file)
CPCC ID #
Clearly state the reason for the by writing in complete sentences.

20. Blackboard & Moodle
Online Learning Management Systems Accessed From the CPCC Homepage
Organizes Coursework for Traditional, Online, and Hybrid courses
eLearning Orientations are Available to Help Students Learn How to Use These Resources
Students Taking Online or Hybrid Classes Must Access the Designated System on the First Day of Class and Complete the Enrollment Verification (EVA)
For online classes – log in the FIRST day!
Issues with Systems – Contact the IT Help Desk

21. Student Handbook Governs academic & campus life Academic Policies
Code of Conduct
CPCC Policies
Safety & Security
You are governed by this document during your CPCC courses
Access online:

22. Career & College Promise Program
CAMPUS RESOURCES

23. Campus Security & Emergency Procedures
Non-Emergency:
Security is available 24/7 on CPCC campuses

24. Critical Alert CPCC’s emergency notification system
Includes text messages & phone calls
Used in emergency situations
Campus closings
Security situations on campus
Sign up online at cpcc.regroup.com

25. Area Campus Resources Cato Marla Harris (704) 330-4845
Contact the ESS Director at each campus for questions!
Cato Marla Harris (704)
Harper Gene Merklein (704)
Harris Erin Corbera (704)
Levine Reggie Pincham (704)
Merancas Andrea Abercrombie (704)

26. Career & College Promise Program
STUDENT SERVICES
Career & College Promise Program

27. Advising and Counseling
Counseling (PCAP)
Advising
Stress, grief, depression, anxiety
Struggles with personal relationships
Test taking & study habits
Goal setting
Early alert
Academic intervention
Community referrals
Discuss CCP pathways
Assist with pathway changes
Recommend classes
Meet when on academic warning

28. Disability Services
Provides academic accommodations & aids to students with documented disabilities
Services include:
Classroom & testing accommodations
Sign language interpreting
Assistive technology
Disability counseling & advocacy
Students must self-identify to Disability Services every semester
Must provide current & appropriate documentation

29. Academic Learning Center
Helps students in 3 crucial areas:
Overcoming difficulties with coursework
Promotion of independent learning
Proactive endowment of students with skills for academic & life-long learning success
ALC is a tutoring center for students at CPCC

30. Other Student Services
Student Success Center
Career Coach
Family Resource Center
First Year Experience
ITS Help Desk
Single Stop Center

31. Tentative Timelines of Submission of Information
Future Semesters
ALL Career and College Promise students MUST meet with their CDC or submit paperwork for every semester they participate in the program.
Tentative Timelines of Submission of Information
Spring Semester 2018: We will start accepting paperwork usually around mid-September of through the first day of class.
Summer/Fall Semesters 2018: We will start accepting paperwork usually around mid-March of through the first day of class.
****Information is updated regularly on under Announcements, Information Sessions and Orientation.

32. Being a Successful Student
Be your own advocate! We want nothing more than for you to be successful, but it is up to you in making sure you have taken the necessary steps in acquiring positive results!
There is no room for excuses.
Ask questions!
DO NOT wait until the last minute in asking for help and completing assignments.

33. Contact Us Kimber Morton Full-Time Coordinator Kimber.Morton@cpcc.edu
Welcome to Central Piedmont Community College!
We hope you enjoy your experience!

34. Follow us on Social Media
@CPCC
Central Piedmont Community College
@centralpiedmontcc

35. Orientation Attendance
In order to receive credit for completing CCP orientation, please complete the Orientation Questions link. If you have any issues please Must complete the following: