CPCC To Hold New Student Orientations in July and August

by Jerri Haigler — last modified 2008-07-17 04:06

College Accepting Applications for the Fall Until August 15.

Central Piedmont Community College (CPCC) will hold new student orientation sessions on July 18 at the Levine Campus – 2800 Campus Ridge Road in Matthews (9 a.m. to 1 p.m.), July 25 at the Cato Campus – 8120 Grier Road at WT Harris Boulevard (9 a.m. to 1 p.m.), and August 1 at the Central Campus – 1201 Elizabeth Avenue and Kings Drive (9 a.m. to 1 p.m.). The orientation is designed to allow new students an opportunity to ask questions, learn more about resources available at the College, and ensure a smooth transition to College life. Sessions are also available for parents of new students.

During the orientation, new students and their families will have an opportunity to meet instructors and learn about College expectations. Sessions include:

Instructors Open Forum – Instructors will share strategies to improve study behaviors, student and instructor expectations, rights and responsibilities and much more.
Understanding Financial Aid – Students will learn more about financial aid eligibility, work-study, available grants, and scholarships.
Parents Open Forum – This session will offer parents information on what they should expect, how parents can support their students in the first year, and details on the College transfer program.
Career Services Information – CPCC’s Career Services department will help students narrow their career options and determine their major field of study.

In addition, there will be a forum for high school/home school students taking college classes (Concurrent Enrollment). Students and their parents will have an opportunity to learn about the registration process, life on campus, transition to CPCC, and the Concurrent Enrollment experience.

Students registered for the fall semester and interesting in attending the New Student Orientation, can R.S.V.P. by calling 704.330.4207 or email outreach@cpcc.edu.

CPCC is registering students for the fall semester until August 15^th. To register, check out the college website at www.cpcc.edu or call 704.330.CPCC. Classes begin August 16^th.

Central Piedmont Community College is the largest community college in North Carolina, offering 100 degree and certification programs, customized corporate training, market-focused continuing education, and special interest classes. CPCC is academically, financially and geographically accessible to all citizens of Mecklenburg County. In 2002, the National Alliance of Business named CPCC the Community College of the Year for its response to the workforce and technology needs of local employers and job seekers through innovative educational and training strategies.