Kick Off Your Successful Semester At Central Piedmont

Here’s some essential info to help you kick off the semester successfully at Central Piedmont Community College: 

Plan Your Way to Campus

• Bus/Rail: Use the Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS). Download the CATS-Pass app or visit their website. 
• Driving:
  • Check campus parking maps. 
  • Park only in Central Piedmont decks/lots (local businesses tow strictly). 
  • Get your parking decal at the Cashiering and Business office (tuition must be paid). 
  • Arrive early during the first week to find parking and navigate the campus. 

Learn Your Schedule & Campus Locations 

• Log into MyCollege to see your current class schedule. 
• Check campus and building maps. Buildings might be listed as codes. 

Brightspace for Online Classes 

• Access online classes through Brightspace from the first day. 
• New to Brightspace? Get help or take an orientation class. 

 Can’t Find Your Class? 

• Look for pop-up Information Tables, available at all campuses:
  • Aug. 12-13: 7:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.
  • Aug. 14: 5 – 6 p.m. 

 Get Textbooks and Course Materials 

• Visit Central Piedmont campus stores or shop online (free shipping on orders over $50). 
• Use Smart Lockers at Harper, Harris, and Merancas Campuses for online purchases. 
• Watch for emails from Follett, RedShelf, and BryteWave for digital materials included in the Follett ACCESS program. 

 Hungry On Campus? 

• Vending and microwaves on all campuses. 
• Central, Cato, and Levine Campuses have coffee and sandwich locations (Mon. – Fri., 7:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.). 

 Stay Informed 

• Check your Central Piedmont student email regularly. 
• Follow us on social media and read the Central Piedmont Today blog for updates (like Welcome Fests with music, treats, and giveaways!). 

 We’re Here to Help 

• Welcome Centers with navigators for general help at all campuses. 
• For assistance, call 704-330-2722 or email navigate@cpcc.edu (en Español: ayuda@cpcc.edu). 

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