Central Piedmont Merancas Campus

12/02/2025

We’re headed to a new home! Visit Central Piedmont Community College to learn about the latest college updates, news, and events.

04/01/2025

👋 No April Fools here - Multi-term registration is now open! ⛅️

Register for classes through Spring 2026 and get a front row seat for the courses you need! 🐣

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03/18/2025

🚦 Get Behind the Wheel of Your Future.
Join us for the Transportation & Public Safety Open House on March 26 at Merancas Campus. 🚗💨
From police car simulators to electric vehicle tech, dive into hands-on experiences and see what it’s like to be a transportation student in action.

📍 3- 6 p.m. | Belk Center for Justice
Don’t just dream it—experience it!

03/17/2025

🎓💰 Scholarship Alert! 💰🎓

The Central Piedmont Foundation Scholarship Portal opens Monday, March 17 for the 2025-26 academic year!

📚 Need-based & merit-based scholarships are available for students in certificate, diploma, or degree programs. Whether it’s based on your major, community involvement, special talents, or leadership, there’s an opportunity waiting for you.

🔑 Key details:
✔️ Minimum 2.0 or 2.5 GPA required for most scholarships
✔️ Open to enrolled Central Piedmont students (dual enrollment freshmen, sophomores & juniors are ineligible)
✔️ Scholarships are competitive—apply early!

⏳ Deadlines:
📅 Aug. 31 – Apply for the full academic year
📅 Jan. 31, 2026 – Apply for Spring & Summer 2026

Scholarships are awarded until funds run out, so don’t wait! Apply early and give yourself the best chance at securing funding. 💡💸

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09/27/2024

We will resume normal operations, Sat., Sept. 28. Stay aware, stay safe.

08/08/2024

Due to Tropical Storm Debby, Central Piedmont offices will be closed Aug. 8, 2024.

07/11/2024

Central Piedmont graduate IIiana Cooper is paving a path for female engineers!

Cover Story: Paving the way for female engineers

07/10/2024

Knowing how to manage college finances is crucial as you start thinking about your future education. Here’s a guide to help you navigate due dates, financial aid, FAFSA, scholarships, and tuition payment plans. Classes start August 12!
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Understanding how to manage college finances is crucial as you start thinking about your future education. Here’s a guide to help you navigate payment due dates, financial aid, FAFSA, scholar…

07/09/2024

Central Piedmont received official notice of its reaffirmed accreditation on July 1! This reaffirmation means the college overall and its academic programs remain fully accredited until the next affirmation in 2033-34. https://bit.ly/3LibxI0

05/14/2024

Picture this💭 : You sign up for a Fall break study abroad opportunity, travel out of the country, learn life-changing things, meet your best friends, and eat amazing food! 🌏 Applications are open until May 29th--https://bit.ly/2XuoSGR

04/16/2024

It's timeeeeee!🌱 The Cato Campus Spring Plant Sale is here!

Mark your calendars for April 19th, 9a.m.-6p.m. & April 20th, 9a.m.-12p.m.
Cato Campus

04/11/2024

Money that doesn’t have to be repaid.👀 💰

The Next NC Scholarship is a financial aid program that helps most North Carolinians from households making $80,000 or less pursue higher education by fully covering tuition and fees at any community college or more than half, if not all, of tuition and fees to attend any public university in the state.
Click to see if you're eligible:➡️ ➡️ https://nextncscholarship.org/