Join Central Piedmont's Global Learning office as we celebrate International Education Week.

International Education Week is an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. This joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education is part of our efforts to promote programs that prepare students for a global environment.

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The Governor’s Emergency Education Relief (GEER) scholarship helps community college students impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. If you are a continuing education student in a high-demand workforce training program that will lead to a state or industry-recognized credential, you may be eligible for a GEER scholarship. Join us for the information session to learn more about the GEER scholarship.

If you have any questions, email Sheila Funderburke.

Join an Information Session to learn about the Small Business Center's free business counseling, training, and workshops designed to assist entrepreneurs and small business owners with business startup, business growth, job creation, and job retention.

The Small Business Center at Central Piedmont is a part of the North Carolina Small Business Center Network. 

No classes; all campus departments and buildings closed. The college will resume normal operations on Monday, December 2.

In the event of an emergency, please contact College Security Services.

Faculty and staff can find future calendars in the employee intranet.

Location: Please check back.

Are you a Central Piedmont student seeking a mentor, leadership opportunities, or a peer support system during your time as a student? The Umentoring mentoring program may be just what you are looking for!

Umentoring provides all-around mentoring and service for any student, male or female, who wants a little extra support to help you with whatever your goal is at Central Piedmont. The program is open to male and female students enrolled in for-college-credit courses. We offer comprehensive activities that promote your personal development, academic improvement, and other social and educational advancement needs to help you realize your goals.

Join us at a virtual information session to learn more about who your Umentoring mentor could be, how you're matched with a mentor, the benefits of joining, and how to apply for Umentoring.

Winter session is an accelerated course session.

Faculty and staff can find future calendars in the employee intranet.

Learn about certificates and industry-valued credentials of the leading business programs — Project Management and Agile Project Management — at Central Piedmont's free virtual project management and agile information sessions. 

You’ll get an overview of Continuing Education courses and programs, requirements, answers to your questions, and details on available options — including PMP®, CAPM®, PMI-ACP®, and SAFe® professional credentials, business certificates, and industry certifications.

Sign Up for a Free Virtual Project Management and Agile Information Session 

Reserve your seat for an Information Session

Upcoming sessions available: 

• Monday, December 9, 2024, 6 p.m. — virtual via Microsoft Teams
• Wednesday, January 8, 2025, 6 p.m. — virtual via Microsoft Teams

Learn more about our Project Management with Agile Plus Certificate Program 

The Project Management with Agile Plus Certificate program prepares you for the PMP® and SAFe® 6.0 SSM exams. 

Faculty and staff can find future calendars in the employee intranet.

Location: Bojangles Coliseum

Review Bojangles clear bag policy (PDF).

Central Piedmont is excited to offer May Graduation Commencement ceremonies to celebrate our graduates. Keep checking this page for ceremony details as they are arranged.

Eligible graduates will receive important details regarding the ceremony directly to their student email. If you have registered for the graduation ceremony, make sure to check your student email as the ceremony approaches.

Livestream Graduation

Central Piedmont will livestream our December Graduation ceremonies on YouTube. Additional information about how to access the livestream will be posted here.

How to Graduate

Visit Graduation Services for details on how to apply to graduate, get your cap and gown, and more.