Enrollment and Registration
Be a boatmaker, a winemaker, a power line technician, or a registered nurse. Your possibilities are endless when you enroll in the third-largest community college system in the nation.
Find a College Near YouWith 58 colleges and hundreds of programs to choose from, the NC Community College System makes it easy to pursue your passion. Start by completing these three steps, then when you’re ready to enroll, visit your community college’s website to apply.
Verify your residency
Confirm your residential address and see if you’re eligible for state aid programs using the Residency Determination Service.
Complete your CFNC application
Submit high school and college transcripts and access other college application tools and resources to make enrollment easier through the College Foundation of North Carolina.
Finish your FAFSA
Find out what grants and scholarship programs you have access to by completing a Free Application for Federal Student Aid.
University Transfer
Find out how you can transfer credit from your community college to a four-year institution through our articulation agreements across the state.
Career & College Promise
Are you in high school and thinking about your future? Earn tuition-free course credits that can lead you to a four-year university or workforce credential through our Career & College Promise program.
Associates
Complete a diploma program at one of our 58 colleges and receive an associate’s degree in Applied Science, Arts, Science, Engineering, or General Education.
Career Credentials
Forge a new career path (or qualify for a raise) by completing certificate courses that provide entry-level employment training in areas like truck driving, surgical assisting, child care, cosmetology and more.
Apprenticeships
Get on-the-job training and industry knowledge through our apprenticeship program that connects you to businesses and trades that are looking to hire skilled workers.
Adult Education
Earn your high school diploma, brush up on your study skills, or learn English as a second language through our Adult Education offerings.
[Central Piedmont] gave me all the help I needed to connect me with the city, as well as the community. Every time I walk on campus I feel at home.
Davidson Valmyr
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Central Piedmont Community College
Dual enrollment allowed me to gain college credits and experience that really helped me get over some of the worries I had about my educational goals
Ian Miller
