🚀 Lauch Pad Essentials for Success

Make the most of your time at Central Piedmont. Use these resources to boost your confidence and help you conquer possibility.

Check your Central Piedmont email

This is our official way to reach you, so be sure to check your Central Piedmont student email regularly to stay informed and connected.

Get in-person support: Spring Saturday

Join us on Saturday, Jan. 10 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at any of our six campus locations to make sure you have everything you need, from advising and financial aid to tech help and more. Check out the details for your preferred campus and start the semester feeling confident and prepared!

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Register for classes

Explore course offerings online, meet with your advisor, and complete your registration through MyCollege. Learn more about reading your class schedule, paying for classes, obtaining course materials, and navigating Brightspace on this page.

Pro tip: Classroom locations sometimes change after registration. Be sure to check your schedule in MyCollege for any updates. Use this list of building names and codes to navigate schedule abbreviations.

Your safety is our priority

Get critical alerts and updates — anytime, anywhere. Download the FREE Rave Guardian app, update your contact information in MyCollege, and stay informed on the various channels used to communicate in case of an emergency.

Learn more about emergency communications

Life at Central Piedmont

Whether it's joining a student organization, becoming immersed in a new culture, or getting career help; we are here to support you.

Get involved

Find a student group to join! Central Piedmont has over 50 student groups to help you get involved. Explore organizations focused on arts, culture, leadership and more.

Get involved in a student group

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Global engagement and study abroad

Expand your perspective and connect with the world through study abroad, become a NC Scholar of Global Distinction, or immerse yourself in a variety of global events. The world awaits!

Get involved in global learning

Career services

Explore career paths and prepare for the job market through résumé support, interview practice, and employer connections. Take advantage of professional headshots, career assessments, and access to job postings and events via Handshake.

Get career help

Have questions? Ask Link!

Link is Central Piedmont's chatbot, powered by artificial intelligence. It can answer questions about admissions, programs, events, financial aid, and more. Just look for the messenger icon in the bottom left corner on select pages of our website.

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