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High School Options

Get a Head Start on Your Future

Looking to get ahead in your academic or professional journey while still in high school? South Piedmont Community College’s Dual Enrollment/Career and College Promise (CCP) program offers you the opportunity to take college-level courses that give you a head start toward a degree or certification.

You can choose from various pathways that suit your goals, whether you’re aiming for college transfer credits, technical education, or entry into the workforce after high school graduation.

As a Dual Enrollment/CCP student at South Piedmont, you’ll have full access to all South Piedmont resources and events, providing you with a chance to experience college life and earn college credits, all while still in high school.

Dual Enrollment/CCP

Use these links to apply, learn more, or access important forms. An important note: You will apply to South Piedmont’s Dual Enrollment program using the College Foundation of North Carolina application. After you create your CFNC account, be sure to select the “CCP application.” The application process for Early Colleges is handled at the Early Colleges themselves. Please contact the Early College you intend to attend about application information.

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Career & Technical Education Pathways

Get Career-Ready Now

As a high school student, you can start earning college credits in Career and Technical Education areas at South Piedmont. Options include pathways that lead to an Associate in Applied Science degree.

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College Transfer Pathways

Free College Credits

Get a jump-start on your bachelor’s degree by taking free, transferable general education courses at South Piedmont, earning credits toward an associate degree.

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Early Colleges

Earn a Degree and a Diploma

Anson and Union County Early Colleges offer high school students the chance to earn both a diploma and college credits simultaneously on South Piedmont’s campuses.

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Pre-Apprenticeships

Earn While You Learn

Our Pre-Apprenticeship Program gives you hands-on training and a head start toward a registered apprenticeship after graduation.

Your Tomorrow Can Start Today

South Piedmont’s Dual Enrollment/CCP programs are an awesome way for students to get a jumpstart on their college journey — all while still in high school.

Through these programs, you can take real college-level courses that count for actual college credit. In fact, with the right planning, you could even complete your associate degree by the time you graduate high school.

And here’s the best part — your tuition is completely waived, which means you’re saving money while earning valuable credits.

Get ahead. Save big. Start strong. Let’s do this!

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An Affordable, Accelerated Higher Education

Being a Union County Early College student has meant so much to me in terms of how much it has helped me shape my future and the opportunities it has brought me. It has saved me and my family a lot of money by being able to earn an associate’s degree while in high school. I am very grateful to have had this opportunity.

Leslie Montesdeoca, Union County Early College graduate

FAQs & More Information

What is the Student Success and Engagement System?

The Student Success and Engagement System(formerly known as Aviso) is an online system that allows students to connect and engage with the college for academic success. Aviso is where students will view their academic advisor and set appointments; create and review their individual academic plans; and maintain communication related to academic goals.

What is the Self-Service Student Portal?

The Self-Service Student Portal is a resource CCP students use to view academic progress information, create and review their individual academic plans, schedule, program evaluation, and more.

Why is South Piedmont email so important?

All new curriculum students are provided with a College-issued Office 365 email account. Your College email account is the official account through which the College and your instructor will contact you. Please check daily for announcements and notifications.

What should I do if I forget my password?

You should email techhelp@spcc.edu and request to reset your password.

Is tuition waived for home-schooled and private-schooled CCP students?

Yes, tuition is waived for all CCP students. However, CCP students only pay fees.

Who pays for students’ textbooks?

For information on textbook fees, see your South Piedmont Career Coach.

Do community college courses offered at high schools allow regular college students to enroll?

Typically no, but this decision is up to the school district’s security policies.

Can high school students take community college courses on a self-supporting basis?

Generally no, except for some non-credit courses like safe driving.

If a student takes all their classes at the community college, are they still counted as high school students?

Yes, they are still counted as part of the school district’s Average Daily Membership.

Are there attendance requirements for CCP students?

Yes, CCP participants are held to the same attendance standards as traditional college students.

Do students need to be enrolled in high school to participate in CCP?

Students must be enrolled in high school to participate in CCP.

Can CCP students appeal their grades? 

Yes, please refer to the grade appeal processes and procedures in the CCP handbook.

How many courses can a high school student take each semester?

We recommend students take 2-3 courses unless the College and high school approve for the student to take more.

SchoolAdvisorContact Information
Anson County Early CollegeJoannie BarnhillEmail: jbarnhill@spcc.edu | Phone: 704.290.5436
Anson High SchoolPatricia JohnsonEmail: pjohnson@spcc.edu | Phone: 704.272.5304
Central Academy of Technology and ArtsKelly ShelleyEmail: kshelley@spcc.edu | Phone: 704.290.5869
Charter & PrivatePaige VaughanEmail: pvaughan@spcc.edu | Phone: 704.290.5090
Cuthbertson High SchoolKelly ShelleyEmail: kshelley@spcc.edu | Phone: 704.290.5869
Forest Hills High SchoolCandice SturdivantEmail: csturdivant@spcc.edu | Phone: 704.290.5874
Home SchoolPatricia JohnsonEmail: pjohnson@spcc.edu | Phone: 704.272-5304
Marvin Ridge High SchoolLeticia LedezmaEmail: lledezma@spcc.edu | Phone: 704.290.5901
Metrolina Christian AcademyPaige VaughanEmail: pvaughan@spcc.edu | Phone: 704.290.5090
Monroe High SchoolMatthew PayneEmail: mpayne@spcc.edu | Phone: 704.290.5872
Parkwood High SchoolDarin HinsonEmail: dhinson2@spcc.edu | Phone: 704.290.1770
Piedmont High SchoolDarin HinsonEmail: dhinson2@spcc.edu | Phone: 704.290.1770
Porter Ridge High SchoolCandice SturdivantEmail: csturdivant@spcc.edu | Phone: 704.290.5874
Sun Valley High SchoolMatthew PayneEmail: mpayne@spcc.edu | Phone: 704.290.5872
Union AcademyPaige VaughanEmail: pvaughan@spcc.edu | Phone: 704.290.5090
Union County Early CollegeYazmine MyersEmail: ymyers@spcc.edu | Phone: 704.290.1743
Weddington High SchoolKaitlyn CummingEmail: kcumming@spcc.edu | Phone: 704.290.1748
Other High SchoolsPaige VaughanEmail: pvaughan@spcc.edu | Phone: 704.290.5090

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