High School Options

Career and College Promise (CCP) is South Piedmont Community College’s dual enrollment program for eligible high school students. CCP gives you the opportunity to take real college courses, earn college credits, explore career pathways, and get a head start on your future — all while you’re still in high school.

Depending on your goals, you can choose a College Transfer pathway to begin working toward a four-year degree or a Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathway to build skills and credentials for a career.

Dual enrollment allows eligible high school students to take college-level courses while completing their high school education. At South Piedmont, dual enrollment through Career and College Promise can help you earn college credits before high school graduation and make progress toward a college degree, credential, or career.

It’s a way to get ahead in high school, save on college costs, and explore your future sooner.

For eligible CCP students, the program is not free, but tuition is waived for approved CCP courses. Students may still be responsible for applicable fees and other costs.

Because CCP allows you to earn college credits while you’re in high school, the program can help reduce the number of college courses you need to pay for after graduation.

Yes! That’s one of the biggest benefits of South Piedmont’s Dual Enrollment/CCP program. Eligible high school students can earn actual college credit while completing high school. With careful planning and the right pathway, students can make significant progress toward an associate degree, career credential, or future bachelor’s degree before graduating from high school.

South Piedmont offers CCP opportunities designed for different goals. Students can explore College Transfer pathways as well as Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways that provide hands-on training and career-focused skills.

Your options may include programs in areas such as health sciences, advanced manufacturing, information technology, business, public safety, construction and skilled trades, transportation, STEM, and more.

Yes. College Transfer pathways allow eligible high school students to take transferable college courses and begin building credits that can apply toward future higher education.

If your goal is a bachelor’s degree, starting college coursework in high school can give you a valuable head start.

Absolutely. Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways allow high school students to begin developing career-ready skills and working toward college credentials.

Through hands-on, career-focused education, you can explore an industry, build skills, and prepare for employment or continued education after high school.

CCP is designed for eligible students who are currently enrolled in high school. South Piedmont serves students from a variety of educational settings, including public, private, charter, and homeschool programs. Eligibility requirements vary by grade level. Ninth and 10^th graders are eligible for all CTEs except for CTE pathways with UGETC courses (courses in the College Transfer Pathway). Ninth and 10^th graders need to pass their 8^th grade Reading EOG and their Math I EOC successfully. Eleventh and 12^th graders can access all pathways with an unweighted grade point average of a 2.8 or higher. If an 11^th or 12 grader does not meet this criterion, they can only access the CTEs with a high school designee’s recommendation. 

No. South Piedmont’s CCP program is available to eligible students enrolled in North Carolina public, private, charter, and homeschool programs. If you’re interested in earning college credits while attending a private school, charter school, or homeschool, Career and College Promise may be an option for you.

Yes. Students must be currently enrolled in high school to participate in the Career and College Promise program. If you have already graduated from high school, South Piedmont has other options for beginning a college degree, certificate, or diploma.

South Piedmont generally recommends that CCP students take 2–3 courses per semester, unless the College and the student’s high school approve a different course load. Your Career Coach can help you build an academic plan that balances your high school requirements with your college goals.

Yes. Depending on the course and pathway, CCP students may have opportunities to take college courses at South Piedmont, at their high school, or through other approved course formats.Taking classes through South Piedmont also gives you an opportunity to experience college-level academics and connect with college resources while you’re still in high school.

You’re not on your own. South Piedmont CCP students have access to college resources and support designed to help them succeed. Your Career Coach can help you understand pathway options, plan your courses, and navigate the CCP process. Students also have access to South Piedmont’s student resources and systems for academic planning and communication.

The Student Success and Engagement System is an online system that helps CCP students connect with South Piedmont and stay on track academically.

Students can use the system to view their academic advisor, schedule appointments, create and review academic plans, and maintain communication related to their academic goals.

Your South Piedmont student email is an official communication channel for the College and your instructors. Important announcements, course information, and notifications will be sent to your College-issued Office 365 email account. Check your South Piedmont emailregularly so you don’t miss important information about your CCP courses and college experience.

If you forget your password or need help accessing your South Piedmont account, contact techhelp@spcc.edu to request assistance with resetting your password.

Yes. Eligible students participating in Career and College Promise can receive the CCP tuition waiver regardless of whether they attend a public, private, charter, or homeschool program.

Textbook and course-material policies can vary by program and student. For the most current information about textbook costs and available assistance, talk with your South Piedmont Career Coach.

Generally, CCP courses offered at high schools are intended for participating high school students. Whether other students may enroll can depend on school district policies and other requirements.

Generally, high school students take college courses through the Career and College Promise program when they are eligible. Some non-credit opportunities may have different enrollment requirements.

Yes. Participating in CCP does not mean you have graduated from high school. Students remain enrolled in their high school and continue to be counted as part of their school district’s enrollment.

Yes. CCP students are expected to meet the attendance requirements for their college courses, just like other South Piedmont students.

College courses require responsibility, time management, and regular participation. Building those habits now can help you succeed in college and your future career.

Yes. CCP students may follow South Piedmont’s established grade appeal process. Students should refer to the current CCP handbook and the college student handbook for specific procedures and requirements.

If you’re currently enrolled in a North Carolina public, private, charter, or homeschool program and want to start earning college credits while you’re still in high school, you’ll complete the CFNC application for high school students.Your next step is to explore available pathways, review eligibility requirements, and connect with your South Piedmont Career Coach for guidance.