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Guaranteed Admission Programs 

Central Piedmont Community College offers guaranteed admission partnerships with multiple four-year colleges and universities in the Carolinas. Guaranteed admission programs allow you to transfer seamlessly to your chosen institution after completing an eligible associate degree at Central Piedmont, saving thousands of dollars in tuition costs.

Each guaranteed admission program offers advising and admissions support. By participating in these programs, you will connect with students and staff from your intended transfer institution, while also staying on track to complete your bachelor’s degree.

North and South Carolina agreements

Appalachian State University's campus

Appalachian State University

Aspire Appalachian program
Fountain at East Carolina University

East Carolina University

Pirate Promise program
Fayetteville State University entrance sign and fountain

Fayetteville State University

Bronco Benefit program
Tucker Student Center at Gardner-Webb University

Gardner-Webb University

Bulldog Bound program
Clock tower of a historic brick building at Johnson C. Smith University

Johnson C. Smith University

JSCU Connect program
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Lees-McRae College

Lees-McRae program
Meredith College in Raleigh, NC

Meredith College

Strong Futures program
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical University

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University

Aggie Plus program
The NC State University bell tower against a cloudy sky

North Carolina State University

Wolfpack Connect program
Brick clock tower rising above trees at Queens University of Charlotte

Queens University of Charlotte

RoyalUp program
View over the UNC Asheville campus with the Blue Ridge Mountains beyond

UNC Asheville

Bulldog Promise
Students on a tree-shaded lawn in front of a columned building at UNC Chapel Hill

UNC Chapel Hill

Carolina Student Transfer Excellence program (C-STEP) program
Two Central Piedmont students on UNC Charlotte's campus

UNC Charlotte

49erNext program
Aerial view of the UNC Pembroke campus at sunset with autumn trees

UNC Pembroke

BraveNation Advantage program
Pond and fountain framed by trees on the UNC Wilmington campus

UNC Wilmington

Pathways
Students walking on Western Carolina University's campus

Western Carolina University

WCU Connect program
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Wingate University

Gateway to Wingate
Winthrop university campus

Winthrop University

Winthrop University program
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North Carolina Comprehensive Articulation Agreement

In addition to these guaranteed admission programs, the North Carolina Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (CAA) provides students who graduate from Central Piedmont with an Associate in Arts or Associate in Science degree a seamless transfer to UNC institutions by providing the following protections: 

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Out-of-state and online agreements

Central Campus: Queens University of Charlotte Application Workshop

Join representatives from Queens University of Charlotte and Central Piedmont Academic Advising for hands-on support as you apply to Queens. Students…

Date: September 24, 2026  |  Time: 2:00 PM

Central Campus: Queens University of Charlotte Application Workshop

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Need help finding the right option for you? Reach out to Academic Advising and Transfer Services.

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