Depending on your program of study, you may be required to take an admission test or encouraged to complete placement testing to ensure you are enrolled in the course level that best matches your skills and prior knowledge.
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English and Math placement
Although most students are automatically placed in courses based on their prior education or standardized test scores, select students may need to demonstrate their readiness for college-level courses through additional English or math testing.
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Foreign language placement
If you have prior experience with Spanish, French or German (through school or at home), you can place out of introductory foreign language courses.
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English as a foreign language (EFL)
The academic EFL test ensures you start at the correct level of academic English and may be appropriate for students studying at Central Piedmont via a F-1 visa.
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TEAS (healthcare programs)
Students applying to competitive programs like nursing or dental hygiene must take the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS).
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College-Level Examination Program (CLEP®)
CLEP ® affords students the opportunity to earn college credit by examination, saving you time and money as you earn your degree.
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Practical Nursing (PN) Comprehensive Predictor
The PN Comprehensive Predictor test is used for admission into the LPN to ADN program.
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Testing locations
| Campus | Physical Address | Specific Testing Location |
|---|---|---|
| Cato Campus | 8120 Grier Road, Charlotte, NC 28215 | Cato I, Room 134B |
| Central Campus | 1201 Elizabeth Ave., Charlotte, NC 28204 | Parr Center, Room 2000 |
| Harper Campus | 315 West Hebron St., Charlotte, NC 28273 | Harper IV, Room 224A |
| Harris Campus | 3210 CPCC Harris Campus Drive, Charlotte, NC 28208 | Harris I, lobby/Welcome Center |
| Levine Campus | 2800 Campus Ridge Road, Matthews, NC 28105 | Levine II, Room 2310 |
| Merancas Campus | 11930 Verhoeff Drive, Huntersville, NC 28078 | Claytor Building, Room 1108 |
Central Piedmont Testing Center
The Testing Center at Central Piedmont is available to answer any questions you might have about placement testing.
