If you completed Adult High School coursework or earned a high school equivalency (GED® or HiSET®) through Central Piedmont Community College, you must be cleared to graduate to receive your diploma or certificate.
Checking your graduation status
Central Piedmont will notify you once you have completed all required coursework or testing. Adult High School students must also receive Literacy Education Information System (LEIS) clearance. To check your status, email the College and Career Readiness department.
If you are told you need an additional course but believe you have finished, contact your advisor to review your education plan. Once resolved, notify Graduation Services at graduation@cpcc.edu.
You’ll receive an email once you are cleared, usually within 4–6 weeks.
Getting a copy of your diploma or certificate
Adult High School diploma
- Diplomas are printed by Charlotte‑Mecklenburg Schools (CMS).
- Graduation Services submits diploma orders to CMS at the end of January, April, July and October.
If you need to order your Adult High School diploma, please complete the Adult High School diploma order form.
GED® or HiSET® Certificate
If you earned a high school equivalency:
- Order your certificate, transcript or education verification through the testing provider.
- Central Piedmont does not issue GED® or HiSET® diplomas directly
- GED® and HiSET® diplomas are ordered through DiplomaSender.
Graduation ceremony (optional)
Adult High School and high school equivalency graduates are invited to participate in commencement.
- Ceremonies are held in May and December.
- Eligible students receive an email from graduation@cpcc.edu with instructions on how to register, order your cap and gown and attend the Graduation Fair.
