1.      You can get information about Central Piedmont Community College at www.cpcc.edu or specific information about the Paralegal program at www.cpcc.edu/paralegal. If the Paralegal Program is the right move for you, please follow the steps below.

2.      Complete an application for admission to the College. You can download or complete an application at http://www1.cpcc.edu/admissions/admissions or you can obtain an application for admissions at any CPCC campus.

3.      Confirm your residency status at http://www1.cpcc.edu/admissions/admissions/residency.

4.      Post Baccalaureate Diploma (those who already have a Bachelor’s degree) candidates should proceed to step 6. Associate Degree candidates should make an appointment to take the Accuplacer Placement Test. Call (704) 330-4801 to schedule an appointment.

5.      Prepare for the placement test by reviewing the Accuplacer Study Guide at http://www1.cpcc.edu/testing_assessment/placement-testing.

6.      Visit the Counseling and Advising Center at the Cato Campus to have your test results interpreted. If you already have a bachelor’s degree, please bring your degree and a copy of your transcript (does not have to be official). The Counselor will enroll you in the appropriate Paralegal Technology Program and assign you a faculty advisor.

7.      Request an official copy of your high school and/or college transcripts. A form to request your transcripts can be found at http://www1.cpcc.edu/admissions/student-records. You must also complete a Transcript Evaluation Request Form, which can be found at http://www1.cpcc.edu/admissions/student-records.

8.      Create your SNAP ID online at https://secure2.cpcc.edu/snap/. The SNAP ID will give you access to CPCC’s registration website.

9.      Check for scholarship, grant, or financial aid opportunities at www.cpcc.edu/financial_aid.

10.  Register online at https://mycollege2.cpcc.edu/WebAdvisorST/WebAdvisor?&TYPE=M&PID=CORE-WBMAIN&TOKENIDX=487449808 (using your SNAP ID) for the classes the Counseling and Advising Center has recommended. You can also register by phone at (704) 330-6970 or in person at any of our campus locations.