Parr Center
With a stunning view of Charlotte’s skyline as its backdrop, the Parr Center is a state-of-the-art facility with lots of spaces to study, collaborate, eat, and gather.
About the Parr Center
Located on the Central Campus, the Parr Center features:
the Hagemeyer Library , which includes a makerspace, podcasting and green screen rooms, and abundant study spaces, both inside and outdoors
a Student Union, with Welcome Center, Admissions, Student Services , Testing Center , Advising Services , Student Engagement, Mentoring & Coaching programs , and International programs
Academic Success Center
a theater with seating for 450
the Dove Art Gallery
student commons with a collaborative stair
food services , featuring Catalyst Coffee Bar, rotating grab-n-go items, and a dining area;
multiple outdoor/rooftop terraces
six multipurpose rooms
collaboration/group-study rooms – available for use by students, faculty, and staff; and
redeveloped quad space, designed for outdoor programming.
See What's Inside
Visit the Parr Center at 1201 Elizabeth Avenue.
Ground Floor
Student Services, Theater, Dove Gallery, and Mural
On the ground floor, you will find:
Student Services
Welcome Center
Student Success Navigators
Admissions
Financial Aid
Campus Safety and Security
Theater
seating for 450
full orchestra acoustic shell
dance floor
Steinway grand piano
video conferencing and streaming capabilities
lobby and concessions
full service box office for ticketed performances
Dove Gallery
a modern gallery for visual arts programs and featured artists
Parr Center Ground Floor plan showing the Welcome Center, Student Services, multipurpose room, Dove Gallery, Theater, and restrooms
First Floor
Student Union, Hagemeyer Library, Food Service and Dining
On the first level, you will find:
Student Union
Hagemeyer Library Circulation Desk, leisure reading, DVDs, study rooms, open study areas, and family study room
Catalyst Coffee Bar, featuring our full-service coffee bar, grab-and-go lunch station, and snacks
Mural
93-foot mural in Student Union/dining commons
artists are Central Piedmont alumnae
depicts the college's history and its aspirations for the future
augmented reality (AR) features
Parr Center First Floor plan, showing the Student Union, Hagemeyer Library, Mural, Catalyst Coffee Bar, and restrooms
Second Floor
Academic Advising and Transfer, Tutoring, Testing Center, Library Services
On the second level, you will find:
Academic Advising and Transfer
Tutoring (Academic Success Center)
Testing Center
Library Services, including research assistance, student computers, makerspace, green screen room, recording study, event and meeting space, group study rooms, family study room (for students with children), outside spaces (roof terrace and balcony seating), and library instruction classroom
Parr Center Second Floor plan, showing Academic Advising and Transfer, Tutoring (Academic Success Center), Testing Center, Information Technology Services, Hagemeyer Library, and restrooms
Third Floor
College Archives, Study Rooms, Quiet Room, Library Instruction Classroom
On the third floor, you will find:
College Archives
Library Administration offices
study rooms
quiet room (available for nursing mothers or religious observations)
outside spaces (quad view, balcony seating)
Library instruction classroom
Parr Center Third Floor plan showing the Library Archives, Library Administration, study rooms, quiet room (available for nursing mothers or religious observations), the library instruction classroom, and restrooms