Earn College Credit in High School

Central Piedmont offers high school students several opportunities to get a head start on your higher education by earning college credit.

Program Options and Application Steps

Visit each program page to learn more and apply.

Career & College Promise Dual Enrollment: College Transfer Pathways and Career and Technical Pathways

CMS Middle College High Schools (Cooperative Innovative High Schools)

Conquer Possibility with Career and College Promise Dual Enrollment

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Other Opportunities

Innovative High Schools

Visit the CMS website to learn about Hawthorne and Performance Learning Center, two innovative high schools.
Corporate and Continuing Education

High school students 16 years old and older may also enroll in non-degree continuing education (except basic skills) with approval.

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