Events and Activities

Dec 12, 2025

Last Day of Full Fall Semester, 2nd 12-Week Session, 2nd 8-Week Session, and 4th 4-Week Session All day

Faculty and staff can find future calendars in the employee intranet.

Dec 16, 2025

Commencement (Graduation) Ceremonies December 16, 2025

Review Bojangles clear bag policy (PDF).

Central Piedmont is excited to offer December Graduation Commencement ceremonies to celebrate our graduates. Keep checking this page for ceremony details as they are arranged.

Eligible graduates will receive important details regarding the ceremony directly to their student email. If you have registered for the graduation ceremony, make sure to check your student email as the ceremony approaches.

Live Stream the Event

How to Graduate

Visit Graduation Services for details on how to apply to graduate, get your cap and gown, and more.

Dec 22, 2025

Winter Break, College Closed All day

No classes; all campus departments and buildings closed. The college will resume normal operations on Monday, January 5.

In the event of an emergency, please contact College Security Services.

Faculty and staff can find future calendars in the employee intranet (login required).

Jan 02, 2026

Last Day of Winter Session All day

Faculty and staff can find future calendars in the employee intranet.

Jan 05, 2026

Umentoring Program Information Session 1 p.m.

Location: Please check back.

Are you a Central Piedmont student seeking a mentor, leadership opportunities, or a peer support system during your time as a student? The Umentoring mentoring program may be just what you are looking for!

Umentoring provides all-around mentoring and service for any student, male or female, who wants a little extra support to help you with whatever your goal is at Central Piedmont. The program is open to male and female students enrolled in for-college-credit courses. We offer comprehensive activities that promote your personal development, academic improvement, and other social and educational advancement needs to help you realize your goals.

Join us at a virtual information session to learn more about who your Umentoring mentor could be, how you're matched with a mentor, the benefits of joining, and how to apply for Umentoring.

Jan 07, 2026

Online: Workforce Scholarships Information Session 11 a.m.

The Workforce Scholarships (formerly GEER) help community college students enrolling in continuing education (CE) courses and high-demand workforce training programs that lead to a state or industry-recognized credential.

The next information session for Workforce Scholarships is on January 7, 2026. The college is closed from 12/20/2025 to 1/4/2026.

If you have any questions, email Sheila Funderburke.

Attend a Free Virtual Information Session on Project Management and Agile 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Learn about certificates and industry-valued credentials of the leading business programs — Project Management and Agile Project Management — at Central Piedmont's free virtual project management and agile information sessions.

You’ll get an overview of Continuing Education courses and programs, requirements, answers to your questions, and details on available options — including PMP®, CAPM®, PMI-ACP®, and SAFe® professional credentials, business certificates, and industry certifications.