Find a student group to join! Central Piedmont has over 50 student groups to help you get involved.
To learn more about a club, when it meets, or how to join, contact the advisor listed with that group. We do our best to ensure all student group information is accurate and available, but not every group is active every semester due to student leadership changes. For general questions, contact Student Life.
Black and Tans is an off-shoot of the Central Piedmont American Welding Society (AWS) Welding Club and studies the art of blacksmithing.
Contact: Jason Blanchett
Our club is based around a sense of unity, promoting creative growth, and sharing skills. We aim to connect with artistic individuals through photography. We have group discussions, critique sessions, and engage in group exercises to improve our photography skills. No previous experience or equipment is needed to join.
Contact: Richard Thomas
Student Writers Assembled Guild (SWAG) is an open creative writing club where writers of any type or ability come together, hear works by other students, participate in helpful criticism, and grow their art through creative writing prompts and discussions. Any Central Piedmont student is welcome to join in meetings.
Email Regina Betz-Madge
Student Writers Assembled Guild on Central Campus
Thursdays 3-4 p.m.
Library, Parr Center, Room 2160
The Drama Club provides an environment for current Central Piedmont students that encourages artistic growth and education of art and the art industry, supplies other avenues to show and share artistic works of current Central Piedmont students, and provides activities and services that enhance positive relationships among students, the college, and the community.
Contact: James Duke
The Music Club is an inclusive environment for all music majors: you don't have to be a music major. Perform music, organize concerts, attend off-campus concerts, promote educational outreach, and more.
Contact: Matt Postle
The Visual Arts Club enhances appreciation of the visual arts by sponsoring campus exhibits and activities, field trips, and visiting artists.
Contact: James Spence
The Global Student Association focuses on learning about and celebrating different cultures. The Global Student Association appreciates different languages and ways of doing things by participating in multi-cultural events and supporting students who want to study abroad.
Contact: De'Wana Kerney
Model United Nations aims to educate student about current events, topics in international relations, diplomacy, and the United Nations agenda. Attend conferences with students from other schools to role-play as diplomats representing a nation in a simulated session of the United Nations, such as the Security Council or the General Assembly. Student research a country, take on roles as diplomats, investigate international issues, debate, deliberate, consult, and then develop solutions to world problems. Through the MUN club, students will learn more about current world events and different cultures, problem solving skills, working with others, research, technical writing, negotiating, and public speaking. Model UN also provides the opportunity to meet people from many different places and backgrounds, make new friends, and have a lot of fun. The club also participates in on-campus events and holds fundraisers to offset the costs of attending conferences.
You will also have the opportunity to participate in the Southern Regional Model United Nations Conference (SRMUN), where students from universities and community colleges from the southern region of the U.S. debate matters of international relevance.
For more information, visit our Model United Nations Club Website
Contact: Teresa Hall
Fitness Centers are available on Central, Levine, and Merancas Campuses. Visit the Fitness Center page for more information, including hours.
Fitness CentersTo empower and develop Latino men and women as leaders of character for the nation in every sector of the global economy. Students will have access to networking events, workshops, leadership opportunities, internships, and fellowships to plan for life after college.
Contact: Kelly Herman
Careers in Science is dedicated to presenting science related career opportunities to early career talent as members will embark on informative expeditions, engage in collaborative socials, and learn from science professionals.
Contact: Donald Koller
The Central Piedmont Collegiate Recovery Community (CRC) provides ongoing supportive opportunities for students in recovery from addictions and mental health. This is a way to engage in positive activities, support meetings and to provide opportunities for fellowship and encouragement to help sustain the student’s recovery while in school.
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Diversity in Games promotes diversity in technology and the game development industry, respectively. This student organization will offer a safe community to connect and discuss topics of related and common interests and become a resource for advancement opportunities and self-development for the game development industry.
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Enjoy learning about history? The Central Piedmont Historical Association discusses “History in the News” and offers hands-on learning opportunities, such as historical research, historic field trips, movies, presentations, and service opportunities. The History Club meets by Webex on Tuesdays from 1 to 2 p.m. and makes trips to local historical sites.
Contact: Hugh Dussek
The Conexion LatinX Student Club was founded as a community and safe space for Latinx students to be supported and feel understood. The club aims to create a place of inclusion, and for culture appreciation--to help people of different Hispanic nationalities succeed and feel represented. Collective efforts of putting together events to show appreciation of Hispanic culture, include food, dance, art, and music. Joining this club will also open the opportunity for students to gain service hours by helping the Hispanic community.
Contact: Mary Daly
A club for students in the Muslim faith.
Contact: Alison von Briesen
This club works to improve the natural beauty around the lake at the Levine Campus with the regrowth of native plants. Students, faculty, and volunteer are welcome to participate and contribute to this project.
Contact: Mahmoud Gharavizadeh
The Pride Alliance Club was established to provide a sense of community and support for LGBTQ+ students and their allies at Central Piedmont. Pride Alliance holds weekly meetings during the fall and spring semesters as well as hosts or participates in other social events to give students a chance to meet new friends in a safe, positive environment. Pride Alliance also promotes giving back to the community through service and outreach projects. Pride Alliance values diversity and welcomes any Central Piedmont student who would like to be a part of a great club.
Contact: Alex Simpson
Rotaract is an internationally known organization with groups across the world and throughout the state. We are a club that brings students together to exchange ideas with community leaders, develop leadership and professional skills, and have fun through community service. We provide students with opportunities to plan their own service projects and be involved in a variety of community services throughout the Charlotte area. We're always looking for students who find value in serving others and want to make an impact in our communities. Rotaract is a great opportunity for any student wishing to earn their service pin before graduation. We welcome students from any campus to attend our meetings and service projects!
Contact: Morgan Molihan
The purpose of TRiO Club is to integrate the talents and energy of current TRIO-SSS students and recent alumni to support and serve the college and the TRiO-SSS program and its participants.
Contact: Catharine Curtis
The Central Piedmont Student Veterans Council is an organization where active duty or student veterans of all military branches can get together, provide support to one another, and assist community organizations to improve the welfare of veterans attending Central Piedmont or in our community.
Contact: George Curtis
For more information on leadership programs, contact student.life@cpcc.edu.
Central Piedmont offers several opportunities for you to get leadership experience: join the Student Government Association (SGA), Campus Activities Board (CAB), or Emerging Student Leaders; become a student ambassador; or, start your own student club.
Student leadership opportunitiesMan Up (visit page for contact details)
The Positive Community for Women (visit page for contact details)
Get personalized, one-on-one support to accompany you through your time at Central Piedmont and beyond. Our mentoring programs include Communities in College, Man Up male and female mentoring program, the Peer Mentoring program, and the Positive Community for Women.
Get or become a mentorYou are invited to join honor societies based on your academic status (like GPA).
Delta Alpha Pi, or DAPi, is an international honor society to recognize the achievements of students with recorded disabilities. This organization's goal is to be a source of advocacy for students to be proud of their achievements despite the difficulties presented by their disability. It also provides opportunities for students in the organization to develop skills in leadership, advocacy, and education. We take active roles in our community to both help and educate others about academic success while having a disability.
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Phi Theta Kappa is America's most prestigious scholarly organization for two-year colleges and the largest student organization at Central Piedmont. It is an honor to be invited to join, and we hope that you will become an active member in order to take advantage of everything we have to offer. Once you are invited, Phi Theta Kappa is easy to join, has lifetime membership, and a one-time only membership fee; once you become a member, you keep your membership as long as your GPA meets the requirements. You may be as active in the organization as you like or have time for.
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The Human Services Technology Club empowers and motivates students toward realization of their fullest potential and provides opportunities for them to share their talents within the human services network. The purpose of this club is to educate and provide opportunities for the professional growth and development of human services technology students. Membership is open to all currently enrolled students at any Central Piedmont campus.
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The purpose of Mu Alpha Theta is to promote scholarship in and enjoyment and understanding of mathematics among Central Piedmont students, as well as to provide service to the community.
Contact: Cao Nguyen
Psi Beta psychology honor society is the honor society for community college students in psychology. If you are interested in joining a club where topics are relatable to you, where there is a social benefit, where you can bond and support one another, then Psi Beta is for you.
Psi Beta members have been amazing and won the Chapter Excellence Award (national organization recognition) for three years in a row (2019-2022). This is a huge accomplishment that took effort, but not an overwhelming amount of time. Instead, this is a result of members’ focus and commitment.
Psi Beta allows students the freedom to share and learn about psychology as well as achieve goals set associated with self-development, leadership, and community-building.
To join the larger organization as a member and serve as a club officer, there are GPA and course completion requirements. To join us casually, you only need to have passed a General Psychology course and be interested in psychology.
Contact: Deninne Pritchett
Eligibility to join SALUTE is based on GPA and veteran status.
Contact: Richard Bartell
If your program has a club in this list, joining that club is a great way to network and get more involved and experience in your field.
Program: Advertising and graphic design
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Annual dues include membership in the national organization. Activities include guest speakers, design-related field trips, portfolio-enhancing activities, and the opportunity to network with local professionals.
Contact: Brittany Holleran
Program: Architectural technology
The American Institute of Architecture Students (AIAS) comes together for special projects and events and often meets with successful architects in the community. AIAS often sponsors field trips to nationally recognized monuments and buildings.
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Program: Cardiovascular technology
The Cardiovascular Technology Student Association promotes cardiovascular education.
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The Culinary Club promotes fellowship among culinary arts and hospitality students by exchanging professional information about the field and strengthening the bond of friendship and understanding between members.
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The Cytotechnology Student Association (CSA) is composed of students, practicing cytotechnologists, and pathologists. The Cytotechnology Student Association strives to educate the community on health issues related to the field of cytology as well as promote the profession of cytotechnology at the local, state, and national levels.
Contact: Danielle Hensley
Programs: Dental hygiene
The Dental Hygiene Club works to generate public awareness of dental health needs and confidence in the profession by promoting professional attitudes. The Dental Hygiene Club also sponsors travel to professional conferences.
First year and second year students meet separately.
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Programs: Human services technology, developmental disabilities, substance abuse
The Human Services Technology Club empowers and motivates students toward realization of their fullest potential and provides opportunities for them to share their talents within the human services network. The purpose of this club is to educate and provide opportunities for the professional growth and development of human services technology students. Membership is open to all currently enrolled students at any Central Piedmont campus. Examples of Human Services Club Activities include:
Contact: Tameka Johnson
Programs: Early childhood education
The Early Childhood Education Club offers professional development opportunities through a variety of activities related to the field of early childhood education at the local, state, and national levels.
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Contact: Kristen Monteith
FBLA Collegiate is dedicated to inspiring and developing the next generation of leaders by preparing collegiate members for careers in business and business-related fields. The club will provide opportunities to develop relationships with other students at Central Piedmont as well as other colleges. We will promote programs to learn more about business as well as develop leadership opportunities. We will engage in local community service projects, work through the FBLA program of work schedule, and participate in the state leadership competition programs against other colleges as well as potentially competing at the national level.
Contact: Bryan Causey
Programs: Graphic arts and imaging technology
The Phoenix Challenge Team club was established to promote skill development through teamwork and camaraderie, to provide service to the college and community, and to build networking relationships throughout the printing industry. We welcome new club members.
Contact: Zachery Blackburn
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The interior design club provides an opportunity for students to connect outside the classroom in means of growing their knowledge in the industry of design and architecture. All members must be a current student enrolled in the interior design or architectural technologies program.
The purpose of this club is to:
Contact: Callista Langhorne
Programs: Interpreter education program
The iASL Club provides an outlet for you to come together to meet other interpreter education students for educational benefits and for social events with the Deaf community.
Contact: Ginger Leon
MASC, or Medical Assisting Student Club, is a part of the Medical Assisting Program at the Levine Campus. All students enrolled in the Medical Assisting Program are automatically registered to be members of our club. The purpose of this organization will be to provide Medical Assistant Students of CPCC the opportunity to be of service to the community, to develop professional interpersonal relationships, and to promote favorable interest in the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA).
Contact: Seareen Asfar
Programs: Nondestructive examination technology
The NC Student Chapter of the American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) works to provide a forum of exchange of nondestructive examination technical information, to provide supplemental training and service opportunities for the members, to prepare members for industry sanctioned qualified examinations, to promote nondestructive examination as a career choice, and to pursue community service activities.
Contact: Rodney Stephens
Programs: Nursing
The Association of Nursing Students (ANS) promotes participation in community and legislative affairs related to the profession of nursing. Members are current students in the Christa A. Overcash School of Nursing. All nursing students are encouraged to join.
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Programs: Occupational therapy assistant program
The Student Occupational Therapy Association (SOTA) is a national organization designed to promote the knowledge and interest in the field of occupational therapy throughout the community and to promote the professional growth of students through extracurricular activities and fundraising. We focus on promoting the objectives of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) and the North Carolina Occupational Therapy Association (NCOTA).
Contact: Megan Leach McCann
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The International Game Developers Association - Academic (IGDA-Academic) consists of students interested in computers and computer programming. This group participates in national and regional competitions with other college students and are often volunteers in the community, providing their expert skills to local nonprofits and schools.
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Programs: Transportation, logistics, and distribution
Skills USA works to enhance members' skill set through extra curricular activities designed to advance automotive diagnostic and repair expertise.
Contact: Casey Smith
SkillsUSA is a partnership of students, teachers, and industry working together to ensure that America has a skilled workforce. We help every student excel. SkillsUSA is a Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) that is recognized as an integral part of the classroom by the OVAE. SkillsUSA’s mission is to empower its members to become world-class workers, leaders and responsible American citizens. We improve the quality of our nation’s future skilled workforce through the development of SkillsUSA Framework skills that include personal, workplace and technical skills grounded in academics. SkillsUSA is committed to using its resources to provide its members with the greatest opportunities to succeed. From industry-designed competitions to professional and leadership development workshops, SkillsUSA gives students an opportunity to enhance both their technical and employability skills.
Contact: David Obregon
The Sociology-Psychology Association (SPA) provides a space for students to engage in career exploration, community service, fundraising, research, or simply academic conversations.
Contact: Mike Bossick
Programs: Turfgrass management technology
The Turfgrass Management group is for students interested in maintaining beautiful greens.
Contact: John Royals
Programs: Welding
The American Welding Society (AWS) students often participate in community service work and have competed in local and regional welding competitions. The Welding Club enhances awareness of the art and science of welding and how it affects our daily lives.
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