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.
Email Jason Blanchett
Love photography? Interested in collaborating with other budding photographers? Join the Click! Photography Club!
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 current Central Piedmont student is welcome to join in meetings. This club meets weekly on both Central and Levine Campuses.
Email one of the following:
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.
The Visual Arts Club enhances appreciation of the visual arts by sponsoring campus exhibits and activities, field trips, and visiting artists.
This group is for any students interested in performing, listening to, learning about, and talking about music. Any questions can be directed to Dr. Adam Har-zvi via email.
Model United Nations (MUN) is a Central Piedmont club that provides students with simulation experiences of United Nations sessions.
The MUN club attends conferences with students from other schools where they represent a country and act like the UN, discussing real-life international events and creating resolutions.
Students will learn about current world events and different cultures, as well as develop problem-solving, negotiation and technical writing skills. Moreover, students have the opportunity to meet people from many different places and backgrounds participating in on-campus events, and off-campus conferences.
Simulate the UN Committee meetings Meet new students at CPCC and from around the world foster negotiations, diplomacy and international relations skills Learn about current international issues Travel to conference Have fun!”
To provide a platform for African student to share their unique cultures, traditions, and experiences with the broader college community, fostering a spirit of cultural exchange and appreciation and also we love to having outdoor activities and community service and make connections with other and create a bond between each other To offer guidance and assistance to those African students who’s English is not their primary language .who may face language barriers in effectively communicating and understanding English, with the aim of facilitating their integration into the CPCC system and environment. This support may include communication in the French language, Swahili and many other languages when necessary to aid in comprehension and assimilation.
The ALPFA Student Chapter at Central Piedmont Community College is dedicated to empowering and inspiring Latino and diverse students. Through networking, professional development, and community engagement, our mission is to help students build meaningful connections, enhance their career prospects, and achieve their full potential.
Whether you're interested in expanding your professional network, gaining valuable leadership experience, making a positive impact in the community, or just connecting with others, ALPFA is here to support your journey.
Feel free to reach out via email for more information about joining our chapter or attending our upcoming events:
We look forward to seeing you at one of our meetings and working together to create opportunities for success!
Fitness Centers are available on Central, Levine, and Merancas Campuses. Visit the Fitness Center page for more information, including hours.
Fitness CentersAt the Existentialist Cafe, we discuss multiple topics of interest with courage, respect, and an open mind. We are committed to use philosophy as a means to know ourselves fully and make sense of the world around us.
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.
Email one of the following:
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 Wednesdays from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. and makes trips to local historical sites.
Come be a part of our Gardening Club (also known at Native Regrowth and Beautification Club) available for the High School and College Students. We meet most Mondays from 12:50-1:15 p.m. in Room 1236 at the Levine Campus.
At Helping Hands, we partner with a local nonprofit organization to demonstrate compassion for the underserved community of Uptown Charlotte. Our mission centers on emotional nourishment, with members devoted to fostering warmth and meaningful connections. Helping Hands achieves this in a structured environment, guided by experienced staff and complemented by food and music, all situated next to a local police station. The club provides a gateway to engage with local community issues and cultivate a broader perspective by serving individuals with divergent backgrounds. Helping Hands also offers various leadership opportunities.
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.
Email Carly McMinn (Central)
Email Brent Bagwell (Levine)
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!
Act as a catalyst for student veteran success by providing resources, brotherhood, network support and advocacy to, though, and beyond higher education.
Green Club aims to create a community around a shared interest in all things green - such as sustainability, Leave No Trace ethics in outdoor recreation, renewable energy, environmental and climate justice, stewardship, and conservation - and the conscious commitment to upholding eco-friendly values in our everyday lives. Make friends while making a difference!
Advisor: Caroline Brinegar
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 opportunitiesMentoring programs provide a structured and trusted relationship that brings you together with a caring instructor, staff member, or administrator. A mentor can offer guidance, support, and encouragement to help you overcome challenges, transition to college, and succeed.
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.
Email one of the following:
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.
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.
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.
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
theCurious is the Advertising + Graphic Design Student Club at Central Piedmont. The club strives to encourage curiosity, foster creativity, and support students in their personal design journey. Activities include guest speakers, design-related field trips, portfolio-enhancing activities, workshops for learning new skills and creative methods, and opportunities to network with local professionals and creatives alike.
The American Institute of Architecture Students (AIAS) is an independent, nonprofit, student-run organization dedicated to providing unmatched progressive programs, information, and resources on issues critical to architecture and the experience of education. The AIAS aims to promote excellence in architectural education, training, and
practice; to foster an appreciation of architecture and related disciplines; to enrich communities in a spirit of collaboration; and to organize students and combine their efforts to advance the art and science of architecture.
CASA Club is a community outreach group based around cosmetic arts. We strive to reach our community and help make those who need and deserve it feel and look beautiful. Note: To join CASA Club, students must be enrolled in the cosmetology program.
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.
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.
First-year advisor contacts:
Second-year advisor contacts:
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:
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.
The club can help you:
Opportunities include:
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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.
Programs:
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:
Email Gracie Bowers, Club President
Email Patricia Botts
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).
Email Seareen Asfar
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).
Programs:
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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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.
Programs: Turfgrass management technology
The Turfgrass Management group is for students interested in maintaining beautiful greens.
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.
For more information contact one of the following:
The Medical Laboratory Technology Student Association strives to provide educational support, career information, and leadership opportunities to all members. The association will maintain a link between students and professional organizations for the purpose of education, networking, and career planning.
Members will promote service to the community and participate in the recruitment of future Medical Laboratory Technicians.
The association is composed of students currently in the medical laboratory technology program and students interested in the medical laboratory technology field. If you have questions, please reach out to the team: