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CAREER and COLLEGE PROMISE
Career and College Promise offers North Carolina high school students the chance to
earn college credits at a community college campus. The program is
tuition-free for high school juniors and seniors (semester fees will be due). You must have a cumulative unweighted GPA of 2.8 or higher or passing test scores.
Students can earn:
· College credit transferable to all UNC System Institutions and many of NC’s Independent Colleges and Universities
· A credential, certificate or diploma in a technical career
Important Dates:
Summer 2021 Semester:
· March 15, 2021: Priority Deadline for Early Registration
· May 13, 2021: Deadline to submit new applications
· June 2, 2021: First Day of 8 week summer classes
· July 27, 2021: Last day of classes
Fall 2021 Semester:
· March 15, 2021: Priority Deadline for Early Registration
· July 15, 2021: Deadline to submit new applications
New Student Admissions Meetings
Admissions Sessions are required for all new students.
Because of COVID-19, the recorded Admissions Session below replaces the
required Admissions Meeting. Please submit a completed application packet
with all signatures after viewing the Admissions Session.
The Admissions Session includes information on the following:
· General Program Information
· Curriculum Pathways
· How to navigate the website to search for classes
· How to register for classes
· Q & A
It is important that you and your student watch the entire recording. Please right click on the link below to access the recorded meeting.
Recorded CCP Admissions Session
Once you and your student have viewed the Admissions Session:
1. Determine your Career and College Promise Pathway –
Write the Pathway name and Code on your Verification Form. Please refer
to the Dual Credit Allowances Document for information on how the high school
credits dual courses.
There are two types of Career and College Promise Pathways:
o College Transfer Pathways – GTCC offers seven different college transfer
pathways
o Career/Technical Education Pathways – GTCC offers numerous certificate and diploma programs.
Use the links below to learn more about them.
College Transfer Pathway
LEARN MORE
Career and Technical Education Pathway
LEARN MORE
2. Complete the Application Packet (forms are attached). (Signatures may be obtained by email.)
The Application Packet includes:
o GTCC Application for Admission – Student signature required on page 2. Please do not include the social security number on the application for admission.
o Verification of Student Eligibility Form – Please make sure that you have all signatures required and that you have included the pathway.
o Attendance Policy Form
o Year-End High School Transcript – courses must be listed by grade level, signed and dated by principal and include a cumulative unweighted GPA.
Please send a copy of your latest transcript with the admissions packet. If you attend a public high school, you may request this through cfnc.org. Please provide your High School ID # on the Verification Form. If your transcript is in a sealed envelope, you may open it and scan it.
o Copy of Home School State Registration (if applicable)
o Consent to Release Form – to be completed by the student.
o Media Release Form – to be completed by the parent.
3. Scan your application packet and email the documents as attachments using the attach
button to ccp@gtcc.edu. Do not copy and paste the documents into the body of the email.
Once you have submitted your application packet:
o Please be checking the email listed on your application. If something is missing, you will be notified. After the application is processed, the applicant will receive an email with Titan Account Activation Instructions.
o After activating your Titan account, please log into your GTCC Titan Email and check it frequently. You will receive registration instructions around March 1, 2021. Applicants who apply after March 15, will receive registration instructions after their application is processed.
o Once you have registered for classes, you will be sent an email with instructions for our mandatory online CCP Orientation.
Please keep in mind that the purpose of CCP is for eligible high school students to earn college credits towards a college degree, diploma, or certificate.
Dual credit for high school graduation requirements is a bonus, but should not be what drives course selection. Courses in the CCP transfer pathways should be selected based on the published bachelor degree plan for the major at the university the student intends to transfer to after high school.
https://myapps.northcarolina.edu/transfertoolbox/advising-tools-nc-community-college-transfer-students/
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