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Getting Started with CCP

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Welcome to the Career and College Promise (CCP) program! We are thrilled to support you on your academic journey.

You’ll be considered a full Cape Fear Community College student, just like our traditional students. With this status comes responsibility and a lot of information to absorb. Please review the information below carefully to make the most of your CCP experience and set yourself up for success.

If you have questions, please reach out to your Career Coach .

STEP 1 Start the Application Process

Please note: This is a two-step application process involving the CFNC Application and the Docusign Approval Form.

After completing both application steps, ensure your parent checks their email to confirm their part of the agreement electronically. Once all applications and supporting documents are submitted, please allow 7-10 business days for processing.

Upon receiving your acceptance email, follow the steps provided to create your myCFCC account.

STEP 2 Register for Classes

Watch this quick tutorial or this longer tutorial to learn how to register for classes.

Students can be in one pathway or two pathways, only one of which can be a college transfer pathway. Registering for classes outside your pathway will result in a hold on your account and removal of those courses from your schedule. Watch the video tutorial below on understanding pathway compliance:

College courses are available in various formats: in-person, hybrid (online and in-person), or fully online. View this breakdown of Section Codes and Class Types. If you plan to obtain a bachelor’s degree, view the transfer guides to better understand what to take at the community college level based upon which universities and majors you are considering.

  • To support high school students who are earning college credit while in high school through Career and College Promise (CCP), NCDPI has determined dual credit allowances for courses included in the Universal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC) of the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (CAA) . UGETC courses will transfer from NC Community Colleges to UNC Institutions. Students who enroll in and pass these college courses will also receive high school course credit based on the Dual Credit Allowance Chart . Additionally, any community college course that is three credits or more will count as a high school elective credit.
  • The North Carolina State Board of Education outlines guidance for high school transcript standards. In those standards, courses must be at least three credit hours at the college in order for them to transfer back to your high school transcript. Additionally, the NC State Board of Education has stated that the state grade point average weighting system will add the equivalent of one (1) quality point to the grade earned in all community college courses included on the most recent Comprehensive Articulation Agreement Transfer Course List . A select few CTE CCP courses are considered “inherently honors” courses. CTE “inherently honors” courses receive honors weight in the high school GPA (i.e. 0.5 GPA added value). These courses are as follows: CUL-112, CUL-160, NAS-101, CJC-112, CJC-113, CJC-131. Any course not included on the CAA Transfer Course List or the inherently honors list would receive regular weight in the high school GPA.
  • Please note that CFCC final grades are awarded as letter grades only. NCDPI has issued guidance for how our letter grades are converted into numeric grades on the high school transcript. See the conversion chart here .
  • We provide this information for your convenience, but please note that all questions about high school graduation requirements and transcripts should be directed to the high schools directly.

STEP 3 After You’ve Registered

View the Academic Calendar to know all drop and withdrawal deadlines for your courses.

Your college course will be available in Canvas on the first day of the semester. In Canvas, you’ll find your syllabus, assignment due dates, announcements, gradebook, and more. New students should watch the Canvas Orientation video .

For online, blended, or hybrid courses, you must complete the Enrollment Verification quiz to stay enrolled. This quiz is available in Canvas on the first day of the semester. If not completed by the deadline (the census date), you will be dropped from the course. Learn more about starting an online course.

Tuition is waived for dual-enrolled students, but you are responsible for all fees (technology, activity, parking/security). Payments are due to the CFCC Business Office by the deadlines posted on the Academic Calendar. Failure to pay fees will result in removal from courses. You are also responsible for purchasing textbooks and supplies. Transportation funding is not available.

There are limited funds available through our foundation for CCP students. To learn more, visit the foundation website and request more information. Additionally, for assistance with books and courses materials available at the CFCC Bookstore, you may complete the request to the foundation here .

If you forget your password, contact the CFCC IT HelpDesk .

STEP 4 Review Student Responsibilities

As a Cape Fear Community College student, you agree to follow college policies. Read the CFCC Catalog and Student Handbook to review these policies.

All communication with the college must be conducted through your CFCC student email.

As a dual-enrolled Career and College Promise (CCP) student, you need to balance high school and college classes. Check your college email daily and review all information carefully. All correspondence will be sent to and must be received through your CFCC student email account. Do not allow anyone else, including parents/guardians, to access your CFCC email or portal. ( See Acceptable Use Policy. )

Student-athletes in certified sports under the North Carolina High School Association (NCHSA) must meet eligibility requirements. Seek guidance from your high school Athletic Director before taking college courses to ensure academic and athletic eligibility. Your academic performance at CFCC affects athletic, scholarship, and future financial aid eligibility. All classes taken in this program become part of your permanent college record.

CFCC offers resources to help you succeed. The North and Downtown Campuses have Learning Labs and in-person tutoring. Request a Learning Lab Tutor for assistance . Online tutoring is available through ThinkingStorm Online Tutoring .

STEP 5 Review Parent Responsibilities


The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) protects student education records’ privacy. Under FERPA, rights to student educational records transfer to the student when they turn 18 or attend school beyond high school. This means CCP students, regardless of age, control their educational records once enrolled in CFCC courses. Parents/guardians cannot access these records without written consent from the student.

A FERPA release form allows a third party to review a student’s records but does not let them manage the student’s education or registration at CFCC. Only the student should contact college staff or faculty regarding enrollment, assignments, etc., using their CFCC email. To fill out a FERPA release form, students can contact their Career Coach for assistance.

By enrolling in this program, you and your parents/guardians confirm your readiness for dual enrollment. This includes reviewing course syllabi, adhering to course policies, attendance, deadlines, and grading rubrics. College classes place more responsibility on the student, with varying attendance and grading policies by class and instructor. Most instructors do not accept late work or allow resubmissions. Be prepared for stricter policies than in high school.

Your success is important to us. We are excited to support you throughout this program. Review all the information on our website, stay in touch with any questions , self-advocate, and use all CFCC resources available to you. We look forward to celebrating your success!

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