WPCC Calendar
The calendar below includes important community and student-related dates and events occurring on the campus of Western Piedmont Community College. Check back often as dates will be added or updated. We look forward to seeing you on campus!
Academic Calendar
While important academic dates and deadlines are listed on the calendar below, you can access a full Academic Calendar listing all dates by semester in our online catalog.
– WPCC is offering a new and exciting training for the Do-It-Yourselfer. If you have decided to do your own repairs at home. Let us lend you some helpful training. Whatever it is inside the home or yard work. WPCC has three upcoming classes that might help to achieve your goal. Course: Basic Excavator Operations This course will give the student a hands-on experience with the (CAT- Simulators) Excavator. The course will teach the student control familiarization along with proper procedures. The course will provide scenarios from safety inspection, starting operations, and shutdown. By the end of the course, a student should be able to operate a mini-Excavator. There is an opportunity for a student to receive a job interview with a construction partner or municipalities. View our CAMPUS MAPS page for directions to Main Campus. – If you have been charged with a minor violation in the 36th North Carolina Judicial District, you may elect to have it reduced by the District Attorney by completing a 4-hour defensive driving course. It is offered through Western Piedmont Community College and the Safety and Health Council of North Carolina to train motorists in the principles of defensive driving. – If you have been charged with a minor violation in the 36th North Carolina Judicial District, you may elect to have it reduced by the District Attorney by completing a 4-hour defensive driving course. It is offered through Western Piedmont Community College and the Safety and Health Council of North Carolina to train motorists in the principles of defensive driving. – Description: This welding course will focus on the basics of Mig welding. The student will learn to use safety equipment and proper techniques necessary in welding. This welding course will include PPE, and all guidelines in welding safety. The course will give the students a hands-on opportunity to practice welding techniques. The students should wear proper clothing including closed toe shoes. All PPE will be provided by the instructor and students should wear clothes that would be considered proper clothing. It is important that a student does not wear clothing or shoes which can cause injury to the student. For example, no flip flops should be worn in the welding area. By the end of the course, a student should be able to demonstrate a proper welding task safely. – Course: Basic Homeowner Electrical Troubleshooting In this course, the student will learn to install a light switch, along with receptacles. The emphasis of the course is to determine electrical issues. The course will supply all needed tools along with safety equipment. The student should wear clothing suitable for working in the environment. By the end of this course, a student will be able to install a light switch, along with a receptacle, safely and successfully. View our CAMPUS MAPS page for directions to Main Campus. – – If you have been charged with a minor violation in the 36th North Carolina Judicial District, you may elect to have it reduced by the District Attorney by completing a 4-hour defensive driving course. It is offered through Western Piedmont Community College and the Safety and Health Council of North Carolina to train motorists in the principles of defensive driving. – If you have been charged with a minor violation in the 36th North Carolina Judicial District, you may elect to have it reduced by the District Attorney by completing a 4-hour defensive driving course. It is offered through Western Piedmont Community College and the Safety and Health Council of North Carolina to train motorists in the principles of defensive driving. – Course: Drywall Install/Repair In the course, the student will learn the basics of drywall repair. This course will instruct the student in the proper techniques to repair cracks, holes, and other defects. All tools will be provided, as well as materials. The course will include tools such as box blades, sanders, and drywall mortar with proper applications. The student should wear clothing that is suitable for the construction site. By the end of this course, a student will be able to repair a drywall defect. View our CAMPUS MAPS page for directions to Main Campus. – Course: Drywall Install/Repair In the course, the student will learn the basics of drywall repair. This course will instruct the student in the proper techniques to repair cracks, holes, and other defects. All tools will be provided, as well as materials. The course will include tools such as box blades, sanders, and drywall mortar with proper applications. The student should wear clothing that is suitable for the construction site. By the end of this course, a student will be able to repair a drywall defect. View our CAMPUS MAPS page for directions to Main Campus. TABE (Test of Adult Basic Education) tests for the Nurse Aide I and Nurse Aide II
Events in September 2023
Basic Excavator Operations (69642)
September 5, 2023
Date: September 5, 2023 – October 10, 2023
4 weeks – Tuesday and Thursday Evenings, Exceot (9/12 and 9/19)
Time: 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Cost: $70.00
Location: Regional Skilled Trades Solution Center | Room #100
SECTION NUMBER: 69642 (copy this number to use when registering)Defensive Driving (Section 69660)
September 6, 2023 Defensive Driving (Section 69661)
September 9, 2023 Intro To Welding
September 11, 2023 
Basic Homeowner Electrical Troubleshooting
September 14, 2023
Date: September 14, 2023
Time: 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Cost: $25.00
Location: Regional Skilled Trades Solution Center,1001 Burkemont Ave, Morganton, NC 28655 | Electrical Lab (Room 118)
SECTION NUMBER: 69640 (copy this number to use when registering)Notary Public (#69475)
September 16, 2023 
Defensive Driving (Section 69662)
September 20, 2023 Defensive Driving (Section 69663)
September 23, 2023 Drywall Install/Repair
September 26, 2023 – September 27, 2023
Date: September 26 - September 27, 2023
Time: 5:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Cost: $40.00
Section #: 70027
Location: Regional Skilled Trades Solution Center,1001 Burkemont Ave, Morganton, NC 28655 | Carpentry Shop (Room 111)Drywall Install/Repair
September 26, 2023 – September 27, 2023
Date: September 26 - September 27, 2023
Time: 5:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Cost: $40.00
Section #: 70027
Location: Regional Skilled Trades Solution Center,1001 Burkemont Ave, Morganton, NC 28655 | Carpentry Shop (Room 111)TABE Test
September 27, 2023 
classes are offered at the Foothills Higher Education Center, Room FHEC-123