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Upcoming Events
Here’s what is going on at WPCC.
Soul Food Island Food Truck
March 15th, 2023
11:00am – 1:30pm
Main Campus
Enjoy Caribbean Cuisine!
One Noble Journey - Mike Wiley
March 23rd
12:00pm
Phifer Hall Theatre
Black History Themed Art Show
February – March
Library
Check out the Goodfellow Gallery located in the Library for works by featured artist David Fleming
Blood Drive
Thursday, March 30th
10:00am-4:00pm
On WPCC’s main campus
Spring Fling
Tuesday, March 28th
Blood Drive
Thursday, May 25th
10:00am-4:00pm
At Foothills Higher Education Center
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Fall 2022 President’s and Dean’s List Announced
Western Piedmont Community College has announced the Fall 2022 President’s List and Dean’s List.
WPCC & NCWU Sign Memorandum of Understanding
Western Piedmont Community College and North Carolina Wesleyan University recently signed an agreement that will help qualified graduates of WPCC transfer to Wesleyan.
WPCC MLT students compete in National Cell Bowl
WPCC MLT students recently competed in the National Cell Bowl.
WPCC Unveils New Family Medicine Training Office
WPCC has completed renovations, which transformed a classroom into the Clay W. Richardson, MD Family Medicine Training Office. This interactive classroom space was made possible by the family of Dr. Clay Richardson who gifted The Western Piedmont Foundation with a monetary donation to honor his life and legacy.
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Paramount Pioneers: The Blog
Welcome to our new online version of Pioneer Press! The WPCC community is a dynamic group of students and employees and we want to share the stories of those who make our campus special along with keeping you informed on happenings around the college. Paramount Pioneers is a blog where I will share information and stories about our students and our community. We want to make it a useful part of your day, so stop by occasionally and catch up with what is going on.
Help us share the news! If you have a story to suggest or an event to promote, please use the contact form at the bottom of this page!
Paramount Pioneer – Kristina Rasmussen
Meet Kristina Rasmussen, a paramount pioneer who is WPCC’s bookstore manager.
Student Spotlight- Patricia Morrison
Patricia Morrison, a student in the Early Childhood Education program, came back to WPCC to complete a second degree.
Important Information for Fall 2022 Graduates
For All Fall, 2022 Graduates
- The Final Deadline for Fall 2022 Graduation Applications is Friday, September 16, 2022.
- Graduates must complete the Graduation Completers Survey before picking up your cap and gown packet or picking up your degree/diploma.
- All outstanding financial obligations to WPCC must be paid prior to graduation. (For example: parking tickets, delinquent library fines, etc.)
- All outstanding official transcripts must be sent to us by Tuesday, December 13, 2022. If you have any questions, please contact us.
For Graduates Not Participating in the Graduation Ceremony
Degrees/Diplomas for non-participating graduates will be available for pick up, provided all outstanding obligations have been met, beginning Friday, February 10, 2023 from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm in Student Services, Hildebrand Hall – Room 106.
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Campus Resources
Here is quick access to useful resources for students at WPCC.
Student Government
The WPCC SGA is your voice in WPCC affairs.
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Clubs & Organizations
Join with other WPCC students who share your interests.
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Technology Support
Get help with technology issues
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Library/ASC
Direct access to online resources and tutoring information.
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Student Resources
Your one-stop page for links to useful online resources.
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Food Options
Vending locations and food pantry information.
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