It is interesting to note that more than two thousand students have applied through this system since it was implemented three months ago. For the application process, the college needed to first assess residency to determine tuition and fees. Now when someone applies online, residency is determined immediately, the students know their acceptance status, and then they can register for classes without delay. Real time class availability At Central Piedmont, registration dates are published each term in the class schedule, on the automated telephone system, and now on the Web site. Returning or new students who have completed the admissions process may register at mycollege.cpcc.cc.nc.us.
Results are immediate, so students can select alternative schedules without starting from scratch.
Responses are sent electronically, minimizing paperwork, reducing labor costs, and streamlining the entire process. The Web Self Service system allows students to select courses, check space availability, register, and make payments online, so the college does not need extra staffing during class registration periods. Rahman says, Before, we would have to staff all of our campus locations with extra personnel during the registration periods. The online system has reduced staff costs. In addition, Central Piedmont provides online status of both the Hope Scholarship and Lifelong Learning Credits, a first among community colleges.