Career & College Promise (CCP) is North Carolina’s dual enrollment program for high school students. It is an opportunity for high school students to enroll in college classes while in high school. The program is TUITION FREE.
Students complete an application and must meet eligibility requirements in order to participate.
Prospective Students
Dual Enrollment students choose up to two pathways. Students can have one college transfer pathway (if they qualify) and one CTE pathway OR they can have two CTE pathways. Some CTE pathways allow a GPA waiver.
If a student completes a college transfer pathway, it is equivalent to approximately one year of college (depending on the pathway and credit hours earned). Once a college transfer pathway is complete, students can request to have the degree program opened to continue working on their associate’s degree.
Career and Technical Education pathways are designed for high school students who want to start taking college classes to prepare for a career while they are still enrolled in a public or private high school or a home school.
The Career and College Promise program allows students to select one Career and Technical Education pathway to learn valuable job skills while earning college credit from Mitchell Community College.
Explore the CCP Dual Enrollment Course Options Handbook for I-SS students here.
Explore the CCP Dual Enrollment Course Options Handbook for those outside of I-SS here.
To be eligible for Career and College Promise, a student must be a high school junior or senior with an unweighted grade point average (GPA) of 2.8 or higher. Students whose weighted high school GPA is below 2.8 should speak with their high school counselor or Mitchell’s CCP staff for additional options.
With the approval of the high school principal/designee and Mitchell’s Chief Academic Officer, students who are not enrolled in a College Transfer Pathway may enroll in two CTE pathways.
Students must select courses within their declared pathway(s). Substitutions are not allowed.
With permission from the high school principal/designee and Mitchell’s Chief Academic Officer, students may change pathways. Submit a Change of Pathway form to make the request. All requests require a valid reason for the change and supporting documentation. Multiple changes of pathway may not be granted.
Career and College Promise students must complete the mandatory online orientation before registering for courses.
The Career and College Promise program is designed specifically for high school students who want to start their college careers while they are still enrolled in a public or private high school or a home school.
Utilizing a College Transfer Pathway, students may earn credits guaranteed to transfer between NC Community Colleges and University of North Carolina campuses, as well as many private colleges and universities. These transfer agreements are covered by the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement or the Independent Comprehensive Articulation Agreement.
Students may enroll in a single College Transfer Pathway or combine a transfer pathway with a Career and Technical Education Pathway to learn valuable job skills while earning college credit.
Explore the CCP Dual Enrollment Course Options Handbook for I-SS students here.
Explore the CCP Dual Enrollment Course Options Handbook for those outside of I-SS here.
To be eligible for Career and College Promise, a student must be a high school junior or senior with an unweighted grade point average (GPA) of 2.8 or higher OR demonstrate college readiness in English, reading and mathematics. Eligibility may be demonstrated by achieving the required scores on a single test or by combining test scores from any of the approved assessments.
Students must choose one College Transfer Pathway.
Students may enroll in a Career and Technical Education Pathway, in addition to their College Transfer Pathway, with permission from the high school principal/designee and Mitchell’s Chief Academic Officer.Â
Students must select courses within their declared pathway(s). Substitutions are not allowed.
With permission from the high school principal/designee and Mitchell’s Chief Academic Officer, students may change pathways. Submit a Change of Pathway form to make the request. All requests require a valid reason for the change and supporting documentation. Multiple changes of pathways may not be granted.
Career and College Promise students must complete the mandatory online orientation before registering for courses.
Application Process
When submitting your application, the packet should include a completed application, a current high school transcript, test scores (if applicable) and a signed Leon’s Law form. See the Career and College Promise contact at your school for application and registration procedures.
CCP New Student Forms
Click here for CCP Dual Enrollment Course Options Handbook
For Iredell-Statesville School Students:
Click here for I-SS CCP Dual Enrollment Course Options Handbook
Click here for the CCP Dual Enrollment Application
For Iredell-Statesville School Students:
Click here for the I-SS CCP Dual Enrollment Application
For more information on Leon’s Law, please read House Bill 378
Current Students
Registration Procedures
Our Getting Started Guide has information on setting up your Mitchell email account, accessing Self-Service, and Opening LMS. Click here to download the Getting Started Guide.
- Self Register: Students self-register through Self-Service, and may register only for courses within their designated pathway(s). To determine the courses within your pathway, please refer to your student planning tab in Self-Service.
- Follow Up: Be sure to follow up after your registration. Students who register for courses not within their pathway(s) will be removed from the class during the deregistration process and notified at their Mitchell email address.
- Make a Copy: Each time you add or delete a class, make a copy of your revised schedule and take it to the CCP contact at your school.
- Register Early: Register early! Classes fill quickly.
- Non-Refundable Fees: Fees are non-refundable after the semester begins.
- After the close of registration, students requesting schedule changes must submit a Drop/Add form through their high school. Homeschool students should complete a Drop/Add form and email it to CCPDualEnrollment@mitchellcc.edu.
For a step-by-step guide to registering for classes, download this form or watch this video.
Wondering how your classes will transfer outside of CCP? Check out these resources:
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Use this form to drop and/or add classes. This form must be used after Self-Service closes for students during the registration period. It must be signed by the school.
If you have issues logging in, please contact itsupport@mitchellcc.edu.
Please make sure to include your Mitchell email address and Mitchell Student ID number in your email so IT can confirm your account.
Use the form below to complete a change of pathway request. You can add and/or drop a pathway as needed.
Click here for the Dual Enrollment Change of Pathway Request Form
For Iredell-Statesville School Students:
Click here for I-SS Dual Enrollment Change of Pathway Request Form
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- Communicate with advisors and instructors
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- View courses, grades, final grades, program information
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For more information on Leon’s Law, please read House Bill 378
After High School Options
Mitchell After High School?
Interested in attending Mitchell Community College after high school? Click here for our guide on how to enroll as a traditional student.
Transfer Guides
Explore your transfer options with the Transfer Guides that are available across the UNC System. You can search by university and/or major to how your dual enrollment courses transfer.
Guaranteed Admission Programs
Michell offers several guaranteed admission programs with universities across North Carolina. This provides a seamless transition for students from Mitchell to their desired College/University.
Unsure of Your Career or Program Pathway?
If you aren’t sure what you’re wanting to do right out of the CCP program, explore possible careers through the links below.
| High School | MCC Contact |
| Career Academy & Technical School (CATS and iAcademy), Cornerstone Christian Academy, Mooresville High School, Pressly School, Statesville Christian |  Robyn Justice rjustice@mitchellcc.edu  Sharon Ellis sellis@mitchellcc.edu |
| Lake Norman High School |  Tracey Williams twilliams2@mitchellcc.edu |
| Langtree Charter, Liberty Prep, North Iredell High School |  Stephanie Shaw sshaw@mitchellcc.edu |
| Pine Lake Prep, South Iredell High School |  Ashley Ericson aericson@mitchellcc.edu |
| Statesville High School, West Iredell High School |  Steve Cotton scotton@mitchellcc.edu |
Please scan documents in one file and send them to:
CCPDualEnrollment@mitchellcc.edu
Note: Application packets typically take three weeks to be processed. Students cannot register until the completed packet (application, transcript, qualifying test scores, home school verification record (if applicable) has been received and processed.