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Already Time toStart Planningfor the Spring!

Passport Students & Families,

You are almost at the halfway point of your first semester in college ­ can you

believe it? We know you are all busy preparing for midterms and anxiously

awaiting Fall Break (October 10th & 11). It was great to catch up with so many

of you at each campus with our Donut Drop­in's. We will continue to host these

Drop­in's every month for the duration of your first year. Additionally, October

means it's time to starting thinking about your spring semester. We will hold

mandatory advising sessions for Passport students later this month to discuss

your spring registration process. It'll be a great way for us to catch up with you

and help you stay on track for your fall 2017 transfer to UNC Charlotte! 

This October edition contains

information on our upcoming

Passport advising sessions

for spring 2017. We also

invite you to attend some

upcoming events  happening

this month at CPCC and UNC

Charlotte. And finally, our

major spotlight this month is

the growing field of

Construction Management

which combines engineering

and construction practices

with a business core

curriculum.

See you soon!

­The Passport Support Team

Photos from Student Resource Day at Central Campus, 8/31/16

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PassportProgram

All Passport students are required to meet with a Passport Academic Advisor

before they can register for spring courses. This year’s spring advising with take

place during the week of October 24th­28th. Advising will be offered on the

Central, Levine, Cato, and Merancas campuses throughout the week. Advising

appointments will be taken on a walk­in basis each day. We will send out

reminders as we get closer to the day of advising sessions on your campus. 

Advising Schedule:

Monday, October 24th: Cato CampusTuesday, October 25th: Central & LevineWednesday, October 26th: Cato CampusThursday, October 27th: Central & Levine

Friday, October 28th: Merancas*Locations and times to follow

Mandatory Passport Spring Advising

Don't forget to check your email for yourSTAR Student Success Reports!

STAR: Success Through Academic Reporting is CPCC's early alert system to notify

you of your progress in your classes. Your instructors may submit progress reports on

your behalf within the first three weeks and again at midterm. These reports are

mailed to your CPCC email.

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UPCOMINGCPCC EVENTS

CPCC Central Campus Open Gym,Worrell Gym ­

All skill levels welcomed! Soccer: Every Tuesday 2­4PM

Basketball: Every Thursday 2­4PMYoga: Every Thursday

2:30­3:30 PM (Rm 2140)

Zumba: Every Monday1:45­2:45 PM 

 

CPCC Levine Campus  Halloween Blood Drive 

October 26th, 9:00AM­3:00PMt

 

 

CPCC Merancas Campus Yoga: Every Tuesday Yoga at Merancas

Campus, 2­3PM in CJ 117 

CPCC Cato Campus"Living on a ShoestringBudget" Lunch & Learn

Tuesday, October 11

Cato III ­ 024 11AM­12PM 

October Drop-in

Jordan & Janael will be hanging out at eachcampus one week in October from 10AM-

1PM. Stop in and catch up - we'll havesnacks! Locations emailed soon!

Central - Mon, Oct. 3Cato - Tues, Oct. 4

Levine - Wed. Oct. 5Merancas - Thur. Oct. 6

CPCC Merancas CampusKaraoke night  

October 19th from 6­9PM

CPCC Central Campus  Salsa Dancing ­ Wed. Oct. 26

12:30­1:30PM   

CPCC  Kickball ­Get your teams together andhead to  Independence Park! 

Wed. Oct. 26 12PM­3PM

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UPCOMINGUNC CHARLOTTE

EVENTS

UNC Charlotte:Homecoming Union Takeover:

Friday, Oct. 14th at 7PM

Show off your 49er spirit in time for

 Homecoming at our Student Union

Takeover! There will be live music,

games, and more!  

UNC Charlotte Halloween Fashion Show

Think you have the best Halloween

costume? Come showcase your costume

at our Halloween Fashion Show on

Saturday, Oct. 29 at 6PM.

Winners will receive prizes! 

UNC Charlotte Fall Talent Show

Come check out the 2016 Fall Talent

Show to see students showcase their

skills on Friday, Oct. 21 at 7PM in

McKnight Hall, Cone University Center 

Passport Students and 1 guest areinvited to join us for the UNC

Charlotte theatrical performanceof She Kills Monsters on

Thursday, November 17th at 7:30PM in our Black Box Theatre. This

show has received glowingreviews from critics all over as "amuch‐needed exploration of geek

culture". RSVP to Jordan by Oct. 31st!

Theatrical Performance:She Kills Monsters Black Box Theatre

 Join us for a spooky night of

fun as the Student Union is

transformed into a Haunted

Mansion! The Haunted Union

will be filled with Halloween

activities throughout the

building highlighted by our

very Haunted Union haunted

house! There will be music,

candy, and more. This is a

party you don't want to miss! 

HauntedUnion! 

Ifest 2015, Photo Credit: Wade Bruton

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PassportProgram

Major Spotlight: Construction Management

Construction Management is a growing field that is ideal if you’re interested in

building and designing. The Bachelor of Science in Construction

Management degree prepares students for entry into the residential and

commercial construction industry. Students in this program pursue careers in

various fields even beyond construction management such as real estate and

land development, building code enforcement, infrastructure development,

and more. The program combines construction and engineering principles

with a business/management core in the areas of management, accounting,

economics, business law, and finance. This is a great program to consider if

you are also considering engineering or architecture.

Construction Manager

Property, Real Estate, &

Community Association Manager

Insulation Contractor

Cost  Estimators

Appraisers, Real Estate

Construction &

Building Inspectors

What types of careers can you pursue with this degree?