Graduation/ Commencement

Requirements

A cumulative GPA of 2.0 is required for graduation and the student must be in good standing with the college. A Commencement Ceremony participation fee is due with the application if the student is participating in the Commencement Ceremony.

Caps and gowns are required for the ceremony and are ordered by the Student Affairs Office.

Honor Graduate

Any student who has a graduation grade point average (GPA) equal to or in excess of 3.5 will be named an Honor Graduate and recognized during the Commencement Ceremony.

President's Scholar

Any student who has a graduation grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 will be named a President's Scholar and recognized during the Commencement Ceremony.

Graduation Rate

Every postsecondary education institution is required by law to disclose its graduation rates annually. The 2012 graduation rate for Coastal Pines Technical College is 72.7% .This graduation rate reflects only full-time, first-time postsecondary students. Approximately 60% of the students at CPTC are part time and not included in this graduation rate.

Commencement Ceremony Participation Fee

Students participating in the Commencement ceremony at Coastal Pines Technical College will be charged a participation fee to defray the expense of the ceremony. Students who do not participate in the ceremony are not charged a fee. The fee will be paid when students register for their last term.

Technical Certificate of Credit

Certificates of credit are issued upon completion of all required coursework and an application for graduation.A student must be in good standing with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher to be eligible for graduation. No fee is charged to receive a certificate.