Graduation/ Commencement

Requirements

Students must apply for graduation and meet all program requirements in order to receive their Award(s). A cumulative GPA of 2.0 is required for graduation and the student must be in good standing with the college.

There is no charge to receive a degree, diploma or certificate of credit; however, you must apply in order to have your award printed. 

Commencement Ceremony Participation Fee

Students who sign up to participate in the Commencement ceremony at Coastal Pines Technical College will be charged a non-refundable participation fee to defray the expense of the ceremony.  Caps and gowns are required for the ceremony and are ordered by the Student Affairs Office.

Students who do not participate in the ceremony are not charged a fee.

Honor Graduate

Student graduating with an Associate Degree or Diploma 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

Students graduating with an Associate Degree or Diploma 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 2016 graduation rate for Coastal Pines Technical College is 83.6% .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.