Congratulations!

Your program completion is near, and it is time to apply for graduation. The staff at Coastal Pines Technical College is proud of your accomplishments and welcome this opportunity to assist you in achieving your educational and career goals.

Graduation Requirements

To be eligible for a degree, diploma, or technical certificate of credit, you must meet all of the following requirements:

• Complete the required courses as prescribed by the course catalog in the term you were admitted,
• Be in good academic standing, have a graduation grade point average (GPA) of 2.0, and have a “C” in all courses that apply toward graduation. The letter grade of D (60-69) will be awarded if earned but will carry no credit for course completion.
• Complete a minimum of twenty-five percent (25%) of the coursework required for a program at Coastal Pines Technical College.
• Satisfy all financial obligations to the College and be free of any holds on your academic record.
• Complete the Graduation Application as you register for your last course, EVEN if you do not plan on participating in the graduation ceremony. There is no charge to receive your degree, diploma, or certificate of credit; however, you must apply to receive your award.
• Once the Graduation Application form is submitted and processed, an email will be sent to the email address provided on the Application. The email will confirm that your application was received. Please check your student email address for additional information, dates, and reminders. Also, you can sign up for text alerts; see more information below.

The first step is Applying for graduation:

Students must apply for graduation to be awarded and for a graduation status to be indicated on an academic transcript. Commencement Ceremony participation is optional. There is a separate Pinning Ceremony for Nursing Students.

Students must apply for graduation to be awarded and for a graduation status to be indicated on an academic transcript. Commencement Ceremony participation is optional. If you would like to participate in the in the Graduation Ceremony, please see the Commencement Ceremony Deadlines below.

Graduation & Commencement Ceremony Deadlines

Graduation Applications

Spring 2025 Graduation Application January 13, 2025 – May 7, 2025

Summer 2025 Graduation Application May 19, 2025 – July 31, 2025

Fall 2025 Graduation Application (link coming soon)

Applications received after the graduation deadline date your name may not be listed in the commencement program. Late applicants may experience a delay in receiving their degree, diploma, or technical certificate of credit. Anyone applying after the posted deadlines maybe eligible to receive credentials but are not eligible to walk in the upcoming ceremony.

Graduation and Commencement Related Fees

Coastal Pines Technical College will charge a $40.00 non-refundable Graduation Fee to graduate who sign up to participate in the Commencement Ceremony. The fee will be applied once per semester and will cover the cost of the Parchment Credentialing Services. The Graduation fee can be paid at a campus bookstore or online through your student account service menu.

All students who do not apply and/or pay any outstanding debt before the deadline will not be featured in the graduation program.

Honors and Clubs:

The following graduations cords will be handed out at rehearsal. If you are a member or if you think you should receive one of the cords and do not receive it at rehearsal please contact Lucy Zheng, Student Activities Coordinator at lzheng@coastalpines.edu or Registrar’s Office at registrar@coastalpines.edu

Graduation GPA or Graduation Grade Point Average (GGPA) is calculated using only courses required to graduate from your program of study. When a course is taken more than once, the highest grade will be used in calculating the grade point average for graduation. Students must achieve a minimum grade of C or above in all courses.

• 4.0 GPA - President's Scholar – Will receive a gold President’s Scholar medallion
• 3.5+ GPA Honor Graduate – Will receive a gold cord
• Veteran – Will receive a red, white, and blue Cord
• SkillsUSA - Red/White Cord
• National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) - white tassel
• Phi Beta Lamda – Blue/Gold Cord
• Horticulture Club – Teal Cord

**Beginning Summer Semester not for Spring!**

Graduation Regalia Order Process and Information

Coastal Pines Technical College regalia is to be worn during the CPTC sponsored Commencement Ceremony. It should be purchased by students, through Graduation Source. The link to the Regalia package can be found in the graduation application. The cost for the regalia package is $24.40 per student and includes a cap, gown, and tassel. Graduates may choose to have the regalia package shipped to a campus for free or to their home for an additional shipping charge $15.95.

If purchased by the deadline, the regalia will ship to your home CPTC campus with free shipping. After the deadline, only home shipping options are available with an additional shipping cost. Notifications will be sent when regalia is available for pick up in the campus bookstores. Your Student ID is required to pick up your regalia in the bookstore. After both deadlines have been reached you will not be able to participate in the graduation ceremony; however, you will still be able to receive your award.

Some club cords, honor cords, and other CPTC stoles will be given out to eligible students at graduation practice. *Note: Only CPTC approved cords and stoles can be worn during the commencement ceremony.

Special Assistance
Graduates or guests who require special assistance at the commencement ceremony please contact the Student Success Coach, Macy Evans at (912) 285-6361.

Contact Information for Graduation

If you have further questions regarding graduation, please contact Gail Reeves at (912) 287-4837 or email: preeves@coastalpines.eduor Janet Carter at (912) 427-5817 or email: jcarter@coastalpines.edu.