Graduation
Clover Park Technical College grants a Bachelor of Applied Science degree and three associate degrees: the Associate of Applied Technology degree, the Associate of Applied Science-T degree, and the Associate of Arts and Sciences (DTA/ MRP). These degrees are defined in this catalog, and the degree programs are listed in the Programs & Courses section.
A certificate is awarded to students who satisfactorily complete the competencies and requirements for programs that are not defined as degree programs. General Education courses are required in certificate programs of 45 credits or more.
Courses numbered below 100 are not considered college level and do not meet degree/certificate requirements.
Standard for Graduation
To be eligible for graduation, a student must have:
- A cumulative grade point average of no less than 2.0;
- Met all of the program requirements;
- Completed 25 percent of the technical coursework at Clover Park Technical College; and
- Completed an Application for Degree or Certification.
Application for Degree or Certification
To receive a bachelor’s degree, associate degree, or certificate from Clover Park Technical College, a student must complete an Application for Degree or Certification form available from the Enrollment Services Office or online through MyCC. The application must be filed by the fourth week of the quarter in which the student expects to graduate. For a student completing a short certificate under 45 credits that does not apply for their certificate, the certificate will be automatically awarded.
Commencement
Annually, Clover Park Technical College will offer an all-campus graduation ceremony at a local venue. Any eligible student completing a degree, certificate, high school diploma, or High School Equivalency diploma granted through Clover Park Technical College at any time during the academic year may participate. Students must RSVP to participate in the graduation ceremony. Graduation deadlines will be announced in March.
The ceremony is held each June. Please check the college website at www.cptc.edu/graduation for the ceremony date and time and participation deadlines.
Time Limitation
Clover Park Technical College curriculum is based on current industry standards. Returning Clover Park Technical College students who left prior to completion of their program must meet the program’s graduation requirements as described in the current Clover Park Technical College Catalog.
Clover Park Technical College students who have completed the technical requirements of their program but have not completed the General Education requirements for a degree or certificate will have one year from their date of withdrawal to complete the required General Education classes. If a longer period of time elapses before General Education courses are completed, the student will be required to meet the program’s graduation requirements as described in the current Clover Park Technical College Catalog.