Graduation

There will not be a rehearsal at the 2024 ceremony. 

More info about the 2024 Commencement Ceremony will be sent by email to students who have registered to attend and also be available on this web page as the date approaches.

The ceremony starts at 6:30pm. Graduates should arrive no later than 6pm to make sure they have plenty of time to check-in and get in line.

A cap and gown are required in order to participate in the graduation ceremony. There are a couple of ways you can order your cap and gown:

Online Purchasing Options

• more details to come in early spring quarter

In Store Purchasing Options

• Graduates who prefer to order in store can do so at the CPTC Bookstore 
• More details to come in early spring quarter

Questions about purchasing your graduation regalia at the CPTC Bookstore? Contact Kariena Mellor, Bookstore Manager at kariena.mellor@cptc.edu or 253-589-5614.

The Department of Student Life loans out a limited number of gowns, free of charge, to graduates through a program called "Wear It Forward". There are approximately 100 gowns in a variety of sizes available on a first come, first served basis. Students interested in participating in the program must submit a request/ Gown rentals are on a first come, first served basis. Students will be notified in mid May of the status of their request for a loaner gown. Only gowns are provided - you must provide your own cap and tassel which can be purchased at the bookstore. For questions about the Wear It Forward program please contact Danny Lee, Manager of Student Engagement, at danny.lee@cptc.edu or at 253-589-5644. Applications for Wear It Forward will be available in April 2024.

Students who will be completing their degree during the summer quarter of 2024 are eligible to participate in the June 2024 ceremony though their names and credentials will not appear in the official printed materials.

Since the ceremony is not a ticketed event, there is no limit to the number of guests that you can invite. 

No. the ceremony is not a ticketed event, therefore no tickets are required. There is no limit to the number of guests that you can invite. 

The Degree/Certificate Application communicates to Clover Park Technical College and our credentials evaluator that we need to go through your transcript and verify that you are eligible to complete your program or certificate! The annual Commencement Ceremony honors any eligible student completing a degree, certificate, high school diploma, or High School Equivalency Diploma granted by CPTC during the fall, winter, spring, and summer quarter of the current academic year.

If you or your family members need any ADA accommodations to fully attend and/or participate in the commencement ceremony please contact Disabilities Services Manager, Melissa Medina at  253-589-5767.

To ensure accommodations will be in place prior to your arrival, please contact us by Tuesday, May 14. We will do everything in our power to accommodate any requests that are submitted after the priority deadline.

Please contact Kristen Lawson, Campus Life Program Assistant or Jessica Wallack, Director of Student Life and Graduation Coordinator.

Marching Order is a software system designed to create more personalized graduation experiences for students. As graduates cross the stage their name will be announced (pre-recorded by a professional voice artist, ensuring your name is pronounced correctly), along with their name and degree will be displayed on the screen.

Graduates will receive an email, to their preferred email address that is on file with CPTC, from Marching Order with a personalized link to create your Marching Order account. Click that link to create your account!

No! Once you create your Marching Order account, you still need to login and complete the RSVP form.

• 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

• Earn an Associate's Degree or Bachelor of Applied Science Degree, or complete a Certificate Program of 45 credits or more
• Earn a cumulative grade point average of 3.75-4.0
• Students will be notified by mail of their eligibility for graduation honors

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.

A student is in good academic standing when the quarterly grade point average remains at or above 2.0.

The Associate of Applied Technology degree, the Associate of Applied Science-T degree, the Associate of Arts and Science Degree (DTA/MRP) in Pre-Nursing or in Technology, or the Bachelor of Applied Science in Manufacturing Operations. One of the degrees is awarded to students who satisfactorily complete the competencies and requirements as approved by the College's Curriculum Committee and the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges. The degree programs are defined and program requirements outlined in the current CPTC catalog.

A Certificate is awarded to students who satisfactorily complete the competencies and requirements for programs that are not defined as degree programs. Core academic courses are required in certificate programs of one academic year or more (more than 45 credits).

Students who believe they have completed their academic requirements for their degree or certifications can apply online for Degree Completion Audit by completing a Degree/Certificate Application. This step is crucial as it communicates with our credentials evaluator that CPTC needs to go through your transcripts and verify that we can award you your degree or certificate. Upon completion Certificates and Degrees are mailed to the students home.