Graduation Checklist

Graduate with a Degree or Certificate

Download your printable checklist here

imageComplete your classes - Ongoing

  • imageProgram Classes - Have you taken all the classes for your program?
    • imageGet your unofficial transcript
    • imageCompare it with your:
      • imageEducation Plan or
      • imageScope and Sequence
    • Missing your Education Plan?
      Email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) using your student email account requesting your education plan. Include your SID (student ID number). It will be emailed to you
      Drop by Cashiering and pay the fee for the Education Plan and take the receipt to Advising in Building 17
  • imageGeneral Education classes - Required for degrees and certificates lasting 2+ quarters. Review transcript and Education Plan/Scope and Sequence. NOTE: You may need to take prerequisites prior to taking your required course.
  • Degrees require completion of the following. Click the link to see how to meet the requirement:
  • Questions about your classes? Ask your program instructor(s)

imageApply for graduation the first month of your last quarter.

  • imageFill out the Application for Graduation Award
    • imageDownload, print, complete the form and sign
    • imageSubmit the Application for Graduation Award form and pay the fee to Cashiering in Building 17 Main Campus
  • NOTE: Degree applicants - if you have not received your high school diploma or GED, AND you are 21 years old or older, be sure to check High School Diploma to receive the diploma with your degree

imageFinancial Aid Loan Exit Counseling: Do you have a loan? You must complete the exit counseling interview.
http://www.nslds.ed.gov/nslds_SA/SaEcWelcome.do

imageReturn all library books: Library phone number is 253-589-5544

imagePay all Fees: Ensure all charges are paid (fees, outstanding balances, certification, parking tickets, book fees, etc.)

  • imageCheck the Web site for outstanding charges: https://tredstone.cptc.edu/kiosk/wccba
  • imageContact the library for any fines or fees: Building 15 on the main campus or 253-589-5544
  • imageContact Student Records for parking fees: Building 17 on the main campus or 253-589-5666

imageHow you get your actual degree or certificate: The degree or certificate will be mailed to the address listed on the Application for Graduation six weeks after the next quarter starts.

imageHow do I know I got everything done?
You will only be notified if anything is missing

  • imagePlease monitor your student email account and
  • imageMonitor your address listed on the Application for Graduation for missing documents, unpaid balances, missing books, etc.
  • imageReview any missing items so you may take care of them.

imageGraduation Ceremony: Caps/gown ordering, when, where, rehearsal, etc.
http://www.cptc.edu/index.php/current_students/graduation/

imageOrder your transcript online: https://tredstone.cptc.edu/transcript/
NOTE: FREE when you are still a student (up to five).