Academics
Grade System
| Percentage | Grade | Quality Points |
| 100-93 | A | 4 |
| 92-85 | B | 3 |
| 84-76 | C | 2 |
| 75-70 | D | 1 |
| 69 & below | F | 0 |
Academic Good Standing & Progress
In accordance with the Academic Policies and Procedures section of the Student Handbook, a student in good academic standing must make satisfactory progress toward the completion of his/her degree requirements. Satisfactory progress is defined as passing all courses and earning a minimum 2.00 GPA each term at CCMS. Failure to do so, in any term, will result in academic action. Academic Policies and Procedures
Students receiving financial aid are required to make satisfactory academic progress toward achieving a degree.
Academic Honors: Semester
Dean’s List: minimum 3.50 G.P.A.
Academic Honors: Graduation
| G.P.A. | Latin Honor | Commencement Honor Cord |
| 3.85-4.0 | Summa Cum Laude "with the highest distinction" |
Gold |
| 3.7-3.84 | Magna Cum Laude "with great distinction" |
Silver |
| 3.5-3.69 | Cum Laude "with distinction" |
Bronze |
Graduation Requirements
Completion of the academic degree programs require, but may not be limited to:
- Satisfactory completion of all course and program requirements.
- Satisfactory completion of Clinical Requirements1 within the prescribed timeframe.
- Satisfactory completion of Funeral Director Requirements2 within the prescribed timeframe.
- A cumulative resident GPA of 2.00 or higher and grade of “D” or better in each course.
- Financial good standing with CCMS.
- Satisfactory completion of the CCMS Comprehensive Examination (“Comps”) as prescribed.
- Completion of a scheduled final exit interview with the college President or other leadership member.