Student Body

Many students live and work in local area funeral homes during their time at CCMS. It's a great way to get hands-on experience, make connections, and earn money. 

The document below lists funeral homes that generally offer opportunities to CCMS students - we cannot guarantee there will be an opening at any given time. Contact funeral homes individually to inquire about employment. Only accepted CCMS students should contact funeral homes on this list. 

Click here for a list of funeral homes.

College Catalog & Student Handbook

Counseling Available to Students

Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act (FERPA)

Textbooks & Supplies

Academic Calendar

Technology Help

We have provided various resources for technical support below. Please review the appropriate section, and if you still need help, email techsupport@ccms.edu (Requests will be replied to within 24 hours).

For information about technology usage at the college please review our Information Technology Policy

Demographics

Each year CCMS attracts students from all over the United States.

The typical student body contains representatives from 18-20 different states and will be approximately 20% male and 80% female (CCMS I.P.E.D.S.). The students are diverse in age, experience, and educational background. Ethnically, CCMS students are predominantly white with a percentage of Black/African American, Hispanic/Latino, and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander enrolled each year. 

The diversity of students results in exposure to a national perspective on funeral service and to a broad perspective on life. With the growing online program, it is expected that CCMS students will become even more diverse and come from all parts of the U.S.!

The Student Handbook/College Catalog is designed to provide information and familiarize students with the following:

• Our history and the CCMS advantage
• Admissions process
• Tuition and financial aid
• Degree programs
• Standards of conduct
• Academic requirements
• Practices, policies, and procedures

Students are expected to adhere to the standards set forth in the Handbook. Failure to adhere to standards may result in disciplinary action up to suspension.

Student Handbook/College Catalog 2025-2026

Last Updated: March 2025

Funeral Professionals Peer Support (FPPS)

You are invited to join the FPPS Student Peer Support Meeting. What is FPPS? Funeral Professionals Peer Support is a peer-led organization established in 2018 across Canada and have elevated mental wellness worldwide as of 2021. To learn more about their organization, please click here.

2025 Annual Notification of Rights under FERPA

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords eligible students certain rights with respect to their education records. (An “eligible student” under FERPA is a student who is 18 years of age or older or who attends a postsecondary institution at any age).

Please note that FERPA permits the public release of what is termed “directory information.” For the College’s purposes, this information includes the following: student name, all addresses (including email) and telephone listings, date and place of birth, any photographs, cohort, number of hours registered, class standing, participation in officially recognized activities, dates of attendance, degrees awarded and total hours earned, special honors and awards, and the most recent previous educational agency or institution attended by the student

Please review your FERPA rights in our 2025 Annual Disclosure Notice for Students and Parents document.

Academic Calendar for 2026.

For more details or future year dates, review the full Academic & Enrollment Calendar.

Important Dates

Helpful Forms

FERPA Release Form

Request for Directory Information

Education Verification Form

Student organizations

GSA CLUB

In 2024, students at CCMS formed the Gender and Sexuality Alliance (GSA) Club. The purpose of the GSA Club is to unite the LGBTQ+ and allied youth to build community and organize around issues impacting them in their communities. The GSA Club provides social events, community and civic service events, and works to create a safe, welcoming, and accepting environment, as well as allow students to make stronger connections with their peers. For more information, contact Mr. Kindoll.

PHI THETA KAPPA NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY

Each class has students who excel academically. These students and their accomplishments are recognized during Commencement, as well as formally noted on students’ diplomas and official transcripts with the placement of the National Phi Theta Kappa emblem seal, to forever reflect their exceptional achievement.

SORORITY

CCMS offers female students the opportunity to be a member of Delta Gamma Pi, a sorority established at CCMS in 1994. Delta Gamma Pi maintains an informal atmosphere of acquaintance and promotes an awareness of female contributions to the profession of funeral service. For more information, contact Ms. Westfall.

STUDENT GOVERNMENT

Each incoming class will elect a student body President, Vice President, Secretary-Treasurer, and two Class Representatives. The elected officers plan activities, participate in CCMS events, act as ambassadors to visitors, and work to create an inclusive environment for all students. For more information, contact Ms. Underhill. 

The content of the Student Handbook/College Catalog is subject to continuous review by CCMS, its authorized agents, and the Cincinnati Foundation for Mortuary Education. These policies and regulations may be changed without notice. Comments may be directed to the President or Dean.

This Handbook became effective in June 1982 and has undergone regular revision. The handbook does not constitute a contract between CCMS and the student, but rather, a guideline.

United Way 211

United Way of Greater Cincinnati is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to providing both immediate relief and long-term solutions to the most pressing issues our community faces. The main services they provide assistance with are:

• Housing
• Utilities
• Food
• Hotline and Crisis

They also help with many other issues, including mental health and substance use, so please check out their website 211 UWGC or dial 211, 513-721-7900, or 1-800-233-4357 to get help 24 hours a day, 7 days a week!

Cincinnati Specific Resources