Higher Standards

Every degree and every certificate which we offer must be earned.

Graduation Information

An annual commencement takes place each December in Houston, TX. Students are advised to check the academic calendar to verify commencement dates and deadlines for the Graduation Application.

Students are responsible for fulfilling program requirements as set forth in the student catalog at the time of matriculation for that degree. The Graduation Application is available on the website. Even if students do not plan to participate in the commencement, it is imperative that they officially declare their intentions to graduate by completing the Application Graduation on or before the deadline. A Graduation Application must be on file in order to list students as “graduates” on their academic record. Below is a list of Graduation Requirements.

Graduation Requirements

Academic Achievement and Christian Character
All program requirements (unless otherwise determined by the Academic Affairs Committee), including GPA, specific courses for the major or concentration, and the number of program hours taken at the institution must be met. Christian character and doctrinal integrity as reflected in the Biblical Code of Conduct and the Doctrinal Statement should be evident.

Tuition and Fees Paid in Full
Outstanding tuition and fees must be paid in full at least 45 days prior to the graduation date.

Graduation Application and Fees
The Graduation Application and graduation fee must be submitted by the deadline posted on the Academic Calendar. A $125.00 fee is required of all first-time CBIS graduates even if they do not attend the commencement ceremony. The fee for each subsequent graduation/degree is $100.00.

Graduation Survey
Before graduation, all graduates must complete the Graduation Survey. This survey is part of the Graduation Application.

Graduation with Honors (undergraduate only)
Graduation with honors is conferred upon those students who achieve the following cumulative grade point average based on work done at the undergraduate level:

  • Summa cum laude 3.90 – 4.00
  • Magna cum laude 3.70 – 3.89
  • Cum laude 3.50 – 3.69

Class Rings
Students can order Christian Bible Institute & Seminary class rings directly through Jostens. Each of the rings offered has been carefully chosen and specially designed to represent both Christian Bible Institute & Seminary and our students. Just click here to be directed to the Jostens site to see the official school rings available for Christian Bible Institute & Seminary.