Information for Parents
Student life
College is not just about learning, but living. Find out more about the activities on campus that will help your student grow, both personally and professionally.
Financial aid
If you’re new to financial aid, you probably have more questions than answers. Our financial aid staff is known for providing the expertise to help you explore the aid, grants, and scholarships your child may be eligible for so call on them when you need help. They’ll even help you complete the paperwork. Here’s a step-by-step guide to get you started.
Academic calendar
Important dates like holidays, breaks, class starts—it’s all here.
Text alerts
Register for text alerts to receive breaking PTC news and important announcements.
Housing
We offer on- and off-campus housing that provides safe, apartment-style living. If you’re visiting other colleges’ housing, it’s time to see how comfortable and safe our housing is, and the range of amenities we offer.
Programs and majors
Get a detailed look at our degree and non-degree programs, including curriculum, employers of our graduates, and where they intern before they graduate.
Commencement
Graduation. This is why we do what we do. We sit at graduation with parents, grandparents, family and friends, as each school presents its new class of graduates.
Campus tours
We strongly recommend that you and your student take a personal tour of our campus and meet with faculty and staff before orientation. Schedule your visit here.
This scheduler has been temporarily disabled due to open house. Please join us for our virtual open house.
Where to stay close by
These hotels welcome PTC guests and offer special rates. Be sure to say you’re visiting PTC and ask for the PTC rate for parents and guests when making reservations.