Student Life
Your PTC Community
Imagine a place where you feel welcome and supported. Where you feel good about achieving and even exceeding your goals. Where you can solve problems, learn from your mistakes, and succeed in class and on campus. Where you can learn a lot about others and even more about yourself. PTC is this place and it all starts with community values.
Student Core Values
If we all follow these five key principles in our daily interactions, PTC will remain a safe and supportive place. It all comes down to treating others as you wish to be treated.
Integrity – Exemplify honesty, honor, and respect for the truth in all dealings.
Community – Build and enhance your community.
Social Justice – Act justly and equitably in treatment of all members of the community and discourage and/or intervene to prevent unjust and inequitable behaviors.
Respect – Show positive regard for each other, for property, and for the community. Responsibility – Accept a high level of responsibility to self, others, and the community.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
The Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) is committed to providing leadership, guidance, and resources supporting the institution’s commitment to develop, implement, measure, and transform our culture to build a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment for all. Learn about DEI at PTC.
BUILDING CAMPUS COMMUNITY
Activity programming focuses on learning, involvement, and diversity. Students who participate in events expand their circle
of friends and deepen their understanding of other cultures and heritages.
ASK ABOUT DISCOUNTED TICKETS
PTC’s Student Activities offers discounted tickets to area attractions such as amusement parks, the Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium, Pittsburgh Theater, and to touring shows, concerts, and events.
FEEL BETTER
Need to talk to a professional? Counselors are on campus Monday through Friday for guidance, referrals, and crisis intervention. On-site health and wellness services for current students are provided in the PTC Student Health & Wellness Center.
Student activities, clubs & intramurals
There’s something for everyone, even if you’re not a joiner.
These activities build a stronger campus community, and by participating, you’ll expand your circle of friends and deepen your understanding of other cultures and heritages. What follows is just a sample of campus life at PTC.
Student clubs
- Cyber Security Club
- Dungeons & Dragons Club
- Magic The Gathering Card Club
- Rainbow Alliance (gay-straight alliance)
- Recharge (Bible Study)
- Student Ambassadors
- Student Program Board
Intramural sports
- 3on3 Basketball Tournament
- 5on5 Basketball League
- Cornhole Tournament
- Deck Hockey League
- Flag Football League
- Humans vs. Zombies
- Kickball Tournament
- Pick-up Games
- Softball League
- Soccer League
- Ultimate Frisbee
- Volleyball Tournament
Student Activities
- Capture the Flag
- Late Night Final Exam Breakfast
- Video Games
- Ice Cream Social
- Art Projects
- Ping Pong Tournament
- Thanksgiving Dinner
- Bonfires
- Pool League
- Holiday Decorating
- Mocktail Mixer
- Black History Month
- Guitar Hero Tournament
- BBQ Cookout
- Scavenger Hunt
- Learn to Cook
- Flashlight Tag
Residence Hall Focus programs designed to ease the transition to college life, roommates, new friends, and living away from home are also offered. Topics range from practical tips to lifestyle adjustments.
PTC’s operations under COVID may be altered or, in some cases, suspended until it is safe to return to normal. For COVID information please visit publicsafety.ptcollege.edu.