Clubs & Communities

Communities are a great starting point for students who want to get more involved and engaged but aren't quite sure where to start!

• No minimum member requirement, but students need to be currently enrolled at CPTC
• Student(s) have an idea or interest in building a community and works with Student Life staff to help create the space and programming to support the students build their community 
• Can meet regularly on campus with a dedicated meeting room space as long as Student Life staff are available 
• Not required to attend CAAB Business Meetings 
• Not required to attend Club Council 
• Not required to host quarterly events
• Not eligible to travel 
• Does not have a dedicated budget

Level 1 Clubs are for students who have 3 or more confirmed members and are looking for a little more rights and responsibilities!

• Requires a minimum of 3 currently enrolled CPTC students 
• Club Officers are encouraged, but not required to be recognized as a Level 1 Club 
• Club Advisors are encouraged, but not required to be recognized as a Level 1 Club 
• Required to attend one CAAB Meeting a quarter
• Can meet regularly on campus with a dedicated meeting room space (Monday-Friday, 9-4p)
• Access to Department of Student Life resources, including printing, graphic arts requests, advertising/marketing, room reservations, supply check-out, etc. 
• Can host activities and events on campus, with prior approval from the Department of Student Life. Hosting events and activities is not mandatory, however if the club plans to host an event or activity we ask that the club works closely with Student Life Staff. 
  • Eligible for funding for club meetings, events, and activities 

Level 2 Clubs are for students who have 5 or more confirmed members and are looking for a even more rights and responsibilities!

• Requires a minimum of 5 currently enrolled CPTC students 
• Minimum of 3 club officers are required 
• A Club Advisor (current CPTC employee) is required (max. of 2 Club Advisors)
• Required to attend CAAB Meetings (minimum 1 time per quarter)
• Required to host quarterly activities and events on campus
• Access to Department of Student Life resources, including printing, graphic arts requests, advertising/marketing, room reservations, supply check-out, etc. 
• Can meet regularly on campus with dedicated meeting room space outside of Monday-Friday, 9-4p
• Can request funding from CAAB for activities/events/projects/meeting throughout fall, winter, and spring quarters.
• Has the ability to travel on field trips or club related activities, with required participation of a faculty/staff Club Advisor. (And is dependent on College travel restrictions).

Student Clubs and Communities can register for club status throughout fall, winter and spring quarters. The Campus Activities & Advocacy Board (CAAB) does not meet in Summer quarter and will not approve any student clubs or communities during this time. CAAB will also not approve any funding requests/purchasing during summer quarter.

Student Clubs and Communities are not required to be active during summer quarter. 

In order to conduct business on campus, hold meetings, and present campus events and activities, a student community or club must obtain official recognition from the Campus Activities and Advocacy Board (CAAB). The process for obtaining recognition from CAAB is as follows: 

1. Complete the appropriate Club Registration Form and submit the completed form to involvement@cptc.edu

2. Complete a new club officer/advisor orientation with a Student Life staff member

3. Submit a Club Constitution & By-laws Document to Student Life staff (if applicable)

4. Attend the next CAAB Business Meeting to request sanctioning/recognition. 

Student Clubs and Communities can register for club status throughout fall, winter and spring quarters. The Campus Activities & Advocacy Board (CAAB) does not meet in Summer quarter and will not approve any student clubs or communities during this time. CAAB will also not approve any funding requests/purchasing during summer quarter.

Student Clubs and Communities are not required to be active during summer quarter. 

In order to conduct business on campus, hold meetings, and present campus events and activities, a student community or club must obtain official recognition from the Campus Activities and Advocacy Board (CAAB). The process for obtaining recognition from CAAB is as follows: 

1. Complete a Community Registration Form and submit the completed form to involvement@cptc.edu

2. Complete an orientation with a Student Life staff member

3. Attend the next CAAB Business Meeting to request sanctioning/recognition.

A digital copy of the 

can be found here. Paper copies are available in person at Student Life.

A digital copy of the 

can be found here. Paper copies are available in person at Student Life.

A digital copy of the 

can be found here. Paper copies are available in person at Student Life.

A digital copy of the 

 can be found here.