The Department of Student Life recognizes the importance of developing connections and community. As such, Student Life and the Campus Activities & Advocacy Board (CAAB) host a variety of events and activities free of charge to our students!
The best place to find more information about events is here on this webpage, the Student Life Canvas page, and our social media channels, Instagram and Facebook!
Questions about any events? Connect with us at involvement@cptc.edu.
Please note, event dates & times are subject to change. Student Life will be sure to update on social media channels, webpages, and emails.
Fall Quarter Student Events
Student Life is welcoming students to fall quarter with our Week of Welcome (WOW) program. Join us on Tuesday, September 30 for your chance to win some free swag! Scratch & Win takes place from 12-2pm in Building 23 (while supplies last)! RSVP is not required.
Event Details
- Date: Tuesday, September 30
- Time: 12-2pm
- Sign Up: Not Required
- Price: Free for all CPTC students
- Location: Building 23, Hallway
- Questions: involvement@cptc.edu
Student Life is welcoming students to fall quarter with our Week of Welcome (WOW) program. Join us on Wednesday, October 1 for some fun and games and your chance to win some swag! Swag Drop will take place from 12-2pm in Building 23 (while supplies last)! RSVP is not required.
Event Details
- Event Date: Wednesday, October 1
- Event Time: 12-2pm
- Price: FREE for current CPTC students
- Event Location: Building 23 Hallway
- RSVP: Not Required
- Questions: involvement@cptc.edu
WOW (Week of Welcome) is coming to an end on the Lakewood Campus, but not before students can enjoy some delicious pizza! Stop by Building 23 from 12-2pm to claim your pizza (while supplies last)! RSVP is not required.
Event Details
- Event Date: Thursday, October 2
- Event Time: 12-2pm
- Price: Free for current CPTC students
- Event Location: Building 23, Hallway
- RSVP: Not Required
- Questions: involvement@cptc.edu
WOW (Week of Welcome) is taking over South Hill Campus! Student Life will be at South Hill Campus on Friday, October 3 from 11am-1pm with free pizza! We will also have an opportunities for students to take their photo for their Student ID Card. RSVP is not required.
Event Details
- Event Date: Friday, October 3
- Event Time: 11am-1pm
- Price: Free for current CPTC students
- Event Location: South Hill Campus
- RSVP: Not Required
- Questions: involvement@cptc.edu
Join CAAB and Student Life for our National Coming Out Day Celebration this Thursday, October 9 from 12-2pm in the SLSC! There will be a variety of goodies & activities for you to engage with including but not limited to a custom button making station, delicious cupcakes, celebrating art and story telling and more! We hope to see you there!
Event Details
- Date: Thursday, October 9
- Time: 12-2pm
- Sign Up: Not Required. First Come, First Served
- Price: Free for all current CPTC students
- Location: Building 23, SLSC
- Questions: caab3@cptc.edu
The Campus Activities & Advocacy Board (CAAB) invites you to join us for Stuff-a-Plush on Tuesday, October 14. Current CPTC students can stop by Building 23 and choose their plushie, get some stuffing, and a custom plushie tshirt. Supplies are limited and available on a first come, first served basis. Questions? Contact us at involvement@cptc.edu
Event Details
- Date: Tuesday, October 14
- Event Time: TBA
- Sign Up: Not Required. First Come, First Serve.
- Price: Free for all current CPTC students
- Location: Building 23, Atrium
- Questions: involvement@cptc.edu
Please join Student Life on Friday, October 17 in Building 23 for the first of two fall quarter movie night events, featuring Twilight! Doors open at 6pm (ice cream & photos) and the movie starts promptly at 6:30pm.
This event is open to all current CPTC students, faculty, staff, and UNLIMITED guests! There will be an ice cream bar, coloring pages, and a custom photobooth at the event.
A variety of seating arrangements will be available including theater style (chairs only), banquet style (tables & chairs), and open space for you to bring your own blankets, pillows, bean bags, etc.
RSVP is preferred to ensure we provide enough light refreshments to all. You can RSVP by visiting: https://forms.office.com/r/FgyyeW0TDX
Event Details
- Date: Friday, October 17
- Doors Open: 6pm
- Movie Starts: 6:30pm
- Sign Up: Preferred. Sign Up by clicking here
- Price: Free for all current CPTC students, staff, faculty & UNLIMITED guests
- Location, Building 23 Ballroom, Lakewood Campus
- Questions: involvement@cptc.edu
CAAB is hosting its first gathering in their Food For Thoughts series, called Pour Your Thoughts. CAAB members will be hosting a custom coffee bar and conversations, connecting with students to learn more about how their can advocate for CPTC students. Join them on Tuesday, October 21 anytime between 11am-1pm in the SLSC for connection, conversation, and delicious coffee! This event is open to all CPTC students. Some coffee supplies may be limited.
Event Details
- Date: Tuesday, October 21
- Event Time: 11am-1pm
- Sign Up: Not Required
- Price: Free for all current CPTC students
- Location: Building 23, SLSC
- Questions: caab1@cptc.edu
Get into the spooky spirit with an evening of pumpkin carving, fall treats, and festive fun! All supplies will be provided - you just need to bring your creativity!
This event is open to all CPTC students plus one free guest. RSVP is required as space is limited! The RSVP form will open at 9am on Thursday, October 9.
Event Details
- Date: Wednesday, October 29
- Event Time: 6-8pm
- Sign Up: Required. Limited Supplies.
- Price: Free for all current CPTC students plus 1 free guest
- Location: Building 23 Atrium, Lakewood Campus
- Questions: caab6@cptc.edu
More Event Details Coming Soon!
Join Student Life and the Veterans Services Office as we host our annual Veterans Day Ceremony. Veterans and their families make up a significant part of the Clover Park communities. Join us as we honor all who served.
Event Details
- Date: Thursday, November 6
- Event Time: TBD
- Sign Up: Preferred. Sign Up link coming soon
- Price: Open to all current CPTC students, staff, faculty, and community members
- Location: Building 23, Ballroom, Lakewood Campus
- Questions: involvement@cptc.edu
Please join Student Life on Friday, November 14 in Building 23 for the final movie night event of fall quarter featuring the live action remake of How to Train Your Dragon! Doors open at 6pm (ice cream & photos) and the movie starts promptly at 6:30pm.
This event is open to all current CPTC students, faculty, staff, and UNLIMITED guests! There will be an ice cream bar, coloring pages, and a custom photobooth at the event.
A variety of seating arrangements will be available including theater style (chairs only), banquet style (tables & chairs), and open space for you to bring your own blankets, pillows, bean bags, etc.
RSVP is preferred to ensure we provide enough light refreshments to all. The RSVP form will be available no later than October 14, 2025.
Event Details
- Date: Friday, November 14
- Doors Open: 6pm
- Movie Starts: 6:30pm
- Sign Up: Preferred. Sign Up form will be available no later than October 14.
- Price: Free for all current CPTC students, staff, faculty & UNLIMITED guests
- Location: Building 23 Ballroom, Lakewood Campus
- Questions: involvement@cptc.edu
Did you know that ONE pint of blood can save THREE lives? Student Life is partnering with Bloodworks Northwest to host a blood drive on Wednesday, November 19. Students, employees, and community members can sign up to donate blood between 9am-3pm. Sign up is preferred, though walk-ins may be available. Our goal is to secure 51 donors. Help us reach that goal and sign up for a spot today!
- Donors ages 16-17 will need their parent or guardian to sign a permission form in advance. Permission forms are available at the Student Leadership & Service Center (SLSC).
Event Details
- Event Date: Tuesday, November 19
- Event Time: 9am-3pm
- Event Location: Building 23 Parking Lot
- This event is open to all CPTC students, staff, faculty & community members
- RSVP: Recommended though walk in's may be available
- Questions: involvement@cptc.edu
More details coming soon!
Event Details
- Date: Friday, December 6
- Tickets Distributed: TBD
- Sign Up: Required. Limited tickets available. Sign Up will be available November 17
- Price: Free for all current CPTC students plus one FREE guest!
- Location: Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium - 5400 N Pearl St. Tacoma, WA 98407
- Questions: caab2@cptc.edu