CPTC is here to help you with a variety of support options.
College operations have expanded and are now available virtually and in-person. Faculty and staff are available to answer your questions and provide services in a safe manner to help ensure your success.
Trouble finding the info you need? Please email admissions@cptc.edu.
Virtual and remote services remain the preferred method for meetings.
- Phone call, video chat, and email are the no-contact methods of choice.
- CPTC uses Zoom and Teams for video meetings.
- In-person, drop-in services are available from 8 am to 5 pm, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday for these offices:
- Cashier
- Disability Resources
- Enrollment Services
- Student Aid & Scholarships (Financial Aid)
- Veterans Business Office
- The Welcome Center (Admissions)
- In-person, by-appointment-only meetings are available to schedule up to two weeks in advance with:
- Advising & Counseling
- Disability Resources
- Workforce Development
Click on the departmental listing below for each office's availability, scheduling options, and contact methods.
Visit the How Classes are Taught page for each program's teaching and admissions status.
The Welcome Center is the office location of Entry Services staff, who are here to help you apply to CPTC, answer general questions about admissions, get you started, and introduce you to campus.
- Schedule a meeting or call
- In-person, drop-in meetings are available with The Welcome Center (Admissions) from 8:30 am to 5 pm, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
- admissions@cptc.edu | 253-589-5806
- The Welcome Center web page
For assistance with academic and career planning. Select the program's advisor below. Get all details at www.cptc.edu/advising.
Contact Kemble Bray, Jr. for:
- Nursing
- Human Services
- Early Care and Education
Contact Kevin Kildun for:
- Central Service/Sterile Processing
- Computer Applications
- Dental Assistant
- Health Unit Coordinator
- Medical Assistant
- Medical Histology Technician
- Medical Lab Technician
- Pharmacy Technician
- Running Start
- Surgical Technology
Contact Taylor McGovern for:
- Automotive Collision Technician
- Auto Restoration
- Auto Technician
- Bachelors in Operations Management
- Bachelors in Mechatronics Engineering Technology
- Construction Technology/Residential Construction
- Electrician Low Voltage
- Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning
- Manufacturing Technologies
- Mechatronics
- Non-Destructive Testing
- Upholstery
- Welding
Contact Annemarie Solbrack for:
- Architectural Engineering
- Bachelor in Cybersecurity
- Bachelor in Interior Design
- Computer Programming
- Digital Entertainment and Design
- Environmental Sciences
- Graphic Technologies
- Interior Design
- Network Operations & Systems Security
Contact Carrie Van Beek for:
- Accounting
- Aviation Maintenance
- Avionics
- Cosmetology
- Culinary Arts
- Esthetic Sciences
- Pastry Arts
- Professional Pilot
- Retail Management
For assistance for students with disabilities seeking approved accommodations
- In-Person | No appointment necessary | Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
- disabilityresources@cptc.edu | 253-589-5767
- Disability Resources for Students webpage
Canvas and eLearning support
- Drop in for help (Building 15) or Schedule an Appointment | 7:30 am to 4 pm Monday through Friday
- Cindy Overton, cindy.overton@cptc.edu | 253-589-4534
- Lisa Cutler, lisa.cutler@cptc.edu | 253-589-5820
- eLearning webpage
For help with admissions, registration, student records, and transcripts
- studentrecords@cptc.edu | 253-589-5666
- Enrollment Services webpage
- In-person, drop-in: 8 am to 5 pm, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
Scholarship and emergency assistance application help, and to donate to support students.
Childcare services for children ages 4 weeks to 5 years old
- Schedule an Appointment
- Full and part-time child care service options available
- Center hours: 7 am to 4 pm Monday through Friday
- hayes@cptc.edu | 253-589-5531
- Hayes Development Center webpage
- TIP@cptc.edu | 253-589-5683
- Schedule an Appointment
- Office Hours: Mon-Thurs 7:30am-11:30am & 1:30pm-4:30pm
- Tuition Installment Plan webpage
For help with financial aid, work study, loans, and FAFSA/WAFSA
- finaid@cptc.edu | 253-589-5660
- In-person, drop-in appointments are available for Student Aid from 8:00 am to 5 pm, Monday thru Thursday.
- Drop-in Zoom lobby available 10 am to 2 pm, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
- In person drop-in: 8 am to 5 pm, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
- Financial Aid & Scholarships webpage
For help with bus passes, food security initiatives, events and activities, student government and student organizations.
- In-person by appointment only | Schedule an appointment today
- 9 am to 2 pm Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
- involvement@cptc.edu | 253-589-5780
- Student Life webpage
- In-person | schedule a meeting or call, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
- testing@cptc.edu | 253-589-6035
- Testing Center webpage
Interested in GED/High School Completion (HS+), English as a Second Language, College English/Math Brush-up courses, or I-Best program, we can get you started!
- Schedule an Appointment 8:30 am to 5 pm Monday through Thursday.
- transitionalstudies@cptc.edu | 253-589-5702
- Adult Basic Education webpage
Open during the quarter for help with Math, English, and other coursework and general study skills
- tutoringcenter@cptc.edu | 253-589-5591
- Tutoring Center webpage
- Open for on-campus tutoring in the Learning Resource Center (Building 15) during these hours:
- 9 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday
- Online tutoring available from 5am-11pm, 7 days/week via the eTutoring Consortium
For assistance with VA education benefits, and other veteran services
- In-person | No appointment necessary
- vaoffice@cptc.edu | 253-589-5581
- Office Hours: 8 am- 4:30 pm Monday-Thursday: By appointment only. Closed for lunch 12-1 pm
- Veterans Business Office webpage
- Veterans Resource Center webpage
Workforce Development is dedicated to the creation, implementation, and facilitation of quality short-term educational programs, funding opportunities, and student-centered supports by being responsive to business/industry and community needs.
- In-person by appointment M-Th 7:30am - 4:30pm, closed Fridays
- Zoom appointments available Monday through Thursday
- 253-589-4311
- Workforce Development webpage
ADVISING/COUNSELING for education plans, transition plans, funding, and personal counseling.
WORKER RETRAINING funding and supports, pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship programs help
ELIGIBILITY: Assistance for new and continuing students interested in or receiving, BFET, WorkFirst, Opportunity Grant, and DSHS compliance/ participation.
New Student Orientation Sessions are held 10 am to 11 am on Wednesdays
PERSONAL FINANCE COACH: Assistance with personal finance including; budgeting, emergency savings strategies, credit report review, creditor disputes and credit/car loan applications
WORKFORCE TRAINING: Assistance with workforce and community education non-credit programs including flagger and forklift certification, phlebotomy, and a wide range of online Career Training programs
To schedule a zoom appointment contact: continuinged@cptc.edu | 253-589-5575
Visiting Campus
Please see the COVID-19 Info Center on how to check in the campus and what, if any, documents are needed.
