NATIONAL RECOGNITION
Pennsylvania College of Technology ranks among the best colleges in the U.S.:
| #1 | in Most Innovative Schools |
| #1 | in Best Colleges for Veterans |
| #3 | in Top Public Schools |
| #5 | in Regional Colleges North |
About
For 100+ years, we've built a legacy on hands-on learning. At Pennsylvania College of Technology, tomorrow is in the making.
Mission, Vision, & Values
Inspiring and preparing Tomorrow Makers—the next generation of industry leaders—with real-world experience and innovative spirit.
Our History
What began as an effort to fight joblessness during the Great Depression has now made us a national leader in applied technology education. Learn more about our story over the last century.
We are Penn College
Read stories about how our Wildcats have paved their own way.
Student
Colten Hajicek
Emergency Management & Homeland Security
After his teammate went into cardiac arrest on the lacrosse field, Colten knew he wanted to pursue a career that would allow him to care for those in need.
Faculty
Justin Ingram
Biomedical & Prehospital
He believes that new discoveries are born from unbridled curiosity and lifelong learning is the mindset of success
Alumni
Nate Lyon
Welding & Metal Fabrication
Everyone said Nate was a rising star in his field. They were right.
Student
Lauren Peck
Aviation
Lauren thought she wanted to go to college far away from home. After touring the aviation hangar and hearing about the hands-on approach, she realized her best opportunity was closer than she imagined.
Our Leadership
"The talent, passion and expertise on this campus is truly inspiring. Collectively, we will seek untapped opportunities, embrace change, and solve complex challenges in order to continually improve."
Dr. Michael J. Reed
President
Penn College News
11.22.2024
Students' masks on display through Tuesday
Handcrafted wooden masks created by Penn College students enrolled in Wood Sculpture are on display in the lobby of The Gallery at Penn College. The students’ talents complement the gallery’s current exhibition of woodcarvings by Mary Michael Shelley. Both exhibits are available for viewing through Tuesday, Nov. 26. Remaining hours are: Noon to 4 p.m. Friday; 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday; and 2 to 8 p.m. Monday and Tuesday.
11.21.2024
GT&E loans John Deere equipment to Penn College
Groff Tractor & Equipment has loaned advanced John Deere equipment that is benefiting Pennsylvania College of Technology students in the heavy construction equipment technology majors. A John Deere 550K dozer and John Deere 544G wheel loader were donated for use for the Summer and Fall 2024 semesters. Six Penn College classes are gaining hands-on exposure to the equipment.
11.21.2024
Empowering students to empower others
Working together to get the job done and lift up others: That seems to be a reoccurring theme as we reach the conclusion of “Give Thanks, Paw it Forward” week. The final “Makers” profile to be shared as part of this annual thankfulness celebration is that of James C. Fretz, a construction management student from Collegeville.
Campuses and Centers
Where our ideas take flight
Our cutting-edge facilities are where learning, creating, and innovating happen. We believe providing top-of-the-line equipment gives you the best pathway for success.
Out and about
The intersection of culture and community
There’s lots to love about our home in Williamsport like an awesome downtown plus the College-owned performing arts venue, art gallery, and casual fine-dining restaurant.
Penn College Land Acknowledgement
We acknowledge that the land on which we live, work, and learn is the ancestral home of the Six Nations of the Haudenosaunee, Iroquoian-speaking Susquehannocks, and the Lenni Lenape (Delaware). We too recognize their Woodland period ancestors. We are grateful for their stewardship and management of this land over thousands of years and promote this recognition in honor and respect of that caretaking.
Our Penn State Connection
United in Mission
As a special mission affiliate of Penn State, our role is clear—to deliver transformative hands-on education that will spark meaningful opportunities for our graduates and the industries within our commonwealth.
Advocate Penn State
Penn College is proud to partner with Advocate Penn State to form a group of like-minded activists committed to building the best possible future. We value your connection to Penn College and hope you'll join our efforts to educate and engage elected officials at various levels of government.
Accreditation
Pennsylvania College of Technology is an accredited institution and a member of the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE or the Commission). Pennsylvania College of Technology's accreditation status is Accreditation Reaffirmed. The Commission’s most recent action on the institution’s accreditation status on June 23, 2022 was to reaffirm accreditation.
MSCHE is recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education to conduct accreditation and pre-accreditation (candidate status) activities for institutions of higher education including distance, correspondence education, and direct assessment programs offered at those institutions. The Commission’s geographic area of accrediting activities is throughout the United States.