Preserve the past using the technology of today in state-of-the-art labs with expert faculty by your side. Our auto restoration program covers everything you need to know to restore vintage vehicles to their former glory. From basic painting and non-structural repairs to advanced woodworking and upholstery installation, students master the art of restorative techniques. Thanks to small class sizes, lots of lab hours, and access to museum-quality vehicles, you’ll leave real-world ready to impress even the most discriminating collectors and museum professionals.
Your coursework will cover classes specific to your area of specialization along with foundational concepts and lessons that invite fresh perspectives.
2+
Semesters
12
Courses
39
Credits
Fall 2026
6 courses 18 credits
67% program-specific courses
Spring 2026
5 courses 18 credits
60% program-specific courses
Please Note: The outlined curriculum assumes a fall semester start for students completing a full credit load schedule without additional developmental math requirements. Students beginning in the spring and summer, taking less than a full load, and/or requiring developmental coursework follow an altered curriculum sequence. Speak to your academic advisor or school office with questions.
Work on Vehicles Built Prior to 1972
Attend High-Profile Events
Earn valuable experience with a paid internship
On the application, select Collision Repair Technology or Automotive Technology as your intended major. Once you've been accepted, you'll work with your advisor to declare a dual degree in Automotive Restoration Technology.
Contact the admissions office at admissions@pct.edu or 800.367.9222 with questions.
Take a look inside the expansive collision repair and restoration training grounds at Penn College. See aspiring technicians in action. Hear from passionate faculty with real-world experience. And learn how Wildcats are perfecting their craft one hands-on lesson at a time.
Our expansive 49,000-square-foot lab features three spray booths, six English wheels, a 52-inch sheer, box and pan brake, power hammer, shrinking and stretching equipment, eight frame straightening machines, and two dual-car preparation stations.
Think Penn College might be a good fit for you? Make plans to visit and discover what hands-on learning is all about.
As a Collision Repair & Restoration student at Penn College, you may be elgible for 134 scholarships.
Calling all cars: Events bring car/truck enthusiasts to two campuses
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Magazine highlights auto restoration at Penn College
March 30, 2026
The latest issue of a Florida publication features a four-page spread on Penn College’s automotive restoration certificate program.
Penn College students experience Moda Miami
March 18, 2026
Shortly before Spring Break, a group of Pennsylvania College of Technology students went to Florida – to work. The contingent traded their classroom for a…
Penn College receives grant for collision repair tools
February 24, 2026
Pennsylvania College of Technology collision repair and restoration students are benefiting from new cordless power tools purchased via a grant from a national…
Tomorrow Makers are in action at the Little League World Series
August 18, 2025
As part of a partnership that dates to the excavation of Lamade Stadium in 1959, the Little League Baseball World Series yields hands-on learning activities for…
WBRE-TV pays an early-morning visit to campus
August 13, 2025
WBRE-TV’s Sydney Kostus arrived on campus before sunrise Tuesday morning to do live interviews with Penn College faculty and staff who played key roles with the…
WNEP-TV ‘covers’ the globe
August 08, 2025
WNEP-TV’s Mackenzie Aucker experienced the 7-foot-high stainless steel globe that Pennsylvania College of Technology students and faculty fabricated for Little…
Video follows Penn College-crafted sculpture’s creation
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Watch the journey of a new sculpture installed recently at the Little League International Complex in South Williamsport. The sculpture was devised by Little…
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Moda Miami website showcases Penn College
July 08, 2025
Moda Miami, a premier car event, is featuring Pennsylvania College of Technology’s automotive restoration program on its website. The “Partner Spotlight”…
Penn College's strong partnerships impact every step of your journey – from your first day in the classroom and labs, to career placement (oftentimes before graduation) and beyond.
Internships are key for career preparation. Many students have an opportunity to work in award-winning restoration shops across the nation.
Penn College Classic Cruisers promote interest in and preservation of antique and modified automobiles along with education, good sportsmanship, and fellowship among members.
The club activities offer members exclusive exposure to the racing industry with tours of performance shops and opportunities to test their driving ability by participating in track days, autocross, and other driver skill events.
Your college experience is about more than the classroom. Join one of 65+ clubs and organizations, or create your own.
At Penn College, the world is your classroom. Soak in the global experience by taking part in our study abroad program where you’ll study in Italy’s exotic car repair shops.
"My time at Penn College was the best time of my life. The quality of the education and of the institution is unmatched in my opinion. These degrees really do work."
Penn College students lent a practiced hand to the preservation of the “Tin Goose,” a 1947 precursor to the historically significant Tucker automobile, which was named “Best Post-War Vehicle” at the 2019 Concours d’Elegance in Hershey. Automotive Restoration students and faculty took the same car to the prestigious Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance in California in 2018.
Students must acquire their own tools and laptop computer as noted below.
See the Tool List for this major.
Students must maintain a 'C' or greater in all RST courses. If a 'D' or lower is earned, the course must be repeated. Students should work closely with their advisors and program faculty to ensure they are meeting all criteria for satisfactory progress in the program.
This major is subject to the transfer standards established by the College (see https://www.pct.edu/admissions/transfer/transferring-credits). Exceptions must be approved by the school dean.
Alternative Credit refers to academic credits earned through means other than traditional college course completion, including: credit by exam, articulation, proof of competency gained in high school, work/life experience, and advanced placement.
Visit the Alternative Credit Options page for requirements and procedures and for information on credit through Advanced Placement.
Restoration Technology Advisory Committee Members
Mr. David Andersen
Recruitment & Outreach
Blaise Alexander Family Dealerships
Mr. John K Bassler
Owner/Operator
Vintage Motorcar Company
Amy Beck
Owner
Hahn Auto Restoration
Mr. Jeffrey E Bliemeister
Executive Director
AACA Museum
Mr. Chris Boyce
Co-Owner
The Auto Advocates
Mr. Dennis Frick
President
Europa Macchina, Inc.
Mr. Stephen R Hall
Funeral Director
Trefz & Bowser Funeral Home, Inc.
Mr. Robert Hiller
Restoration Tech
Vintage Motorcar Company
Mr. Mark H Lizewskie
Executive Director
Rolls-Royce Foundation
Mr. Earl Mowrey, Jr.
Owner
Mowrey Contractors LLC
Mr. Alcides Ruozzi
Co-owner
RB Collection, LLC
Mr. Ronald G Smith
Owner
Superior Auto Service Co., Inc.
Mr. Edwon B Stroble, Jr.
Owner
Stroble & Twigg Auto Restoration
Ms. Lori Van Houten Frick
Vice President and COO
Europa Macchina, Inc.
Collision Repair Technician
Certificate
Collision Repair Technology
Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)
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Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
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Certificate
Aviation Maintenance Technician
Certificate
Aviation Maintenance Technology
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Automotive Technology Management, Online
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
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Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)
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Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)
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Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)
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Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)