When you study at Penn College, your instructors will do more than know your name. They'll get to know you. Experienced, passionate, and dedicated to your success, Penn College faculty are here to support your academic journey.
Develop, design, and produce everyday plastic products.
Whether you land on the associate or bachelor degree option, you’ll have an opportunity to dive into extensive hands-on training with industrial-scale processing equipment. Both programs are ABET-accredited and introduce students to the five major plastics processes. The bachelor-level program is designed for future engineers while the associate-degree option lays the groundwork for technical positions within the industry.
Explore our programs
Polymer Engineering Technology (B.S.)
Master the major plastics processes and take the lead as a process, design, or research engineer.
Polymer Technology (A.A.S.)
Gain the technical skills to become a key player in plastics operations.
Minors & Immersions
Pair a minor with any bachelor's degree, or an immersion with any bachelor's or associate's degree.
Tour Schedule
Seeing is believing.
Think Penn College might be a good fit for you? Make plans to visit and discover what hands-on learning is all about.
Mar 1
Undergraduate Open House
Saturday, March 19 AM - 3 PM
Apr 6
Undergraduate Open House
Sunday, April 69 AM - 3 PM
Pre-College Programs
Define your future
There are lots of ways to explore your future across all types of majors from nursing to culinary.
Get a taste of tomorrow
- Stay and learn on campus over your summer break
- Explore a variety of career options
- Experience our hands-on approach to education
- Earn up to $2,000 in Penn College scholarships
Our People
Here for you every step of the way
Penn College News
10.31.2024
Penn College polymer training attracts diverse professionals
The Plastics Innovation & Resource Center at Pennsylvania College of Technology conducted a flurry of workshops in October, delivering training to 25 professionals, representing 14 companies, four states and Canada. The three workshops – Color Science & Weathering, Plastic Materials & Processing Fundamentals, and Rotational Molding & Advanced Materials – featured lectures and extensive hands-on experience in Penn College’s industry-standard labs.
10.28.2024
Two 'pop-up' employer info tables set this week
For Penn College students seeking job or internship opportunities, Career Services has scheduled two Pop-Up Employer Information Tables on campus this week: On Monday, Oct. 28, Letterkenny Army Depot is hosting a table in the Hager Lifelong Education Center lobby (outside of KDR) from 10 am to 2 pm. On Wednesday, Oct. 30, Friends in Action is hosting a table in the Carl Building Technologies Center hallway from 10 am to 2 pm.
10.24.2024
Alum lauded as plastics industry 'star'
Plastics News has recognized a Pennsylvania College of Technology alumnus. Luke S. Orzechowski was named one of the industry’s 35 biggest stars age 35 and under by the publication devoted to the global plastics trade. Orzechowski is a senior process engineer at Cordis Inc., a developer and manufacturer of minimally invasive cardiovascular products, located in Miami Lakes, Florida.
Industry Partners
Work with experts to become an expert
Penn College's strong corporate partnerships impact every step of your journey – from your first day in the classroom and labs, to career placement (oftentimes before graduation) and beyond.
Industry
Oldcastle Infrastructure
Architecture & Sustainable Design
Automated Manufacturing & Machining
Building Construction
Engineering & Industrial Design Technology
Polymer Engineering
Industry
CMT Materials
Automated Manufacturing & Machining
Engineering & Industrial Design Technology
Polymer Engineering
Industry
SEKISUI KYDEX
Polymer Engineering
Electrical
Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology
Accounting & Business Administration
Industry
Leviton Manufacturing Co, Inc.
Building Automation Engineering
Electrical
Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology
Engineering & Industrial Design Technology
Automated Manufacturing & Machining
Polymer Engineering
Workforce Development
Industry
B. Braun Medical
Accounting & Business Administration
Automated Manufacturing & Machining
Electrical
Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology
Engineering & Industrial Design Technology
Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
Information Technology
Polymer Engineering
Surgical Technology
Industry
Victaulic
Automated Manufacturing & Machining
Building Automation Engineering
Construction Management
Engineering & Industrial Design Technology
Non-Destructive Testing
Polymer Engineering
Welding & Metal Fabrication