Student Consumer Information

Campus Safety

Under Title II of Public Law 101-542, the college is required to provide information regarding campus police and security policies and report the number of on-campus criminal offenses during the most recent calendar year and during the two preceding calendar years.

The Campus Crime Reports are available on the Campus Police and Security Web page at www.ptc.edu/campuspolice.

Piedmont Technical College provides students and visitors with a safe and secure environment. A crime-free environment requires the awareness and vigilance of faculty, staff, students, and visitors.

Periodically, the Campus Police and Security Office schedules safety/awareness meetings to report on-campus security procedures and practices, and to encourage students and employees to take responsibility for their own security and the security of others. Handouts reflecting security practices and reports of crime statistics are available.

Piedmont Technical College’s Title IX Coordinator for all student-related matters is Jalissa Adger, Dean of Students, located in the Office of Student Affairs in Room 244A. The phone number is (864) 941-8364. The Title IX Coordinator for employee-related matters is Alesia Brown, Vice President of Human Resources, located in Room 158A. The phone number is (864) 941-8611.

HEA Disclosure Information

All information required by the Higher Education Act of 1965 and amended by HEOA is available on the college website at www.ptc.edu/hea.

General Campus Services

Health and Medical Services

The college maintains a number of first aid stations for the treatment of minor injuries. These are located in:

  • Building A (Upper & Lower Levels)
  • Buildings A, E, M and R (Each Industrial Laboratory)
  • Building C (Lower Level Kitchen & Administrator’s Office)
  • Building D (Kitchen)
  • Building G (Media Center)
  • Building GA (Room 120GA Break Room)
  • Building GC (Room 109GC Kitchen)
  • Building GH (Main Classroom)
  • Building H (148H Break Room)
  • Building K (Lower 122K Kitchen, Upper 235K Kitchen)
  • Building L (Campus Police)
  • Building M (Facilities Management)
  • Building S (Room 200)
  • Building T (HVAC Office)
  • Building V (Kitchens)

A full list of first aid and AED locations can be requested through the Campus Police Department.

First aid assistance for minor injuries can be obtained from the faculty/staff member present or by calling the Campus Police and Security Office at extension 8000. For emergency cases that cannot await referral to the student’s family physician, please call the Campus Police and Security Office at extension 8000, the central college switchboard at extension 0, and leave your telephone number. Depending on the circumstances, EMS may be called, or, if appropriate, the student may be transported to the emergency room of the nearest hospital for treatment. Physician and hospital charges will be the responsibility of the student, although in the case of injuries resulting from school-sponsored activities, college insurance may pay a portion of these costs. Students or faculty who are injured should report to the Human Resources and Campus Police and Security Offices as soon as possible after the accident to complete insurance claim forms and Personal Injury Report.

Campus Police and Security Office

The Campus Police and Security Office promotes a safe and supportive learning environment by protecting student rights, property, and individual freedoms. The office also reinforces institutional policies through effective traffic management and proactive crime‑prevention initiatives.

The office provides immediate emergency medical assistance, coordinates transportation to medical facilities when necessary, and fulfills its law enforcement and security responsibilities by managing parking operations and maintaining overall campus safety.

College entrances are generally open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Friday. Evening classes and scheduled events may extend closing times each semester. Campus Police and Security also make special provisions to support instructional needs by providing access to lab areas upon an instructor’s request.

Access after normal operating hours is limited to pre-approved visits and requires notifying the on-duty Campus Police and Security personnel at (864) 941‑8000. Campus Police hours are 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Friday. Faculty and students are discouraged from being on campus when the College is closed.

In accordance with College policy, keys are issued strictly on a need-to-have basis. All keys are secured in a controlled-access key management vault.

The Campus Police and Security Office is staffed by seven full-time campus police officers, all of whom are certified law enforcement officers and commissioned as state constables. Armed contract security officers also support campus safety and security during normal operating hours.

If an emergency occurs outside of Campus Police operating hours, or if Campus Police cannot be reached, law enforcement assistance can be obtained by dialing 911 from any college campus.

Faculty, staff, and students are encouraged to report any suspected or actual criminal activity, as well as other emergencies. Reports may be made in person at the Campus Police and Security Office located in the L Building, or by calling (864) 941‑8000 or (864) 941‑8568. An anonymous tip line is also available on the Campus Police page of the College website for those who prefer to submit information confidentially.

If the on‑duty Campus Police and Security officer cannot be reached at (864) 941‑8000, please contact the main switchboard at (864) 941‑8324 or dial 911. Faculty, staff, and students may also choose to report criminal activity directly to local law enforcement in the county where the respective PTC campus is located.

It is the policy of Piedmont Technical College that the sale, consumption, or possession of alcoholic beverages or illegal drugs on campus is prohibited, except that the Piedmont Technical College President may authorize the consumption of alcoholic beverages by adult groups in accordance with PTC Policy 8-7-1050. The Campus Police and Security Department is charged with exercising appropriate enforcement authority when either college policy, county ordinances, or state laws are violated. Federal violations will be investigated by the proper federal authority.

Excessive noise may result in a citation when it generates a complaint from campus occupants or when an officer determines that the volume or nature of the noise is disruptive to the campus environment.

Security or safety needs off campus should be reported to the director of that particular campus and the Campus Police Department.

Carrying or Possession of Weapons Prohibited on Campus

It is unlawful for a person to possess a firearm of any kind on any premises or property owned, operated or controlled by a private or public school, college, university, technical college, other postsecondary institution, or in any publicly owned building. This prohibition does not apply to guards, law enforcement, or members of the military. PTC Gunsmithing students have permission to bring firearms onto campus only when following the policies and procedures outlined by the program. It is unlawful for any person (law enforcement and authorized officials excluded) to carry on his person, while on any school or college property, a knife with a blade over two inches long, a blackjack, a metal pipe or pole, firearms, any other type of weapon, device or object which may be used to inflict bodily injury or death.

General Information on Motor Vehicles

The operation of motor vehicles on Piedmont Technical College property is a privilege granted by the governing board of the college. This right is extended to all faculty, staff, students, and visitors who have business at the college. Those persons who qualify for and desire this privilege are expected to adhere to the laws of South Carolina governing the operation of motor vehicles and the motor vehicle regulations of Piedmont Technical College. Failure to comply will result in a penalty appropriate to the offense.

Vehicle Registration and Details

Motor vehicles operated on the Lex Walters Campus-Greenwood and county campuses must be registered with the Campus Police and Security Office. Registration stickers are available from the Enrollment Center or at county campuses at no cost to the student. Parking tickets may be issued for all parking violations, including parking in unauthorized areas. Fines will be paid at the Business Office. Disputed citations may be appealed to the Piedmont Technical College Police Chief. Appeal forms can be obtained from the Campus Police and Security Office. 

Tobacco Use Policy

It is the policy of Piedmont Technical College that the use of tobacco, tobacco products, and electronic cigarettes are prohibited. Violations may result in a $25 citation and a referral to the Dean of Students.

Parking and Traffic Violations

The following is a list of violations of PTC’s rules and regulations and state laws. Citations will result in fines ranging from $25-$100 depending on the violation:

  • No Parking Permit
  • Parking in “Yellow Zone”
  • Parking in “No Parking Space”
  • Parking in Faculty Area
  • Parking in Visitor’s Space
  • Blocking Other Vehicles: Fine and/or Tow Away
  • Speeding on Campus
  • Reckless Driving on Campus
  • Parking on Landscape: Fine and/or Tow Away
  • One-Way Traffic
  • Improper Parking
  • Handicap Area Violation
  • Other as designated appropriate
    • Noise Violations
    • Litter Violations
    • Emergency Communication Violations
    • Disruptive Behavior (Profane Language)
    • Graffiti on Campus Property
    • Tobacco Use Violation