Get Involved!
Your college experience goes beyond the classroom. At Central Carolina Technical College, Student Life offers opportunities to connect with other Titans, explore your interests and build valuable leadership and professional skills.
Join a student organization, participate in campus activities or attend events throughout the year. Whatever your interests, there is a place for you to get involved and make the most of your CCTC experience.
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UPCOMING STUDENT LIFE EVENTS THIS SEMESTER
NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION
Start your journey as a Titan with New Student Orientation! You’ll learn about the academic and student support resources available to help you succeed at CCTC. Once enrolled, you can complete the online orientation course and attend a one-day, in-person session offered at the beginning of each semester. In-person orientation gives you the opportunity to meet your academic program managers, explore campus and become more familiar with college resources.
Visit New Student Orientation to register.
WELCOME WEEKS
Start your semester strong with Welcome Weeks! During the first week of each semester, we host events such as Welcome Box Day, the Student Organization Fair, “Pop In” to Student Life, Bingo Night, fundraiser walks and Trivia Night. These activities give you the opportunity to get comfortable on campus, meet new people and have fun along the way.
Visit our events calendar for more information.
TITAN FEST & CENTRALBRATION
Titan Fest and Centralbration are arguably our most well-loved events at CCTC! Enjoy free food, games, community resources, and student organizations. Meet new friends and mingle with classmates as we enjoy our beautiful Green Space at Main Campus in Sumter.
Visit our events calendar for more information.
AWARDS CONVOCATION
Each spring, we come together to celebrate the outstanding accomplishments of our students. All CCTC students, faculty, staff and friends are invited to attend as we recognize our academic award recipients, Student Organization of the Year, Student Employee of the Year, School Service Award recipients and Student Life Saver of the Year.
Visit our events calendar for more information.
VIRTUAL STUDENT LIFE
Student Life is available wherever you are! Because many CCTC students take classes online or attend one of our outreach campus locations, we offer virtual experiences you can enjoy from home. Below you’ll find a selection of virtual, enrichment experiences that you can participate in from the comfort of your home. Check back soon for new opportunities to explore.
INSPIRATIONAL:
- Why we Procrastinate by Vik Nithy– Do you put things off until the last minute? Learn why your brain chooses to procrastinate. Try to change your habits and get things done!
- How to Graduate College With a Job You Love and Less Debt By Jullien Gordon- Choose the right path for you. Try not to make decisions based on what others do. Focus on your capital while in college and remember you are paying for the experience and not just education.
- Your Body Language May Shape Who You Are by Amy Cuddy- Your body language communicates with others before you speak. Changing your body language can change your thoughts and even the way you feel.
FITNESS:
- CorePower Yoga- Relax your mind and body with free yoga classes.
- Fitness Blender Workouts- Select workouts are offered for free. Fitness Blender Plus (FB Plus) videos require membership.
- Orangetheory at Home Workouts –Free workouts posted daily. Find the best video for you or choose the video of the day.
VIRTUAL ENRICHMENT TOURS:
- African American History and Culture: Washington, D.C.- As you make your virtual journey through the interactive, and then hopefully see the stunning exhibits and architecture for yourself on the National Mall, experience the building that director Lonnie Bunch says will “Sing for all of us.” — Beth Py-Lieberman
- The British Museum: The Museum of the World (London)- Welcome to The Museum of the World – an interactive experience through time, continents and culture, featuring some the most fascinating objects in human history.
- National Park Foundation- Got a bit of downtime? Take a trip to a national park from wherever you are! Many national park sites across the country offer digital tours and experiences that you can access anytime, anywhere. From digitally diving under the sea to watching the cherry blossom trees bloom, there are countless ways to #FindYourPark / #EncuentraTuParque online.
- Discovery Education: Boeing Future U- This virtual field trip will explore a variety of unexpected roles and functions that lend to the development of complex projects, like the Starliner/CST-100 and the SLS. Along the way, students will be exposed to the unusual paths that have led to these unique careers.
- The Georgia Aquarium: Atlanta- Georgia Aquarium is a nonprofit committed to inspiring awareness and preservation of our ocean and aquatic animals worldwide. Check out the live webcams to connect with the animals.
- Road Trip from Home –Provides several websites that offer virtual tours all over the world. Want to travel but can’t leave the house due to the pandemic? Take a virtual trip to the White House, the Zoo, or even spice it up and take a trip to the Largest Cave in the World!
JUST FOR FUN:
- Virtual Disney World & Disney Land Rides- Enjoy rides virtually as we all practice some very important social distancing to help stop the spread of COVID-19.
- Twitch- Twitch is where millions of people come together live every day to chat, interact, and make their own entertainment together.
VOLUNTEER:
- Catchafire– Volunteer your skills virtually. Filter through volunteer opportunities based on cause area, skillset, and time commitment to find the best option for you.
- The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) – Online volunteering allows organizations and volunteers to team up to address sustainable development challenges – anywhere in the world, from any device.
- Zooniverse- Interested in contributing to real research? Identify endangered animals, classify galaxy systems, or transcribe Shakespearean manuscripts.
STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
Get involved and connect with other Titans through our student organizations! Whether you want to explore your interests, build leadership skills, serve your community or meet new people, there are plenty of ways to find your place at CCTC.
Visit the student organizations page to learn more.
STUDENT NUTRITIONAL ACCESS CENTER
The Student Nutritional Access Center, commonly known as SNAC, provides free food assistance to currently enrolled CCTC students. Twice each month, you can visit SNAC to receive one to two bags of nonperishable food items. SNAC cabinets are available at all four campus locations.
Book your appointment today! To set an appointment visit the Student Nutritional Access Center page to register for an appointment.
CAMPUS HAZING PREVENTION
Campus Hazing Prevention Policy [PDF]
Central Carolina Technical College is committed to maintaining a safe and respectful environment for all students. Hazing in any form is strictly prohibited. This policy outlines the definitions, prohibitions, procedures, and consequences related to hazing activities. Hazing incidents should be reported to any one of the following:
- Vice President for Student Affairs
- Assistant Director of Student Life Services
- Executive Director of Student Development
- Executive Director of Auxiliary Services and Security
As required by the Stop Campus Hazing Act, Central Carolina Technical College will publish a Campus Hazing Transparency Report, updated at least every six months, if a recognized or established student organization is found responsible for a hazing violation. This transparency report will only be published if there are such findings. Interested members of the campus community can also visit our Annual Security Report, which as of October 2026 will include statistics for reported hazing incidents that occur within our reporting jurisdiction consistent with federal law. Information about Central Carolina Technical College’s anti-hazing policy and prevention efforts can be found here.