Point Park University offering teach-out program to Pittsburgh Technical College students WPXI [Video]

PITTSBURGH — Point Park University has established a teach-out program for students at Pittsburgh Technical College.

PTC announced Monday it would be closing its doors after the current semester ends on June 27.

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The Downtown Pittsburgh university said in a release that it will honor PTC tuition rates, accept PTC-earned credits and develop transfer guides for business management, business administration and applied computer science programs.

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Dr. Chris W. Brussalis, President of Point Park, said the University’s desire to help and support PTC students is part of its core mission.

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“We exist as a University to support, educate and advance our region,” Brussalis said. “Losing a school like Pittsburgh Technical College is sad and very disruptive to the community, and it …