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Panther’s Den

Monday through Friday, 10am – 4pm

Students can enjoy the Panther’s Den Student Lounge to study for a class, read a magazine or just meet old friends and make new friends.

  • Billiards
  • Classical Board Games
  • Video Gaming
  • Watch Large Screen TV
Community Expectations

The Panther’s Den is a respectful place. We ask that all students respect staff and policies.

  • You must be a PCCC student with a valid PCCC ID and swipe in using the tabletop reader with your ID to use the Student Lounge.
  • Students are not allowed to borrow other student’s ID cards to access this space.
  • Food is NOT allowed in the Student Lounge unless expressly approved by Center for Student Engagement (CSE) leadership.
  • Only beverages in a sealed container with a secure lid are allowed in the Student Lounge.
  • Students must return all rentals to the RecRe box before 3:55 p.m.
  • Failure to return a rental on time or without a photo will result in a strike.
  • Absolutely no sitting, standing, leaning, or laying on the pool table.
  • No music is allowed unless expressly approved by CSE leadership.
  • The CSE is not responsible for any lost or damage to personal property.
  • All unattended items found by CSE staff will be taken to Public Safety.
  • All furniture in the Student Lounge should not be moved or removed for any reason by students using the space.
  • All students must follow the Student Code of Conduct.
  • If behavior/action in the  Student Lounge is a violation of the Student Code of Conduct, the disciplinary action will be escalated to the Office of Student Affairs for review.
  • Failure to comply with these community expectations may result in removal/suspension from the Student Lounge.
  • The Student Lounge is a collegial, safe, and communal space; therefore, all students are to respect their peers, PCCC employees, guests, and these expectations.

Panther Cafe

Students can enjoy a 5-restaurant Food Court at PCCC’s Paterson campus as well as a Panther Cafe located in the Wanaque Academic student lounge. Vending machines are located throughout each campus.

Locations & Hours

Paterson Campus Food Court

Monday     8:00am – 7:00pm
Tuesday     8:00am – 7:00pm
Wednesday   8:00am – 7:00pm
Thursday    8:00am – 7:00pm
Friday       800am – 2:00pm
Saturday    Closed
Sunday     Closed

Vending machines are located throughout campus

Panther Cafe – Wanaque Campus

Monday     8:00am – 2:30pm
Tuesday     8:00am – 2:30pm
Wednesday   8:00am – 2:30pm
Thursday    8:00am – 2:30pm
Friday       800am – 2:30pm
Saturday    Closed
Sunday     Closed

Passaic Campus

Vending machines are located in the cafe

Fitness Center

Open Monday – Thursday 1:00pm – 5:00pm

Main Campus, Founder’s Hall – adjacent to the Gym

*Hours subject to change.
*Kindly check with Fitness Center Staff and/or posted announcements regarding facility closure due to special events

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