ADMISSION AND REGISTRATION

Anyone requesting an Application for Admission or information concerning programs offered at Central Georgia Technical College should contact:

Office of Admissions

e-mail: admissionsoffice@centralgatech.edu
website: www.centralgatech.edu

THE GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF TECHNICAL AND ADULT EDUCATION - ADMISSIONS POLICY

The admissions policy and procedures related to the State Board of Technical and Adult Education assure the citizens of Georgia equal access to the opportunity to develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary for them to secure personally satisfying and socially productive employment. By design and implementation, the policy and procedures governing admission to Georgia’s network of technical colleges will:

CGTC ADMISSIONS POLICY

The admissions policy of CGTC assures the citizens of Georgia equal access to the opportunity to develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary for them to secure personally satisfying and socially productive employment. By design and implementation, the policies and procedures governing admission to CGTC will:

Admission to Central Georgia Technical College is open to:

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS and PROCEDURES

Age: All applicants must be at least 16 years of age. Applicants for Cosmetology and Health Technology programs must be 17 years of age or older.

Education: A high school diploma/GED is required for applicants for all associate of applied science degree programs and for most diploma and certificate programs. To be considered a high school graduate for admission purposes, you must have passed the graduation test and received a diploma (does not include a certificate of attendance or special education diploma.) If these requirements are not met, completion of GED is required. Requirements vary according to program of study. A high school diploma/GED is desirable, but is not an entrance requirement for all programs. All Business and Health Technology programs require high school graduation/GED prior to admission. Prior to graduation from CGTC, all students must have documented graduation from high school or the equivalent.

Placement Tests: Applicants may be required to take the COMPASS placement exam or submit a valid SAT, ACT, or CPE scores. Tests must have been taken within the last five years and are valid for five years. COMPASS score requirements vary by program. For other exams, the minimum scores are as follows:

Associate of Applied Science Degree -
Recentered SAT: Verbal - 480 Math - 440
ACT: Composite - 19
CPE: Reading - 77 English - 77 Math - 77

Diplomas -
Recentered SAT: Verbal - 430 Math - 400
ACT: Composite - 19
CPE: Reading - 77 English - 77 Math - 77

Certificates -
Recentered SAT: Verbal - 430 Math - 400
ACT: Composite - 17
CPE: Reading - 77 English - 77 Math - 77

ADMISSIONS PROCEDURES

ABILITY TO BENEFIT

An applicant who does not have a high school diploma or GED may demonstrate eligibility for entry into those programs not requiring a diploma/GED if the applicant achieves acceptable scores on the Ability To Benefit (ATB) Examination as well as acceptable program entry scores. Passing the ATB exam does not take the place of having a high school diploma or GED for those programs that require a diploma or GED for admission purposes.

TRANSFER STUDENTS

Applicants who have previously attended another accredited postsecondary institution may be considered for admission as a transfer student. All transfer students must:

REQUEST TRANSFER OF CREDIT REQUIREMENTS

• Must be in good standing at the last institution attended and have a cumulative GPA of 2.00.

• Course must have comparable course content.

• All courses, other than general core classes, are subject to a five year limit and approval by the Registrar.

• A maximum of seventy-five percent (75%) of program course work may be transferred from another institution

• Transfer credit will be awarded for courses applicable to your officially chosen program of study.

• If accepted on probation, you must complete at least one quarter and be in good standing at CGTC before applying for transfer credit.

• All learning support courses must be completed before applying for transfer credit.

• If you do not meet the requirements for transfer credit you must submit a new form when eligible.

• All courses for previously attended College will be evaluated.

• The Registrar’s Office will award transfer credit for applicable courses and may consult with appropriate faculty in the final decision of transfer credit. Students wishing to transfer credit from a previous college must complete a Request for Transfer Credit Evaluation form with the Registrar’s Office. Allow four to six weeks for evaluation to be completed.

TRANSIENT STUDENTS

A student in good standing at another accredited institution may be permitted to enroll as a transient student at a technical college in order to complete work that will be transferred to the home institution. A transient student must provide a letter from the home institution outlining approved courses. A transient student must:

TRANSIENT STUDENT APPROVAL

Transient student status is available for current Central Georgia Technical College students wishing to attend another accredited institution to complete courses for transfer back to CGTC. Students desiring to be approved for transient study must have at least a 2.00 cumulative grade point average and in good standing. There are some program specific courses that are not eligible for transient status. It is the students’ responsibility to apply to the institution they wish to attend as a transient student and have a transcript sent to CGTC at the end of the quarter in order for the grade to be issued as a transfer grade. Only grades of "C"or better are accepted as a transfer grade. Students wishing to be authorized for transient study should complete a Transient Status Request Form that can be obtained from the Registrar's Office.

Transient status must be approved by the Registrar's Office. If transient status is not approved, courses will not be eligible to transfer in to a CGTC program of study.

READMISSION GUIDELINES

SENIOR CITIZENS

Georgia residents 62 years of age or older may request a waiver of tuition charges for regular and institutional credit courses. Admission in this program is granted on a space-available basis only. Senior citizens must meet all other admission requirements.

NON-CREDIT AND CONTINUING EDUCATION

(See Economic Development and Continuing Education Section)

ADMISSION CLASSIFICATIONS

Program Ready Admission

Students who meet program ready admission requirements and have submitted all required documentation are admitted into their specific programs of study.

Learning Support Admission

Students who do not meet the program ready admission requirements may be admitted as provisional students. Provisionally admitted students are required to complete all required Learning Support course work in order to progress through their program curriculum. Provisionally admitted students may be eligible to enroll in program level courses for which they have met the prerequisites.

Provisional Admission

Students who must submit additional documentation for Admissions may be accepted on a provisional basis. Required documentation should be submitted during the first quarter of attendance.

HEALTH TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM ADMISSION

Central Georgia Technical College’s Health Technology programs are competitive in their acceptance. Considerations for acceptance may include cumulative admission testing, grade point average (GPA), aptitude testing, a written or verbal interview, and/or verifiable work experience in patient care. Consideration will be given to students who complete Allied Health Core courses and maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher in these core courses. Slots are filled from the highest GPA (4.0) downward until the maximum enrollment totals are reached.

Students are subject to a background check based on the respective clinical/medical facility’s requirements. If the clinical/medical facility finds the student’s background check to be unsatisfactory, the student will be prohibited from participating in clinical activities and will be unable to complete their program of study.

Consideration for acceptance in Cardiovascular Technology, Medical Assisting, Medical Laboratory Technology, Orthopedic Technology, Pharmacy Technology, Practical Nursing, Radiologic Technology, and Surgical Technology is based upon the cumulative grade point average for the Health Technology Core. Students should educate themselves as to which core courses are required for the Health Technology program of choice. Students must successfully complete all health technology core courses in order to remain in a Health Technology program and progress to the next level. Refer to the Practical Nursing section and the Practical Nursing Admissions Handbook for specific progression and readmission requirements for the Practical Nursing Program.

Health Technology Core consists of:

Students receiving credit by transfer and/or exemption will be subjected to progression into their program based on their cumulative grade point average for the Health Technology Core courses, or by all program specific courses attempted. Acceptance into the college and taking Learning Support, core curriculum/prerequisite courses does not guarantee acceptance into any particular Health Technology program.

**Please Note**

Not all costs for Health Technology programs are covered under Financial Aid programs. You will have additional expenses in these courses that Financial Aid may not cover. Please see each specific program description for further information concerning individual program requirements.

HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMS

A variety of partnerships exist between CGTC and secondary schools in the service area. CGTC's programs for high school students provide academic and career-related coursework that has been articulated between the secondary school and CGTC.

Students may enroll through the following options: Dual Enrollment, Joint Enrollment and/or Youth Apprenticeship. CGTC's programs for high school students prepare students with high level academic knowledge and technical expertise.

Students seeking high school graduation course credit must present an Advisement Form, signed by the appropriate high school official, listing courses approved to meet high school graduation requirements.

High school students who successfully complete articulated high school courses and are admitted to CGTC may transfer high school course credit into their Post-Secondary major at CGTC. Day or evening classes are available.

Students may be eligible for the Georgia HOPE Program which may assist with tuition, fees and book costs. Any costs not covered by the HOPE Program must be paid by the student. NOTE: In accordance with State Regulations, effective Fall 2004, all college credit hours pursued while enrolled in a high school program will count towards the HOPE hour cap associated with the HOPE Grant or Scholarship. For further information, contact the Financial Aid Office. Students not eligible for HOPE are responsible for payment. Students who are 16 years of age or older may qualify for one of the following programs:

Dual and Joint Enrollment

Students enrolled as Dual and Joint Enrollment may attend CGTC while also attending high school. Dual Enrollment students receive credit for successfully completed coursework at both secondary school and CGTC. Joint Enrollment students receive credit for successfully completed coursework at CGTC only.

The student must adhere to the following:

* Must be at least 16 years of age
* Submit a completed CGTC application for admission
* Submit a copy of their high school transcript documenting State approved GPA requirement
* Meet the COMPASS placement exam requirements

Youth Apprenticeship

Students enrolled in the Youth Apprenticeship Program may attend CGTC while also attending high school in the service area. Youth Apprenticeship students must also complete a work component associated with their program of study. Day or evening classes are available.

The student must adhere to the following:

* Must be at least 16 years of age
* Submit a completed CGTC application for admission
* Submit a copy of their high school transcript documenting State approved GPA requirement
* Meet the COMPASS placement exam requirements

NOTE: A student may not take high school classes full-time and be eligible for the Joint Enrollment Program or Youth Apprenticeship Program. Students must take CGTC courses in place of high school electives. It is recommended that students complete required high school courses, such as English and math, at the high school. To earn one high school Carnegie unit, a student must satisfactorily complete at least 7.50 quarter credit hours.

7th Period

The 7th period program is designed to provide high school students with the opportunity to enroll in post-secondary programs at their high schools or at any of the College's campus sites.

The 7th period program allows high school students to develop and complete career plans before graduation. Research has shown that students participating in this sort of program will improve their overall academic performance. The program is specifically "hands on" from a technical training perspective; students learn how to change intangibles to tangibles.

Students are able to participate in a variety of course offerings after they have officially completed their required school day. Conducting classes after the completion of the formal school day enables the College to enroll students meeting admissions criteria at the provisional level.

Students meeting those admissions criteria also qualify for financial aid, which pays for the occupational training 98% of the time.

The College provides 7th period instruction at no cost to the high school. All classes are held on high school campuses (open to some exceptions) between 2:15 p.m. and 4:30 p.m., although times can be adjusted to fit the high school's needs.

The high school must help market 7th period course offerings, assist in setting up times for admissions testing, and provide classroom space for instruction.

The 7th period program will allow student to graduate with more than a grade point average and a standardized test score. Students completing this program will have an occupational edge that they can include on an employment application, establishing an immediate economic enhancement.

The 7th period program will encourage students to continue their education after graduation at colleges and universities of their choice.

OUT OF STATE

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Applicants to CGTC from foreign countries who need issuance of a student VISA I-20 M-N to obtain or change their immigrant status to student must:

Please Note:

* CGTC students are not eligible to be employed while on a student VISA, therefore, international students must provide an affidavit of support documenting sufficient funds to finance their education, living expenses and other associated costs of their education.
* Enrolled international students must contact the Vice President of Student Affairs each quarter to confirm their status.
* International students are required to enroll full-time each quarter of attendance.
* Enrolled international students must contact the Vice President of Student Affairs before withdrawing from classes, school or leaving the country.
* International students do not qualify for any type of financial aid.
* International students must pay four times the yearly tuition of in-state students.

International students must begin the application process 30-60 days prior to the quarter for which they plan to enroll. International students must assume the responsibility to communicate any difficulties in their studies at CGTC to the Vice President of Student Services or his designee. All inquiries should be directed to the Office of the Vice President of Student Affairs.

ORIENTATION

CGTC provides an orientation program to fully inform new and returning students on all areas of the College. This brief session introduces students to the facilities, rules and policies, work ethics, programs of study, and student activities. All students are responsible for information presented at orientation sessions. Guidance and counseling sessions are provided to students upon request. This service is designed to help students make appropriate adjustments to the College, instructional programs, and student services.

REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES

New Student Orientation and Registration

All applicants will be informed concerning their admissions to CGTC. Prior to registration, students must attend an orientation, advisement, and registration session. During the New Student Orientation program, a presentation will be made giving an introduction to the facilities, rules and policies, work ethics, major programs of study, and student activities.

After orientation, students will meet with a faculty advisor who will inform them about their major and help with the course selection process. Fee payment or financial aid approval is due on the day of registration.

Current Student Registration

Currently enrolled students are offered the opportunity to meet with their advisor and register early for the upcoming quarter. Fee payment or financial aid approval is due on the day of registration. Currently enrolled students who do not pre-register may register on the regular registration day.

Drop/Add and Withdrawal

The quarterly drop/add period is the first five class days of the quarter. During the drop/add period a student can withdraw with no academic penalty. Students who wish to change their schedule during the drop/add period should go to the designated drop/add area to make the change. Please review the Academic Information section for additional information on how dropping or adding a course or withdrawing from classes can affect your academic progression.

TEXTBOOKS AND MATERIALS

Students are required to have books, tools, uniforms and other equipment/ supplies appropriate to their program of study as outlined in departmental regulations. The bookstore is open for extended hours during priority registration and registration.

RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION

CGTC has a recruiting and retention plan which identifies activities to attract and retain students. Recruitment activities include visits to area high schools, businesses, and community resources to discuss CGTC and assist interested persons with admission. Recruitment activities of the College are supported by the Information Center services. Twenty-four hour access to admission materials is available on the CGTC website, www.centralgatech.edu. Retention activities include working with students who have absentee problems, furnishing tutorial assistance, and making referrals for intervention.