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Welcome to West Georgia Technical College!
General Information
Admissions
Tuition and Fees
Student Financial Aid
Registrar Services
Student Affairs Support Services
Academic Affairs
Economic Development Division
Adult Education
Student Information
Academic Programs
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Welcome to West Georgia Technical College!
General Information
Telephone Directory
AY 2021 Academic Calendar
Our Commitment to You
Mission Statement
Admissions
Admissions Policy
Admissions Procedures for Credit Programs
Admissions Requirements for Applicants
Admissions Categories
Readmission
Double Programs/Majors
Admissions Appeal
Dual Enrollment
High School Joint Enrollment
Adult Education Dual Enrollment
Registration
Orientation
Student Identification Number
Personal Identification Number (PIN)
Student Email
Competitive Selection Process for Health Sciences and Nursing Programs
Tuition and Fees
Fee Chart
Miscellaneous Fees and Expenses
Refund of Tuition and Fees
Student Insurance
Financial Obligation to the College
Student Financial Aid
Application Process for Financial Assistance
Eligibility Requirements for Financial Assistance
Citizenship Requirements
Types of Financial Aid Available
Federal Grants and Work Programs
Federal Stafford Direct Loan Information
Other Types of Financial Assistance
Vocational Rehabilitation
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)
Local Scholarships
Book Awards
Overaward and Disbursement
Overaward and Indebtedness
Federal Title IV Refund Policy
Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress
Appeal Procedures
Registrar Services
Academic Probation and Suspension
Graduation Information
Transfer Credit from Other Institutions
Prior Learning Assessment
Student Affairs Support Services
Career Interest Evaluation
Student Records
Career Services
One-Stop Career Center Murphy Campus
Accessibility Services
Special Populations
Housing
Voter Registration
Drug Free Schools and Communities Act
Academic Affairs
Academic Advising System
Course Availability
Course Progression
Course Numbering System
Elective Courses
Grading System
Grade Point Average (GPA)
Attendance
Work Ethics Procedures
Academic Honors
Satisfactory Academic Progress
Academic Integrity
Academic Overload
Online Learning
Library Services
Academic Support Services
Learning Support
Independent Study
Institutional Course Exemption
Internship
Student Right to Grade Appeal
Associate Degree Testing Requirement
Licensure Programs
Embedded Certificate/Diplomas
Intellectual Property
Economic Development Division
Adult Education
Student Information
Student Code of Conduct
Academic Misconduct
Non-Academic Misconduct
Disciplinary Policy and Procedure
Student Grievances
Unlawful Harassment and Discrimination of Students
Sexual Harassment and Misconduct
Campus Safety and Emergency Evacuation Procedures
The Student Right to Know
Drugs and Narcotics
Parking Information
Student Organizations and Activities
New Organizations
Flyer Posting Guidelines
Academic Programs
Associate Degrees
Diploma Programs
Certificate Programs
School of Arts and Sciences
AAS Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies
Interdisciplinary Studies AAS Degree (AF53)
AS Degree in General Business
General Business AS Degree (AF23)
AS Degree in General Studies
General Studies AS Degree (AIG3)
AS Degree in Criminal Justice
Criminal Justice AS Degree (AJ13)
AS Degree in Psychology
AS Degree in Psychology (AI13)
Technical Specialist Certificate
Technical Specialist Certificate (TC31)
School of Business and Public Services
Accounting
Accounting AAS Degree (AC13)
Accounting Diploma (AC12)
Computerized Accounting Specialist Certificate (CAY1)
Office Accounting Specialist Certificate (OA31)
Payroll Accounting Specialist Certificate (PA61)
Tax Preparation Specialist Certificate (TPS1)
Business Management
Business Management AAS Degree (MD13)
Business Management Diploma (MD12)
Human Resource Management Specialist Certificate (HRM1)
Service Sector Management Specialist Certificate (SSM1)
Business Technology
Business Healthcare Technology Degree (BHT3)
Business Healthcare Technology Diploma (BHT2)
Business Technology Degree (BA23)
Business Technology Diploma (BA22)
Administrative Support Assistant Certificate (AS21)
Healthcare Billing and Reimbursement Assistant Certificate (HBA1)
Medical Billing Clerk Certificate (MB21)
Microsoft Excel Application User Certificate (ME51)
Microsoft Office Applications Professional Certificate (MF41)
Microsoft Word Application Professional Certificate (MWA1)
Computer Information Systems
Computer Programming AAS Degree (CP23)
Computer Support Specialist AAS Degree (CS23)
Computer Support Specialist Diploma (CS14)
Cybersecurity AAS Degree (IS23)
Networking Specialist AAS Degree (NS13)
Networking Specialist Diploma (NS14)
Animation and Game Design Specialist Certificate (AAG1)
Cyber Crime Specialist Certificate (CCR1)
Game Development Specialist Certificate (GDS1)
Help Desk Specialist Certificate (HD41)
PC Repair and Network Technician Certificate (PR21)
Criminal Justice
Criminal Justice Technology AAS Degree (CJT3)
Criminal Justice Technology Diploma (CJT2)
Crime Scene Fundamentals Certificate (CZ31)
Forensic Science Fundamentals (FSF1)
Criminal Justice Fundamentals Certificate (CJ71)
Culinary Arts
Culinary Arts AAS Degree (CA43)
Culinary Arts Diploma (CA44)
Baking and Pastry Specialist Certificate (BA51)
Catering Specialist Certificate (CS61)
Food Production Worker I Certificate (FPW1)
Prep Cook Certificate (PC51)
Early Childhood Care and Education
Early Childhood Care and Education AAS Degree (EC13)
Early Childhood Care and Education Diploma (ECC2)
Child Development Specialist Certificate (CD61)
Early Childhood Care and Education Basics Certificate (EC31)
Infant and Toddler Child Care Specialist Certificate (IC31)
Marketing Management
Marketing Management AAS Degree (MM13)
Marketing Management Diploma (MM12)
Small Business Marketing Manager Certificate (SB51)
School of Health Sciences
Clinical Laboratory Technology
Clinical Laboratory Technology AAS Degree (CLT3)
Phlebotomy Technician Certificate (PT21)
Dental Assisting
Advanced Dental Assisting Certificate (AD21)
Basic Dental Assisting Certificate (BDA1)
Dual Enrollment Advanced Dental Assisting Certificate (DE61)
Dual Enrollment Basic Dental Assisting Certificate (DEB1)
Dental Hygiene
Dental Hygiene AAS Degree (DH13)
Emergency Medical Services
Paramedicine Diploma (PT12)
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician Certificate (EMH1)
Emergency Medical Responder Certificate (EB71)
Emergency Medical Technician Certificate (EMJ1)
Fire Science Technology
Fire Science Technology AAS Degree (FS13)
Fire Science Technology Diploma (FST2)
Health Services
Health Information Management Technology AAS Degree (HI13)
Healthcare Management Degree (HC23)
Healthcare Assistant Certificate (HA21)
Healthcare Professional Certificate (HP41)
Medical Assisting
Medical Assisting Diploma (MA22)
Medical Coding Certificate (MC41)
Pharmacy Technology
Pharmacy Technology AAS Degree (PT23)
Pharmacy Technology Diploma (PT22)
Pharmacy Assistant Certificate (PB71)
Radiologic Technology
Radiologic Technology AAS Degree (RT23)
Computed Tomography Specialist Certificate (CT91)
Mammography Certificate (MA11)
Surgical Technology
Surgical Technology AAS (ST13)
Surgical Technology Diploma (ST12)
School of Nursing
Nurse Aide
Nurse Aide Certificate (CN21)
Practical Nursing
Practical Nursing Diploma (PN12)
Registered Nursing
Nursing Associate Degree (NU43)
School of Trade and Technology
Air Conditioning Technology
Air Conditioning Technology Diploma (ACT2)
Air Conditioning Electrical Technician Certificate (ACK1)
Air Conditioning Repair Specialist Certificate (ACY1)
Air Conditioning Technician Assistant Certificate (AZ31)
Heating and Air Conditioning Installation Technician Certificate (HAA1)
Automotive Technology
Automotive Technology Diploma (AT14)
Automotive Chassis Technician Certificate (ASG1)
Automotive Climate Control Technician Certificate (AH21)
Automotive Electrical/Electronic Systems Technician Certificate (AE41)
Automotive Engine Performance Technician Certificate (AE51)
Automotive Engine Repair Technician Certificate (AE61)
Automotive Transmission/Transaxle Technician Specialist Certificate (AA71)
Commercial Truck Driving
Commercial Truck Driving Certificate (CT61)
Cosmetology and Esthetician
Cosmetology Diploma (CO12)
Esthetician Certificate (CE11)
Shampoo Technician Certificate (ST11)
Diesel Equipment Technology
Diesel Equipment Technology Diploma (DET4)
Diesel Electrical/Electronic System Technician Certificate (DE11)
Diesel Engine Service Technician Certificate (DE21)
Heavy Diesel Service Technician Certificate (HD31)
Electrical Construction and Maintenance
Electrical Systems Technology Diploma (ES12)
Commercial Wiring Certificate (CW31)
Photovoltaic Systems Installation and Repair Technician Certificate (PS11)
Residential Wiring Technician Certificate (RW21)
Electronics and Telecommunications
Electronics Technology AAS Degree (ET13)
Electronics Technology Diploma (ET14)
Basic Electronics Assembler Certificate (BE41)
Electronics Technician Certificate (ET21)
Engineering Technology
Engineering Technology AAS Degree (ET33)
Engineering Technician Certificate (ET31)
Manufacturing Technology Certificate (MT31)
Industrial Systems Technology
Industrial Systems Technology Diploma (IST4)
Electrical Maintenance Technician Certificate (EM81)
Industrial Electrician Certificate (IE41)
Industrial Systems Fundamentals Certificate (IS61)
Industrial Systems Mechanic Certificate (IS71)
Programmable Control Technician I Certificate (PC81)
Precision Machining and Manufacturing
CNC Technology Diploma (CT12)
Precision Machining and Manufacturing Diploma (MTT2)
Basic Machining Operator Certificate (BMO1)
CNC Specialist Certificate (CS51)
Lathe Operator Certificate (LP11)
Mill Operator Certificate (MP11)
Precision Manufacturing and Maintenance
Precision Manufacturing and Maintenance AAS Degree (PMA3)
Precision Manufacturing and Maintenance Diploma (PM12)
Precision Manufacturing and Maintenance for GACATT Diploma (PMA2)
Automation and Robotics Technician Certificate (AAR1)
Basic Materials Processing Certificate (BMP1)
Basic Mechatronics Specialist Certificate (MS41)
Basic Mechatronics Technician Certificate (BM51)
Industrial Instrumentation Technician Certificate (IIT1)
Industrial Machining Technician Certificate (IM61)
Industrial Maintenance Technician Certificate (IM31)
Manufacturing Maintenance Technician Certificate (MM71)
Manufacturing Production Assistant Certificate (MP31)
Manufacturing Systems Technician Certificate (MD71)
Mechanical Maintenance Specialist Certificate (MM51)
Mechatronics Systems Technician Certificate (MB71)
Mechatronics Specialist Certificate (AM11)
Dual Enrollment Manufacturing Maintenance Technician Certificate (MMM1)
Dual Enrollment Manufacturing Production Assistant Certificate (MMP1)
Welding and Joining Technology
Welding and Joining Technology Diploma (WAJ2)
Advanced Shielded Metal Arc Welder Certificate (OSM1)
Basic Shielded Metal Arc Welder Certificate (FS31)
Gas Metal Arc Welder Certificate (GM31)
Gas Tungsten Arc Welder Certificate (GTA1)
Pipe Welder Certificate (PW11)
Dual Enrollment Advanced Shielded Metal Arc Welder Certificate (DE41)
Dual Enrollment Basic Shielded Metal Arc Welder Certificate (MB31)
Dual Enrollment Gas Metal Arc Welder Certificate (MGM1)
Dual Enrollment Gas Tungsten Arc Welder Certificate (MGT1)
Faculty & Staff Credentials
Faculty
Senior Staff
Administrative Staff
Support Staff
Campus Locations
Campuses
Instructional Sites
Locations