ADMISSION INFORMATION
Nondiscriminatory Admission Policy
The State Board of Technical and Adult Education’s nondiscriminatory admission policy (Policy 05-01-01) is designed to provide the customers of the technical colleges of Georgia equal access to the opportunity to develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary for them to secure productive employment. By design and implementation, the policies and procedures of North Georgia Technical College will:
- be non-discriminatory to any eligible applicant regardless of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam Era, or citizenship status (except those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law);
- increase the prospective students’ opportunities;
- guide the implementation of all activities related to admission to the colleges and their programs; to student financial aid; and to the recruitment, assessment, placement, and retention of students; and
- complement the instructional programs of the college.
Application Process for Associate Degree, Diploma, and Certificate Programs
To apply for admission to any location or program at North Georgia Technical College, one must:
- Submit an application for admission and a $15 non-refundable application fee. Make checks payable to North Georgia Technical College.
- Request that an official transcript from high school including graduation date or official GED scores be mailed to the Admissions Office. (All degree programs require a high school diploma or GED before admission.)
- Request that transcripts from any technical school or college attended be mailed to the Admissions Office at the appropriate campus location.
- Report as scheduled for placement test.
North Georgia Technical College uses the ASSET and COMPASS placement tests to identify academic skills and needs. These tests include sections on reading comprehension, writing skills, and basic math. Algebra is required for some programs. Applicants without a high school diploma or a GED Certificate are required to demonstrate the “Ability to Benefit” by making designated scores on the ASSET placement test in order to receive federal financial aid. In lieu of ASSET or COMPASS, the SAT, ACT, or CPE scores may be used if less than five years old. Postsecondary level Math and/or English with a grade of C or better may be used in lieu of the ASSET or COMPASS. Applicants who have a disability and need special testing accommodations should contact the Director of Special Services at 706-754-7729 to make arrangements.
Definition of “Official” Documents
“Official” transcripts, GED test scores, or other required documents must be sent directly from the issuing school or agency to the Admissions Office at the appropriate campus location. If brought by the applicant in person, documents must be in an unopened envelope that has been officially sealed by the issuing school or agency.
Submit applications, transcripts, and other admission documents to:
Clarkesville Campus
Admissions Office
PO Box 65
Clarkesville, GA 30523
PH: 706-754-7700
FX: 706-754-7777
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Blairsville Campus
Admissions Office
434 Meeks Avenue
Blairsville, GA 30512
PH: 706-439-6300
FX: 706-439-6301
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Currahee Campus
Admisisons Office
8989 Hwy 17 S
Toccoa, GA 30577
PH: 706-779-8108
FX: 706 779-8130
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ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS
Age
Applicant must be an individual 16 years of age or older who seeks access to quality instruction designed to maximize his or her capabilities. Some program standards require a student to be 17, 18, or 21 years old to enter. See individual program entrance requirements.
Education
All degree programs require high school graduation from an accredited high school or a GED before admission into the degree program. All diploma programs require high school graduation from an accredited high school or a GED before graduation from North Georgia Technical College. However, some specific program standards require that a student be a high school graduate or have a GED before admission. An applicant who has received a secondary school certificate of attendance, performance, or Special Education diploma rather than a general diploma or its equivalent, must successfully complete the General Educational Development (GED) test to satisfy the high school graduation requirements. Exceptions to this may be considered only after review and approval by the Vice President for Student Affairs.
Residency
Foreign students or out-of-state students (with the exception of students from approved bordering counties) will be enrolled only on a space available basis and will not displace any student desiring to enroll who is a resident of Georgia.
