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Welcome to West Georgia Technical College!
General Information
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Tuition and Fees
Student Financial Aid
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Student Affairs Support Services
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Economic Development Division
Adult Education
Student Information
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Welcome to West Georgia Technical College!
General Information
Telephone Directory
AY 2026 Academic Calendar
Our Commitment to You
Mission Statement
Admissions
Admissions Policy
Admissions Procedures for Credit Programs
Admissions Requirements for Applicants
Admissions Categories
Readmission
Dual Majors
Admissions Appeal
Dual Enrollment
High School Joint Enrollment
Adult Education Dual Enrollment
Registration
Orientation
Student Accounts and Resources
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
State Grant & Scholarship Programs
Federal Grants and Work Programs
Federal Stafford Direct Loan Information
Veteran Education Benefits
Other Types of Financial Assistance
Other Types of Financial Assistance
Other Types of Financial Assistance
Book Awards
Financial Aid Refunds
Overaward and Indebtedness
Federal Title IV Refund Policy
Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress
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
Student Affairs Support Services
Student Affairs Support Services
Housing
Voter Registration
Drug Free Schools and Communities Act
Academic Affairs
Academic Advisement 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
Syllabus Statement on Ethical Use of AI/ChatGPT
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
Withdrawal and Hardship Withdrawal
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
Freedom of Expression
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 Studies
General Studies AS Degree (AIG3)
Technical Certificates
Early College Essentials Certificate (EC21)
Technical Specialist Certificate (TC31)
School of Business and Computer Science
Accounting
Accounting AAS Degree (AC13)
Accounting Diploma (AC12)
Computerized Accounting Specialist Certificate (CAY1)
Enrolled Agent Certificate (EAE1)
Office Accounting Specialist Certificate (OA31)
Payroll Accounting Specialist Certificate (PA61)
Tax Preparation Specialist Certificate (TPS1)
Business
General Business AS Degree (AF23)
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 (BT23)
Business Technology Diploma (BT12)
Administrative Support Assistant Certificate (AS81)
Assistant Office Manager Certificate (AFM1)
Executive Administrative Assistant Certificate (EAA1)
Healthcare Billing and Coding Specialist Certificate (HBC1)
Healthcare Billing and Reimbursement Assistant Certificate (HBA1)
Healthcare Office Assistant Certificate (HFA1)
Commercial Construction Management
Commercial Construction Management AAS Degree (CC13)
Commercial Construction Contract Administrator Certificate (CCL1)
Commercial Construction Estimator Certificate (CCK1)
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)
AWS Cloud Solutions Specialist (AA91)
Animation and Game Design Specialist Certificate (AAG1)
C Sharp Programmer Certificate (CPB1)
Cyber Crime Specialist Certificate (CCR1)
Cybersecurity Certificate (IS81)
Cybersecurity Fundamentals Certificate (CW71)
Game Development Specialist Certificate (GDS1)
Help Desk Specialist Certificate (HD41)
Java Programmer Certificate (JP11)
PC Repair and Network Technician Certificate (PR21)
Marketing Management
Marketing Management AAS Degree (MM13)
Marketing Management Diploma (MM12)
Small Business Marketing Manager Certificate (SB51)
School of Health Sciences
Dental Assisting
Advanced Dental Assisting Certificate (AD21)
Basic Dental Assisting Certificate (BDA1)
Coronal Polishing Certificate (CY71)
Dental Hygiene
Dental Hygiene AAS Degree (DH13)
Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Diagnostic Medical Sonography AAS Degree (DMS3)
Funeral Service Education
Funeral Service Education AAS Degree (FS23)
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)
Medical Laboratory Technology
Medical Laboratory Technology AAS Degree (CLT3)
Phlebotomy Technology Specialist Certificate (PT71)
Pharmacy Technology
Pharmacy Technology AAS Degree (PT23)
Pharmacy Technology Diploma (PT22)
Pharmacy Technology Certificate (PB71)
Radiologic Technology
Radiologic Technology AAS Degree (RT23)
Computed Tomography Specialist Certificate (CT91)
Mammography Certificate (MA11)
Surgical Technology
Surgical Technology AAS (ST13)
School of Nursing
Nurse Aide
Geriatric Care Asst. Certificate (GC11)
Nurse Aide Accelerated Certificate (NAA1)
Practical Nursing
Associate of Applied Science in Allied Health Professional Degree (AFA3)
Practical Nursing Certificate (PN21)
Practical Nursing Diploma (PN12)
Registered Nursing
Nursing Associate Degree (NU43)
Nursing LPN to ADN Associate Degree (NL13)
School of Manufacturing, Transportation and Trades
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)
Electric Vehicle Professional Certificate (EVP1)
Commercial Truck Driving
Commercial Driving - Class A Certificate (CT61)
Electrical Lineworker with Pintle Hook Restriction Certificate (EL21)
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)
Industrial Systems Fundamentals Certificate (IS61)
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 Electronic Assembler Certificate (BE41)
Electronics Technician Certificate (ET21)
Engineering Technology
Engineering Technology AAS Degree (ET33)
Engineering Technician Certificate (ET31)
Manufacturing Technician Certificate (MT31)
Industrial Systems Technology
Electrical Maintenance Technician Certificate (EM81)
Industrial Electrician Certificate (IE41)
Programmable Control Technician I Certificate (PC81)
Plumbing/Pipefitting Technology
Plumbing/Pipefitting Technology Diploma (PL12)
Residential/Commercial Plumbing Technician Certificate (RP11)
Precision Machining and Manufacturing
CNC Technology Diploma (CT12)
Precision Machining and Manufacturing Diploma (MTT2)
Basic Machining Operator Certificate (BMO1)
Basic Materials Processing Certificate (BMP1)
CNC Specialist Certificate (CS51)
Lathe Operator Certificate (LP11)
Mill Operator Certificate (MP11)
Precision Manufacturing and Maintenance
Automation and Robotics Technology AAS Degree (AAR3)
Precision Manufacturing and Maintenance AAS Degree (PMA3)
Precision Manufacturing and Maintenance Diploma (PM12)
Precision Manufacturing and Maintenance for GACATT Diploma (PMA2)
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)
Industrial Systems Mechanic Certificate (IS71)
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)
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)
School of Public Safety and Professional Services
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)
Early Childhood Program Administration Certificate (ECP1)
Infant and Toddler Child Care Specialist Certificate (IC31)
Emergency Medical Services
Paramedicine Degree (PT13)
Paramedicine Diploma (PT12)
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) Certificate (EMH1)
Emergency Medical Responder Certificate (EB71)
Emergency Medical Technician Certificate (EMJ1)
Emergency Medical Technician: EMT Certificate (ED91)
Paramedicine Accelerated Certificate (PAF1)
Cosmetology and Esthetician
Cosmetology For Licensure Certificate (CGL1)
Esthetician Certificate (CE11)
Hair Designer Certificate (HD21)
Salon and Spa Support Specialist Certificate (ST11)
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)
Fire Science Technology
Fire Science Technology AAS Degree (FS13)
Fire Science Technology Diploma (FST2)
Hotel Restaurant Tourism Management
Hotel Restaurant Tourism Management AAS Degree (HM13)
Hotel Restaurant Tourism Management Diploma (HM12)
Event Coordinator Certificate (SES1)
Food and Beverage Director Certificate (FAB1)
Hospitality Industry Human Resources Assistant Certificate (HIH1)
Hotel Management Specialist Certificate (HM21)
Restaurant Manager Certificate (RM11)
Faculty & Staff Credentials
Faculty
Senior Staff
Administrative Staff
Support Staff
Campus Locations
Campuses
Instructional Sites
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