Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

Any individual 16 years of age or older, unless noted otherwise, who seeks access to quality instruction designed to develop or improve occupational competencies is eligible for admission. The President may waive the “16 years of age” requirement for secondary students who are participating in an articulated program of study.

Required Academic Criteria

To be admitted by a technical college, applicants must satisfy one of the six academic readiness paths below:

  1. High school graduation must verify a student has met attendance, academic, and/or assessment requirements for the state’s Board of Education or equivalent agency.
    • High school diplomas/transcripts must be issued from a state-recognized secondary institution. 
    • Applicants with diplomas from secondary schools outside the United States must have their transcripts translated and evaluated for equivalency by an approved outside evaluation organization.
    • High school Certificates of Attendance or other certificates, credentials, or documents where the student did not complete all required coursework or testing required for a high school diploma in that state are only recognized for programs not requiring a high school credential or equivalency. 
    • Georgia Match students who secure their spot through the Georgia Student Finance Commission (GSFC) portal can be admitted under a Pending placement status.
  2. Submission of an official transcript reflecting that the student has passed an examination or completed a program the state recognizes as the equivalent of a high school diploma (e.g., GED, HiSET, Career Plus HSE).
  3. Exceptions to requirements 1 or 2 include those students seeking enrollment into an approved basic workforce certificate that does not require a high school diploma or high school equivalency for admission, as listed in the Attachment 6.2.1p.a 2 Program Placement Information.
  4. Submission of an official transcript from one or more previously attended postsecondary institutions (accredited by an accepted accrediting agency) reflecting the successful completion of a minimum of 12 semester or 18 quarter credit hours of coursework at the postsecondary level or successful completion of a college level math and English course.
  5. Applicants who were home schooled who attended an accredited program must submit: 
    • annual progress reports or a final transcript for the equivalent of the homeschooled student’s junior and senior years; 
    • The final progress report or transcript must include the graduation date.
  6. Applicants who attended a non-accredited high school or home school must submit an official transcript and one of the following:
    • Official scores from an assessment instrument meeting college established required minimums per Attachment 6.2.1a2
    • Successful completion of 12 hours of college coursework for credit that appear on an official college transcript
  7. Service members of the U.S. Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marines, or Navy may submit an official copy of their DD Form 214 or other official documentation of military service indicating high school graduate or equivalent.
  8. Exception: Presidents of Technical Colleges may waive the high school diploma/high school equivalency requirement for those pursuing a high school equivalency who are otherwise eligible to enroll in a specific program of study. Presidents of Technical Colleges have the authority to exempt students from the requirement of submitting all prior college transcripts if they seek to waive transfer credits for some or all previous institutions.  Presidents may waive the high school diploma/high school equivalency requirement for individuals participating in a TCSG approved workforce development course/cohort.

How to Apply for Admission

  • Submit an application for admission and a $25 non-refundable application fee. Graduates and returning students who submit a readmission application will also be required to submit a $25 readmission application fee. Students may complete the online application at www.ogeecheetech.edu.
  • Submit an official copy of your high school transcript, GED, or high school equivalency transcript.
    • If you are currently in high school, please note the date of expected graduation on your application; upon high school graduation, please have your counselor send us your final high school transcript.
  • Official transcripts from all previously-attended post-secondary institutions are required only if:
    • Applicants would like to fulfill the official high school or high school equivalency transcript requirement with a minimum of 30 semester (45 quarter) degree level credit hours that were successfully completed with a grade of C or better.
    • Applicants would like to fulfill the admissions test score requirement with degree-level English and/or math credit hours that were successfully completed with a grade of C or better.
    • Applicants would like to apply for a competitive admission program (Associate of Science in Nursing, Practical Nursing, Echocardiography, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, or Radiologic Technology).
    • Applicants would like to apply into the Applied Technical Management, AAS and have successfully completed a diploma from a previously-attended college.
    • Applicants would like to transfer the successfully completed (C or better) courses from a previously-attended college.
    • Applicants would like to be evaluated for the HOPE scholarship.
  • All official transcripts must be sent directly to the Admissions Office in a sealed envelope or electronically from the issuing school or testing center.
    • Review the Placement Testing section for more information regarding testing requirements and testing substitutions. 
    • Applicants who need to complete admissions placement exam need to schedule an appointment online with the Assessment Center. Students may not schedule an appointment until the $25 application has been paid.  
      • Note: Reasonable accommodations are made during testing for those who need them. Please notify the Accessibility and Assessment Coordinator prior to the scheduled test date at 912.486-7211.
  • Official notification of acceptance is given to the applicant upon completion of all the above items.
    • Note: Some programs have additional admission requirements that are required prior to acceptance. View specific requirements in the Academic Programs section of this catalog.
  • Complete the online New Student Orientation.
  • Schedule an appointment online to meet with an advisor to register for classes. Appointments can be made using the Meet With Faculty webpage. 
  • Attend a Meet Your Campus session. Dates and times available can be found on the New Student Orientation webpage. 

Assessment

The ability for a student to succeed in a program at Ogeechee Technical College is greatly determined by the math and language skills possessed by that student. Ogeechee Tech is committed to assisting each student to reach their maximum potential. All students applying for diploma, degree, and certificate programs must be assessed prior to acceptance to a program of study. Students will then be admitted in accordance with the academic standards applicable to that program.

Effective July 1, 2019, all technical colleges must utilize Next-Generation ACCUPLACER or COMPANION, the TCSG-approved assessment instruments, when evaluating students’ readiness for diploma, degree, and certificate programs. However, in the place of Next-Generation ACCUPLACER or COMPANION, Ogeechee Tech may accept:

  • A student’s official entrance score on one of the following validated assessment instruments if the scores meet the college program's required minimums:
    • TABE
    • SAT
    • ACT
    • PSAT
    • GA Milestones
  • A student’s official General Education Diploma scores of 145+ in English or Math
  • A student's HOPE GPA of 2.5+ (for all programs)
  • A student's high school GPA of 2.0+ (for all entry level workforce certificates)
  • A student's official transcripts from a regionally or nationally accredited postsecondary institution recognized by the United States Department of Education documenting equivalent program-level English and math coursework successfully completed (C or better)

Assessment results will be valid for any current or previous tool utilized for placement purposes and are transferable to any TCSG college. Each policy and charges may apply.

Written or oral interviews shall not be utilized as part of the evaluation for program admission.

Effective July 23, 2020, TCSG Commissioner Greg Dozier suspended provisions of the TCSG Admission Procedure 6.2.1p that require student testing and submission of official transcripts for the purpose of admission. Under this guidance Ogeechee Tech will also accept the following in place of the admissions assessment requirement:

  • A student's high school diploma with an overall/cumulative high school GPA of a 2.0 or higher (for degree programs)
  • A student’s official General Education Diploma transcript completed since 2014 with scores of 145+ in English or Math  (for all programs)
  • A student's high school or General Education Diploma transcript with proof of completion (for all certificate and diploma programs)
  • A student's completed admissions application (for programs that do not require a high school diploma or General Education Diploma)

Admissions Categories

Minimum admissions requirements are established for each program. Students are admitted to a technical college in one of the following categories: Regular, Special, or Transient.

Regular Status

Students who meet all requirements for admission into a selected program and are eligible to take all courses in the program curriculum are granted regular admission status.
 
Special Admit Status (Non-Credential Seeking)

Applicants who wish to take credit coursework, but are not seeking a certificate, diploma, or associate degree are granted special admit status. The following specifics define the parameters of this status:

  1. May apply up to a maximum of 25 quarter or 17 semester credit hours into a specific program for credential-seeking purposes after achieving regular admit status. The number of hours taken as a special admit student in no way waives the requirements of the regular admission process.
  2. May enroll in classes only on a space-available basis.
  3. Should adhere to the specific institutional prerequisite requirements when selecting courses.
  4. Will not be eligible for any financial aid.

Transient Status

Students who submit a Transient Agreement Letter from their home institution are granted Transient admission status. The Transient Agreement Letter should verify that the student is in good standing and should list the courses the student is eligible to take. A current Transient Agreement Letter is required for each term of enrollment.