Do not assume your instructor will withdraw you! It is possible you may be withdrawn after missing 20% of required class attendance; however, you should verify your attendance status. You must officially drop or withdraw from classes.
Talk with an advisor and/or Financial Aid before you drop or withdraw. Dropping or withdrawing from courses could affect your program progression, financial aid, and scholarship eligibility.
When you drop a course, there is no record on your transcript. You can drop a course during the first 2-4 days of class depending on whether the course is a full semester or a condensed class.
Withdrawals from courses appear on your transcript permanently, but do not impact your GPA. They do, however, count as an attempt. Greenville Technical College gives a student two attempts to successfully complete a course, so do not treat withdrawals lightly.
If you have questions about whether to withdraw from a class, meet with an academic advisor.
If you wish to change advisors, you should visit the Divisional Advising Center or satellite campus where your program is housed. A typical reason for requesting a new advisor WITHOUT changing academic programs would be incompatible schedules or the academic advisor is located at a different campus.
If you change academic programs/majors, you will be referred to a professional advisor for initial assistance and then will be re-assigned to a new academic advisor in your new area of study. Please note that a Program Change form must be completed and submitted to Student Records before a new academic advisor can be assigned. Always talk with your academic advisor before making any changes to your academic program.
It is strongly recommended that you meet with your academic advisor before registering yourself for classes to make sure you are selecting the right classes for your degree plan and to discuss your academic goals.
Advisors assist student with planning their academic roadmap and setting academic goals for success. Counselors assist with personal development and short-term personal counseling. They can also refer you to community agencies.
Once admitted to the college, new students will be prompted to schedule a planning and advising session. At this session, you will meet with an advisor and/or program faculty to discuss a plan for your academic goals.
Current/returning students have an assigned academic advisor. If you do not know who your Academic Advisor is, you will find their name and e-mail contact in Student Planning, accessed from the Quick Links on GTC4me. Look in "My Progress" then "Show Details."
Please remember that faculty advisors teach classes and advising centers are servicing many students; therefore it is best to schedule an appointment.
We recognize situations arise that may create a need to reschedule or cancel an appointment. Please e-mail or call your assigned advisor directly to cancel or reschedule your appointment.
These courses meet requirements for social sciences in the Associate in Arts and Associate in Science degree plan as well as a social science requirement for other programs. Visit the Greenville Technical College Catalog for the year in which you enrolled to see which social science courses are required for your program.
A developmental or transitional course is a pre-college level course which helps students improve skills and prepare for college-level courses. Based on your placement test scores, these courses may be required in order to be eligible to take college-level courses required for your program of study.
Our courses are accredited and those numbered 100 or above, that are not developmental, may transfer. If you plan to transfer, meet with an academic advisor early and often. Be sure to check electives - most bachelor's degrees accept only a limited number of them. It is always the receiving college or university's decision on whether to accept a transfer course.
This is a condition or requirement that must be met before enrolling in a course. To satisfy a prerequisite, you must receive a "C" or better in the course to advance to the next class.
Physical science courses that count towards the AA/AS degree plans include astronomy, chemistry, and physics. The course must be four credit hours and include a lab. Biological science courses can also satisfy the science requirement if a lab is associated with the class.
These courses meet requirements for humanities in the Associate in Arts and Associate in Science degree plan as well as a humanities requirement for other programs. Visit the Greenville Technical College Catalog for the year in which you enrolled to see which humanities courses are required for your program. Also, confirm with your advisor.
Total: 61 credit hours (additional hours may be required depending on program tracks chosen)
The Associate in Science requires
Total: 60 hours (additional hours may be required depending on program tracks chosen)
No. For business or accounting, you should use the AA or AS degree plan.
The AAS degree is best if you are not planning on transferring to a four-year institution. However, some of the AAS degrees have transfer options to a bachelor’s degree. The college or university you plan to transfer to will determine whether you should be an AAS or AA or AS major at Greenville Technical College. Visit the Planning and Transfer Headquarters (PATH) or your Divisional Advising Center to receive information on transfer options for your AAS degree.
You access your grades through Student Planning under My Progress. Final grades are also available in WebAdvisor/GTC4me. Grades will not be mailed to you.
Auditing lets you attend and review a class without grades or tests. No credit is given and fees are the same as for a credit course. If you wish to audit, you must declare this when you enroll. Also, if you audit a course you may not take it later for credit.
Start with your instructor. Each instructor has office hours (listed in the syllabus given out the first day of class) when you can get extra help. If you need more assistance, visit one of the academic support resources , where you can get free tutoring, help with reading, writing, math, study skills, note taking and more. Also, Academic Coaches are a great resource for navigating college resources.
If you encounter a registration flag on your account that prevents you from completing the online registration process, the information found at Registration Restrictions and Solutions may help you understand the issues. Also, go to GTC4me and review the notifications in the center of the page.
Once admitted to the college, new students will be prompted to schedule a planning and advising session. At this session, you will meet with an advisor and/or program faculty to discuss a plan for your academic goals, then you will be ready to register for classes.
Current/continuing students must register via Student Planning, which is accessible through GTC4me (login required).
To be considered a full-time student, you must take 12 credit hours. Please note that students receiving Life Scholarship funds must complete 30 transfer credits each academic year. Students may include summer in this time frame, but cannot use Life Scholarship funds to pay for these summer courses.
First, contact your assigned advisor. Enhanced advising services are also available at the Divisional Advising Center and satellite campuses. See the full list of locations and advisors for more.
To create your schedule, take a hard look at how much time you can give college.
List classes you want and make sure you've covered the class prerequisites (background courses that are required). Here are some suggestions.
Review the current course schedule to help you plan your classes.
The class schedule is available online three to four weeks before the start of enrollment.
Placement tests are required for most Greenville Technical College students. These tests ensure that you get started in the right classes for your academic background and your program. Taking a class for which you are not prepared could prevent you from successfully moving forward in your college career. If your test scores indicate that you need additional preparation before you enter classes that count toward your program, you may need to take one or more developmental courses.
If you have taken the ACT or SAT test in the last 5 years, you may be able to use those results to place into English and/or courses at GTC. Bring a copy of your valid test results to the Admissions or Testing Office at any campus before you enroll in class or before you take the placement test. Check out some sample questions (pdf) for the placement test. For more information, visit Placement Testing.
A degree plan, sometimes called a 'curriculum road map', is a list of courses and requirements needed for a degree or certificate. You may receive a copy from your academic advisor or Divisional Advising Center. In addition, you can see your degree progress on GTC4me - go to Student Planning and click on "My Progress."
Greenville Technical College has transfer agreements with area colleges and universities to help you transfer. If you follow one of these agreements, you can move from an associate degree to a bachelor's degree without loss of credits or duplication of courses.
Transfer degrees are designed for students who want to complete their first two years of college work and then transfer on to a four-year institution. Our Associate in Arts and Associate in Science degrees are the primary transfer degrees. See an advisor for more information about transferring.
Our career degree, the Associate in Applied Science (AAS), gives you technical skills for entry-level employment in the workforce. It is not designed for transfer. It is also known as a career or occupational degree. Although the AAS is not considered a transfer degree, we have agreements with other institutions that allow transfer of credits toward a bachelor’s degree. Visit the Planning and Transfer Headquarters (PATH) to receive information on transfer options for your AAS degree.