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New or Transfer Students

If you are either a student who has never attended college and are applying to North Georgia Technical College for the first time, or a student who is transferring from a college other than NGTC, you should follow these easy steps: 

If you have additional questions after reviewing the information here, visit the FAQ section by clicking here:

FAQ

Have you chosen your career?

You must choose a career path before applying.

Programs of Study

Complete Your Application

Provide the following items to the Admissions Office on or before the enrollment deadline:

Complete Your Application

  1. Visit BannerWeb
  2. Select "Apply Online/View Admission Status" option
  3. You will need to create a new NGTC BannerWeb Account if you do not already have one.
  4. Follow the instructions to complete your Online College Application.

Pay the Application Fee

While completing the application process you will be asked to submit payment information online to cover the $20 one-time application fee.


Residency Documentation

Residency documentation to qualify for in-state tuition. Be sure to fully and accurately answer all residency questions on the application. Additional Proof of Georgia Residency may also be required if you are seeking in-state tuition.


Provide Secondary School Transcripts

You must submit sealed high school transcripts or official GED scores from all high schools you have attended. Please note that opened transcripts are not considered official and therefore are invalid.

If you have attended secondary or post-secodary schools outside the United States, you must have those transcripts translated and evaluated by an approved outside organization. NGTC accepts transcripts evaluated by

 

Home School Graduates

Applicants of home schools who did not attend a recognized accredited program must adhere to the following alternative path for admission:

  • Submit a Certificate of Attendance form from the local superintendent’s office or Georgia Department of Education verifying that (1) the parent or legal guardian notified the superintendent of intent to homeschool and (2) that the parent or legal guardian submitted the required attendance reports as required by O.C.G.A. § 20-2-690. 

  • Submit annual progress reports or a final transcript for the equivalent of the homeschooled student’s junior and senior years. The final progress report should include the graduation date.


Provide Post-Secondary Transcripts

If you have a bachelor’s degree or higher, you do not have to submit high school transcripts. However, transfer students must submit official sealed transcripts from all colleges attended. Please note that opened transcripts are not considered official and therefore are invalid.

If you have attended secondary or post-secodary schools outside the United States, you must have those transcripts translated and evaluated by an approved outside organization. NGTC accepts transcripts evaluated by


Submit Placement Test Scores to the Admissions Office

To take the placement test, schedule a COMPASS test at NGTC.

  • Clarkesville: (706) 754-7700
  • Blairsville: (706) 439-6300
  • Currahee: (706) 779-8100

 

Exemption from Placement Test

You may exempt the test if you submit acceptable ACT, SAT, COMPASS, or ASSET scores not more than five years old –or– acceptable college credit for English and/or Mathematics courses that meet our requirements.


Submit the required items to the Admissions Office at the campus where you wish to attend classes:

Clarkesville or Currahee Campus
Attn: Admissions Office
P.O. Box 65
Clarkesville, GA 30523
Phone: (706) 754-7700
Fax: (706) 754-7777

Blairsville Campus
Attn: Admissions Office
121 Meeks Avenue
Blairsville, GA 30512
Phone: (706) 439-6300
Fax: (706) 439-6301

I’m Finished! What’s Next?

Once you have completed these steps and submitted all required documents, you will receive
an acceptance letter in the mail. You can check the progress of your application on BannerWeb.
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