Valdosta, GA – Wiregrass Georgia Technical College will begin Summer Semester on May 18, 2020 in an online/distance education format with limited labs. Lab classes are being submitted for approval under guidance from the Technical College System of Georgia and the Governor’s Executive Orders. Lab classes will follow the guidelines in place under the Executive Orders and for the safety and wellbeing of students and faculty. Students registered for approved on campus labs will be notified of lab times and instructions for attending. Wiregrass is committed to providing a safe environment for all students, faculty, and staff.
In preparation for the beginning of Summer Semester, students will be able to purchase their books online for limited contact pick up or shipping. Information is posted on the college website and has been shared with students. Other student services are and will continue to be offered virtually including advising, financial aid services, tutoring, assistance for student with disabilities, career services, online library services including GALILEO, and support services to Veteran and Military students. The College has several new student virtual gatherings scheduled to begin Monday that will provide incoming new students a way to ask staff members from various offices questions and prepare for the start of the semester. Wiregrass is also offering students the opportunity to apply for loaner laptops and IntelSticks if needed and the campus parking lots are being prepared to be Wi-Fi Hotspots for students.
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College will remain closed to the public through May with the goal of opening back up in some capacity to the general public in June. During that time, the College will continue to provide all services possible through virtual delivery methods. For the latest updates, please visit the College website www.wiregrassedu or follow us on social media.