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Statement of Equal Opportunity
The statements set forth in this catalog are for informational purposes only and should not be construed as the basis of a contract between a student and this institution. While every effort will be made to ensure accuracy of the material stated herein, we reserve the right to change any provision listed in this catalog, including but not limited to academic requirements for graduation and various fees and charges without actual notice to individual students. Every effort will be made to keep students advised of such changes.
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College (WGTC) is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate degrees, diplomas, and technical certificates of credit. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-40097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Wiregrass Georgia Technical College.
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is a Unit of the Technical College System of Georgia.
The Technical College System of Georgia and its constituent Technical Colleges do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam Era, spouse of military member or citizenship status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law). This nondiscrimination policy encompasses the operation of all technical college-administered programs, programs financed by the federal government including any Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (WIOA) Title I financed programs, educational programs and activities, including admissions, scholarships and loans, student life, and athletics. It also encompasses the recruitment and employment of personnel and contracting for goods and services. The Technical College System and Technical Colleges shall promote the realization of equal opportunity through a positive continuing program of specific practices designed to ensure the full realization of equal opportunity.
Any violation or questions may be directed to any member of the Campus Equity & Compliance Team:
Name and Title | Location |
Shalonda Sanders, Title IX Coordinator (all campuses) Executive Director for Human Resources |
Valdosta Campus, Brooks Hall, Room 547 (229) 333-5356 or shalonda.sanders@wiregrass.edu |
Katrina Royal, Student ADA & Section 504 Coordinator (all campuses) Special Populations Coordinator |
Valdosta Campus, Berrien Hall, Room 107 (229) 333-2100 ext. 1236 or katrina.royal@wiregrass.edu |
Keren Wynn, Title IX Designee/Investigator Vice President for Administrative Services |
Valdosta Campus, Berrien Hall, Room 325 229) 333-2103 or keren.wynn@wiregrass.edu |
Sabrina Cox, Title IX Designee/Investigator Director of Distance Education |
Coffee Campus, Room 145 (229) 468-2022 or sabrina.cox@wiregrass.edu |
Amanda Walker, Student ADA & Section 504 Designee Special Populations Coordinator |
Ben Hill-Irwin Campus, Charles Harris Learning Center, Room 632 (229) 468-2242 or amanda.walker@wiregrass.edu *student ADA & student disability claims only |
April McDuffie, Title IX Designee/Investigator Associate Vice President |
Ben Hill-Irwin Campus, Charles Harris Learning Center, Room 400A (229) 468-2103 or april.mcduffie@wiregrass.edu |
To contact the Compliance Team, please send an email to campusequityandcompliance@wiregrass.edu.
For more information, please visit the Wiregrass Campus Equity & Compliance page at www.wiregrass.edu/hr/cect.php.
Telephone numbers are accessible to persons who are deaf or hard of hearing through the Georgia Relay by dialing 711 or (800) 255-0056 from a TTY/TDD.
Notice and Responsibilities Regarding this Catalog
The information in this College Catalog and Student Handbook accurately reflects current policies and procedures at the time of publication. Students are admitted to the College under and are subject to the provisions of the WGTC Catalog and Student Handbooks for the term they initially enroll. Students in all programs are admitted under and are subject to the provisions of the College Catalog and Student Handbook and applicable addendums for the term they are admitted to the program at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College. If for any reason, a break in enrollment occurs, students must reapply and satisfy the College Catalog and Student Handbook requirements for the term of their re-entry to any program. The provisions of this catalog are not to be regarded as an irrevocable contract between Wiregrass Georgia Technical College and the student. The College reserves the right to change any provision or requirement at any time.
- Table of Contents
- Statement of Equal Opportunity
- Access to Student Records (FERPA)
- President's Message
- General Information
- Admissions
- International Student Admissions Requirements
- Dual Enrollment
- Change of Programs and Dual Majors
- Assessment
- Tuition and Fees
- Financial Assistance Information
- Scholarships
- Student Registration and Academic Information
- Academic Procedure
- Prior Learning Credits
- Attendance Policy
- Adding and Withdrawing from Courses
- Grade Reporting and Grading System
- Advisement and Retention Center
- Support Services
- Student Organizations and Activities
- General Policies and Procedures
- Dress Code
- Student Grievances General Policy
- Unlawful Harassment and Discrimination of Student Policy
- Emergency Procedures
- Community Resources
- Adult Education and GED
- Technical Standards for Allied Health
- Faculty
- Programs of Study
- Programs of Study
- Divisions
- Courses
Alumni, former students, or current students requiring an archived catalog prior to the ones listed above can email the Office of the Registrar at registrar@wiregrass.edu or call (229) 259-5536.