| There are several procedures for the
application process, depending on the applicant’s goals and
particular choice of programs or courses.
Admission
Requirements
Education
Completion of secondary education or the equivalent (GED) is required
for admission to most programs at Valdosta Technical College. Completion
of secondary education or the equivalent (GED) is required for all
health occupations programs, all business programs, and certain
technical programs. Specified programs that do not require secondary
completion or GED for admission allow the student to enter the program
on an "ability to benefit" status, but these students
must obtain the GED prior to graduation.
Age
Applicants must be at least 16 years of age. The minimum age for
the Cosmetology program, several health occupation programs, and
other programs may vary.
Health
Applicants must be physically able to attend school regularly and
must meet the physical requirements for the course in which they
plan to enroll. Although Valdosta Technical College does not discriminate
on the basis of disability, students must be able to perform the
"essential functions" of the occupation for which they
plan to train. Physical examinations, lab tests, and immunization
are required for students in medical programs after acceptance to
the program and prior to being allowed to participate in clinical
training at an affiliated site.
Admission to Health Occupations Programs
Please see specific program requirements under the individual
program descriptions on this website.
Application
Procedures
Diploma and Degree Programs
- Submit an Application for Admission and $15.00 application fee.
This is a non-refundable, one-time fee. The application and fee
may be mailed to:
Student Customer Service Center
Valdosta Technical College
4089 Val Tech Rd.
Valdosta, GA 31602-0929
Download
Application for Admission
Instructions
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On the application for admission, the Technical Colleges requires students to identify their country of lawful residence and may require the submission of other information necessary to make a determination of legal residency for tuition-rate and student advisement purposes. The Petition for Georgia Residency Classification Form establishes residency for tuition purposes only. It is not a guarantee of financial aid awards. Any applicant to the college who is a non-US citizen; has not been a legal resident of Georgia for the past twelve consecutive months; is in the military stationed in Georgia or the dependent of an applicant stationed in Georgia; or who under the age of 24 years old must complete the Petition for Georgia Residency Classification form and return it to the Admissions office at Valdosta Tech, along with the required documentation noted on the form. The Petition form may be downloaded here: Valdosta Tech Residency Application
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Submit a valid, final transcript from an acceptable accredited
high school or GED scores, when required by program standards
(See section on Proof of Secondary Education) All college transcripts
from regionally or nationally accredited postsecondary institutions
are also required prior to enrolling in classes to determine
admissions status and for advising purposes.
- Applicants who have not taken the college’s placement
test within the last five (5) years will be scheduled to do so.
Applicants without the high school diploma or equivalent, applying
to specified programs, will be scheduled for the Ability to Benefit
Test. Testing will be scheduled upon receipt of the application,
application fee, and appropriate transcripts. Applicants may exempt
the placement test under certain conditions (see section on The
Placement Test).
Technical Certificate Programs
Many short-term technical certificate programs such as Emergency
Medical Technician and Commercial Truck Driving adhere to the same
requirements for admission as diploma and degree programs. All require
that the applicant complete and submit an Application for Admission
and pay a $15.00 application fee. Some certificate programs require
proof of secondary education while others do not. Some certificate
programs require placement testing while others do not. Specific
information on technical certificate programs is available in the
Students Customer Service Center, in the Office of Continuing Education,
or on this website.
Non-credit Continuing Education Courses
Persons who wish to take continuing education courses for non-credit
must:
- Submit an "Application for Admission."
- There is no application fee, secondary education requirements,
or placement testing required.
The
Placement Test
Click here for information.
Proof of Secondary Education
Generally, a transcript from a public high school indicating that
the student graduated with an acceptable diploma is proof that the
student completed his or her secondary education. Possession of
the GED diploma is also acceptable for admission. All college transcripts
from acceptable post secondary educational institutions will also
be required at the time of admissions
Public school graduates
Graduates of accredited public high schools must have obtained a
diploma with a seal indicating that the student has satisfied attendance
requirements, Carnegie unit requirements, and the state assessment
requirements. High school awards that do not meet the minimum requirements
such as certificates of attendance or special education diplomas
will not be considered as completion of secondary education.
Private school graduates
Private schools must meet accreditation guidelines established and
published by the Georgia Department of Technical and Adult Education.
Approved accreditation include:
- The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS), regional
accreditation agencies, and other similar organizations provide
accreditation for public and private colleges and secondary schools.
- Georgia Accreditation Commission (GAC) accredits public schools
through the 12th grade, private Georgia schools, and educational
agencies for special populations.
- Accreditation Council for Independent Study (ACIS) provides
accreditation primarily for home schools.
- Georgia Private School Accreditation (GAPSAC) is an umbrella
association for the Association of Christian Schools International,
Seventh Day Adventist, International Christian Accrediting Association,
and the Georgia Association of Christian Schools.
Home school graduates
Home schools must meet accreditation as specified in the approved
list of accreditation agencies (see Private School Graduates) or
submit documentation of home schooling that includes a letter from
the local school superintendent’s office showing that the
parents conformed to the requirements of the Georgia Department
of Education by having:
- notified the superintendent of the intent
to home school the child prior to initiating home schooling.
- submitted the required attendance reports
to the superintendent’s office on a monthly basis as required
by the regulations.
- submitted final or exit exam scores from an
accredited national testing program every three years as specified
by the regulations.
- submitted annual progress reports for the
equivalent of the home schooler’s junior and senior years.
Home schooled students who meet the documentation guidelines above
must also submit SAT scores of at least 480 Verbal/430 Math or ACT
scores of at least 18 Verbal/17 Math and achieve the appropriate
minimum placement test scores on ASSET or Compass for the program
of choice.
Foreign secondary education
Graduates of secondary schools or colleges outside the United States
must have their transcripts translated and evaluated for equivalency
by an approved evaluation organization or meet accreditation as
specified in the approved list of agencies. The cost of the translation
and evaluation of the student’s transcript is the responsibility
of the student. The evaluation report must be received by the Admissions
Office directly from the evaluation organization and may not be
submitted by the student directly. Information on evaluation organizations
is available in the Admissions Office. |
