Getting Started

GTCC’s Path To Success

Visit https://www.gtcc.edu/admissions-and-aid/apply-now.php to get started on YOUR path to success at GTCC.

For more information, email us at:

Student Success Center
studentsuccesscenter@gtcc.edu

Orientation
orientation@gtcc.edu

Admissions:
admissions@gtcc.edu

Financial Aid:
finaid@gtcc.edu

Admissions

Guilford Technical Community College operates under the “open door” policy of the State Board of Community Colleges (1D SBCCC 400.2 Admission to Colleges). Any individual 18 years old or older and able to profit from further formal education, or high school graduate under the age of 18, may be admitted to the college. Individuals under 18 years of age who have not attained graduation from high school can attend GTCC as stipulated by the policies of the State Board of Community Colleges and the procedures specified by GTCC. Admission to the college, however, does not ensure admission to any individual program or course or continued enrollment in the college.

GTCC may refuse admission to any applicant during any period of time that the student is suspended or expelled from any other educational entity. The college may also refuse admission to any applicant if it is necessary to protect the safety of the applicant or other individuals. When making a safety determination, the college may refuse admission to an applicant when there is an articulable, imminent, and significant threat to the applicant or other individuals.

Upon making application to the college, the individual may be tested and/or interviewed as required by certain programs or if deemed advisable by admissions personnel. An applicant is granted admission into a specific program when there are instructional spaces available and where the student has demonstrated aptitude for that program as determined by personal interest, academic background and/or test scores. If there is any indication of academic deficiency, the prospective student will be given an opportunity to remove the deficiency through preparatory alternatives.

Re-Admissions

Students must maintain Continuous Enrollment or they will need to re-apply.  Missing 2 major semesters (Fall and Spring) in a row is a break in Continuous Enrollment.

Steps To Enroll

1. Complete NC Residency Determination
2. Complete GTCC Application for Admission
3. Apply for Financial Aid
4. Submit Official Transcripts
5. Satisfy Placement Requirements
6. Activate Student Account
7. Complete Orientation
8. Sign up for First Advising
9. Register for Classes
10. Pay for Classes

Admissions Policies

Upon making application to the college, the individual may be tested and/or interviewed as required by certain programs or if deemed advisable by admissions personnel. An applicant is granted admission into a specific program when there are instructional spaces available and where the student has demonstrated the aptitude for that program as determined by personal interest, academic background, and/or test scores.  If there is any indication of academic deficiency, the prospective student will be given an opportunity to remove the deficiency through preparatory alternatives.Guilford Technical Community College operates under the “open door” policy of the State Board of Community Colleges (North Carolina Administrative Code, Title 23, Section 2C.0301).  Any individual 18 years old or older and able to profit from further formal education, or high school graduate under the age of 18, may be admitted to the college.  Individuals under 18 years of age who have not attained graduation from high school can attend GTCC as stipulated by the policies of the State Board of Community Colleges and the procedures specified by GTCC.   Admission to the college, however, does not ensure admission to any individual program or course or continued enrollment in the college.

GTCC recognizes valid high schools registered with their state department of education. However, if GTCC has determined that a high school is not a valid diploma-granting institution, students will be ineligible for Federal and State financial aid.  Students not completing such a program must complete the GED or attain an Adult High School diploma through a valid diploma-granting institution.

High schools are defined as valid diploma-granting institutions if they have met any of the following requirements:

• Is Regionally Accredited 

• Is registered with the NC Division of Non-Public Education as a homeschool

• Is an entity registered with the NC Division of Non-Public Education as a private school and it is providing secondary school education in the form of instruction

Secondary institutions outside of North Carolina will be determined as valid based on the above information, given the institution’s state department of education.