How to Apply

Procedures for Admission:

Complete an application:
- - Click this link or the "Apply Now!" button above, then select "Apply for Admission." If this is your first time applying, click "First Time User Account Creation" to set up an account. If you have previously set up an account, enter your login information and click "Login."
For more information about a specific program, click this link.
Or you may obtain an application by contacting the Admissions Office:

900 South GA Tech Parkway Americus, GA 31709 (229) 931-2273 (800) 928-0283
Or:
402 North Midway Road Cordele, GA 31015 (229) 271-4040

If you have previously been a student, then you may print a readmission application by clicking here and submitting it to the Admissions Office.
Pay a one-time non-refundable application fee of $25.
Provide official high school transcript/GED/college transcript(s).
Provide proof of residency and picture ID.
Schedule an appointment to take the placement test *if needed. .
Apply for Financial Aid.
Receive acceptance letter and final instructions from SGTC Admissions Office.

* *The placement exam is designed to determine the applicant’s reading, writing and math skills in order to guide the student in educational and career decisions. It is not designed to be a hindrance or barrier to enrollment in a program.

Exceptions in lieu of the placement exam are:

Degree Program	Diploma Program
SAT scores of 25 critical reading, 26 writing/language and 24 math (post March 2016)	SAT scores of 24 critical reading, 25 writing/language and 22 math (post March 2016)
ACT scores of 17 reading, 16 English, 19 math	ACT scores of 13 reading, 12 English, 17 math
Accuplacer scores of 70 Sentence Skills, 64 Reading Comp, 57 Elem. Algebra	Accuplacer scores of 60 Sentence Skills, 55 Reading Comp, 34 Arithmetic
PSAT scores of 23 reading, 24 writing, 22 math	PSAT scores of 22 reading, 23 writing, 20 math
HOPE GPA 2.6 or higher	HOPE GPA 2.6 or higher
GED scores of 165 English and 165 math	GED scores of 165 English and 165 math

Degree Program
SAT scores of 25 critical reading, 26 writing/language and 24 math (post March 2016)
Diploma Program
SAT scores of 24 critical reading, 25 writing/language and 22 math (post March 2016)

Degree Program
ACT scores of 17 reading, 16 English, 19 math
Diploma Program
ACT scores of 13 reading, 12 English, 17 math

Degree Program
Accuplacer scores of 70 Sentence Skills, 64 Reading Comp, 57 Elem. Algebra
Diploma Program
Accuplacer scores of 60 Sentence Skills, 55 Reading Comp, 34 Arithmetic

Degree Program
PSAT scores of 23 reading, 24 writing, 22 math
Diploma Program
PSAT scores of 22 reading, 23 writing, 20 math

Degree Program
HOPE GPA 2.6 or higher
Diploma Program
HOPE GPA 2.6 or higher

Degree Program
GED scores of 165 English and 165 math
Diploma Program
GED scores of 165 English and 165 math

Placement test results will be discussed with you immediately following testing. Student Affairs counselors will be available to answer questions regarding your scores, registration, Veteran’s Affairs, financial assistance, transfer credit and special programs, such as equity, special needs, and WIA.