TABLE OF CONTENTS - Horry-Georgetown Technical College

A DMISSIONS INFORMATIONOpen AdmissionsHorry-Georgetown Technical College (HGTC) operates on an open admission policy as required by the 1976 Code of Laws of SouthCarolina, as amended. Horry-Georgetown Technical College makes every effort to minimize geographic, financial, and scholasticbarriers to the post-secondary programs and services offered by the technical colleges. As such, the College admits all qualifiedindividuals who meet appropriate academic age and verified legal presence requirements.A minimum eighth grade reading, writing and math level is required for college admission. A high school diploma (or GEDCertificate), though desirable, is not a prerequisite for college admission, but may be required for specific program admission. WhileHorry-Georgetown Technical College does not refuse admission to the College based on academic history or test scores, other than aminimum eighth grade reading, writing and math level requirement, entry into the College does not constitute admission to particularprograms of study. Admission to specific programs at HGTC may require additional documentation, due to licensure or accreditationrequirements. For additional information, please contact the Office of Admissions at admissions@hgtc.edu.It is the policy of HGTC that applicants for admission to the College must be eighteen (18) years of age or older. Under certaincircumstances, an applicant under the age of eighteen (18) who has not graduated from high school may be considered forenrollment through special agreement between the college and the principal or appropriate school official of the school where theapplicant has been, or is, attending. High school students participating in the Program for Accelerated College Enrollment (PACE) or Early College are subject toadmissions requirements as outlined in the PACE section of this catalog. An applicant who is less than 18 years old, and who does not have a high school diploma or its equivalent, must present, priorto admission, the following: Written permission to attend HGTC from the principal of the high school last attended or currentlyattending. Homeschooled students must have written permission from the state affiliation or local school district; and, writtenparental/guardian permission to attend HGTC. Married or legally independent applicants are excluded from this requirement.HGTC maintains open admission to fulfill the educational mission of the College and to promote achievement of individuals withvaried potential. Open admission supports the College commitment to assess student potential and provide developmental educationor appropriate referrals as necessary. However, open admission does not guarantee admission. Also, pursuant to South Carolina law,to be considered for admission, applicants to the College must be U.S. citizens or be legally present in the United States.Lawful PresenceIn compliance with South Carolina Law (South Carolina Illegal Immigration Reform Act), students admitted to the College mustbe lawfully present in the United States. The Office of Admissions verifies lawful presence in the United States at the time of theapplication to the College.Lawful Presence is verified through the following methods.Lawful Presence of US CitizensStudents who have submitted a FAFSA application and identify as US citizens have their lawful presence verified by the Federalgovernment.If a student does not submit a FAFSA application and identifies as a US Citizen on the admissions application, he or she must submitproof of lawful presence by providing one of the following: SC issued Driver's License valid after 2002; SC Identification Card validafter 2002; or a copy of their Social Security Card.Lawful Presence of Non-US CitizensPermanent Residents and non-resident alien students are verified through the Department of Homeland Security Systematics AlienVerification for Entitlements ("SAVE").One of the following items is required to complete verification of Permanent Residents and non-resident alien students; LawfulPresence Documents for Non-US Citizens; Current Permanent Resident Card; current Visa documentation; or any other appropriatewhich verifies lawful presence in the United States in accordance with the SAVE system.7HGTC CATALOG/STUDENT HANDBOOK 2021-2022

The expiration date of the above-reference documents is noted in the student's file. The student is notified prior to their expiration dateof the document of the need to submit renewed documentation.Math courses, students may be admitted and placed intoAdmission Requirements for First-Time Studentscollege level courses.To be eligible for admission to the College, a new studentGED Scores – If GED College Ready scores are 165 or highermust:in Reading through Language Arts and Mathematical Reason,1. Submit an admission application, along with the required,students may be admitted and placed into college levelnon-refundable application fee; applications submitted withoutcourses.payment of the application fee will not be processed.2. Submit scores from SAT, ACT or college placement test.SAT, ACT, or ACCUPLACER test scores are used to determineadmission and proper course placement for new students.Applicants who have not taken the SAT or ACT may need tocomplete the College placement test. The College placementtests in the areas of Reading Comprehension, Sentence Skills,Arithmetic and Elementary Algebra are offered the first timefree of charge as a service to applicants. A photo ID must bepresented prior to testing. Test scores are available immediatelyupon completion.Testing candidates may schedule appointments for any testingservice and process their request online by going to the TestingCenter web page at www.hgtc.edu/testing, or in their WaveNetaccount under the Testing Center tab. Once you completethe process and pay necessary fees, if applicable, you willreceive a confirmation of your appointment. Please bring yourconfirmation page and a picture ID with you on appointmentday.Testing candidates requesting accommodations shouldcall the Testing Center in which you registered to arrangeaccommodations in advance.An applicant/student may re-test once, after a 24-hour waitingperiod. After the first re-test, an applicant/student may re-testagain only if he/she has completed the required developmentalstudies course sequence, completed an external remediationprogram, or one HGTC semester has elapsed since the last testdate.Placement testing is available in alternate formats. To requestspecial accommodations for testing, contact the Directorof Student Development on the Conway Campus or theCounselor on the Grand Strand or Georgetown Campus.There is a three-year time limit on acceptance of placement testscores.3. Submit high school transcript(s). Applicants should requestfinal official high school transcript or GED scores be forwardedto the HGTC Admissions Office. The Admissions Office willconsider Multiple Measures for placement and will review highschool transcripts/GED Scores during the enrollment process.High School/GED performance will be used by advisors toappropriately place students into courses.High School Transcripts – If high school performance resultedin a 2.6 unweighted GPA and a “B” average in English andHGTC.EDUAdmission Requirements for Transfer StudentsTo be eligible for admission to the College, a transfer studentmust:1. Complete and return an admissions application, along withthe required, non-refundable application fee; Applicationssubmitted without this fee will not be processed.2. Submit college transcript(s). Transfer applicants shouldrequest official transcript(s) from all colleges previouslyattended be forwarded to the HGTC Admissions Office.Transcripts should reflect the applicant has completed atleast one college-level math and one college-level Englishcomposition course with an earned grade of "C" or abovein these two courses. A transfer applicant whose collegetranscripts do not reflect above requirements will be given theopportunity to submit SAT/ACT scores that are less than 5 yearsold or to take the College placement test to determine courseplacement.Admission Requirements for International StudentsHGTC welcomes the enrollment of international studentswho wish to pursue collegiate-level study in the United States.The College provides assistance to international applicantsin processing the required documents necessary to secure astudent F-1 Visa. Assistance is also available for internationalstudents who wish to transfer to Horry Georgetown TechnicalCollege from another college in the United States or who wishto change their current visa status to F-1 Student.The following steps are required for international studentadmission to HGTC:1. Complete the Admissions Application and pay the nonrefundable application fee;2. Prospective students who do not speak English as theirprimary language must submit proof of English languageproficiency. A minimum internet-based score of 61 or apaper-based score of 500 on the Test of English as a ForeignLanguage (TOEFL) is required or a minimum score of 6.0 onthe International English Language Testing System (IELTS).Individuals already in the United States may elect to participatein the college placement test as an alternative to TOEFL andIELTS;3. Provide copies of current visa and passport documents,including both sides of the I-94 Card;4. If you have previously attended a university outside of theUnited States, you must submit a professional course-by-course8

credential evaluation of all international university courseworkcompleted from a member of the National Association ofCredential Evaluation Services or Association of InternationalCredential Evaluators. Applicants pursuing an interest in theHealth Science field are highly recommended to use WorldEducation Services Inc. (WES). Credits from foreign colleges/universities are reviewed by the Registrar’s Office.student form for each semester of re-enrollment not occurringwithin the same twelve month three (3) consecutive semesterperiod. Visiting students may not be permitted to enroll in allrequested courses. Courses outside of general education willrequire department chair approval.5. In compliance with U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services(USCIS) requirements, international student applicants arerequired to provide documentation of financial resourcesadequate to cover tuition and expenses for the duration of theinternational applicant’s program of study. A Certification ofFinancial Support form must be submitted for this purpose.Estimated annual expenses will vary and will be based uponcurrent tuition and other appropriate information.Horry-Georgetown Technical College will accept transfercredits from an institution accredited as degree granting by aregional accrediting body for higher education. Acceptance ofcredits will be at the discretion of the Registrar in consultationwith appropriate the Department Chair when necessary withadherence to the following requirements and/or standards.Following admission to HGTC, international applicants will benotified to pay a two-semester tuition deposit. This deposit willbe used to pay tuition and fees for the first two semesters ofenrollment and is fully refundable if the student elects not topursue study at the College. SEVIS form I-20 will be preparedwhen the deposit is paid. Students are also required to file formI-901 and pay the SEVIS fee, using the number assigned on theI-20.Prospective international students currently in the U.S. witha valid visa other than F-1 student must also completeApplication to Change Nonimmigrant Status Form I-539 andsubmit the applicable fee to the U.S. Department of HomelandSecurity. Transfer credit may be awarded to internationalstudents who attended a college or university either outsideor within the United States. Credits for coursework completedat a foreign college or university must be evaluated by WorldEducation Services to be eligible for transfer.Note: It is the student’s responsibility to ensure all requireddocuments are current and maintained in keeping with allapplicable laws and regulations.Admissions Requirement for Readmit StudentsReadmit students are students who are interested in returningto HGTC after an absence of 3 or more consecutive semesters.Students may return to continue a prior program of study orreturn to start a new program of study. To enroll as a readmitstudent:1. Complete and return an Application for Readmission alongwith the required non-refundable application fee. Applicationssubmitted without the fee will not be processed.Admissions Requirement for Visiting StudentsVisiting students are students who are visiting from anotherprimary institution. To be eligible for admission to the College,a visiting student must complete and submit an applicationfor admission along with a non-refundable application feeand a completed visiting student form. Visiting students whohave previously completed and submitted an Applicationfor Admission must complete and submit an Applicationfor Readmission, along with the application fee and visiting9Information about Transferring Courses to HGTCA. Credit for a course must show on an official transcript fromthe originating institution which awarded the credit, and thistranscript must be a part of the student’s record at HorryGeorgetown Technical College. The originating institutionis defined as the institution in which credits were originallyearned.B. Credit hours transferred will count as hours earned towardthe total credit hours required for graduation.C. In order to transfer credits, a grade of "C-" or better musthave been earned in the course.D. Credits being transferred must closely parallel credits beingoffered by Horry-Georgetown Technical College in content andnumber of credits.E. The College has a statute of limitations on courses. Coursesthat meet the abovementioned criteria are accepted forvarying time limits as recommended by Department Chairsand approved by Division Deans and the Vice President forAcademic Affairs. Registrar’s Office staff will use this approvedlisting when evaluating transfer credits. Any student whosecourses were taken in excess of the approved limit priorto evaluation is encouraged to take credit by proficiencyexaminations, when available, for validation of knowledge.Students enrolled in certain programs (i.e., Health Science)curricula may have more time limits that are stringent on corecourses. The department chair and/or academic advisor willadvise students accordingly.Time Limits on Courses for Transfer and ProgramAdmission/Re-AdmissionBecause some majors at HGTC are continually evolving due tothe nature of the profession, the following courses have transferand program admission/re-admission time limits. Students withquestions should contact their academic advisors.Limit - Prefix/Course Major/Subject AreaOne YearDATExpanded Duty DentalAssistingPTHPhysical Therapist AssistantHGTC CATALOG/STUDENT HANDBOOK 2021-2022

RADRadiologic TechnologyEGT (101)Basic Technical DrawingNURNursing - ADNFORForestryPNRNursing - PNHUMHuman ServicesMATNursing - ADN Major OnlyTwo YearsDHGDental HygieneMGTManagementEMSEmergency MedicalTechnicianMKTMarketingNRMRESRespiratory CareNatural ResourceManagementMTHMassage TherapyWLDWeldingFive YearsDual Enrollment (PACE, Technical Scholars and EarlyCollege High School)AOTAdministrative SupportARVDigital ArtsBIODental Hygiene, DiagnosticMedical Sonography,Nursing, Practical Nursing,Physical Therapist Assistant,Radiologic Technology,Surgical Technician MajorsonlyCOSCosmetologyCPT/IST/GMTComputer Technology,Certified CISCO NetworkingAssociate, Cloud andDatabase, Cybersecurity,Network SystemsManagement, NetworkingHIMMedical AdministrativeAssistant, Medical Codingand BillingLEGParalegalSeven YearsECDEarly Care and EducationTen YearsStudents in Dual Enrollment can take either University Parallel(86 courses approved by the Commission on Higher Educationfor transfer from two-to four-year public institutions-go towww.sctrac.org for details) or Applied Technology (courses thatmay or may not carry transfer credit to a four-year college);however, they must meet the same admissions criteria as anyother student. More information about these programs can befound at www.hgtc.edu/highschool. The following criteria mustbe met for acceptance into Dual Enrollment: Be recommended by the high school guidancecounselor, principal or other designated school official assomeone who can benefit from the program; Submit a completed PACE application, includingpermission from a school official and a parent orguardian to attend HGTC; and Submit qualifying SAT, ACT or college placment testscores or meet other Multiple Measures as determined bythe CollegeNote: Dual Enrollment students who continue their educationat HGTC must submit the HGTC Dual Enrollment UpdateApplication (fee waived if within 12 months) to identify a major(program of study) and be recognized as a college student forfinancial aid eligibility. Students are responsible for meetingadmissions requirements and checking with the institution(s)to which they plan to transfer after high school to ensuretransferability of courses from HGTC.ACCAccountingTechnical Advanced Placement (T.A.P.)AHSAllied Health ScienceBAFBanking and FinanceBUSBusinessCMTConstruction ManagementTechnologyCRJCriminal JusticeCULCulinary ArtsTechnical Advanced Placement (TAP) agreements allow studentswho have successfully completed certain designated coursesat secondary schools, whether high school, an academy or acharter school, to receive college credit for courses requiredfor graduation from a specific technology-based programat HGTC. Credits awarded through a TAP agreement canonly be used in specifically identified technology-basedprograms at HGTC, which require the identified course forgraduation. The TAP process of awarding college credit isbased on a negotiated agreement between a secondary schooland the specific academic department with authority over theHGTC.EDU10

course and related academic program. The concept is basedon the student with TAP credit, who has mastered the skills andknowledge through a secondary school course, have a higherlevel of knowledge and skill than entry-level.Technologies offered through AAS, diploma, or certificateat HGTC are based on skills and knowledge needed for asuccessful job placement (i.e., employment in the field andeffectiveness in the position). These skills and knowledge forsuccessful placement are identified and integrated into eachAAS, diploma, and certificate at HGTC. Skills and knowledgeare known as Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs). Eachtechnology course required for graduation from either anAAS, a diploma, or a certificate has specifically identifiedskills and knowledge called Student Learning Outcomes(SLOs). These SLOs contribute to the overall program-levelskills and knowledge identified in the PLOs. The student to beaward credit for a TAP course based on an agreement, thestudent must demonstrate the acquisition of identified skillsand knowledge (SLOs) through an examination or assessmentprocess based on the SLOs.The content of a course offered at secondary school, which isa part of the TAP agreement, must match the Student LearningOutcomes (SLOs) of the course offered in either AAS, diploma,or certificate at HGTC. Therefore, the skills and knowledgeprovided in a secondary schoo

HGTC is a true community college, with more than 90% of our students living, working and remaining in South Carolina. In fact, four out of every five students at HGTC are residents of Horry or Georgetown County. With three campuses in Georgetown, Myrtle Beach and Conway, learning at HGTC