6.2.1p3 Admissions Process

Modified: April 2024
Reviewed: April 2024
Adopted: December 2010
Contact: Director of Admissions
Owner: Vice President of Student Affairs
References: SBTCSG Policy 6.2.1, SBTCSG Procedure 6.2.1p

The admissions policy and procedures of the State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia and Lanier Technical College ensures the citizens of Georgia equal access to the opportunity to develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to secure personally satisfying and socially productive employment. The Technical College System of Georgia and Lanier Technical College is committed to assisting each student to achieve their maximum potential. All students applying to Lanier Technical College will be admitted after satisfying one of the Academic Criteria listed in this procedure. Students will then be advised and allowed to register in accordance to the academic standards applicable to their chosen program. In accordance with the Statement of Equal Opportunity, the System and Lanier Technical College will not discriminate in admissions.

Required Academic Criteria

To be admitted by Lanier Technical College, applicants must satisfy one of the six academic readiness paths below:
1. High school graduates must submit an official high school transcript (including graduation date) that reflects the student has met the attendance, academic, and/or assessment requirements for the state's board of education or equivalent agency.
  - High school diplomas/transcripts must be issued from a state recognized secondary institution.
  - Applicants with diplomas from secondary schools located outside the United States must have their transcripts translated and evaluated for equivalency by an approved outside evaluation organization. Lanier Technical College recognizes NACES approved members to satisfy this requirement.
  - High school Certificates of Attendance or other certificates, credentials, or documents where the student did not complete all required coursework or testing required for a high school diploma in that state are only recognized for programs not requiring a high school credential or equivalency.
2. Submission of an official transcript reflecting the student has passed an examination or completed a program the state recognizes as the equivalent of a high school diploma (e.g. GED).
3. The only exceptions to requirements a or b are for those students seeking enrollment into an approved basic workforce certificate that does not require a high school diploma or GED for admission as listed in State Board Policy Manual and approved by Lanier Technical College's Leadership.
4. Submission of an official transcript from each of one or more previously attended postsecondary institutions (accredited by an accepted accrediting agency) reflecting the successful completion (C or better) of a minimum of 12 semester or 18 quarter credit hours of coursework at the degree level or successful completion of a college level math and English course.
5. Applicants who were home schooled and attended an accredited program must submit:
  - Annual progress reports or a final transcript for the equivalent of the homeschooled student's junior and senior years;
  - The final progress report or transcript must include the graduation date.
6. Applicants who attended a non-accredited high school or home school must submit an official final transcript and one of the following:
  - Official scores from an assessment instrument meeting college established required minimums. These being SAT, ACT, PSAT, PreACT, or ACCUPLACER.
  - Successful completion of 12 hours of college coursework for credit that appear on an official college transcript.
7. Service members of the U.S. Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marines, or Navy may submit an official copy of their DD Form 214 or other official documentation of military service indicating high school graduate or equivalent.

Exception: Presidents of technical colleges may waive the high school diploma/high school equivalency requirement for those pursuing a high school equivalency who are otherwise eligible to enroll in a specific program of study.