Fast Facts
How to Get Started
READI
Tuition and Fees
Financial Aid
Application Process
Registration
Bookstore
College Orientation
Library
READI
http://www.southwestgatech.edu/online/readi.asp
Are you “READI” to take an online course?
READI is a tool which helps you determine your level of readiness for taking online courses. You will be asked questions on topics in the areas of how well you can use a computer; how motivated, organized, and self-directed you are; how you prefer to learn new information; your typing speed and accuracy, and you will even be able to measure your on-screen reading speed and comprehension.
Relax, READI is fun. Your scores on this assessment will not prevent you from being able to take online classes, nor will your scores impact your grades in courses you may already be taking. READI is just being provided by SWGTC to help you understand your strengths and weaknesses better as you prepare to learn online. READI is a tool to help you succeed!
After completing READI you will view a webpage which will show you your scores in easy to interpret graphs and text. In addition to that, you may receive an email from your instructor letting you know about sources for support in the areas in which you might be interested in some assistance.
To login to READI, please go to http://southwestgatech.readi.info/. The generic username for all SWGTC students is as follows:
Username: swgtc
Password: student
Please login in with the above information in the 'New Users' section of the page. After completing the assessment, READI will email you with a username and password to go back and view or complete the assessment.
Tuition and Fees
http://www.southwestgatech.edu/admissions/tuition.php
Tuition and fees for online classes are the same as for traditional classes. You may use the above link to view tuition and fees or to pay your tuition online.
Financial Aid
HOPE
The HOPE Program, funded by the GA Lottery for Education, is a unique program that provides students with financial assistance in degree, diploma, and certificate programs. If eligible students may receive financial assistance for tuition, mandatory fees, and a book allowance based upon quarterly course load.
- Tuition & mandatory student fees are covered for approved classes attended
- Enroll in 6 or more credit hours - Book award is $100.00
- Enroll in 5 or less credit hours - Book award is $50.00.
Click Here to apply for the HOPE grant or scholarship.
Transient students do not qualify for Pell Grant funds, SEOG funds or college Work-Study funds.
Contact Financial Aid
Amy Scoggins
ascoggins@southwestgatech.edu
(229) 227-2687
Application Process
Application for SWGTC Online Students
The first step to attending Southwest Georgia Technical College requires that students complete an official application. The application can be mailed to Admissions with the required application fee of $20.
First-time students must take the admissions placement exam when scheduled or submit acceptable SAT or ACT scores. Scores are only considered valid if earned in the past five years.
Transients should apply through the Georgia Virtual Technical College hub at http://www.gvtc.org/stuserv.asp.
Transfer students may be exempt from the admissions placement exam upon submission of official transcripts documenting satisfactory completion of program level math and English coursework from another college or university.
Please note: Acceptance to the college does not guarantee registration in a specific course. Registration for online courses is subject to space availability
Admissions Contact Info:
Sandra Reeves
sreeves@southwestgatech.edu
(229) 225-4095
Registration
SWGTC Students
Advisors must complete special registration forms. Please see your program advisor for registration into online classes.
Transient Students (students from other technical colleges)
Technical College transient students should apply through the Georgia Virtual Technical College hub at http://www.gvtc.org/stuserv.asp. Application to SWGTC does not guarantee a seat in a particular class. When all transient paperwork is received, the student will automatically be registered for the appropriate courses as space permits.
Transient Contact
Sandra Reeves
sreeves@southwestgatech.edu
(229) 225-4095
Bookstore
http://www.southwestgatech.edu/bookstore/
Once you’ve registered for an online course, contact our bookstore to order your books.
College Orientation
http://www.southwestgatech.edu/admissions/orientation.php
If you are unable to come to campus for the College orientation, you may complete our online orientation at the above link.
Library
Online Library Orientation (PowerPoint Presentation)
As an online student, you have access to the Southwest Georgia Technical College Library. If you would like access to Galileo, email your online instructor for the current password.