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APPLY HERE - Submit applicable transcripts.
- Office of Student Affairs will notify applicants by letter of acceptance.
Contact Admission Office staff for further questions at admissions@westgatech.edu.
Mini-Mesters
Next Session Beginning October 9
West Georgia Technical College offers full courses in a condensed 7 ½ week schedule. Mini-Mester’s are offered each Spring and Fall semester, and help students get a jump start on the next semester. Ready to get started?
Financial Aid for Mini-Mester’s
Financial Aid may be available for new and returning students not enrolled for the full Fall or Spring term. Complete the FAFSA Form as soon as possible.
| DATES TO REMEMBER | |
| Priority Deadline | July 5 |
| Live Virtual Orientation | September 27 |
| Fall Semester Begins | October 9 |
| Drop/Add | October 9-10 |
| Fee Payment Deadline | October 10 |
| Withdrawal Date | November 17 |
| Finals | December 4-6 |
| Semester Ends | December 6 |
Click here to go to Academic Calendar
Below are courses being offered for Fall 2023:
| General Core Courses: Speak with an advisor to see how the courses below can help you complete your intended program of study. | ||
| ARTS 1101 Art Appreciation | Schedule Link | |
| EMPL 1000 Interpersonal Relations & Professional Development | Schedule Link | |
| ENGL 1101 Composition and Rhetoric | Schedule Link | |
| ENGL 1010 Fundamentals of English 1 | Schedule Link | |
| HUMN 1101 Introduction to Humanities | Schedule Link | |
| MATH 1111 College Algebra | Schedule Link | |
| MATH 1012 Foundations of Mathematics | Schedule Link | |
| POLS 1101 American Government | Schedule Link | |
| PSYC 1101 Introductory Psychology | Schedule Link | |
| SPCH 1101 Public Speaking | Schedule Link | |
| THEA 1101 Theater Appreciation | Schedule Link | |
| Culinary Arts And at a time when culinary tastes are evolving and cultural barriers are disappearing, the industry needs people like you. In WGTC’s Culinary Arts program, you will be immersed in an environment that is as close to the real world as it gets. You can hone your cooking skills as you focus on learning to deliver the popular international flavors and techniques for today’s consumers. Get ahead in the Mini-Mester by starting coursework in the Prep Cook certificate. This course can be applied to the Culinary Arts diploma or degree. | ||
| Prep Cook TCC | ||
| Schedule Link | |
| Criminal Justice Few jobs will test your endurance like serving and protecting your community, but few jobs will provide greater satisfaction than those in the criminal justice sector. You’ll help protect others, uphold the law, and keep order in the community.
This course may be applied to the Criminal Justice Degree or Diploma. | ||
| Criminal Justice Degree/Diploma | ||
| Schedule Link | |
| Early Childhood Care and Education Inspire and instruct future generations through our Early Childhood Care and Education program. This field requires a mastery of many fields, but there are few careers quite as rewarding. This course may be applied to the Early Childhood Care and Education TCC/Diploma/Degree. | ||
| Early Childhood Care and Education TCC/Diploma/Degree | ||
| Schedule Link | |
| Fire Science The modern fire service is challenging, fast-paced, and highly rewarding. Firefighters are tasked with many different roles within the community. Many fore departments are operating under lower staff meaning you may be involved in decision-making on a scene with only one partner or even on a single man apparatus. This course may be applied to the Fire Science Degree. | ||
| Fire Science Degree | ||
| Schedule Link | |
| Nursing Wherever there is a need for personal care, certified nursing assistants are there. Nursing assistants/aides help patients of all ages perform the most basic daily tasks. They play a key role in the lives of their patients and in keeping medical providers up to date on vital information about the patients’ conditions. Start now on Certified Nursing Assistant program during the Mini-Mester. These courses can be applied to various health science programs. | ||
| Nurse Aide TCC | ||
| Schedule Link | |
| AS in General Studies AS in General Business The Associate of Science Degree provides an opportunity for students to earn specific occupational and general education credits in math, humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences that can transfer toward a four-year degree. Students will choose specialization options to customize the degree toward his or her desired outcome. | ||
| Course Options: ARTS 1101 Art Appreciation ENGL 1101 Composition and Rhetoric HUMN 1101 Introduction to Humanities MATH 1111 College Algebra POLS 1101 American Government PSYC 1101 Introductory Psychology SPCH 1101 Public Speaking THEA 1101 Theater Appreciation | Schedule Link | |
BOOKS
To review book costs, click here.
Tuition and Fees do not cover textbooks unless the textbook is an Open Educational Resource.
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