You won’t need any money for the actual program, but you may want to bring some money if you would like to grab a snack or if you want to buy some Golden Knights gear in the WGTC Bookstore!
Orientation
WELCOME TO WEST GEORGIA TECHNICAL COLLEGE!
Attending Orientation and registering for courses is as easy as 1,2,3! Please follow the steps below to complete orientation!
Note: the information on this page only pertains to regularly admitted WGTC students.
Select an option below for information about any of the following:
STEP 1: Register to attend orientation.
Summer or Fall 2021 Admitted Students: If you’re entering WGTC starting in 2021 you must register yourself to attend orientation. To register you will need to log into your Self-Service Bannerweb. Once logged in, scroll to the bottom of the page and click on “Orientation.” You will need to fill out the Orientation survey to select the day and time you would like to attend orientation. Orientation for Summer 2021 semester will be held ONLINE May 5, 2021, face-to-face orientation for Fall 2021 semester will be held on July 28, 2021*. Face-to-face orientations will take place on the Murphy and LaGrange campuses (only) at 9:00am, 11:30am and 2:00pm. You will be sent a confirmation email to your personal email account two weeks prior to orientation and again the day before orientation. Registration for orientation will be available starting January 22, 2021
*Summer orientation has been switched to online, any changes for Fall 2021 orientation will take place at least 4 weeks prior to the scheduled orientation and will be communicated at least 3 weeks prior to the orientation date via email to all students registered for orientation.
How do I Logon to my Self-Service Banner Web Account?
- Go to westgatech.edu/banner (or click on the button below)
- Click to proceed to Banner Web Login.
- Enter your User Name which is located on your Acceptance Letter.
- Enter your Password which is your eight (8) digit date of birth in MMDDYYYY format.
- Click on LOGIN. You will be asked to change your Password. Your new Password must be eight (8) numbers. You will also be asked to set a Login Verification Security Question and Answer.
- Please make a note of:
Username, New Password, Security Question and Answer, for future reference.
To log into Self-service Banner Web:
STEP 2: Attend Orientation.
Summer 2021 Admitted students: Due to the ongoing pandemic, all face-to-face orientations have been cancelled for Summer 2021. Instead, students will be required to complete online orientation. Online orientation will become available May 5, 2021 at 8:00AM, to attend click the button below. Online orientation will close June 3, 2021 (the last day of Summer session drop/add period).
Fall 2021 Admitted students: You will receive a confirmation email closer to the date of your orientation. Please arrive at least 1 hour prior to your scheduled orientation time to be checked in (you were required to register for this in self-service Banner Web). Please bring with you your acceptance letter, admissions evaluation, and a photo ID.
STEP 3: Register for classes!
Summer 2021: Once you’ve completed your online orientation you will be notified via email that your hold has been removed and then you will be able to log into your Self-Service Banner Web to register yourself for your classes. Course registration will close June 5, 2021 (the last day of Summer session drop/add period).
Fall 2021 Admitted Students: Directly following the general information session at orientation you will be taken to a computer classroom where you will register yourself for your classes using Self-service Banner Web.
Problems signing up for orientation, completing orientation or other questions? Contact us!
Email us at wgtcorientation@westgatech.edu
FAQ
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