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Applying to Gwinnett Tech is Simple as 1-2-3!
 

Thanks for your interest in Gwinnett Tech! To apply, follow the three steps detailed below. If you have questions during any part of the process, contact us online or at 678-226-6616.

1. Complete an application and pay the $20 one-time application fee.
You can apply online, download an application, pick one up at the One Stop Center in Building 100 on campus or call us at 678-226-6616 and we'll send one in the mail. Payment of your one-time, $20 application fee — either online, by mail or in person — must be made at the time of application.

  • Note: If you are registering for seminars and workshops offered through the continuing education department ONLY, submit a continuing education registration form and pay your seminar/workshop fee. For more information regarding seminar and workshop registration, click here.

2. Submit all official records.
The documents you need when applying are dependent upon your admission status.

First-Time Applicants
If you are a first-time applicant with a high school diploma but no previous college credits, you should submit the following documents:

  • an official high school transcript and
  • an official record of your SAT or ACT scores; or
  • an official record of a COMPASS or ASSET exam

If your test results are more than five years old, we require that a new COMPASS exam be taken for placement.

Applicants with College Credits up to 30 Semester or 45 Quarter Hours
If you have previous college credits of less than 30 semester hours or less than 45 quarter hours, you should submit:

  • an official transcript from all colleges attended and
  • an official high school transcript

Applicants with College Credits of 30 Semester/45 Quarter Hours or More
If you have earned more than 30 semester hours or more than 45 quarter hours, please submit:

  • an official transcript from all colleges attended
Admission Status Please submit
No previous college High school transcript plus SAT/ACT scores or COMPASS/ASSET score
< 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours Official transcript from all colleges attended and high school transcripts
> 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours Official transcript from all colleges attended

3. Meet the additional requirements for your program of study, if any.
Some degree, diploma and certificate programs have additional admission requirements*. After we receive your application, you will be notified if there are additional documents needed for your area of study.

For more information, contact the Admissions Office at 678-226-6616 or online.

  • Note: Students who plan to earn an associate's in applied science (AAS) degree through Georgia Perimeter College's dual program with Gwinnett Tech must meet the admission requirements of both Gwinnett Technical College and Georgia Perimeter College.

Special Admit Student Admission
Special admit students are those who desire to take credit courses but do not plan to pursue a degree, diploma, or certificate. Special admit students are eligible to take credit classes designated as available to special admits in the quarterly class schedule, provided they meet all prerequisites to test score requirements. These students must complete an application and pay the application fee. A student may be classified as special admit for one quarter only. Special admit students do not qualify for financial aid.

 
     
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