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CVTC Admissions
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How to register: Visit the nearest CVTC Student Success Center: Your Ticket to a Successful Career!
A visit to the Student Success Center (SSC) will enable you to learn about the many career choices that await you at CVTC. Whether you are preparing for a new career or updating your work skills, the SSC staff can help you make that next step successfully.
No appointment is needed but you may want to schedule a time to come in so we may prepare for your visit, especially if you want to spend time with a career counselor.
Success Center Hours and Contact Information:
Floyd County Campus: 706-802-5381
Monday - Thursday: 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Gordon County Campus: 706-624-1468
Monday and Thursday: 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Tuesday and Wednesday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Polk County Campus: 770-684-5696
Tuesday: 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Steps to Becoming a CVTC Student
SSC Counselors will personally assist you in becoming a CVTC student. The enrollment process requires that you to take the following steps:
1. Select a program of study from among the over 100 offered at CVTC. SSC counselors are available to assist you in making this choice if you are undecided. Call the SSC and ask about our free career counseling services and assessments such as Career Scope and Magellan which can provide you with career direction.
2. Complete a CVTC application
Should you choose to print and complete you application ahead of time, you may get a blank CVTC application here:
Application for Admission (pdf file)
You may also apply online: CVTC Online Application
3. Pay a non-refundable $15 application fee
4. Take the CVTC COMPASS placement In some instances, other test scores, such as the Asset, ACT or SAT, or college transcripts may be accepted in lieu of this exam. Talk to a SSC staffer to determine if this is an option for you.
More information on CVTC admissions testing
5. Meet with a Student Success Center staffer to register for classes Note: An official transcript from high school or an offical transcript of GED scores must be submitted prior to registering for classes. Students who have earned an associate degree or higher may provide an official college transcript in lieu of a high school transcript. Students cannot register for classes until transcripts are received. Note: An official transcript from all colleges previously attended must be submitted before registering for classes. Students cannot register for classes until transcripts are received.
6. Participate in New Student Orientation
7. Meet with a Financial Aid representative
8. Begin classes
Note: Applicants who qualify for admission to a health occupation program are required to complete additional information forms, including physical and dental reports and personal references.
Special Needs Students
Individuals with disabilities requiring assistance or accommodations for services, programs, or activities may contact:
Sheila Parker ADA and Section 504 Coordinator
Coosa Valley Technical College, Floyd County Campus
Room A-115
One Maurice Culberson Drive, Rome GA 30161
706-295-6517
E-Mail: sparker@coosavalleytech.edu
If hearing impaired, call: 1-800-255-0056.
Transfer Students
Regular admission of a transfer student to a degree, diploma, or technical certificate program is contingent upon the applicant satisfying the following requirements:
• Regular admission and in good standing at a regionally accredited diploma or degree institution.
• Proper completion of application and related procedures.
Postsecondary Options Admission
High school seniors may attend Coosa Valley Technical College in lieu of returning to their regular high school during their senior year. With satisfactory progress, those participating in this program will earn a diploma from Coosa Valley Technical College in addition to their high school diploma.
Tech Prep Admission
Coosa Valley Technical College has agreements with many area high schools that allow their graduates to receive credit at CVTC for certain courses completed at the high school level. To receive tech prep credit at CVTC, a student must meet admissions requirements and have a properly completed Tech Prep Agreement. Go to the Tech Prep Web Site.
Official transcripts of high school and/or postsecondary credit must be received by the Office of Student Services within 30 days of application to establish Tech Prep or transfer credit.
Notice to all Prospective Students
Students enrolling for degree, diploma, or certificate credit must complete the admission requirements for the particular program of study before registering for classes
Admission Requirements
- Age: The applicant must be 16 years of age or older.
- Physical Well-being: An applicant should be physically able to attend school regularly and to perform ordinary class and laboratory functions that are required by the program of study.
- Education: Non-high-school graduates are admitted to all diploma programs as either regular or provisional students. NOTE: Students will not be allowed to graduate and receive a diploma from any full-time instructional program offered by Coosa Valley Technical College until they have first earned a high school diploma or GED certificate.
- The Admission Test: Degree, diploma, and/or certificate program applicants must be tested to determine regular or provisional admission status. Applicants will not be refused admission based upon admission testing.
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