In accordance with the College's goal of minimizing barriers to educational opportunity, an individual is admitted to Williamsburg Technical College without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, or national origin in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Inquiries regarding compliance with Title IX, Title VI or Section 504 may be directed to the Dean of Student Services, Williamsburg Technical College, 601 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave., Kingstree, South Carolina 29556-4103, or by calling (843) 355-4170 or (800) 768-2021.
Students must be 16 years of age or older to be considered for admission into a curriculum program and courses offered by the College. Qualified high school students who desire to enroll in college courses concurrent with their high school classes may do so with the approval of their parents and high school principal. Admission to the College does not constitute admission into a program with specified admission requirements. Placement into a program is a different process than admission to the College. The College uses placement screening (testing and advisement) to ensure that students are adequately prepared for college-level work.
For students who require additional preparation, specifically, improving their basic skills in English, mathematics and reading, the College offers a comprehensive developmental studies department. During the admission process, the College provides career, personal, financial and academic counseling to applicants to assist them in evaluating their individual potential for success in specific programs. Personalized attention to students is an important characteristic of all phases of academic and campus life at Williamsburg Technical College, and this personal touch is evident throughout all phases of the admission process. Student contact with the faculty and staff is an integral part of the process. Williamsburg Technical College participates in the Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges (SOC) and the Concurrent Admissions Program (ConAP).
New Student Orientation Seminars
The Admission and Recruitment offices conduct orientation seminars for new students. Students are strongly urged to participate. Many questions about the College, its programs and its services can be answered during these seminars, and students have an opportunity to meet key personnel at the College who may be of help to them during their college career.
Academic Year
The College publishes registration dates on the academic calendar and in other publications. Williamsburg Technical College operates on the semester system, with fall, spring and summer semesters structured to fit the time needed for selected courses. Each student should contact his or her advisor for appropriate course selection prior to each registration.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Student Policy
Williamsburg Technical College is committed to the achievement of maximum human potential. In keeping with this, the College fully supports and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The College endeavors to provide students, employees, and the community any opportunity for success with as few deterrents as possible. TheCollege also strives to create a welcoming environment and will work in good faith to meet the needs of all populations. The following procedures are in place at the College to assist anyone with needs for accommodations and/or with general concerns covered by the ADA.An appointment with the Student Development Counselor or the Dean of Student Services/Financial Aid, located in the Office of Student Services, is strongly recommended for students with disabilities. Adherence to the following procedures insures the best possible service the institution can provide.
New Applicants
1. Students are responsible for providing the appropriate documentation of their disabilities to the Student Development Counselor or Vice President for Student Affairs/Financial Aid.
2. Students should schedule an appointment to take the COMPASS placement test so that classes at the appropriate level may be assigned. If accommodations need to be made for the placement test, students should notify the Student Development Counselor at least one week prior to the testing date. Documentation should be brought to this meeting, if it has not been submitted previously. Documentation must be on file and the necessary paperwork completed before accommodations can be made.
3. New applicants should note the date(s) for early registration or call the Student Development Counselor to obtain this information. Upon enrolling in courses, each instructor will be notified and be required to sign an Accommodations Compliance form.
Returning Students
1. Students should note the date(s) for early registration or call the Office of Student Services to obtain this information.
2. Students should schedule an appointment with the Student Development Counselor or Vice President for Student Affairs/Financial Aid each semester to complete an Accommodation Request form before Accommodations Compliance forms are forwarded to instructors.