Orientation
Welcome to Orientation
North Georgia Technical College’s New Student Orientation is delivered online. Students have two options for completing the online orientation. They may complete it before New Student Registration Day and bring proof of completion to campus with them, or they may complete the orientation on campus in one of our on-campus computer labs. You will need to bring your confirmation letter with you when you meet with your advisor. Staff assistance will be available on all campuses on New Student Registration Day.
Completing Orientation Online
To avoid long lines and to get to your advisor quickly on registration day, we encourage you to complete orientation online before you come to campus. Please have your acceptance letter accessible while completing your orientation. You will need to use the student identification number located in your acceptance letter to complete your assessment.
PLEASE PRINT OUT THE PAGE CONFIRMING YOUR COMPLETION WHEN YOU PASS THE FINAL ASSESSMENT WITH A SCORE OF 100% AND SUBMIT TO YOUR ADVISOR ON REGISTRATION DAY.
Completing Orientation Online in a Campus Computer Lab
If you are unable to complete the orientation online on your own, we offer on-campus assistance the day of New Student Registration. Please check in with the Student Affairs Office at the campus of your choice for directions to one of our computer labs. Be sure to have your acceptance letter accessible while completing your orientation. You will need to use the student identification number located in your acceptance letter to complete your assessment.
PLEASE PRINT OUT THE PAGE CONFIRMING YOUR COMPLETION WHEN YOU PASS THE FINAL ASSESSMENT WITH A SCORE OF 100% OR HIGHER AND SUBMIT TO YOUR ADVISOR ON REGISTRATION DAY.
Introduction
Welcome to North Georgia Technical College! To navigate your way through the orientation, select from the “next” or “previous” page options located at the bottom of each page. You may also go directly to a page by selecting a section from the menu bar at the left. When you reach the end of the orientation, you will be directed to enter your student identification number, full name, and demographic information before beginning the final assessment.
Once you have completed and passed the final assessment, you will receive a confirmation page. Remember to bring your acceptance letter and your printed confirmation page with you to Advisement.
President's Message
It’s my honor to welcome you to North Georgia Technical College. Choosing our college for your educational needs and career goals is indicative of your desire to enter the workforce fully ready with skills to accelerate your success.
North Georgia Technical College is committed to assist you in your academic pursuit and career training. Our exceptional faculty and staff are here for all of your technical education, high school equivalency, continuing education or business and industry training needs. Our low tuition and outstanding student support are sure to reinforce your decision to attend our wonderful institution.
Located in the beautiful North Georgia mountains, North Georgia Technical College is proud to support our communities of Towns, Rabun, Stephens, White, Union, Franklin, Fannin and Habersham counties. Our business and industry partnerships help us provide our students with the best training and job opportunities for their particular trade or skill. We are thankful to have these relationships throughout our region and state, and we encourage all of our students to take full advantage of all the job opportunities they make possible.
We are proud to say our students are ready for the workforce upon graduation and that we have an outstanding job placement rate. We know you will feel confident when it’s your turn to receive your certificate, diploma or degree to enter the workforce and that you will be proud to have received your training at North Georgia Technical College.
Please let us know how we can better assist you at any time. We would love to hear from you. It is our pleasure to serve your educational needs.
Sincerely,
John K. Wilkinson
President, North Georgia Technical College
Admissions
Your acceptance letter contains some very important information about your enrollment at the college. Make a note of your student ID number because you will use this number on all forms and documents submitted to North Georgia Technical College. You can find the following information in your acceptance letter:
- Student ID Number
- Student Status
- Advisor and Advisor Contact Information
- Program of Study
- Email and Email Instructions
- Admit Status
- Learning Support Requirements
- Residency Status – Default is out-of-state, students must submit documentation or be charged double tuition rate
The Office of Admissions is available to assist with:
- Acceptance into a program of study
- Changing your program of study
- Learning Support questions
- Residency status questions
- College Placement Exams
Contact Admissions
P: 706-754-7700
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Financial Aid
Registrar
The Office of the Registrar can assist you with:
- Registering and Dropping/Adding Courses
- Requesting a North Georgia Technical College Transcript
- Verifying your Enrollment Status
- Transferring in Course Credit from other institutions
- Requesting to be a Transient Student
- Applying for Graduation
- Applying for an Embedded Certificate or Diploma
- Overriding Pre-Requisite Courses
- Taking classes outside your Program of Study
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Career Services
Career Services assists students in:
- Exploring a full range of career and work possibilities that match their career goals
- Preparing job-search competencies and tools to present themselves effectively as candidates for employment
- Obtaining information on employment opportunities and prospective employers
- Connecting with employers through campus interviews, job listings, referrals, networking, publications, and information technology
- Anticipating career management issues relevant to the individual, e.g., dual careers, gender, sexual preference, disabilities, etc.
- Career services staff develop and maintain relationships with employers that provide career development and employment opportunities for students
The ultimate objective of occupational training is to put people to work. NGTC is committed to teaching students gainful skills and offering assistance for suitable employment. While every effort is made to make students employable and to aid students in securing employment for which they were trained, the ultimate responsibility for finding a job rests with the student.
Career Services at North Georgia Tech includes job referrals, job-seeking skills, career counseling, and follow-up activities that promote the quality of education received at NGTC. Some of the objectives are:
- To identify student’s needs, interests, and job proficiencies
- To provide materials for career guidance
- To assist students in making meaningful employment choices
- To assist students in selecting additional preparation and/or education
- To work with school staff in ensuring that students receive Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development training
Career Planners are also available to work with potential and current students on career exploration to determine the best field for their interests and talents. Walk-ins are welcomed but appointments are preferred in order to give each person the quality time needed to discover the right educational path to meet their individual goals. To make an appointment with a Career Planner email careerplanners@northgatech.edu or call P:706-754-7700.
Contact Career Services
- P: 706-754-7728
- careerservices@northgatech.ed
Disability Support Services
Special Services
Contact Special Services
Special Populations & Retention Coordinator
- P: 706-754-7828
- specialpops@northgatech.edu
Campus Life & Student Activities
Library Services
The library offers a variety of resources to students to assist them with their research needs. These include databases through Galileo (Georgia Library Learning Online), Films on Demand, Learning Express Library, and Credo Reference. The library also provides internet access, copiers, and printers, magazines and informational CD’s and software. Reference librarians are on hand to assist students with their research projects and can be contacted either by phone or email.
Contact Linda Johnston Library (Blairsville Campus)
Linda Johnston Library (Blairsville Campus)
- P: 706-439-6326
- smarchant@northgatech.edu
Bookstore
Student Email
All new students attending North Georgia Technical College will receive an email account. Keep in mind that your student email account will be the main form of communication between you as a student and North Georgia Technical College. Please remember to check in regularly!
All students, whether new or returning, will need to log in to their new email. Your new email will be in the following format:
{username}@my.northgatech.edu
Step 1 – Setting up your Okta Account
Visit the Account Login Instructions guide for setting up your Okta Single Sign-on account, and return to the student orientation once complete.
- Your email address was included in your acceptance letter
- Your initial password is included in your acceptance letter
- Enter this initial password and you will be signed in
Step 2 – Accessing your Student Email Account through Okta
Visit and log in to https://northgatech.okta.com and visit the “O365 northgatech.edu Mail” link on the dashboard.
You will be presented with prompts for additional information to finalize the setup of your student email account.
Technical Support
For further assistance or issues, please contact Technical Support:
helpdesk@northgatech.edu
Include in your email the following information:
- Your name
- Your NGTC Student ID#
- Your NGTC email address
- Your birth date MMDDYY
Online Courses
North Georgia Technical College offers a number of online courses to its students. Online courses provide students with course content and instruction while allowing students to overcome the barriers of time and geography.
Options for Online Learning:
- Online: Online courses can be accessed at any time using devices with internet connectivity. Some online courses may require students to come to a NGTC campus to complete one or more proctored exams as directed by the instructor. Keep in mind, students who take online courses need strong study skills, time management skills, reading comprehension skills, and Internet access to be successful. Online students interact with the instructor and other students by using Blackboard, NGTC’s online learning environment. Students must demonstrate readiness before registering for an online class.
Take the Online Readiness Survey
- Hybrid: As the name suggests, hybrid courses are taught partially online and partially in the classroom of the designated campus.
- Web-Enhanced: Traditional classroom courses that also require use of the Internet are called web-enhanced. Students may use the Internet to interact with one another and the instructor, conduct research, complete/submit assignments, and/or to take exams.
Access to an online course will be available on the first scheduled day of class and students must log in to Blackboard and access all online courses on the first day. Though online courses may be accessed any time, students are still required to check in on a regular basis. The course syllabus will contain detailed information about attendance requirements and a timeline of assignments for that class.
Students’ email addresses provide the information needed to log in to Blackboard.
An example email:
ssmith@my.northgatech.edu
The username for the example email listed above is ssmith
The Blackboard password is the same as the student’s NGTC email password.
Any student who does not know their email information can contact an administrator for help:
- Blairsville:
smarchan@northgatech.edu - Clarkesville:
jwilkes@northgatech.edu - Currahee:
mhozey@northgatech.edu
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Advisement and Registration
There are several opportunities for students to register for classes at North Georgia Technical College.
Returning Student Registration: During this scheduled period just after the midpoint of each term, current students meet with their advisor and register to avoid late fees and closed classes.
New Student Registration: New students should complete this online orientation and then report to their home campus on the registration date included in the acceptance letter. Bring your acceptance letter and a copy of the orientation completion certificate (available at the end of this session).
Late Registration: This process is only for students unable to register on regularly scheduled dates. Late registration may require payment of a fee and course availability is limited.
Check the Academic Calendar for registration dates
Instructions for Advisement and Registration:
- Contact your advisor – Advisor’s name/contact info is included in your Acceptance Letter and on BannerWeb – Banner Web FAQs Page
- Go to www.northgatech.edu and select the Banner Web link in “Student Resources”
- Register for your classes.
- Print your class schedule – use this schedule to assist you with purchasing books in the bookstore and to obtain your Student ID.
Banner is the student information system at North Georgia Technical College. You will use Banner Web to register for classes, view your grades and check your financial aid status.
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Work Ethics
North Georgia Technical College instructs and evaluates students on work ethics in all programs of study. Ten work ethics traits are defined as essential for student success and are listed in the table below. The definitions for these traits have been integrated into the program standards of each program curriculum thereby allowing each program to make work ethics a relevant and meaningful part of the program curriculum. The traits are assessed before the student graduates from the program.
| Trait | Definition |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Displays appropriate dress, grooming, and hygiene. |
| Attendance | Attends class; arrives/leaves on time; notifies instructor in advance of planned absences. |
| Attitude | Demonstrates a positive outlook; demonstrates mannerly behavior; follows the chain of command. |
| Character | Displays loyalty, honesty, trustworthiness, dependability, reliability, initiative, self-discipline, and self-responsibility. |
| Communication | Displays appropriate nonverbal, verbal, and written skills. |
| Cooperation | Handles criticism, conflicts, and complaints appropriately; works well with others. |
| Organizational Skills | Prioritizes and manages time and resources effectively; demonstrates flexibility in handling change; follows directions and procedures for the work environment. |
| Productivity | Completes tasks assigned efficiently, effectively, and timely; demonstrates problem-solving capabilities. |
| Respect | Tolerates other points of view; acknowledges and appreciates the rights of others; has regard for diversity. |
| Teamwork | Works collaboratively with others toward a common goal in a respectful and cooperative manner; participates appropriately as a team member. |