Admission to Chattahoochee Tech
When is the deadline to apply?
Admissions deadlines for each semester are posted online and are subject to change. Don’t wait to apply right before a deadline if you can avoid it; applying and completing the process early allows more time to complete your application, gain financial aid eligibility, and prepare your personal/work life for the transition to college. Not to mention, classes begin to fill up as the semester nears. The earlier you apply, the earlier you can complete the admissions process, and the earlier you can register for classes!
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What are the requirements for admission?
Requirements for admission to Chatt Tech are based on applicant type. (A small number of programs of study, such as competitive admission health sciences programs and commercial truck driving have program-specific requirements.)
If you haven’t applied yet, visit our admissions types page or contact your Admissions Counselor for more information. If you have already applied, view your requirements using our Check My Application Status tool.
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I am a Georgia resident but I am classified as an out-of-state student. Why is that and how can I fix it?
The most likely cause is that you have not submitted verification of lawful presence in the United States to the Office of Admissions. Verifying lawful presence is a requirement for all in-state students.
In addition to lawful presence verification, in-state students must meet the Technical College System of Georgia’s requirements for in-state students. In general, independent students – those not claimed as a dependent by a parent/guardian, and all students 24 years or older – must have lived in Georgia for at least the 12 consecutive months preceding their first day of classes at Chatt Tech. Dependent students – those claimed as a dependent by a parent/guardian – must have been claimed by a parent/guardian who has lived in Georgia for at least the 12 consecutive months preceding the student’s first day of classes at Chatt Tech.
In order to be eligible for in-state status, a student must be a U.S. citizen or have USCIS approval for an eligible non-citizen status. (Permanent Resident, Asylum, and Refugee are the most common.)
If you have questions about these requirements or your specific circumstances, please contact your Admissions Counselor.
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I recently applied, how do I check my status?
Use our Check Your Application Status page to view items processed, missing items, and other essential details.
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I was recently accepted, what are my next steps?
Shortly after being admitted, an acceptance email will be sent to the personal email address listed on your application. (Or the most recent personal email provided to the Office of Admissions.) Follow the instructions in this email to continue the enrollment process.
In general, following acceptance, new students should complete New Student Orientation, contact their academic advisor, then register for classes.
If you were accepted several months prior to your first semester, New Student Orientation may not be available yet. In this case, you will receive an email that confirms your acceptance and includes several important tasks to complete prior to orientation. We will follow up with the formal acceptance email – which includes instructions on how to complete orientation – when New Student Orientation is available for your desired semester of entry.
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How will I know that I have been accepted?
We send acceptance emails to applicants within several business days of your date of acceptance. You can also use the Check My Application Status tool.
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Who is my Admissions Counselor?
Your Admissions Counselor is your personal guide to navigating the college admission process and discovering Chatt Tech. Admissions Counselors are assigned based on the first letter of your last name; visit our Contact Your Admissions Counselor page to find yours.
Keep in mind that your Admissions Counselor will assist you while you are an applicant. Your academic advisor will assist you with academic planning and registering for courses. (You can contact them once you have been accepted and completed New Student Orientation.)
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Is there a separate admissions process for health sciences programs?
Many of our health sciences programs can accommodate only a limited number of students. Therefore, students must complete additional requirements to qualify for a particular health sciences program. (Specific requirements for each program are listed on that program’s webpage.)
Our college does not utilize waitlists for competitive admission health sciences programs.
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What makes a transcript official?
A transcript is considered official if it is delivered – by mail or in-person – to Chatt Tech in the same, unopened envelope it was placed in by the issuing institution.
Many institutions use secure, electronic sending services to send transcripts. Transcripts delivered in this fashion are considered official as well. (Please do not submit official transcripts via email or fax; we cannot accept them in this format.) An institution’s electronic transcript request form may ask for a recipient address. If so, please enter DataEntry@ChattahoocheeTech.edu.
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To what address should admissions documents be sent?
We strongly encourage applicants to request transcripts to be sent to us using a secure, electronic sending service. (We will receive these documents sooner and can process them more quickly.) If your previous institution can do this, it will be noted on their transcript request form/webpage. If using such a service – official transcripts are not accepted via email or fax – use DataEntry@ChattahoocheeTech.edu as the recipient address.
If transcripts or other documents must be mailed, please have them sent to:
Chattahoochee Technical College
Office of Admissions
980 South Cobb Drive, Marietta, GA 30060
Please keep in mind that you may also use our Admissions Document Upload form to submit documents that are not official transcripts.
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How do I request my GED or High School Equivalency (HSE) transcript to be sent to Chatt Tech?
If you earned your GED or other HSE in Georgia, please use this GED request form. If you earned your GED or other HSE in a different state, a web search of “request [Name of State] GED transcript” should return some helpful results.
If your transcript will be mailed, send it to:
Chattahoochee Technical College
Office of Admissions
980 South Cobb Drive, Marietta, GA 30060
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Is placement testing required?
Placement testing is not presently an admissions requirement until further notice. If you have testing-related questions, please contact your Admissions Counselor.
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What types of transfer credit are accepted by Chattahoochee Tech?
Our transfer credit page provides a comprehensive list of the types of transfer credit awarded.
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Even though it’s not required for admission currently, how do I take the ACCUPLACER placement test if I want to find out where my math, reading, and writing skills stand?
Chatt Tech offers placement testing at four (4) campus locations by appointment. To make an appointment, visit our placement testing page.
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I previously applied to Chatt Tech or am a previous Chatt Tech student. What do I need to do in order to enroll in classes?
We’d love to have you back! Your admissions requirements will be specific to your situation, namely how long it has been since you applied or attended, transcripts and other documents we still have on file, and whether or not you have attended other institutions since your last application or enrollment at Chatt Tech.
For more guidance, visit our returning student page or contact your Admissions Counselor.
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I think I am missing transfer credit from a previous institution. What do I do?
Keep in mind that transcripts from previous postsecondary institutions are not evaluated for transfer credit until you have been accepted. Once you have been accepted, it may take our team up to 7-10 business days to evaluate your transcripts. If that amount of time has passed and you think credits are missing, you can submit a Transcript Re-Evaluation Request Form.
Please note that Chatt Tech does not award transfer credit for courses with “D” grades.
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I attended college outside of the United States. What evaluation agencies are approved to evaluate my documents?
The majority of foreign credential evaluations come to us from these approved agencies. While those are the most commonly-used agencies, we will accept evaluations from any AICE or NACES member agencies.
Please keep in mind that applicants may also submit a College Transcript Waiver Form if they do not want to submit their college transcript(s) for evaluation.
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Where can I locate Admission forms?
Visit the Admissions Forms page to access forms required for your application. (This does not include forms needed by our financial aid department.) You may also need to reference the Records Forms page based on your needs.
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Does Chattahoochee Technical College waive application fees?
Chatt Tech honors the application fee waivers granted by ACT, SAT, and NACAC for recently-graduated high school students. (The NACAC waiver is accepted in limited circumstances.) Contact your Admissions Counselor for more information.
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I want to return from academic suspension; do I need to re-apply?
Students placed on academic suspension must sit out for a specified number of terms. Once you have satisfied those requirements, you will need to re-apply. (You can apply for the term for which you will be eligible in advance.)
For more information regarding admissions requirements, visit our returning student page.
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