Students applying to Okefenokee Technical College (OTC) who have been previously enrolled at another institution will be classified under the following:

1. Students who are in good academic standing at their former institution will be accepted in good academic standing.
2. Applicants who are not in good academic standing at their former institution will be accepted on academic probation.

Credit by Transfer
As part of the admissions process, all official transcripts submitted by applicants to the college are evaluated for credit transfer.  Credit for courses at an institution accredited by a national or regional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Technical College System of Georgia and whose curriculum is equivalent to or greater than that of OTC will be considered for award of transfer credit.

Collegiate credit awarded by postsecondary colleges not fully accredited nor in candidacy status for accreditation from a regional accrediting association will be considered for transfer credit following the verification of instructor credentials and approval by the Vice President for Academic Affairs or his/her designated authority.

Awarding of transfer credit by Okefenokee Technical College does not guarantee that institutions subsequently attended by the student will accept the credit.

The following guidelines apply to the evaluation of transfer credit:

• An official transcript is on file from all post-secondary institutions attended. Credits from one former institution appearing on the transcript of another institution can neither be evaluated nor accepted for credit without an official transcript from the institution of origin.
• A desktop review (evaluation of courses for transfer credit) is required
• A grade of “C” or higher has been earned for each course transferred
• Occupationally related technical course work should have been completed within five years prior to enrollment at OTC
• No time limits exist on transferability of general education coursework
• The course is essentially the same in content as the course at OTC
• Maximum credit hours awarded for a transfer course will not exceed the credit hours assigned to equivalent course at OTC
• Course descriptions, syllabi, and pertinent catalog information will be reviewed to assure course compatibility with those of OTC. Students are responsible for obtaining appropriate course descriptions and additional documentation if needed
• Decisions regarding the  transfer of academic credit are made by the Registrar

The Registrar’s Office will evaluate official transcripts from postsecondary institutions and inform the student in writing of which classes will transfer to OTC.

Credits accepted for transfer will be recorded into OTC’s record system, and the student will receive an updated copy of his/her transcript including transferred credits.

COMPASS, ASSET, ACT, SAT, and other national tests are recognized. COMPASS testing may not be required for applicants that have successfully completed the program-equivalent math and English courses for their OTC program of study at another institution.

NOTE: If a student desiring to transfer has not exited learning support studies at another institution, the student may retake the COMPASS in the areas that caused the student to be classified as learning support/developmental or be accepted as a learning support/developmental status student.

Residence Requirements
To graduate from a program, a student must complete at least 25% of the program course hours at Okefenokee Technical College.

Students who have completed all or part of their secondary or postsecondary education outside of the United States are required to have their foreign educational credentials evaluated and approved by an independent evaluation agency. 

Program Transfers
Students who want to transfer from one program to another within the institution must follow these procedures:

1. Receive career counseling from an advisor prior to program transfer.
2. Complete the Major Change section of the Student Information Change Form and submit the form to the Admissions Office.

Diploma to Degree Transfers
A student who desires to change from a diploma status to a degree status should consult his/her program advisor; he/she must meet degree admissions requirements and complete the Major Change section of the Student Information Change Form. Changes must be made prior to the effective term. Students should always consult with the Financial Aid Director on this type of transfer.

Military Training Credit
Course credit may be awarded for training received in the Armed Forces. Students requesting credit for Armed Forces training should submit an official training certificate to the Admissions Office.

The following guidelines apply to military training credit for transfer:

• The training must be certified by the Guide to the Evaluation of Education Experiences in the Armed Forces published by the American Council on Education or by the official catalog of the Community College of the Air Force
• Time limits for transfer will be the same as those for traditional transfer credit
• Training experience meets required competencies for a course required in the program in which the student is enrolled

Transient Students
An applicant who wishes to be a transient from another technical college and who has completed all the required steps for admission may be admitted as a transient student. Transient students may complete the coursework under a state-standardized curriculum for graduation from the program. The degree, diploma, or technical certificate of credit will be awarded by the home institution rather than by Okefenokee Technical College.

NOTE: Prior to enrollment, the Admissions Office will obtain a transient letter from the Admissions Office at the home institution to the effect that the home institution will accept Okefenokee Technical College’s credits toward the graduation of the transient student.
A transient student must:

1. Submit a completed application for admission.
2. Pay the non-refundable application fee.
3. Present a transient letter from the home institution stating the courses that can be taken.
4. Have an official transcript sent back to the home institution at the end of the transient term.
5. Pay all scheduled fees of the host institution.

Students from Okefenokee Technical College who want to be a transient at another school must be in good standing. In addition to being a student in good standing, he/she must have successfully completed 17 semester or 25 quarter hours of credit at OTC.