Assessment

The ability of a student to succeed in a program at OFTC is greatly determined by the math and language skills possessed by that student. The Technical College System of Georgia is committed to assisting each student achieve his/her maximum potential. All students applying for degree, diploma, and certificate programs must be assessed prior to acceptance to a program of study at a technical college. Students will then be admitted in accordance with the academic standards applicable to that program.

A list of placement tests and other requirements that OFTC may accept in assessing a student’s readiness for a program of study is included within the previously listed Admissions Steps.

Assessment results are transferable to any TCSG college. Official transcripts from a regionally or nationally accredited postsecondary institution recognized by the United States Department of Education documenting equivalent program-level English and math coursework successfully completed (“C” or better) may be used in lieu of placement exams. A student possessing an associate’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution shall be exempted from placement requirements.

NOTE: Certain programs do not require a high school diploma, high school equivalency diploma, or placement test scores, provided student meets at least one of TCSG's multiple measures for admissions.

Placement tests are not required for special admit (non-diploma/non-credit) students unless recommended by the Admissions Office. Contact the Admissions Office for details.