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Update: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

We are committed to providing the Greenville Technical College community with factual information about COVID-19, the respiratory virus with worldwide impact. Check DHEC's website for the latest statistics on the impact in South Carolina.
INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS INFORMATION FOR FACULTY & STAFF CARES ACT INFORMATION

COVID-19 Reporting Form

Please complete this form if you or the person you are completing the form on behalf of:

  • Has tested positive or has symptoms of COVID-19
  • Has been in close contact with someone who has tested positive or is symptomatic
  • Has been around someone who began exhibiting symptoms two or more days later

DO NOT use this form to pre-register for DHEC testing on our campuses. Go to https://scdhec.gov/covid19/covid-19-testing-locations and click on "more information or pre-registration" beside the testing site that you have selected.

CLICK TO ACCESS THE REPORTING FORM

CURRENT STATUS

We continue to offer a wide range of course delivery formats. Those who prefer face-to-face classes have a full range of courses from which to choose, and those more comfortable with online and hybrid formats also have a multitude of options.

Masks are mandatory for vaccinated and unvaccinated employees, students, visitors, and vendors in all indoor spaces. Masks are strongly encouraged in outdoor spaces when groups gather. The situation will be evaluated at regular intervals to determine a safe end date for the mask mandate. Face shields are not an acceptable substitute for masks unless an employee has submitted medical documentation to HR or a student has submitted medical documentation to Student Disability Services.

Vaccinations are also strongly encouraged for everyone. Many vaccine locations, including the Buck Mickel Center, accept walk-ins. Vaccine events are also being held on our campuses to make getting the shot as convenient as possible.

Tuition and fees continue to be frozen at current rates through Fall Semester 2021. This means that rates will not increase during this time. This action was taken by the Greenville Technical College Area Commission to keep education affordable while families deal with financial implications of the pandemic.

COVID-19 testing is available on all Greenville Technical College campuses. This free, drive-through service is offered seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. through a partnership with DHEC. Students, employees, and members of the community are invited to take advantage of easy access to the PCR test. 

Economic Development and Corporate Training

The Economic Development and Corporate Training Division (EDCT) is offering classes face-to-face, online or in a hybrid format. You may register in person, online, or by phone.

Vaccine Availability

There are many opportunities to get vaccinated at GTC.  In addition, many permanent locations welcome walk ins. Please note that some of the opportunities below are designated as second dose, but you can also receive a first dose on that date and schedule your second dose later.

Benson Campus

  • August 25, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.: COVID vaccines
  • September 15, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.: second dose

Barton Campus

  • August 26, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.:  Welcome Back Block Party
  • COVID vaccines and Bon Secours physicians: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
  • September 16, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.: second dose

Northwest Campus

  • August 30, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.: COVID vaccines and Bon Secours physicians
  • September 20, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.: second dose

Brashier Campus

  • August 31, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.: COVID vaccines
  • September 21, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.: second dose

CONTACTS

If you have questions about Coronavirus response at Greenville Technical College, please contact:

Julie Eddy
Julie.Eddy@gvltec.edu