Student Information - COVID-19

One of the challenges with this transition may be technology, but that’s something we can easily fix. If you are a student experiencing any issues in connecting to your courses, with WiFi, the need to borrow a laptop, or other issues, please follow these simple steps to connect to tech support:

1. Call the main Greenville Technical College phone number – (864) 250-8000
2. Select 2 to indicate “you are a new or returning student”
3. Select 2 for “all other student inquiries”
4. Select 3 for “tech support”
5. When tech support answers, please let the person know what your problem is. He/she will give you assistance and guidance to solve your problem.

Staying Connected

Check out free services including internet and WiFi to help you handle the changes COVID-19 has brought. 

Food Insecurity or other immediate challenges

Need assistance with food? Call Caring Corner at (864) 483-4827.

The Center for Student Advocacy helps connect students with the right resources to assist with academic, financial, personal and food challenges, and will continue to be available via www.gvltec.edu/help/ or by phone or text at (864) 483-4827.

Scholarships

We want to do everything possible to help you finish out this semester online, make up labs at a later date, and make progress toward your goals. However, if you are sure that withdrawal is the only option, the withdrawal dates for each course have been extended. Refer to the course schedule (yellow column) on the GTC website for details. Your instructors will also provide the information in a revised syllabus once classes re-start.

The deadline for submitting Pass/Non-Pass requests has been extended to coincide with the extended withdrawal date. All requests must be submitted no later than the course withdrawal date. The Pass/Non-Pass request form is located in Blackboard under “Helpful Links for Students.”

Spring 2020 Commencement has been canceled, but once graduation requirements are met, diplomas will be mailed. We invite you to walk across the stage in December.

Weighted admissions applications to the Dental Hygiene, Dental Assistant, Diagnostic Medical Technology, Health Information Management, Medical Assistant, Medical Laboratory Technology, Nursing, Physical Therapist Assistant, Radiologic Technology, Respiratory Therapy, and Surgical Technology programs can’t be accepted before April 1 with the deadline extended to June 1.

Offices open/help available by phone and online

The Center for Career and Professional Development will provide resume critiques and virtual appointments for career advice and mock interviews.  To make arrangements, please call (864) 250-8139 or email Debbie.Hudson@gvltec.edu.

A limited number of Financial Aid representatives are available to take your calls. For faster service, please send your Financial Aid questions to Financialaid@gvltec.edu.

Students can schedule an online Academic Coaching appointment by emailing academiccoaching@gvltec.edu.

GTC has expanded its online tutoring capacity. Students can now use our Brainfuse online tutoring service to work with live tutors for up to four hours per month to submit papers or questions to either the online Writing Center and/or Question Center up to four times per month. To access Brainfuse, students should open their course in Blackboard, select Course Tools, and click Brainfuse.

Additionally, students can schedule online tutoring sessions with GTC’s Math and Writing Center tutors through www.gvltec.mywconline.com. If you need assistance email Ember.Cunningham@gvltec.edu or Michelle.Henderson@gvltec.edu.

Many forms are available online. Go to the student forms page.

Download the Blackboard app to your phone from your app store to complete online course assignments.

Library staff members are standing by to help with research and database questions, access issues, and more. Get started.

Online help is available for students with disabilities through the end of the semester. Contact the office by emailing DisabilityServices@gvltec.edu or call 864-250-8202.

Feeling stressed or anxious? Email CounselingServices@gvltec.edu and one of the counselors will respond to address your needs.

TRIO Student Support Services will continue to serve its participants with their academic advising and tutoring needs during the college’s closure. Participants can reach out to Jeannie Knecht at Jeannie.Knecht@gvltec.edu for needed assistance. 

Campus Life is excited to continue providing engaging, dynamic experiences for our campus community. Follow us on our social media platforms to take part in our upcoming games and challenges! We are on Instagram: @gtccampuslife and Facebook: Greenville Tech Campus Life. Email campuslife@gvltec.edu or visit our Campus Life webpage for more information.

Satellite Campus Student Services Departments are available to assist and support students and employees.  Contact us for assistance or as a connector to important campus and college resources. 
BensonCampus@gvltec.edu
BrashierCampus@gvltec.edu
NorthwestCampus@gvltec.edu

Advising and registration

Registration for current students opens on March 30.  Email your assigned advisor for guidance with summer and fall classes.  If you’ve earned 18 credit hours or less, your advisor will need to lift your mandatory advising flag before you can register. This video will provide a quick refresher for registering using Student Self-Service Student Planning. For additional advising questions, please contact Advising@gvltec.edu.

Students whose academic status is recovery or suspension: please contact Karen.Morrow@gvltec.edu or call (864) 250-8388 for help.

Log in to GTC4me to access these recent communications.

• March 26 - Continue making progress toward your goals
• March 24 - Message from Dr. Keith Miller, president, about GTC help and resources 

How to protect yourself

To minimize the spread of any respiratory illness including the flu and COVID-19, please practice basic prevention measures. Wash your hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or use a hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol content if soap and water are not available, stay home when you are sick, cover coughs and sneezes, avoid close contact with people who are sick, and avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands. Avoid shaking hands with others; instead rely on fist bumps, elbow bumps, or waves to greet without contact.

Symptoms

Symptoms of COVID-19 include fever, cough, and shortness of breath. If you are an employee experiencing symptoms that you believe to be associated with COVID-19, please stay at home, contact your healthcare provider, and notify your supervisor to discuss a plan for your absence. If you are a student experiencing these symptoms, please stay at home, contact your healthcare provider, and notify your instructors for guidance regarding illness-related absences.

Free screenings are available

Prisma Health and MUSC are offering COVID-19 screenings that you can access from home. If you are exhibiting symptoms, go to https://www.prismahealth.org/virtual-visit/ (promo code COVID19) for a free online visit or MUSC.care (promo code COVID19) to speak to an online virtual care provider.

Guidelines for sheltering in place

In some areas and situations, people may be advised to shelter in place. If that should happen here, please refer to the CDC website for advice.

Rely only on reputable sources for information

The CDC has answers to many FAQs. You can also learn more about the disease on DHEC’s website.