Early College FAQ
Early College courses are available in the following areas:
Automotive & Auto Body
Aircraft Maintenance Technology
Diesel Equipment Technology
Carpentry & Construction
Culinary Arts
Visual Arts
Engineering Design Technology
Mechanical Engineering Technology
Mechatronics
Machine Tool Technology
Welding Technology
Information Technology
University Transfer
Automotive & Auto Body
Aircraft Maintenance Technology
Diesel Equipment Technology
Carpentry & Construction
Culinary Arts
Visual Arts
Engineering Design Technology
Mechanical Engineering Technology
Mechatronics
Machine Tool Technology
Welding Technology
Information Technology
University Transfer
Early College courses are offered at four Greenville Technical College campuses (Barton, Benson, Brashier and Northwest). Early College courses are also offered at the Greenville County Career Centers and at specific area high schools. Check with your Guidance Counselor to determine which Early College programs are available.
The grades that are earned will be the first grades to appear on your college transcript. Failure to complete these courses with a "C" or better may result in a lower overall GPA and ineligibility or loss of financial aid later on.
College credit earned in courses identified as University Transfer are accepted as transfer credit at any two-year and most four-year public colleges in South Carolina as well as most colleges nationwide. It is the responsibility of the Early College student to contact any colleges where they are considering enrolling to confirm that they will accept the GTC course. Greenville Technical College is SACSCOC (Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges) accredited. Students at Greenville County Public Schools should check with high school administration to see how college credits transfer at the high school level.
For those who plan a career in a high-tech area, Early College gives you the chance to make sure you've chosen a field you will enjoy! So if you don't enjoy what you are doing, you'll be wasting your time.
Early College classes are offered in many different technical programs and in university transfer as well. This means that whether your college plans include a career-specific major or a bachelor's degree, Early College is the perfect way to get started.
Yes, high school seniors who have a 3.0 GPA or higher and who have successfully completed a college level course (AP, Early College, etc.) may take online courses.
- Students enrolled in programs or courses offered at their local career center
- Students in high school where Early College classes are available
- Homeschooled, charter and other students who enroll at one of our campuses
Early College students must meet certain requirements for participation.
Early College classes are college courses you can take while you're still in high school. Getting a jump start on college means you can lighten your load in college or even graduate early. You'll save money too. And since these classes award college credit when you pass the class rather than taking an additional exam, Early College is a great way to begin your college career.
Early College students cannot add or drop classes on their own. You must see an advisor at one of our satellite campuses or you can visit an advisor at the Admissions and Registration Center. Restrict any changes to your schedule to the add/drop period during the first week of classes.