Transcripts FAQ | Greenville Technical College

What transcripts are accepted?

Official transcripts accepted are those from institutions accredited by one of the listed regional accrediting bodies.

What if I attended homeschool or private school?

You must provide a transcript that is regionally accredited or listed with the appropriate Department of Education, as explained in the acceptable graduation types.

What if I don't have proof of high school graduation?

The college also offers several programs that do not require proof of state high school completion/GED. Please note, however, that in order to apply for financial aid, you will need to submit an official state high school transcript, GED or state high school diploma.

What if I can't get my transcript submitted before classes start?

You can be admitted for one semester pending proof of state high school completion/GED after you complete placement testing or provide sufficient ACT, AP, IB or SAT scores. You may be admitted to a program with an unofficial college transcript for one semester only, two (2) weeks prior to the start of the semester.

How are transcripts submitted?

Official transcripts must be submitted directly to the Admissions office or Student Services at any of our campuses. Official transcripts received by Greenville Technical College become part of an official record and cannot be returned or released to the student.

How do I get a copy of my transcripts from schools I previously attended?

Use the school or college's request process or fill out the appropriate form below and give it to your former school. That institution will send your transcript to us and may charge you a fee.

High school transcript request form (PDF)
Previous college transcript request form (PDF)

What are the rules for foreign high school diplomas and transcripts?

Foreign high school diplomas must meet the equivalent of an American high school diploma. Contact World Education Services (WES) www.wes.org or Josef Silny www.jsilny.com to request an evaluation and to have the official report sent to the Admissions office. Ask for a document by document evaluation, not line by line. It is recommend that evaluations be started three (3) months prior to the semester the student intends to enroll. If the evaluation is not complete before the semester begins, provisional/conditional acceptance can be made with a Foreign Evaluation contract at the Admissions Office at McAlister Square or satellite campus location.

How do I get my AP credit?

Students must request AP scores be sent directly to the Office of Transcript Evaluation.

You may request your scores be sent by visiting the CollegeBoard website.

Transcript Evaluation personnel will determine appropriate transfer credit per course. Acceptable scores are 3, 4 or 5.

I did dual credit at my high school, can I use that college credit at Greenville Tech?

Yes, you may be able to use the credit. Request the college transcript be sent to the Student Records Office at Greenville Tech for evaluation.

Does everyone have to provide proof of state high school completion/GED?

Yes, except when a program does not require it. An associate or bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college/university can be used as proof of high school.

Programs that don't require high school diploma or GED »

What are the rules for military transcripts/CLEP/Dantes transcripts?

Limited credits are transferred from military transcripts. The records can be requested from the appropriate military branch education department. Transcript Evaluation uses the ACE guideline, and Transcript Evaluation personnel are responsible for researching military training/CLEP and Dantes records and determining appropriate transfer coursework.