Limited Entry Programs
Welcome to GTCC and the Limited Entry Office! We are here to help you navigate the processes related to selecting and applying to a Limited Entry program.
Limited Entry Programs have a formal application process and limited seating. That is, the program accepts a specific and limited number of learners each selection cycle and you must apply to receive consideration for entry. Each program has different requirements that must be met before you can apply. A Limited Entry Advisor can help you determine which program is best suited for your skills and interest and they can then guide you through the pre-application process.
Please note that although you may be admitted to GTCC, you are not automatically admitted to your program of interest. There are specific additional deadlines you must meet to be eligible for application. Once they are met, you may submit a program application by the specified application deadline date. Please note that some programs are very competitive and meeting the minimum program admission requirements does not guarantee you a space in the program.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. Admission requirements and other components of the application process are subject to change each year. For this reason, applicants are required to complete the information session associated with the current application year.
The following chart shows the options for meeting these requirements:
| College English Readiness | College Mathematics Readiness |
|---|---|
| Option 1: You have completed or received transfer credit for ENG 111. | Option 1: You have completed or received transfer credit for one of the following — MAT 143, MAT 152, MAT 171 (or a higher-level math). |
| Option 2: You have completed or received waiver credit for all of the following: DRE 096, DRE 097, DRE 098 | Option 2: You have completed or received waiver credit for all of the following: DMA 010, DMA 020, DMA 030, DMA 040, and DMA 050 |
| Option 3: You have completed or received waiver credit for ENG 002 with a minimum grade of P2 | Option 3: You have completed or received waiver credit for MAT 003 with a minimum grade of P2 |
| Option 4: You have completed or received waiver credit for ENG 011 | Option 4: You have completed or received waiver credit for one of the following: MAT 043, MAT 052, or MAT 071 |
| Option 5: An earned Associate or Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution | Option 5: An earned Associate or Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution |
| Option 6: Completion of placement test within the past 10 years and achievement of appropriate scores. If you took the placement test elsewhere, you MUST submit those scores to GTCC Admissions! | Option 6: Completion of placement test within the past 10 years and achievement of appropriate scores. If you took the placement test elsewhere, you MUST submit those scores to GTCC Admissions! |
| Option 7: Graduate of a US high school within the last 10 years, with a GPA of 2.8 or higher | Option 7: Graduate of a US high school within the last 10 years, with a GPA of 2.8 or higher |
Application results are sent to your GTCC email within four weeks after the application deadline. Applicants are encouraged to begin checking their email periodically after the deadline in the event selections are made sooner.
If you are wanting to change your major to a limited entry program, you must submit a program application and be accepted. Once your seat has been accepted, your program will be changed. Students preparing for limited entry programs are usually enrolled in Pre-Program pathways allowing for completion of the general coursework for the program.