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The Records Office manages the academic records of the college and responds to general college inquiries. Services for students include transcripts, changes to student records, and graduation.
The office supports the academic mission of the college; ensures the integrity, confidentiality, and security of educational records; collects and reports accurate data pertaining to the academic program; and meets the needs of students, faculty, and staff by providing exceptional customer service.
Records Office Forms
The Records Office offers several services that require either an electronic or paper form submission.
Requesting GTCC Transcripts
Transcripts can be requested online through Parchment.
Graduation
Graduation applications will be accepted each semester with an annual commencement ceremony in May.
The Greater Greensboro Consortium (GGC)
The GGC program allows GTCC students to take courses at other nearby colleges that are not available in a given semester at GTCC.
Reverse Transfer
Complete your GTCC degree by transferring courses back from a participating North Carolina College or University.
Transfer Equivalency Search
View the list of credits accepted by GTCC.
Record Security and Student Privacy (FERPA)
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA) is federal legislation regarding the privacy of student records.
Transfer Credit and Credit for Prior Learning
Earn Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) in various ways.
Frequently Asked Questions
Students may print a schedule and bill from Self-Service.
Information relative to a “HOLD” status is located in Self-Service.
Please see GTCC's Requesting Transcripts page.
Yes, verification of enrollment may be obtained by contacting the National Student Clearinghouse.
Official verification of an earned credential may be obtained by contacting the National Student Clearinghouse.
Transferring credit to GTCC
GTCC accepts credits earned in academic programs from colleges and universities accredited by one of the following seven regional agencies.
- Middle States Commission on Higher Education
- New England Association of Schools and Colleges
- Higher Learning Commission
- Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
- Western Association of Schools and Colleges
- The Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges
Advanced standing
The college recognizes and values knowledge and skills gained in many ways. Advanced academic standing may be earned by any or all of the following methods:
- Transfer of credit from approved institutions
- Guilford Technical Community College proficiency examinations
- College Level Examinations Program (CLEP) | Download information [PDF]
- Advanced Placement examinations (AP) | Download information [PDF]
- High school articulation | Download articulation credit form [PDF] Download articulation agreement [PDF]
- Professional certification
- International Baccalaureate (IB) | Download information [PDF]
Proficiency exams
Students who have gained knowledge and skills through continuing education courses with no avenues for cross-walk or work experience may receive credits through the use of proficiency exams.
International and military transcripts
Transfer credit from international colleges is awarded on a case-by-case basis and may require department chair validation. Students are advised to submit their record of coursework to an agency recognized by NACES (National Association of Credential Evaluating Services) for an international evaluation.
Military and veteran students should also submit their Joint Service Transcript and/or Community College of the Air Force Transcript.
Course equivalency process
The Records Office will determine the appropriate course equivalency for acceptance of transfer credit. Credits will be evaluated on a course-by-course basis. Students will receive credit for courses with an earned grade of “C” or better. Transferred courses may require department validation before acceptance.
Some departments and courses have time limits for transferring. See which departments and courses have time limits for transferring.
To receive a degree from GTCC, the student must earn at GTCC one-fourth of the required hours in the degree program and one-third of the major coursework applicable to graduation.
To have a transcript re-evaluated, go to Records Office Forms. Choose the Transfer Credit Re-Evaluation form, attach the required documentation, and send to records@gtcc.edu.