ASSET is a paper-and-pencil placement test used to determine student strengths and needs in Reading, Writing, and Math basic skills. ASSET testing is provided free of charge as a service to prospective students. It can be taken only once, and an appointment is needed. ASSET is also available in alternate formats for students requesting accommodations.
HGTC
External Testing for other Colleges and Agencies
Student Success And Technology Center/Writing Center (SSTC/WC) The Student Success and Technology Center and Writing Center (SSTC/WC) is a FREE student support center for students who need assistance in academics and technology at HGTC. The purpose of the SSTC/WC is to provide all students with an equal opportunity to succeed in college by addressing students’ unique educational, career, and personal needs. The mission of the SSTC/WC is to improve academic achievement, assist in technological innovation in the classroom, and foster successful leadership development of Horry-Georgetown Technical College students. This mission is geared towards retention of HGTC students by helping students overcome academic problems and obtain a technologic aptitude to succeed in the workforce. The SSTC/WC provides the following free services: • Academic and Writing Center Tutoring • Technology support and training on the use of HGTC-related technologies, such as D2L, MyIT LAb and My MathLab • Access to learning materials at our Online Resource Center: www.hgtc.edu/sstclinks • Assistance with SMARTHINKING, our 24 -hour Online Tutoring Center, including LIVE support • Assistance with StudentLingo, our 24/7online, interactive workshop center • Workshops that teach an assortment of useful skills, including but not limited to computers, time management, stress management, study skills, test-taking and more. For more information about the SSTC/WC, including locations on each campus and hours and information on our services, visit www.hgtc.edu/sstc. Library At all campus locations of Horry-Georgetown Technical College, traditional library services are blended with academic computing resources to provide centralized support centers where students can read, study, conduct research, and complete assignments. Each campus has a full service library providing study areas, private study rooms, computers with wireless internet access, and video viewing facilities. The three campus library collections include resources selected to support the academic and personal needs of students, faculty and staff and members of the community. The library website is the gateway to library resources and services making them accessible on or off campus. Through the homepage, access is provided to the online library catalog, research databases, online tutorials and library guides. HGTC libraries participate in multiple partnership agreements which increase the amount of resources available to patrons. The general library collection is available for check out with an HGTC student ID card. Materials may be requested from any campus and items are delivered to the campus most convenient, free of charge. Reference services are provided in person at each campus, via e-mail, texting, chat, social media websites or by telephone. Library orientations and instruction sessions are available for individuals, classes or other groups. These instruction sessions actively promote information literacy and the development of lifelong learning skills. Service hours for each semester are posted on the library website and at each campus library. Special hours during holidays or breaks will be posted at each library. More information on library services is available at www.hgtc.edu/ library.
Conway Campus Circulation Desk (843) 349-5268 Reference Desk (843) 349-5394 Fax Number (843) 347-0552 Elizabeth Mattocks
Chapin Memorial Library, Grand Strand Campus Circulation Desk (843) 477-2012 Reference Desk (843) 477-2018 Fax Number (843) 477-8065
Academic Information, Support Services & Policies
All Campuses The College Testing Centers are members of the National College Testing Association Consortium of College Testing Centers and, time and space permitting, offer proctored Internet and traditional testing services for students attending other colleges and students sitting for various certification exams. Students should contact the Testing Center at the desired campus for appointments. There is no charge for this service.
Georgetown Campus Circulation Desk (843) 520-1424 Fax Number (843) 520-1423
Horry Georgetown Technical College Catalog and Student Handbook 2011-2012
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