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Learning Support

The Learning Support Program serves any prospective student whose basic academic skills are below the minimum levels recommended to enter a credit program at Georgia Piedmont Technical College. Each technical education program has established a description of entry-level reading, language, and math competencies. The major purpose of Learning Support is to provide learning experiences in reading, language, and math that will aid the student in mastering the skills needed for admission into a selected program of study. Assignment to Learning Support is based on the results of standardized tests and the competencies needed for the prospective program of study. After testing is completed, the student shall be advised to complete the appropriate courses.

Georgia Piedmont Technical College implemented a redesigned Learning Support curriculum in Fall 2011. Students who attended the college prior to that term and who are returning to the college will be required to retake the placement exam. Students transferring into Georgia Piedmont Technical College who have not completed a transferable college-level English or Math will also be required to take the placement exam. Tutoring assistance with the exams is available to Learning Support students in the Student Success & Learning Support Center.