New Student Orientation www.ATLANTATECH.edu

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New Student Orientationwww.ATLANTATECH.edu
Named 2012 TCSG Best Technical College in
Georgia
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Presidents Welcome
The faculty and staff at Atlanta Technical
College welcome you as the newest member of our
college family! You have joined a college
community that is focused on your academic and
career goals, and we want to work with you to
ensure your success. You are a valuable asset
to the Atlanta Technical College community, and
your life will be transformed by your experiences
here. At the same time, this college community
will also be enriched because of you. We welcome
your leadership, scholarship, service, creativity
and involvement. I invite you to witness the
power of an education from Atlanta Technical
College to become what you are meant to be!
Dr. Alvetta Peterman Thomas President
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General Information

• Atlanta Technical College (Atlanta Tech) was
  established in 1968. Atlanta Tech is a unit of
  the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG).
  Atlanta Techs designated service area includes
  the city of Atlanta, Fulton County south of the
  Chattahoochee and Clayton County.
• Atlanta Techs training programs are fully
  accredited by the Council on Occupational
  Education (COE) and the Southern Association of
  Colleges and Schools (SACS).
• Education is For Everyone
• Atlanta Tech offers opportunities to people 16
  years or older to include
• Recent high school graduates,
• Men and women currently in the workforce,
• Persons returning or entering college for the
• first time, and
• Veterans

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Academic Calendar The academic calendar is from
July 1- June 30 of each fiscal year The
academic calendar is updated and published in the
College Catalog. Visit www.atlantatech.edu for
additional updates.
Warranty Policy We guarantee that when you
graduate you will be prepared for the career in
which you were trainedif not, well re-train you
with FREE tuition! Please see the college
catalog for more information about the warranty
policy. You may also contact Ms. Sylvie Moses at
404.225.4434.
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Academic Policies

• Grading Policy
• Grades are issued at the end of each semester. A
  grade of C or better is required in all courses
  for graduation. Below are the
• Grade Numerical Grade Point
  Equivalent
• A 90-100 4
• B 80-89 3
• C 70-79 2
• D 60-69 1
• F 0-59 0

Work Ethic A work ethics grade is also issued for
each course and is designed to evaluate and
encourage good work habits. You will be
evaluated based on the following
characteristics. ? Attendance ? Attitude ?
Character ? Organizational Skills ? Teamwork ?
Communication ? Appearance ? Cooperation ?
Productivity ? Respect
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Career Placement Services

• The Career Placement Services Office conducts
  workshops each semester for students to
  disseminate information on the availability,
  scope, and use of career placement resources.
  They provide access to on-line resources to
  assist with job placement resources such as
  E-recruiting (http//atlantatech.experience.com).
• Computer labs are available on a first come,
  first serve basis.
• Interviewing and resume assistance are
  available.
• CPS also offers Campus Recruiting Days where
  businesses
• come to campus in search of potential
• employees.
• Email careerplacement_at_atlantatech.edu
• Campus Location Suite D128
• Phone [phone]
• Director, Michael Burnside
• Career Evaluator, Cathy Clements
• Career Support Assistant, Carolyn Sanders

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Learning Support Lab

• Offers free tutoring in
• Learning Support English 0090, Math 0090, and/or
  Reading 0090
• General Education Courses
• English, Math, and Reading for English as a
  Second Language (ESL 0091-0094)
• College 1000 College Success and Survival Skills
• A useful 2 credit hour course that covers topics
  such as time management, learning styles, study
  skills and more.
• Required for all Learning Support students
  (students registering for English 0090, Math
  0090, and/or Reading 0090).
• Seminars and Workshops
• Open Study Area
• Open Computer Lab

• Contact Ronald E. Laws
• Dept. Chair of Learning Support and ESL
• rlaws_at_atlantatech.edu
• 404.225.4628
• Room 2118

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Student Success Center

• The Student Success Center supports and enhances
  Atlanta Technical College students academic
  growth and success by providing superior academic
  advisement assistance, delivering outstanding
  supplemental learning services, and bridging
  students to useful external resources.
• Available Services
• Student Success Advisors and Achievement Coaches
• Workshops
• Financial Assistance (for those who qualify)
• Referrals to external and internal resources

Contact Johnnie C. Sawyer, MPA Coordinator,
Student Success Center [phone]/5059 Email
jsawyer1_at_atlantatech.edu
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Adult Education Department

• Atlanta Technical College Adult Education
  Department is pleased to announce the start of
  our Adult Education program for the Metro Atlanta
  (Fulton County) area. The program is FREE.
  Registration is ongoing. CLASSES AND SERVICES
  OFFERED
• Adult Basic Education (ABE)
• Adult Secondary Education (ASE/GED Prep)
• Workforce development, financial and family
  support trainings and workshops, and much
  more!!!!
• Classes will be conducted Monday through Thursday
  from 9 a.m. to 345 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 815 p.m.
  Students will have mandatory workforce
  development, financial and family support
  trainings and workshops on Fridays from 9 am
  through 1 pm.
• FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT
• Monique M. Faulkner, M. Ed
• Dean, Adult Education
• Economic Development Division
• Atlanta Technical College
• 1560 Metropolitan Parkway
• Atlanta, GA 30310-4446

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Student Services

• OPEN COMPUTER LABS
• Room 2118 is open from
• 730 am 800 pm (MonThurs)
• 730 am 400 pm Fri
• 900 am 100 pm Sat
• Center for Excellence and Lifelong Learning (New
  Connections Building)
• 8 am 3 pm (Mon Thurs)

LIBRARY and MEDIA SERVICES facilities, and
services to all faculty, staff, and students.
Flexible scheduling permits individuals and
groups to use the center as needed.   Students
must present a current, valid student ID in order
to borrow materials.  Students must also activate
their IDs to use the computer and credit money to
their account by using the librarys AddValue
machine to print and make copies (.10 per
page).  The library is a place of study for
students. For this reason unattended children,
radios, cell phones, or unnecessary noises are
prohibited. Eating and drinking allowed only in
designated area. Children must be accompanied by
an adult at all times.    Library
Hours                  Monday-Thursday            
       730 a.m. - 800p.m.                  
Friday                                      730
a.m.  - 400p.m.                  Website
www.atlantatech.edu/library                 
Phone [phone]                  Email
atclibrary_at_atlantatech.edu
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Student Activities

• Encourages students to participate in student
  life and organizations
• Students who participate in these organizations
  gain the leadership skills that are essential for
  success in the workplace.
• Organizations Delta Epsilon Chi (DEX), National
  Technical Honor Society (NTHS), Phi Beta Lambda
  (PBL), SkillsUSA, Statewide Student Leadership
  Council
• DEX, PBL and SkillsUSA offer state and national
  competitions as opportunities for students to
  demonstrate and/or enhance their skills.
• Students may also participate in the annual
• Georgia Fall Leadership Conference.

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Student Activities/Organizations

• Student Government Association (SGA)
• Phi Beta Lambda (PBL)
• Skills USA
• Student Leadership Council
• Program Clubs
• Veterans Club
• Foundation Setters for Future Minds
• (Early Childhood Education)
• Visual Graphix Group

• The Accounting Club
• Club Metro 1560
• Delta Epsilon Chi (DEX)
• Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL)
• Halle International Exchange Program
• International Club
• National Technical Honor Society (NTHS)

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Early Childcare Center

• The Early Childcare Center provides
• A safe and healthy learning environment
• Nutritious meals (breakfast, lunch snack),
• Activities, materials, and equipment which are
• age and developmentallyappropriate
• A creative curriculum for infants, toddlers, 3
  years old Pre-kindergarten.
• An open door policy, which supports open
  communication between
• children, adults, the community, and the centre
  staff.
• A staff that serves children ages 7 months 5
  years old,
• An environment that encourages creativity
  through a variety of art
• experiences
• Hours of Operation Monday Friday700 a.m.
  600 p.m.

Contact Dr. Marsha Whittle Center
Coordinator404.225.4581 mwhittle_at_atlantatech.edu
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• Student Photo Identification
• For security purposes, students are required to
  carry their college identification card whenever
  on campus, or when participating in college
  activities. Student photo identification cards
  are made on scheduled registration days and daily
  during the first two weeks of class. Make up
  days are on the second Monday of the month in
  Room 2126. Check with Student Affairs for an
  updated schedule.
• Students will be required to present the college
  identification card
• when using the library and other campus
  facilities and should be able
• to present it upon the request of a college
  official.
• Parking Decals
• Parking decals are required for all vehicles
  parked on campus. These decals may be obtained
  from the Business Office located in the Cleveland
  Dennard Building across from the Admissions and
  Student Financial Aid offices. The cost is 23.

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Public Safety and Security

• Atlanta Technical College works to help you
  maintain your personal safety and protect your
  property by providing law enforcement, security,
  and safety services. It is the expectation that
  each person adhere to all applicable laws while
  on the physical property and when conducting
  business with Atlanta Technical College. Each
  year, ATC publishes its crime statistics
  according to the guidelines of the Jeanne Clery
  Disclosure of Campus Security Police and Campus
  Crime Statistics Act. Campus security also
• Maintains Lost and Found
• Issues parking decals and lockers
• Regulates parking
• Patrols the halls and parking lots
• Enforces Student Dress Code
• Checks student IDs

Safety is everyones business - Be Alert! Report
incidences immediately to a security
officer. Please secure your personal belongings
at all times.
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Bookstore Information
The bookstore is in room C2115 located in the
second floor lobby of the Academic Complex across
from the auditorium. New and used textbooks,
supplies, related course items, academic computer
supplies, Atlanta Tech paraphernalia, clothing,
and other items are available for your
convenience.   STORE HOURS Monday Thursday
830 a.m. - 600 p.m. Friday 900 a.m. 1200
p.m. TO ACCESS YOUR FINANCIAL AID ACCOUNT IN
THE BOOKSTORE PLEASE PRESENT A VALID ATLANTA
TECH I.D. OR GOVERNMENT I.D.   FORMS OF
PAYMENT Visa, MasterCard, Check (with Government
Issued I.D.) 
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Special Needs Survey
Students requiring accommodations must inform the
Special Needs Coordinator before the service is
provided. Official documentation is required.
You may also click here to complete the State
Enrollment System Information Form. The first
section is for those individuals who may have a
psychological, medical or learning disability.
The second section is for those individuals who
have not been able to find employment, or lost
their job or who are single parents. Examples
of services include Interpreters, note takers,
desk adjustments, computer visual aids, special
equipment.

• Contact Special Needs Coordinator
• Ms. Sylvie Moses
• 404-225-4434
• smoses_at_atlantatech.edu

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Student Conduct Code

• Students are responsible for following all of
  the
• rules outlined in the Student Handbook.
• Drug Free Campus no drug use or possession
• of weapons are allowed on campus.
• Violations of the Student Conduct Code may
• result in suspension or expulsion from the
• College.
• Sexual Harassment is prohibited!
• Student Right to Know

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Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
(FERPA)

• Schools may disclose, without consent,
  "directory" information such as a student's name,
  address, telephone number, date and place of
  birth, honors and awards, and dates of
  attendance. However, schools must tell parents
  and eligible students about directory information
  and allow parents and eligible students a
  reasonable amount of time to request that the
  school not disclose directory information about
  them. The actual means of notification (special
  letter, inclusion in a college bulletin, student
  handbook, or newspaper article) is left to the
  discretion of each school.
• School officials with legitimate educational
  interest
• Other schools to which a student is transferring
• Specified officials for audit or evaluation
  purposes
• Appropriate parties in connection with financial
  aid to a student
• Organizations conducting certain studies for or
  on behalf of the school
• Accrediting organizations
• To comply with a judicial order or lawfully
  issued subpoena
• Appropriate officials in cases of health and
  safety emergencies and
• State and local authorities, within a juvenile
  justice system, pursuant to specific State law.
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Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
(FERPA) (continued)
Schools may disclose, without consent,
"directory" information such as a student's name,
address, telephone number, date and place of
birth, honors and awards, and dates of
attendance. However, schools must tell parents
and eligible students about directory information
and allow parents and eligible students a
reasonable amount of time to request that the
school not disclose directory information about
them. Schools must notify parents and eligible
students annually of their rights under FERPA.
The actual means of notification (special letter,
inclusion in a PTA bulletin, student handbook, or
newspaper article) is left to the discretion of
each school.
Learn More about FERPA at FERPA ON LINE or type
into your browser http//www2.ed.gov/policy/gen/g
uid/fpco/ferpa/index.html
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Angel Online Course Orientation
Atlanta Technical College (ATC) recognizes that
because of work, family or geographical
constraints not all students are able to attend
classes on campus. With this in mind, our online
courses are designed to meet the needs of all
students who seek a quality education. Skilled
staff and the most current technologies make
distance learning at Atlanta Technical College
one more reason why Atlanta Tech is one of
Americas Best Community Colleges. See Important
Dates handout for your Angel Online
Orientation.

• Online Learning Website
• http//www.atlantatech.edu/online.htm

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Student Financial Aid
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Student Financial Aid Specialists

• FINANCIAL AID COUNSELORS
• Financial Aid Counselors are available to assist
  students in completing the financial aid process.
  Counselors are assigned based on the students
  last name.
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• Last Names Beginning A-J Ms.
  Julia Byron
• (404-225-4720) jbyron_at_atlantatech.edu
• Last Names Beginning K-Z Ms.
  Cheryl Billups
• (404-225-4717) cbillups_at_atlantatech.edu
• Student Loan Processor Mr. Thomas Haskins
• (404-225-4665) thaskins_at_atlantatech.edu
• Veteran Affairs Processor Ms. Denetrice Banks
• (404-225-4718) dbanks_at_atlantatech.edu
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APPLY FOR AID TODAY 2013-2014 Academic Year
(August 2012 August 2013)

• Workshops are held every Tuesday from 1200 noon
  to 200 p.m. and
• Wednesday from 400 p.m. to 600 p.m. Room
  Number(Varies)
• For the HOPE Grant, apply online at
  www.GAcollege411.org
• only a 2 4 Day Process
• For the PELL Grant, apply online at
  www.fafsa.ed.gov . The process
• takes 2 4 Weeks. Student and Parent Tax
  Forms are REQUIRED to
• Complete the Application. PLEASE USE THE IRS
  TOOL TO TRANSFER DATA TO YOUR FAFSA! IT SAVES
  YOU TIME AND REDUCES VERIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

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OTHER FINANCIAL AID CONTACTS

• Default Clearance/Loan Limit/Overpayment
  www.nslds.ed.gov
• Selective Service www.sss.gov 1-888-442-4551
• Income Tax Documentation 1-800-829-1040
• Office 401 West Peachtree Street, Atlanta, GA

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Financial Aid Programs and Application
Process2013-2014 Academic Year (August 2013
August 2014)

• APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID
• Students at Atlanta Technical College (ATC) are
  encouraged to apply for the federal and state
  Student Financial Aid (SFA) programs that are
  available to assist with educational costs. The
  following financial aid information will provide
  you with an overview of the programs available,
  the eligibility criteria, and the application
  process. Additional information and/or
  clarification of the SFA programs are available
  in the Financial Aid Office. Please note that
  the information contained herein is based on
  federal, state and/or institutional policies
  which are subject to change.

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Federal Financial Aid Programs
Federal PELL Grant Program (PELL) The PELL Grant
Program provides assistance to students who
demonstrate financial need as defined by the U.
S. Department of Education. PELL recipients must
be enrolled in an eligible program of study and
must not have attained a baccalaureate degree or
a first professional degree. The maximum award
amount for 13-14 is 5,640 Recipients must be
enrolled in an eligible program of study. The
award amount each term is based on the number of
enrollment hours for that term. Please Note
If Federal funds are received in error, the funds
must be repaid by the student!  
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Federal Pell Grant Requirements

• Eligible Program
• Income Based
• Lifetime Eligibility (LEU-600)
• Unusual Enrollment
• Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)
• No Baccalaureate Degree

• H.S. Diploma (No Certificate of Attendance or
  Special Admit)
• Citizen/Eligible Non-Citizenship
• Default
• Overpayment
• Selective Service
• (www.sss.gov)

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• Federal Direct Student Loans
• (Subsidized and Unsubsidized)
• Upon completing the FAFSA, students who qualify
  are automatically offered student loans.
  Students must accept their loans on Banner Web ,
  complete Entrance Counseling, and complete the
  Master Promissory Note at www.studentloans.gov.

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Federal Loans Requirement

• Eligible Program
• Income Based (Sub)
• Lifetime Eligibility (LEU-600)
• Unusual Enrollment
• Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)
• Enrolled 6 or more credit hours

• H.S. Diploma (No Certificate of Attendance or
  Special Admit)
• Citizen/Eligible Non-Citizenship
• Default
• Overpayment
• Selective Service
• (www.sss.gov)

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Federal Student LoansFunding That Must be
Repaid w/ Interest

• Students must be enrolled at least ½ Time (6
  Hours)
• FAFSA must be on file and FA File Complete
• Unmet Need Eligibility for Subsidized Stafford
• No Unmet Need Unsubsidized Stafford
• www.studentloans.gov Entrance Counseling
  Master Promissory Note (MPN)
• Federal Requirement for 1st time, 1st year
  borrowers 30 day delay in having their funds
  disbursed to their accounts

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Annual Loan Limits

• Dependent Students Sub Sub Unsub
• 1st Year 3500 5500
• 2nd Year 4500 6500
• Independent Students Sub Sub Unsub
• 1st Year 3500 9500
• 2nd Year 4500 10500

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Other Federal Aid

• Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity
  Grant (FSEOG) 
• This program is designed to supplement the
  grant assistance awarded to students with the
  highest PELL eligibility. Funds are limited and
  based on the schools allocation received each
  year. Since funds at Atlanta Tech are limited,
  students who meet the priority deadline date for
  applying for federal aid have the greatest chance
  of receiving FSEOG.
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• Federal Work Study (FWS) Program
• The FWS Program provides part-time employment.
  FWS students must maintain a cumulative grade
  point average (GPA) of 2.0 or greater. FWS
  offers exposure to real work experiences,
  development of positive work ethics and time
  management skills. Students interested in
  participating in this program must complete an
  ATC FWS application in addition to the FAFSA.

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State Financial Aid Programs
Helping Outstanding Pupils Educationally (HOPE)
Scholarship Program  The HOPE Grant is available
to students enrolled in a certificate or diploma
program of study. Recipients are eligible for a
maximum of 63 semester hours . Effective Fall
semester 2013, HOPE Grant recipients must have a
minimum 2.0 GPA at the 30th and 60th hour check
points to remain eligible for the HOPE Grant.
 The HOPE Scholarship is awarded to HOPE
Scholars enrolled in an associate degree (AAS)
program of study. Recipients are eligible for a
maximum of 127 semester hours. HOPE Scholars are
students who graduate from a Georgia high school
with this distinguished honor or students who are
grandfathered into the program after attempting
a minimum of 30 associate or baccalaureate degree
semester hours with a 3.0 or greater cumulative
GPA at the required checkpoints. HOPE
Scholarship applicants must also complete the ATC
HOPE Scholarship Application. HOPE Scholarship
recipients must utilize these funds within 7
years of their high school graduation date
unless a student who has received HOPE
Scholarship prior to summer term 2011, may
receive the HOPE Scholarship until June 30, 2015,
as long as the student continues to meet All
other eligibility requirements. EXCEPTION
COMBINED (Hope Grant Scholarship) CAP HOURS
127   Please Note If HOPE funds are received
in error, the funds must be repaid by the student!
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• IMPORTANT HOPE INFORMATION
• The HOPE Award only covers a portion of tuition
• Effective 1/3/2013 HOPE Award for Tuition will
  only cover 73.61176
• The tuition charges effective spring semester
  (January 2013) are 85 per semester hour. HOPE
  covers 62.57 per semester hour. The student will
  be responsible for 22.43 per semester hour
  unless he/she qualifies for Pell Grant or some
  other type of assistance.
• Please note You must be a Georgia Resident to
  receive Hope funding.
• Tuition charges are subject to change.

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Deadline Dates

• Applicants are encouraged to begin the
  application process as soon as possible prior to
  the academic year/term they would like to receive
  financial assistance. The academic year is
  August 2013-August 2014, and the priority
  deadline date is March 1st preceding the chosen
  academic year. Should the applicant fail to meet
  the priority deadline date, all aid applications
  and supportive documents must be submitted to the
  aid office by the following semester deadline
  dates
• Fall Semester -- June 15
• Spring Semester -- November 15
• Summer Semester -- March 15

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Satisfactory Academic Progress
Students must maintain Satisfactory Academic
Progress (SAP) toward the completion of their
certificate, diploma or degree. This includes
maintaining a 2.0 or greater grade point average
(GPA) and completing the program within 150
percent (150) of the standard time frame
required. Students must satisfactorily complete
67 of all attempted classes each semester to
complete the program within the 150 time frame.
Grades of D, F, W, WF, WP, U and I adversely
affect the students completion rate. Students
who fall below the Minimum requirements (GPA or
completion rate) are required to pay their own
tuition and fees until they regain SAP
eligibility. If extenuating circumstances occur,
the student may file an appeal to regain
financial aid eligibility.
These SAP regulations changed
effective Fall semester (August 23, 2011)
Recommendation Students who decide to change
majors or withdraw from classes should check with
their financial aid counselor to determine if and
how their financial aid may be affected.

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SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES
Students (and or parents of dependent students)
who experience changes (loss of employment,
income adjustment, change in dependent status,
etc.) in their financial circumstances, should
notify the Financial Aid Office in writing.
Documentation is required, but this could result
in an increase in funding.
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Business Office
Hours of Operation Cashier Window 900am -700pm
Mon. - Thurs. 900am -1200 noon Friday Location
and Contact Dennard Building B 404-225-4733
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• Business Office Services
• Summary
• Receive Payments
• Process Refunds starting 4-5 weeks into the
  semester
• Order Higher One Cards arriving 3-4 weeks into
  semester
• Post Scholarships
• Bill Third Party Sponsors
• Provide Information on Payment Plans

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Payment of Tuition Fees

• Tuition and fees are due at the time of
  registration by one of the following methods
• Cash, checks, money orders or credit card
• Online Payment thru BANNER by credit card (VISA
  and MasterCard only) or check
• Payment Plan with Nelnet Business Solutions (NBS)
• Financial Aid (if you have received an official
  award letter)
• Third-Party Contract Sponsors

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Third-Party Sponsors

• To better serve our clients Atlanta Tech has an
  agreement with several companies that provide
  tuition, fees, books and scholarships.
• Examples of Third-Party
• All Workforce Development Agencies
• Army National Guard
• Atlanta Job Corps
• ATT
• Department of Veterans Affairs
• Internal Revenue Service
• Mayors Youth Program
• Georgia Department of Labor

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Workforce Investment Act (WIA)
Provides tuition, books, tools, uniforms and
equipment, child care services, and
transportation for those who qualify. You must
attend an orientation. WIA Offices Atlanta
Workforce Development Agency/Atlanta Tech Fulton
County Workforce Development Agency Atlanta
Regional Commission

• Mattie Goss, Coordinator
• 404.225.4446

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Automatic Payment PlanAn easier way to pay for
college.

• Nelnet Business Solutions (NBS) offer ATC
  students an affordable, interest-free option to
  spread out their tuition and fee balance.
  Students should consider this option if
• Financial aid has been exhausted, suspended, or
  does not cover 100 of what is owed for the
  semester or
• You are not eligible for financial, and must pay
  out-of-pocket.
• The NBS web link is on ATCs website under
  Administrative Services. Go to I am a/Current
  Student/Quick Links/Nelnet Tuition Payment Plan
  Or copy and paste this link into your browser,
• https//www.factstuition.com/prod/ecashierv3.nsf/i
  ndex?openformqueryatlantatech Or you may
  contact NBS at 800-609-8056.

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CONSEQUENCES OF NON-PAYMENT

• If your tuition and fees are not paid by the
  deadline
• your courses will be purged for non-payment.
• Check the academic calendar for the current
  semester deadline.
• ATTENDANCE MATTERS!
• If you do not come to class for the first week,
  you will be dropped or no-showed from the class
  and there is no guarantee you will be able to get
  back in.  Please note that during the first week
  of classes instructors give substantive
  assignments, etc.  Show up to class at the
  beginning so that your financial aid and success
  of passing the course are not affected.

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Payment Deadlines

• The following must be completed before the start
  of the semester
• 1. All tuition fees must be paid See Banner
  Web Payment instructions.
• 2. All Financial Aid documentations submitted
  and awards processed.
• 3. All Third Party letters must be submitted to
  the Business Office.
• 4. Pay any remaining charges not covered by
  Financial Aid or Third Party.
• 5. Guarantee your fee payment with Nelnet
  Tuition Payment Plan.
• Any student that has registered, but has fees
  that were not paid by the Payment Deadline, will
  have their schedule dropped (Purged). However,
  that student may re-register based on the current
  availability of classes and times. A 45 late fee
  may apply during that time.

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Instructions for Banner Web Payments (Online fee
payments by check or credit card)

• 1. Visit Banner Web at www.atlantatech.edu
• 2. Click on Enter Secure Area.
• 3. Read this page and enter your Student ID
  (900XXXXXX) and PIN (students
• birthday MMDDYY) click Login.
• 4. Click on Student Services Financial Aid.
• 5. Click on Student Records
• 6. Click on Summary By Term
• 7. Click Pay Online. This is located at the
  bottom right portion of your screen.
• 9. Select a Term for payment.
• 10. Enter the balance that you are paying and
  Click Pay by Credit or Check.
• 11. Enter your banking or credit card information
  and click Continue Credit Card
  Payment or Check payment.
• 12. The next screen will serve as a receipt for
  this transaction. Print this page. You will also
• receive an e-mail receipt at the address
  provided in your payment information.

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REFUND POLICY

• Cancelled Classes
• Tuition and fees will not be billed to students
  if ATC cancels the class. All tuition and fees
  paid by the student will be refunded.
• Withdrawals and Dropped Classes
• The first 3 days of the semester are our No
  Penalty, No Foul period, whereby students can
  withdraw or drop classes without being billed.
  Any tuition and fees paid for these classes will
  be refunded.
• Withdrawals After the 3rd Day
• Students will be billed for all classes they are
  attending as of the 4th day of the semester,
  including the add/drop period.

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HIGHER ONE CARDS

• All student refunds are processed through the
  HigherOne My One Debit MasterCard. Every new
  student should receive a refund card, even those
  that pay with cash, check or credit card.
• This card is mailed to students about 4 weeks
  after the start of the semester. It is sent to
  the mailing address you provided on your ATC
  application. If you have moved since you applied
  to ATC, please update your address information in
  the Admissions office.
• There is a processing fee of 10 is charged if
  Higher One has to re-issue your card for any
  reason. The initial card processing fee is paid
  by ATC.
• If you have not received your card by mid-term,
  the Business Office can verify your Banner and
  Higher One information for you.

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HIGHER ONE CARDS (continued)

• During the first 2 weeks of class, you can use a
  portion of your PELL awards, vouchers, or loans
  in the Bookstore to buy books and supplies. The
  remainder of your financial aid will be processed
  as your refund. For cash-paying students, their
  refund may be a reimbursement for dropped or
  canceled classes.
• Remember that any changes to your schedule or
  program of study may also change your financial
  aid award and your refund. Review your account
  summary for the term frequently thru your Banner
  Web. Student account updates and notifications
  are often sent to your ATC student email.
•  
• Watch an orientation video and activate your
  card at http//www.myonemoney.com/ . Read more
  about how maintaining good financial habits can
  keep you from incurring unwanted banking fees.

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Banner Web Registration Process
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BANNER WEB Registration Instructions

• See your Academic Advisor to complete a COURSE
  REGISTRATION FORM.
• Go to Atlanta Technical Colleges homepage
  www.atlantatech.edu
• Click on Banner Web
• Click on Enter Secure Area
• Enter your User ID or SSN This is the ID number
  provided in your acceptance letter beginning with
  900.
• Enter your six-digit date of birth (MMDDYYYY).
  (Three consecutive incorrect entries will lock
  your account and you must contact the Lab
  Monitor) NOTE If you have never logged into
  BANNER WEB, you will be requested to generate a
  question and the answer to that question just in
  case you loose your PIN. For example, you may
  ask the question What is my favorite color?
  your answer may be GREEN. The question and
  answer will allow you to create a new PIN if you
  forget your PIN.
• Click on STUDENT SERVICES AND FINANCIAL AID.
• Click on REGISTRATION
• Click on ADD/DROP CLASSES
• Select term then Submit
• Click on the first box add all CRNs into each
  subsequent bock Submit

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BANNER WEB Registration Instructions (Cont)

• 13. Check to make sure that all classes were
  accepted. NOTE If a class was not accepted, go
  to LOOKUP
• CLASSES TO ADD find the class and choose
  the same class for a different time that does not
  conflict with
• other classes selected (C indicates a
  closed class) then click register at the bottom
  of the screen.
• 14. To see your complete schedule, return to the
  main menu, click on STUDENT DETAIL SCHEDULE. This
  screen
• includes all registered courses with day,
  time, location, instructor, etc. WRITE DOWN or
  PRINT a copy of
• your schedule.
• 15. To review the fees generated by your
  registration, click on Return to Previous. Select
  Registration Fee
• Assessment this this will display your
  fees. Click on Account Summary by Term to view
  your account history
• in detail.
• 16. Return to the main menu. If you have
  financial aid, authorize your Technology Fee. See
  page 20 for details.
• 17. Click on EXIT. (Security Measure) Once you
  have completed registration, it is necessary that
  you close the
• browser.
• To avoid having your schedule purged, you must go
  immediately to the Financial Aid or Business
  Office to fulfill your financial obligations.  If
  you have any problems with your PIN, please see
  staff personnel in Room 2118 for assistance.

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Access to My ATC Logon Account

• To retrieve your username
• Browse to Banner Web Address
• https//atcfsev.atlantatech.edu
• Click on Enter Secure Area
• Enter Your User ID and Password for Banner
• Username is your 900XXXX
• Password is your birthday MMDDYY
• If you cannot login to Banner you cannot retrieve
  your email username
• Click the Personal Information link
• Click the View Email Address link
• (Next)

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How to Access to your ATC Email Account

• You will see your User ID for the MyATC Portal
  under the statement student email address
• Example sjohn_at_student.atlantatech.edu
• The first portion of the email is your user name
  sjohn
• To login to MyATC Portal
• Browse to http//myatc.atlantatech.edu
• Enter your Username and Password
• Username first portion of email retrieved from
  Banner
• Password same password used for logging into
  Banner (birthday MMDDYY)

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How to Access ANGEL Online, Web-Enhanced and
Hybrid courses

• When can I start my online class?
• The start and end dates of online classes mirror
  those of the College's on-campus classes. You
  should have access to your ANGEL section no later
  than the first day of class. If you do not, email
  your instructor for an update on the status of
  the class.
• What is the username and password that I use to
  access ANGEL?Your ANGEL username and initial
  password are based upon information in your
  Student Records from your colleges Banner
  system. The web address is http//atlantatech.ang
  ellearning.com/default.asp. The format for your
  ANGEL Username and Initial Password are
  Username 23_9XXXXXXXX, where 9XXXXXXXX is your
  College Student ID Number. Initial
  Password 23_9XXXXXXXX On your first login, ANGEL
  will require you to change your password. If you
  do not recall your Student ID you may have to
  login to your colleges Banner system to retrieve
  your ID.
• I tried to login to ANGEL, but I have forgotten
  my password. What should I do?On the ANGEL login
  page, click the "I forgot my password" link, and
  follow the instructions to reset your password.
  You will need to know the email address in your
  ANGEL account. This is the same account issued by
  your college. If you were not given a college
  email account it will be the one you gave the
  college to use.

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How to Access ANGEL Online, Web-Enhanced and
Hybrid courses (Continued)
I logged into ANGEL, but one or more of my
classes are missing. What should I do?There are
several instances when this might happen
The first instance is when your instructor has
not opened up the class for your use. Email your
instructor if it is an online class, or speak
with your instructor at your next class meeting,
and check on the status of the missing class(es).
The second instance is when your
instructor does not use ANGEL with your class. If
you think you are supposed to have access to a
course on ANGEL that is associated with your
on-campus course, please contact your instructor
for the status. The third instance is
when you are not registered for the class. Please
confirm with your instructor and/or student
services that you are registered for the class.
I have never used ANGEL before. Is there
something that I can read to help me get
started?There is an excellent document entitled
"ANGEL Student Quick Start Guide" You can access
the web address below. http//www.gvtc.org/ANGELT
our.aspx I am having a technical issue with
ANGEL. Where do I go for help?Please contact
Ananda V. Rajeurs 404-225-4632 at
arajeurs_at_atlantatech.edu  
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Understanding Your Course Schedule
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Course Schedule Options
Lecture Course -- Lecture courses are traditional
classroom courses. Hybrid Course -- Hybrid
courses are taught partially via the Internet and
partially via the classroom. Hybrid courses
differ from web-enhanced courses in that
web-enhanced courses are assigned to a classroom
for every contact hour described in the course
catalog. Online Course -- Online courses are
taught using the Internet with the bulk of the
course content, activities and interactions
occurring online. Online courses may require an
on-site component and that component must be
detailed in the course catalog. Web-Enhanced
Course -- Web-enhanced courses are traditional
classroom courses that use the Internet as an
important component of the course. The web-based
component of the course supports classroom
instruction and may require students to use the
Internet in order to interact with one another
and the instructor, to review content, do
research, complete and/or submit assignments, or
take tests. Typical web-enhanced courses will
include several of the following elements
online Syllabus, Calendar, Readings,
Resources, Bibliography, Glossary, Links to
Professional Organizations, Current News,
Lecture Notes, Listserv, Discussion Board, Tests
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Understanding Your Schedule

• Below is a list of terms that should help you
  better understand your course schedule. You will
  find your STUDENT ID NUMBER located in the top
  right-hand corner of your schedule.
• 1. Total Credit Hours Displays the total number
  of credit
• hours for all courses scheduled for the
  identified semester
• 2. Course Name Displays the name and
  identification code for the registered course
• 3. Associated Term Displays the term associated
  with the schedule
• 4. CRN Course Record Number (CRN) is important
  identifier for the course this number is changed
  each semester  

• 5. Status Displays registration status and the
  date that
• course was added to the schedule
• Registered/Web Registered -- Student should
  appear on the course roster
• Drop/Drop/Delete-Student was removed from the
  class roster before the withdrawal period
• Drop before Mid-term-Student withdrew from the
  course during the Withdrawal period
• No Showed-Student was removed from class roster
  by faculty for nonattendance at the beginning of
  the term
• College Initiated Drop-Student was removed from
  class roster by faculty for Nonattendance
• 6. Assigned Instructor List the instructor(s)
  name for the course
• 7. Grade Mode, Level Internal Use
• 8. Campus Displays the campus where the course
  will be held

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SCHEDULED MEETING TIMES
Type Internal UseTime Displays the time
the scheduled course will meet.Days Displays
the days the scheduled course will
meet MMonday, TTuesday, WWednesday,
RThursday, FFriday, SSaturdayWhere Room
location for class, Online, or TBA (To Be
Announced)Date Range Duration of the
semesterInstructors List the instructor(s)
name for the course   
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• DIRECTORY
• Admissions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
  . . 404.225.4400
• Business Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
  . 404.225.4703
• Campus Bookstore . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
  404.225.4722
• Career Placement Services . . . . . . . .
  404.225.4449
• Early Childcare Center . . . . . . . . . . . .
  404.225.4581
• Financial Aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
  . . 404.225.4716
• GED Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
  404.225.4468
• Learning Support Center . . . . . . . . .
  .404.225.4648
• Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
  . . . . .404.225.4595
• Registrar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
  . . . 404.225.4453
• Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
  . . . 404.225.4730
• Special Needs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
  . 404.225.4434

FORMS AND DOCUMENTS Catalog For information
on ATC history , policies and procedures Student
Handbook For your rights and responsibilities
as an ATC student State Enrollment System
Information Form Complete this form if you are
in need of additional assistance Transfer of
Credit Form Complete this form right away if
you desire to transfer credits from another
college. Courses are not automatically
transferred. The form is also available in the
admissions office. Transcript Request Form
To get a copy of your ATC transcript Program
Change Form Complete this form if you would
like to change your program of study. This may
impact your financial aid and may require
learning support classes. Re-Enrollment
Application If it is has been at least one
semester since you last attended Atlanta
Technical College, you must complete the
RE-Enrollment Application. It must be submitted
by the current application deadline.
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