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Student Affairs FAQs
 
 
     
How do I drop a course?

Through the end of the third instructional day of the quarter, a student may drop a course from an already existing schedule. Note: An instructional day is based on the academic calendar, not a student's individual schedule. Students may drop courses online via BannerWeb or may obtain a Withdrawal Form from his/her advisor, sign and date the form, and submit it to the Office of Student Affairs prior to the close of the office on the third instructional day of the quarter. This deadline is strictly enforced. A student who drops a course may be due a refund (see Refund Policy).


How do I add a course?

Through the end of the seventh calendar day of the quarter, a student may add a course to an already existing schedule. Students may add courses online via Banner Web at www.laniertech.edu or may obtain a Drop/Add Form from his/her advisor, obtain the signature of the advisor, sign and date the form, and submit it to the Office of Student Affairs prior to the close of the office on the seventh calendar day of the quarter or the last business day, Monday through Thursday, prior to the seventh day of the academic calendar. Students who add a course may owe additional tuition and fees (see Financial Information).



Where do I get a copy of my transcript?

Transcripts may be requested in the Office of Student Affairs at each campus or by downloading and completing a Transcript Request Form. Should you have questions, please call (770) 531-6325 or email registrar@laniertech.edu.


Is there a transcript fee?

There is a $5 fee for each official transcript requested. There is no charge for unofficial copies of transcripts. Unofficial copies of transcripts are also available via Banner Web. Should you have questions, please call (770) 531-6325 or email registrar@laniertech.edu.


Where do I get help with job seeking skills or finding part-time or full-time employment?

The Office of Student Affairs at each campus can help. Additional information on employment opportunities, including Lanier Technical College's eRecruitment Online Job Search, is available in the Career Services section of the web site. Should you have specific questions, please contact Malissa Lawrence at 770.531.2569 or mlawrence@laniertech.edu.


Where do I buy books?

Bookstores are currently located at the Oakwood and Forsyth Campuses. During registration, a temporary bookstore is located at the Winder-Barrow Campus. Jackson County students may purchase their books at the Winder-Barrow Campus or by contacting the Oakwood Campus bookstore at 770.531.6312 to make other arrangements. Dawson County Campus students may purchase their books at the Forsyth Campus or by contacting the Oakwood Campus bookstore at 770.531.6312 to make other arrangements. Some online services are also available via the web site at Buy Your Textbooks Online. Should you have questions, please contact the Oakwood Campus bookstore at 770.531.6312.


Where do I get a parking decal?

At the present time, parking decals are only distributed at the Oakwood and Forsyth Campuses. These decals are available in the Business Office/Administrative Services at the Oakwood Campus, Building 100 and in the Office of Student Affairs Office at the Forsyth Campus, Building A. Should you have questions regarding parking, please contact the Business Office/Administrative Services at 770.531.6310 or paula@laniertechedu.


Where do I get help if I am a student with disabilities?

The Office of Student Affairs at each campus can provide help for students with disabilities. Should you have specific questions, please contact the Coordinator of Disability Services in the Office of Student Affairs at 770.531.6330 or msafley@laniertech.edu.


Where do I go to withdraw from courses or request a refund?

Through the end of the last day of the quarter, a student may withdraw from a course. To withdraw from a course, a student must obtain a Withdrawal Form from his/her advisor, sign and date the form, and submit it to the Office of Student Affairs immediately but no later than the close of the office on the last day of the quarter. This deadline is strictly enforced. Students may also withdraw from a course on line via BannerWeb.

A student dropping a course on or after the third instructional day of the quarter, but by the midpoint date of the quarter, will receive a grade of "W." Note: An instructional day is based on the academic calendar, not a student's individual schedule. A student who drops a course after the midpoint date will be assigned a "WP" or "WF." A student who withdraws from a course prior to the first day of the quarter or during the three day drop period will be due a refund of tuition (see Refund Policy) Students on financial aid should be aware that a drop or withdrawal after the three day drop period may affect their financial aid.


Where do I go to get a Student/Photo ID card?

The Office of Student Affairs at each campus provides Student/Photo ID cards. Please contact the following numbers for specific dates and times: the Oakwood Campus at 770.531.6300, the Forsyth Campus at 770.781.6800, the Winder-Barrow Campus at 770.868.4080, the Jackson County Campus at 706.335.1931, or the Dawson Campus at 706.216.5461.


Where do I go to change my program of study or my admissions status?

This can be done at the Office of Student Affairs at each campus. Should you have questions, please contact one of the following: for the Oakwood, Jackson County and Winder-Barrow Campuses - Barbara Holt 770.531.6333, bholt@laniertech.edu or Mike Marlowe 770.531.6332, mike@laniertech.edu; for the Forsyth Campus, Deanna Orza 770.781.6770, dorza@laniertech.edu or Candice Ramey 770.781.6944, cramey@laniertech.edu.


Where do I go to get information on taking the GED Exam?

Visit the Adult Education web pages or contact the Adult Education Department at 770.531.6363 or bthomas@laniertech.edu.


Where do I file a student accident report?

The Office of Student Affairs Office at each campus. Should you have questions, please contact Ruth Mancari at 770.531.2729 or rmancari@laniertech.edu.