Advisement FAQ’s

Which courses should I take?

Please make an appointment with your academic advisor to discuss course scheduling. You can view the curriculum (courses needed) for your program on your program page following the steps below.

Click “Programs” > Click “All Programs of Study” > Choose your area of study > Click “Program Paths” > Choose your program level > click “Curriculum”

Course Schedule

*High School Dual Enrollment Students are not able to add or drop courses through BannerWeb. They must contact their assigned Dual Enrollment Coordinator for registration and schedule changes after speaking to their high school counselor or home study official.

Your Residency Status determines your tuition rate. This is based on the documentation you provided for your admissions application. You may find your residency information on your DegreeWorks account. If you have questions about your listed residency status, please reach out to the Admissions Office.

The residency policy can be found HERE.

Tuition information can be found HERE.

*A Residency Code of Z or “Move on When Ready” is assigned to High School Dual Enrollment students utilizing Dual Enrollment Funding

Holds can prevent registration. You may check your DegreeWorks or BannerWeb account for holds. If you have a Business Office hold, you need to contact the Business Office. If you have a transcript hold, you need to provide the outstanding transcript to the Admissions Office. If you have questions about your hold, you can contact your advisor or the Student Affairs Office to get further clarification and be directed to the appropriate department.

Meet with your academic advisor to discuss your program. If you would like to take only general education courses to transfer, you may choose Technical Specialist Certificate or Interdisciplinary Studies Degree as your program.

How do I change my program?

Please keep in mind that you need to consider your financial aid eligibility before changing your program. If you have questions about how your financial aid may change, please reach out to the Financial Aid Office. You must meet all requirements for your new program. Not all programs are offered at every campus, and you need to check the program page for campus availability and additional program requirements. You are not able to change your program in the middle of the semester for the current semester. You can only change your program for future semesters.

It is recommended to consult with your Academic Advisor, the Office of Financial Aid, and the Office of Admissions before changing your program. To schedule an appointment with an admissions counselor, click HERE.

*High School Dual Enrollment students are only eligible for certain programs and should contact the Dual Enrollment Office regarding program change questions. Dual Enrollment students will need to complete the below form.

Talk to your advisor about your next steps. Work with our Career Services Coordinator on resume writing and interview skills.

Apply for your credential HERE. Commencement is our ceremony for program completers. If you would like to participate in the commencement ceremony, read more and register HERE or click on the Graduation tab to the left. You are not required to participate in the commencement ceremony; however, you must apply for the credential if you would like to receive the credential.

Are you wanting to complete another program with Lanier Technical College? If so, reapply to the college as a re-admit (returning) student for your new program.

Are you wanting to transfer to another college? If so, request your transcripts HERE.

*Please also refer back to your online orientation module for important information.