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WGTC Move On When Ready

The Move On When Ready (MOWR) program allows Georgia high school students to take college-level coursework for credit toward both high school and college graduation requirements. Students can choose from a variety of transferable courses or earn a Technical Certificate in programs like Cosmetology, Criminal Justice, Nurse Aide, and Welding. Eligible students can enroll full-time or part-time while still attending their base high school. MOWR funding covers tuition, fees, and books, making college more affordable. Visit our website for more information and to start your next step today!

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WGTC Move On When Ready

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  1. WGTC Move On When Ready Getting a jump start on your college career!

  2. Move On When Ready Move On When Ready Technical Certificate CORE

  3. MOWR Core • The MOWR Core program is for students attending a Georgia public or private high school, or a Georgia approved home school/home study program that wish to take college level coursework for credit towards both high school and college graduation requirements. • Eligible students must meet certain criteria. • The program is offered during the fall, spring, and summer terms of the year.

  4. MOWR Core Courses • Humanities • Physics • Psychology • Public Speaking • Sociology • Statistics • American Government • American Literature • Art Appreciation • Biology • Calculus • Chemistry • College Algebra • Economics • English • History

  5. What can I do with these Courses • We have 27 transferable course that can transfer to any University System of Georgia school • Or, you may stay at WGTC to finish an associates degree after graduating

  6. MOWR Technical CERTIFICATE Programs • Technical Certificate courses are for high school students that would like to earn a technical certificate while working toward their high school diploma. Students will receive both technical college credit and high school credit for technical courses taken through the college. • Eligible students must meet certain criteria. • These programs are offered during the fall, spring and summer* terms of the school year. • *limited availability

  7. Technical Certificate Program Examples • Cosmetology • Criminal Justice • Nurse Aide • Welding

  8. How Does It Work • Students may be enrolled full-time or part-time • Students still attend their base high school • Students still participate in other classes and activities at their base high school • Students attend classes either online or at the WGTC Campus closest to them

  9. Requirements • Be a high school Freshman, Sophomore, Junior or Senior • Meet minimum placement test scores required by the college for program or classes • SAT, ACT, ASSET, COMPASS, or ACCUPLACER • Must be on track for graduation • Complete the WGTC application process online at: www.westgatech.edu/mowr • Student and parent must complete Part 1 of the MOWR Program Application online at www.gafutures.org (Must be completed EVERY SEMESTER) • High School Counselor must identify the high school courses to be satisfied by the college courses prior to registration each semester

  10. That’s Great…but who pays for it? MOWR Funding • MOWR Funding covers tuition, mandatory fees, and books. • Some program and course level fees are the responsibility of the student • Ex. Lab Fee $20/per semester • Students may be responsible for additional costs like: Scrubs, Welding Shields, Cosmo Kits etc. • Books are loaned to students for the semester • Hours paid under MOWR Funding DO NOT count towards HOPE scholarship cap hours. • We know money doesn’t grow on trees!!!

  11. What’s My Next Step? • 1. Talk to your Counselor about Move on When Ready and class schedule • 2. Complete WGTC Application at www.westgatech.edu/mowr • 3. Take placement exam and/or submit scores • 4. Complete MOWR Funding Application through www.gafutures.org • 5. Come visit us! • T3 Tours – Third Tuesday of every month, 10:00-11:00am or 5:30-6:30pm

  12. Questions • Please feel free to contact: MOWR@westgatech.edu Or check our website: www.westgatech.edu/mowr

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