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

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

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
American Government
American Literature
Art Appreciation
Biology
Calculus
Chemistry
College Algebra
Economics
English
History
Humanities
Physics
Psychology
Public Speaking
Sociology
Statistics

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:
Student and parent must complete Part 1 of the MOWR Program Application online at (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
3. Take placement exam and/or submit scores
4. Complete MOWR Funding Application through
5. Come visit us!
T3 Tours – Third Tuesday of every month, 10:00-11:00am or 5:30-6:30pm

12. Questions MOWR@westgatech.edu
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