Academic Catalog

Mailing Address

Midlands Technical College
PO Box 2408 | Columbia, SC 29202

Street Addresses and Phone Numbers

General Information

For general information, you may write, fax, email, or call: Midlands Technical College, Student and Campus Information Services, PO Box 2408, Columbia, SC 29202; Call 803.738.8324; Fax 803.738.7784; or Email askmtc@midlandstech.edu.

Statement of Nondiscrimination

Midlands Technical College does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs or employment on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnic group, color, age, religion, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, military service, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation, or any other category protected by applicable law. In compliance with all federal and state laws, including Section 35.107 of the Department of Justice regulations, the Age Discrimination Act of 1967, Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1992 as well as the ADA Amendments of 2008 (ADAA), the South Carolina Pregnancy Accommodations Act of 2018 and the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA), Midlands Technical College offers access and equal opportunity in its admissions policies, academic programs and services, and employment of disabled individuals in that no otherwise qualified person will be denied these provisions on the basis of a disability. Midlands Technical College also prohibits retaliation against any person for bringing a complaint of discrimination or for participating in an investigation of a complaint of discrimination. For contact information on where to submit student, faculty, or staff inquiries/complaints, please visit https://www.midlandstech.edu/ND.

Policy and Procedural Exceptions

Exceptions to the policies and requirements in this catalog are rarely granted. Students are cautioned that the policies and procedures of Midlands Technical College clearly identify personnel who have authority to make exceptions to policy. Students seeking any deviation from requirements in this catalog should be certain they have received appropriate approval.

Academic Limitations

To ensure the highest quality education, Midlands Technical College sets certain limitations on its academic procedures. Please read the section below for current limitations.

Placement Test Scores

A student’s scores on appropriate tests for placement in courses will be acceptable for three years from the date the test is taken.

Transfer Course Work Applied Toward Graduation

Applicability and time limitations on transfer course work will be determined by the appropriate program’s department chair or designee.

Grade Changes

Normally, a student’s grade in a course may not be changed later than one term following the award of the grade. The grade may be changed only by the course instructor or the department chair. Exceptions to these policies may be made only by the appropriate vice president.

Catalog Rights

Students admitted to the college are granted the right to complete programs as stated in the college’s Academic Catalog at the time of initial matriculation to the program. As long as the student is eligible to re-enroll, the student maintains these catalog rights. The college reserves the right to change courses as long as the total number of credits required for completion of the program is not increased. A student who must reapply for admission comes into the college under the catalog in effect at the time of readmission.

Course Cancellation

Courses without adequate enrollment are subject to cancellation.

Photographing Employees, Students, and Related Activities

Midlands Technical College often photographs its students, faculty, and staff for college publications and public relations. Anyone who doesn’t want his or her photograph used for these purposes should file a written request with the MTC Marketing Communications Office at marketing@midlandstech.edu.

Catalog Changes

MTC reserves the right to change, without notice, any statement in this catalog, including, but not limited to, statements concerning tuition, fees, charges, academic regulations and requirements, course cancellations, class size, instructors, curricula, calendars, credits, or any other college activity or program. Changes will become effective whenever the appropriate MTC authorities so determine. See MTC's website for current information.