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.

Mailing Address

Midlands Technical College
PO Box 2408 | Columbia, SC 29202

Street Addresses and Phone Numbers

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. Student inquiries or complaints should be directed to Ms. Debbie M. Walker in her position as Chief Compliance Officer/Title IX Coordinator. She can be reached at Midlands Technical College, P.O. Box 2408, Columbia SC 29202, by telephone at 803.822.3261, or email at walkerd@midlandstech.edu. Faculty and staff inquiries or complaints should be directed to Nicole B. Edwards, Assistant Director of Human Resource Management /Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Officer, at 803.822.3050 or edwardsn@midlandstech.edu.

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.

Release of Student Information

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974, as amended, prescribes the conditions under which information about students can be released. It is the policy of Midlands Technical College to follow those guidelines to protect the privacy of students. The following student rights are covered by the Act and afforded to all eligible students of the college:

1. The right to inspect and review information in the student’s educational records.
2. The right to request amendment of the contents of the student’s educational records if believed to be inaccurate, misleading or otherwise in violation of the student’s privacy or other rights.
3. The right to prevent disclosure without consent, with certain exceptions, of personally identifiable information from the student’s informational records.
4. The right to secure a copy of the college’s policy.
5. The right to file complaints with the US Department of Education concerning alleged failures by the college to comply with the provisions of the Act.

Each of these rights, with any limitations or exceptions, is explained in the college’s policy statement, which may be received from the Registrar’s Office.

The college may provide directory information in accordance with the provisions of the Act without written consent of an eligible student, unless that student requests in writing that such information not be disclosed. The following items are designated as directory information and may be released on any student for any purpose at the discretion of the college unless a written request for nondisclosure is on file: name, address, telephone listing, photograph and video, enrollment, dates of attendance, participation in officially recognized activities and sports, weight and height of members of sports teams, the most recent previous institution attended, major field of study, and degrees and awards received.

Students who wish to request nondisclosure of the above items may complete a Nondisclosure Form available from the Student Records Office.