Counseling and Disability Services

Accessibility and Disability Services

A student with a disability has the right to participate in and benefit from programs offered at the college. The Office of Accessibility and Disability Services provides students with disabilities an equal opportunity to participate in and benefit from programs and services offered at HGTC. We are dedicated to providing appropriate services and reasonable accommodations through an interactive process with students with documented disabilities, in compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and other applicable regulations. 

To access services and accommodations, students must first self-identify, obtain and submit documentation of the disability, and then reach out to Accessibility and Disability Services to begin the interactive process of determining and implementing reasonable accommodations. Accessibility and Disability Services can be reached at disabilityservices@hgtc.edu or call/text (843)796-8818.

Pregnant and Parenting Students

At Horry-Georgetown Technical College, we're here to support students through pregnancy and parenting. Under Title IX, students have the right to continue their education without discrimination. Students may not have to drop classes, change their program, or put their goals on hold because of pregnancy or related conditions.

The College is committed to ensuring that pregnant students can request and receive reasonable accommodations to ensure access to our educational programs.

If you are pregnant or have a pregnancy-related condition, start the conversation with the Title IX office early. Contact the Title IX Coordinator or visit https://www.hgtc.edu/parenting to access and complete the online Pregnancy Accommodation Request form as soon as you know you're pregnant.

Every situation is unique — we'll work with each student individually. Some programs have strict certification or regulatory requirements. In those cases, accommodations or modifications may be limited, but we'll explore all options.

Counseling Services

Counseling services at HGTC are offered to all registered students. Staff are available to every student for assistance and guidance on career exploration, academics, and other areas of concern. Community resources are available for students needing additional support which may include housing, mental health and substance abuse, and emergency and disaster assistance. To obtain community resources or learn more about available support, please contact counseling@hgtc.edu.