Student Handbook 2023-2024

Severe Weather Policy and Procedure

Decisions regarding conditions affecting Georgia Northwestern Technical College during emergency/severe weather will be made by the vice president of academic affairs, after consultation with the president. Announcements to employees and students concerning closing of college facilities, opening late, or closing early will be made as early in the day as possible. GNTC will announce closings or delayed openings through GNTC Alert!, GNTC’s website at www.gntc.edu, and on GNTC’s Facebook page. The college will not announce that it is open, only closings or delayed openings. It is the responsibility of each person to use his/her best judgment to decide if it is safe to travel.

In the event of severe/inclement weather, GNTC will communicate to students, faculty, and staff using the following methods: 

  • GNTC Website –www.gntc.edu
  • GNTC Social Media Sites: Twitter and Facebook
  • GNTC Alert System