About TCTC

Message from the President

Thank you for choosing Tri-County Technical College as your partner in education. We’re honored to walk alongside you as you take the next step on your path to a rewarding career and a future filled with possibility.

At Tri-County, student success is our highest priority. We are committed to creating a dynamic teaching and learning environment where every student has the opportunity to grow, succeed, and improve their quality of life. Whether your courses are in person or online, you’ll experience engaging instruction, meaningful feedback, and opportunities to connect with faculty and peers in ways that support your academic and personal development.

With four campuses, Pendleton, Anderson, Easley, and Oconee, and learning centers in Sandy Springs and Honea Path, we make education accessible and convenient. We offer flexible scheduling and a wide range of financial aid options, including Pell Grants, LTA, SCWINS, and hundreds of scholarships through the Tri-County Technical College Foundation. But we know that affordability is just one part of the equation.

We also provide comprehensive support services designed to help you overcome barriers and stay on track. From academic coaching and tutoring to career counseling, mental health resources, and childcare assistance, we’re here to help you balance school with work and family responsibilities. Our goal is to ensure that every student feels supported, empowered, and equipped to succeed.

As you explore this Catalog, you’ll find programs tailored to meet a variety of goals. Whether you’re entering the workforce through short-term training and certificate programs, planning to transfer to a four-year college, or seeking a career change, Tri-County offers pathways that lead to meaningful employment and long-term success. Our partnerships with local business and industry also provide opportunities to earn while you learn.

We proudly serve a diverse student population, including recent high school graduates, first-generation college students, working adults, English-language learners, students with disabilities, and many others. Our community reflects a wide range of backgrounds and life experiences, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where every student can thrive.

I look forward to seeing you on campus and wish you every success as you pursue your educational journey.

In your service,

D. Galen DeHay, Ph.D.
President

Role and Scope

Tri-County Technical College is a public, two-year community and technical college serving Anderson, Oconee, and Pickens counties in South Carolina.

As an open-door institution of higher education, the College offers affordable, accessible, collaborative, and learner-centered instruction. Offerings include university transfer and applied technical associate degree programs and diplomas and certificates in more than 70 majors associated with business, health, public service, and industrial and engineering technologies. The College also offers developmental courses and various academic and support services for students who need to improve their basic academic skills.

The College promotes economic development in the tri-county region through customized education and training for local businesses and industries through various credit and continuing education and workforce training program offerings.

Accreditation

Tri-County Technical College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees. Tri-County Technical College also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Tri-County Technical College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (sacscoc.org).

College Vision

Passionate people transforming lives and building strong communities one student at a time.

College Values

Integrity: We lead by example and are steadfast in upholding high ethical standards.

Respect: We engage with one another in a manner that promotes civility, trust, openness, and understanding.

Learning: We promote a growth mindset and use what we learn to deliver a transformative experience for our students and employees.

Collaboration: We achieve more when we work together, especially when we bring diverse groups of people together to solve problems and generate change.

Innovation: We encourage creative ideas that lead to positive outcomes for our students, our employees and our community.

Diversity and Inclusion: We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive community that fosters a sense of belonging where every individual feels welcome and valued.

College Commitments

To our Students: Provide a dynamic teaching and learning experience in which every student has an opportunity to grow, succeed, and improve their quality of life.

To our Employees: Cultivate a workplace that honors and promotes our values.

To our Community: Serve as a solution provider in meeting the workforce needs of the tri-county region.

College History

In the early 1960s, South Carolina created a system of technical colleges to serve as “a tool for economic development” within the State. Founded in 1962, Tri-County Technical College has grown into a comprehensive two-year community and technical college that serves more than 9,000 students annually from Anderson, Oconee, and Pickens counties in more than 70 major fields of study and is one of the largest of the 16 colleges in the South Carolina Technical College System. The College follows an “open door” admissions policy and offers comprehensive academic and support services to help all who enroll meet their educational goals and achieve academic success.

Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the College has campuses in Pendleton, Anderson, Easley, and Westminster, as well as learning centers in Sandy Springs and Honea Path. Students enjoy a vibrant campus life experience that includes student events, learning communities, multicultural activities, honor societies for those with outstanding academic records, student government association activities, and a variety of clubs and organizations, many of which are tied to academic majors. The nearby lakes and mountains offer opportunities for hiking, sightseeing, and water-sport activities. A welcoming, small-town atmosphere exists in the three-county service area.

Institutional Memberships

• Alliance Pickens
• American Association of Community Colleges (AACC)
• Anderson Economic Development Board
• Anderson Oconee Pickens Showcase Board
• Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT)
• Chamber of Commerce, Clemson, Pickens County
• Chamber of Commerce, Anderson County
• Chamber of Commerce, Easley
• Chamber of Commerce, Oconee County
• Community Colleges of Appalachia (CCA)
• Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA)
• Development Corporation of Anderson County
• Greater Pickens Chamber
• Oconee Economic Alliance
• Rotary Club of Anderson
• Rotary Club of Easley
• Rotary Club of Greater Anderson
• SC Association of Technical College Commissioners
• SC Chamber of Commerce
• SC Economic Developers Association 
• Seneca Golden Corner Rotary Club
• Sister Cities of Anderson
• Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
• Southern Association of Colleges with Associate Degrees
• Ten at the Top
• Upstate SC Alliance

Administration

State Board for Technical and Comprehensive Education

Tri-County Technical College Commission

Tri-County Technical College Executive Staff

Tri-County Technical College Deans

Nondiscrimination

Student Code

Students are members of our College community and are subject to the obligations that accrue to them by virtue of this membership. It is each student’s responsibility to be aware of and act in accordance with TCTC policies and procedures. The policies and procedures are outlined throughout the College Catalog and Handbook at tctc.edu.

Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, Title IX, and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Tri-County Technical College is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate in employment, admissions, financial aid, and educational programs and activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, gender, veteran’s status, pregnancy, childbirth or other categories protected by applicable law. This policy is intended to meet Tri-County Technical College’s responsibilities under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978, The Vietnam Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, the Violence Against Women Act, the Pregnancy Accommodations Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as well as the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, and applicable provisions of the South Carolina Human Affairs Law. 

Student inquiries regarding compliance may be directed to:

Dr. Darren Lipscomb, Vice President, Student Affairs, Pendleton Campus, Student Success Center, Room 123, 864-646-1562.

Employee inquiries may be directed to:

Rhonda Gibby, Vice President, Human Resources, Pendleton Campus, Miller Hall, Room 131, 864-646-1790.

Statement on Nondiscrimination 

Tri-County Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its admissions policies, programs, activities, or employment practices. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies:  

Dr. Mark Dougherty 
Dean of Student Development 
Pendleton Campus 
Student Success Center, Room 209 
864-646-1871 
mdougher@tctc.edu  

Services for Students with Disabilities

The Accessibility Resource Center (ARC) works with students who have various conditions or disabilities that impact their educational experiences to establish reasonable academic accommodations and support that allow for access and promote success. Qualifying conditions can include many things, and a list can be found in the FAQ section of the ARC’s webpage: tctc.edu/ARC.

Students with temporary conditions due to injury, illness, or surgery may also qualify for short-term accommodations.

Students must self-identify conditions and request accommodations and support by completing the Initial Request for Accessibility Services form online at tctc.edu/ARC. 

Additional information can be found at tctc.edu/ARC. Documentation can be submitted via the online form or delivered to the ARC. Once the online form is completed, an ARC staff member will reach out using the contact information provided. Students are encouraged to complete the form and contact the ARC as soon as the need for accommodations arises.

Students can contact the ARC with any questions by emailing ARCenter@tctc.edu, calling 864-646-1563, visiting the ARC staff in the Student Support suite in the Ronnie L. Booth Student Success Center (Pendleton Campus), or stopping by the front desk of any community campus. The ARC staff can meet students at any other campus location upon request.

Accommodations are not retroactive and cannot be applied to previous courses or course content prior to receiving accommodations from the ARC.

Tri-County Technical College complies with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

College Campuses & Learning Centers

Campus Visits

Tri-County Technical College serves students across four campuses: Pendleton (7900 Highway 76, Pendleton), Anderson (511 Michelin Boulevard, Anderson), Easley (1774 Powdersville Road, Easley), and Oconee (552 Education Way, Westminster).

Taking a campus tour is one of the best ways to experience what TCTC has to offer. Weekday walking tours of the Pendleton Campus are led by Student Ambassadors and Admissions Recruiters and can be scheduled by calling 864-646-1550 or registering online at tctc.edu/tour.

Large groups (15+ students), tours of the Anderson, Easley, or Oconee campuses, or visits to the Industrial and Technology Center or Halbert Hall (Veterinary Technology) should contact the Office of Recruitment, Admissions, and Orientation at 864-646-1550 to schedule.