General Information

Book and Tool Information

Students are responsible for providing their own books. They can be purchased online at Specialty-Books.com (800-466-1365) and the College of Health Science books can be purchased from University of Colorado Health Sciences Book Store (303-724-2665).

Many career/technical courses require students to provide their own tools. The school specifies the tools students must purchase for their training. Tools are available from a number of local sources.

Class Cancellations

Classes are subject to cancellation due to low enrollment or for any other reason determined by the administration. In the event of inclement weather, classes will be held as scheduled unless Technical College administration cancels classes. Such notice will be communicated by radio and/or television.

Graduation Requirements

Students must pass program required course work with a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or better and complete all required courses that make up a program of study in the career area of choice. Students may also be required to pass industry, state, or federal assessments that provide licensure to those who pass. This licensure allows the student to gain employment in those respective fields.

Student Identification Cards

Student photo identification cards are available at the Student Success Center. The first ID is free, replacements cost $5. Photo identification is required in the following situations:

Financial Aid application and payment procedures
Treasurer's office cash disbursements or Initiation of payment plan
Assessment tests including GED and vocational testing
Student Records: No photo ID required, but must sign a release

Student Handbook

For more information related to student services, policies, and procedures refer to the Emily Griffith Technical College Student Handbook.

Non-Discrimination Policy

Emily Griffith Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, age, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation.

Opportunity School complies with the Civil Rights Act of 1964, related Executive Orders 11246 and 11375, Title IX of the Educational Amendments Act of 1972, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 402 of the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, the Age Discrimination of Employment Act of 1967, as amended, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1992, Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008,and all civil rights laws of the State of Colorado.

Emily Griffith Technical College is committed to maintaining an educational environment that promotes mutual respect for all people and will not tolerate sexual harassment or sexual assault. For more information, contact the equity officer, Chris Millius at 720-423-4741.

Americans with Disabilities Act and Emily Griffith Technical College Compliance

The Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits discrimination based on disability in admission to, access to and the operation of programs, services or activities at EGTC. The college is committed to providing an environment where students have the opportunity to attain their educational goals. EGTC provides both physical and programmatic access for all students. Reasonable accommodations will be made in instructional delivery and evaluation methods to ensure full educational opportunities for students. Appropriate documentation of a student's disability is required.

Questions, complaints and requests for additional information may be directed to Eileen Ashford, Special Needs Advisor, 720-423-4742 or email at Eileen_Ashford@dpsk12.org. To learn more about how to request an accommodation and our special services, please refer to our 2011-2012 catalog, Advising and Counseling on page 8.