Approvals and Authorization
Central Texas College is approved to offer specific programs and courses at U.S. military installations outside Texas according to the contract, agreement, or memorandum of understanding for that location.
Distance learning programs and courses adhere to the rules and regulations of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
Washington
Central Texas College is authorized by the Washington Student Achievement Council and meets the requirements and minimum educational standards established for degree-granting institutions under the Degree-Granting Institutions Act. This authorization is subject to periodic review and authorizes Central Texas College to offer specific degree programs. The Council may be contacted for a list of currently authorized programs. Authorization by the Council does not carry with it an endorsement by the Council of the institution or its programs. Any person desiring information about the requirements of the act or the applicability of those requirements to the institution may contact the Council at P.O. Box 43430, Olympia, WA 98504-3430 or by email at degreeauthorization@wsac.wa.gov. The transferability of credits earned at Central Texas College is at the discretion of the receiving college, university, or other educational institution. Students considering transferring to any institution should not assume that credits earned in any program of study at Central Texas College will be accepted by the receiving institution. Similarly, the ability of a degree, certificate, diploma, or other academic credential earned at Central Texas College to satisfy an admission requirement of another institution is at the discretion of the receiving institution. Accreditation does not guarantee credentials or credits earned at Central Texas College will be accepted by or transferred to another institution. To minimize the risk of having to repeat coursework, students should contact the receiving institution in advance for evaluation and determination of transferability of credits and/or acceptability of degrees, diplomas, or certificates earned. The Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC) has authority to investigate student complaints against specific schools. WSAC may not be able to investigate every student complaint. Visit Washington Student Achievement Council Student Complaints at https://wsac.wa.gov/student-complaints for information regarding the WSAC complaint process. For Washington State residents seeking information and resources about student loan repayment or seeking to submit a complaint relating to your student loans or student loan servicer, please visit www.wsac.wa.gov/loan-advocacy or contact the Student Loan Advocate at loanadvocate@wsac.wa.gov.
Louisiana
Central Texas College is currently licensed by the Board of Regents of the State of Louisiana. Licenses are renewed by the State Board of Regents every two years. Licensed institutions have met minimal operational standards set forth by the state, but licensure does not constitute accreditation, guarantee the transferability of credit, nor signify that programs are certifiable by any professional agency or organization.
Virginia
The State Council of Higher Education for Virginia has certified Central Texas College to operate in Virginia at 700 Quarters Road, Building 12400 Room 146, Fort Gregg-Adams, Virginia (formerly Fort Lee name change effective 4/27/23). Central Texas College is a public community college and approved to award degrees by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate degrees and certificates.
Fort Gregg-Adams offers the following degrees:
- Associate of Arts General Studies
- Associate of Applied Science (AAS):
- Applied Management
- Business Management
- Criminal Justice
- Child Development
- Homeland Security and Emergency Management
- Restaurant and Culinary Management
- Logistics and Global Supply Chain Management
AAS programs are terminal/technical programs and credits earned are generally not applicable to other degree program
- Certificates
- Business Management
- Child Development
- Homeland Security and Emergency Management
- Food and Beverage Management
- Logistics Specialist
Interaction between students and faculty, and among other students is ensured through inside and outside of the classroom activities to include student group projects, faculty office hours, student clubs and organizations, site activities, and community events. In addition to holding office hours and creating assignments that encourage student discourse and interaction, Faculty also advise or sponsor student clubs, organizations and honor societies, and participate in student related activities and programs including new student orientation, welcome week, student success fairs, and career fairs. The Student Life office also ensures activities and events are held regularly to create opportunities for students to engage with their peers and interact with faculty, staff and the community.
All full-time instructors are required to hold virtual and/or in-person office hours and be available to assist students with questions, concerns, assignments, etc. Students at a distance may also communicate or interact with faculty through Blackboard and other available digital platforms. More specific details and guidelines pertaining to faculty accessibility to students for academic support or course advising are available in CTC HR Policy No. 400: Instructional Employee Compensations (Section III-B-11) and the CTC Faculty Handbook.
The transferability of credits earned at Central Texas College is at the discretion of the receiving college, university, or other educational institution. Students considering transferring to any institution should not assume that credits earned in any program of study at Central Texas College will be accepted beyond the sending institution.
Other States
In addition to Louisiana, Virginia, and Washington, Central Texas College is authorized to offer designated college programs in Alabama, California, Georgia, Kansas, and Kentucky.
Veterans Affairs
Central Texas College’s programs are approved for those who wish to attend and receive benefits under the Post-Vietnam Veterans Educational Assistance Program, the Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 1984, Chapter 30 Montgomery GI Bill, ®Chapter 31 Veterans Readiness and Employment (VR&E), Chapter 33-Post 9/11GI Bill®, Chapter 35 Survivors' and Dependents Educational Assistance Program (DEA), and Chapter 1606 Reserve Educational Assistance Program (REAP).
Students unable to resolve a complaint or grievance through the Central Texas College complaint and grievance process should contact their appropriate State Agency at the following link: State Agency Complaint Contacts.