Horry-Georgetown Technical College

Not to be confused with Georgetown University or Georgetown College.
Horry-Georgetown Technical College
TypePublic community college
Established1966
Parent institution
South Carolina Technical College System
PresidentMarilyn Murphy Fore
Students8,137 [1]
Location
Conway
,
South Carolina
,
United States
ColorsBlue   and   Green [2]
NicknameGators
MascotChomp the Gator[3]
Websitewww.hgtc.edu/

Horry-Georgetown Technical College (HGTC) is a public technical college in Conway, South Carolina. It is a part of the South Carolina Technical College System.

HGTC is the fourth largest technical college in the state,[4] and offers over 65 degree and certificate programs in Golf & Sports Turf Technology, Arts & Science, Business, Engineering & Industrial Technology, Health Science, Information/Computer Technology, and Public Service Technology.[5] Tourism programs that have been added help the local economy. 90 percent of graduates stay in the area.[4]

HGTC currently has three campuses. In addition to the main campus on U.S. 501 next to Coastal Carolina University in Conway (33°47′47″N 79°00′12″W / 33.7964°N 79.0033°W / 33.7964; -79.0033 (Horry-Georgetown Technical College, Conway Campus)), the school has campuses in Myrtle Beach (33°39′33″N 78°56′30″W / 33.6591°N 78.9416°W / 33.6591; -78.9416 (Horry-Georgetown Technical College, Grand Strand Campus)) and Georgetown (33°19′14″N 79°19′17″W / 33.3205°N 79.3213°W / 33.3205; -79.3213 (Horry-Georgetown Technical College, Georgetown Campus)). Students can also take classes online. The Conway campus has 13 buildings on 50 acres (20.2 ha).[6]

The Grand Strand Campus Conference and Business Center near The Market Common has meeting space that includes the Thomas C. Maeser Auditorium, a 3,650-square-foot (339 m2) ballroom.[7]

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  2. ^ "Horry-Georgetown Technical College Brand Guidelines". Horry-Georgetown Technical College. Retrieved March 29, 2019.
  3. ^ "Living Local Carolina: HGTC has a new Mascot".
  4. ^ a b Byun, Claire (2016-03-27). "Half a century of growth: Horry Georgetown Technical College celebrates 50 years". The Sun News.
  5. ^ "Horry-Georgetown Technical College". braintrack.com. Archived from the original on 2010-07-31. Retrieved 2010-08-24.
  6. ^ "Horry-Georgetown Technical College: Conway Campus". Retrieved 2010-08-24.
  7. ^ "Horry-Georgetown Technical College: Conference and Business Center". Retrieved 2010-08-24.