Reporting & Policies

Georgia Piedmont Technical College will work diligently to resolve student grievances, complaints, and concerns in a prompt, fair, and cooperative manner.

Student Complaint Process

Start at the College (GPTC) Level: Submit your concern using the Student Grievance Form, available online or in person.
Contact TCSG if Unresolved: If the issue affects multiple campuses or involves online students outside Georgia, contact the TCSG Student Affairs Office or complete their online complaint form.
Contact the Accreditation Body if Still Unresolved: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, Phone: 404-679-4500.

Complaint & Appeal Forms

Form Name	Who Should Use It	Purpose
Title IX Reporting Form	Current students	Report sexual misconduct or violations
Disciplinary Sanction Appeal Form	Current students	Appeal a disciplinary decision
Student Equity Grievance Form	Current students	File equity-related complaints
Student Discrimination Grievance Form	Current students	Report discrimination
Grade Appeal Form	Current students	Appeal a final grade
Student Code of Conduct Complaint Form	Current students	File a conduct-related complaint
ADA Section 504 Online Grievance	Students needing ADA accommodations	Submit a grievance under ADA Section 504

Sexual Misconduct & Assault Policy

Sexual misconduct includes any unwelcome behavior of a sexual nature committed without consent. Offenses include rape, sexual battery, public indecency, solicitation, and more. These may be investigated by the college and/or law enforcement.

Hazing Policy (Max Gruver Act)

Hazing is strictly prohibited. Violators may face disciplinary action and criminal charges under Georgia state law.

O.C.G.A. 16-5-61 (2021) The “Max Gruver Act”

(a) As used in this Code section, the term:

(1) “Haze” or “hazing” means to subject a student to an activity which endangers or is likely to endanger the physical health of a student, or coerces the student through the use of social or physical pressure to consume any food, liquid, alcohol, drug, or other substance which subjects the student to a likely risk of vomiting, intoxication, or unconsciousness regardless of a student’s willingness to participate in such activity.

(2) “School” means any unit of the University System of Georgia, any unit of the Technical College System of Georgia, or any private postsecondary school, college, or university in this state.

(3) “School organization” means any association, corporation, order, club, society, fraternity, sorority, athletic team, or a group living together which has students or alumni as its principal members, including local affiliate organizations.

(4) “Student” means any person enrolled or prospectively enrolled in a school in this state. (b) It shall be unlawful for any person to haze any student in connection with or as a condition or precondition of gaining acceptance, membership, office, or other status in a school organization.

Report hazing to Campus Police or email security@gptc.edu.

Additional Compliance & Privacy Policies

FERPA & Directory Information: Students may opt out of public directory listings by written request at the start of the term.
Equal Opportunity: GPTC does not tolerate discrimination under Title VI, Title IX, ADA, etc. Use the official form for compliance concerns.

Campus Safety & Security

Report suspicious behavior or criminal activity to Campus Police or email security@gptc.edu.

In emergencies, call 911. GPTC provides an Emergency Alert System for notifications via text, voice, or email.

Annual crime and safety reports are available on GPTC's website in compliance with the Clery Act.