HGTC launches spring 2026 “Explore HGTC” series for prospective students
March 3, 2026
Horry-Georgetown Technical College (HGTC) will host a series of open houses and information sessions throughout March and April designed to help prospective students explore career pathways, meet faculty and learn how to enroll for the upcoming academic year.
The Spring 2026 “Explore HGTC” series offers opportunities across business, technology, engineering and high-demand health science programs. Events are free and open to prospective students and their families.
“These events are designed to help students confidently take the next step toward their future,” said Dr. Marilyn “Murph” Fore, president of Horry-Georgetown Technical College. “At HGTC, we provide hands-on learning, dedicated faculty mentorship and direct pathways into meaningful careers. Our open houses and information sessions allow prospective students to experience that environment firsthand and see how we support them every step of the way.”
Most sessions include program overviews, admissions guidance, faculty Question and Answer opportunities and tours of labs, classrooms, and simulation spaces.
Spring 2026 event schedule:
March 5
Open House – Business and Computer Technology
Conway Campus, Building 1000 from 5 to 7 p.m.
March 11
Information Session – Culinary Arts, Baking and Pastry Arts and Hospitality Management
International Culinary Institute of Myrtle Beach, Grand Strand Campus, Building 500
5 to 7 p.m.
March 12
Information Session – Medical Laboratory Technology and Surgical Technology
Grand Strand Campus, Building 1000 from 5 to 7 p.m.
March 24
Virtual Information Session – Nursing Programs
Online via Microsoft Teams from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Pre-registration required.
March 26
Student and Parent Night – Engineering, Golf and Sports Turf Management, Forestry and Electrical Lineman
Conway Campus, Building 300 from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
March 31
Information Session – Dental Hygiene and Dental Assisting
Grand Strand Campus, Building 1000 from 5 to 7 p.m.
April 16
Information Session – Nursing, Respiratory Care and Emergency Medical Technician
Grand Strand Campus, Building 100 from 5 to 7 p.m.
April 23
Information Session – Physical Therapist Assistant and Occupational Therapist Assistant
Grand Strand Campus, Building 1000 from 5 to 7 p.m.
April 28
Information Session – Radiologic Technology and Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Grand Strand Campus, Building 1000 from 5 to 7 p.m.
For full event details and registration information, visit:https://www.hgtc.edu/events/
About HGTC
HGTC offers college transfer and skilled associate degree programs in more than 80 fields of study, and many with online class options. Nearly all programs feature internships that lead to jobs. Ninety-one percent (91%) of students either transfer to earn advanced degrees or start careers in their respective fields of study.
