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From your first contact with GSCC, our top priority is your success! Beginning
with the Admissions/Success Center, where
you will apply for admission and at every other stop along the way, you will
find counselors, advisors, and office staff who care about helping you reach
your educational goal.
Career and Counseling Center
The Career and Counseling Center is available to currently enrolled students and to anyone who may wish to do some
career exploration prior to enrolling. The Center offers career advisement and planning, interest tests and
schedule planning for undeclared majors. The Career Center also offers a variety of college transfer information.
The Arledge Center for Adult Learners assists non-traditional age college students (25 and older) who have graduated from high school or have a GED. The staff specializes in working with first-time adult learners and with adults who are re-entering college. The Center is stocked with information specifically oriented to the needs and concerns of adult learners.
Becoming A Master Student
(ORI 103) is a course available to any GSCC student interested in mastering
the art of being a successful student.
Adult Education and General
Educational Development (GED) classes are offered year round
at GSCC. These classes are available both day and night. Students may enroll at
any time. Classes and books are free, and official GED practice tests are given
at no charge. Students may use computer programs and videotapes to prepare for
the GED exam or to simply improve basic skills in English, math, and reading.
Developmental courses are available to students who are qualified to enroll in
college but need to upgrade skills in English, math, and reading. A placement
test is given to entering students to help determine whether or not
developmental courses may be necessary.
Student Support Services help eligible students reach their educational goals. Students at the College must apply for the program and are selected for participation based on the following criteria:
Counselors will assist with academic, career, or personal counseling. The
program provides free tutorial assistance, helps with textbook expenses,
conducts seminars and arranges social activities. Services for disabled
students include orientation, mobility assistance, readers, and note-takers.
Career Information
and Placement Services are available to all students and
former students. The placement office maintains an up-to-date listing of both
full-time/part-time and day/evening jobs. The staff will assist you in a search
for part-time employment while you learn and for full-time employment after you
have completed a program of study. Help is also available for writing resumès
and cover letters and for preparing for job interviews.
The Veterans Upward Bound Program (VUB)provides educational and counseling services to veterans to help insure their success in college. The VUB program is free to qualifying veterans.
Whatever your career or educational needs may be, GSCC is here
for you!