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• The most ethnically diverse Southern regional college, public or private * • Located in Lawrenceville, about 30 miles from downtown Atlanta • Apartment-style housing • Nearly 11,000 students • Modern facilities and new buildings • 33% of students are first in their families to attend college • Students come from more than 110 different countries CAMPUS * U.S. News & World Report, 2022 rankings www.ggc.edu I 3
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www.ggc.edu I 5 ACADEMICS • Four-year bachelor’s degree-granting college of the University System of Georgia offering bachelor’s, nexus and associate degrees and certificates. • 45+ programs of study in high-demand industries, like business, biology, education, cinema and media arts production, IT and nursing • Average class size of 18 students • Engaged faculty who invest in the success of every student • Free 24/7 tutoring services • State-of-the-art library and learning center Whatdoyouwanttostudy? www.ggc.edu/degrees
6 I Georgia Gwinnett College DEGREES ANDPROGRAMS Majors and Concentrations Biology* • Biochemistry • Cell biology and biotechnology • General biology Business administration (AACSB accredited) • Accounting • Economics • Finance • International business • Management • Management information systems • Marketing • Supply chain management Chemistry* • General chemistry • Professional chemistry Cinema and media arts production • Design and production • Entertainment industries studies • Writing for stage and screen Criminal Elementaryjustice/criminologyeducation (CAEP accredited) English* • Interdisciplinary studies • Language and literature • Writing and rhetoric Environmental science • Natural science • Social science Exercise science • Clinical • Health promotion Health science • Patient navigation • Public health History* • Interdisciplinary/thematic history • U.S. history • Western civilization • World history Human development and aging services Information technology • Data science and analytics • Digital media • Enterprise systems • Software development • Systems and security Integrative ManagementStudiesinformation systems Mathematics* • Applied mathematics • Pure mathematics Middle grades education (CAEP accredited PoliticalNursing science* • American government • Comparative politics • General political science • International relations • Legal studies • Public administration Psychology • Clinical/personality • Cognitive/neuroscience • Developmental/educational • Social/applied Special education (CAEP accredited) * Teacher certification available Online program available The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at GGC is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org).
LEARN MORE www.ggc.edu I 7 Bachelor’s degree www.ggc.edu/nexusdegreeswww.ggc.edu/degreesprogramsNexusdegreesOnlinedegreeofferingswww.ggc.edu/online Nexus Degrees • Motion picture set lighting • Production design • Production for film and television • Professional editing for film and television • Professional sound design for film and television Certificate Programs • Business intelligence • Cybersecurity (stand-alone program) • Gerontology • Latin American studies Certifications • Global studies • Paralegal • Teaching English to speakers of other languages/TESOL Academic Interests and Pathways • Pre-health/pre-medicine in multiple fields • Regents Engineering Pathway Other Preparatory Programs • English Language Institute (ELI) Minors • African American studies • Anthropology • Art • Biology • Business administration • Chemistry • Creative writing • Criminal criminologyjustice/ • English • Film • Gender studies • Geography • History • Information technology • Mathematics • Music • Physics • Political science • Professional studies • Religious studies • Sociology
8 I Georgia Gwinnett College HONORS PROGRAM The GGC Honors Program provides an integrated educational experience that encourages students to demonstrate excellence in scholarship, leadership, service and creativity. Honors Program members will enjoy: • Field trips and special discussions with faculty, in-field experts and national leaders • Special Honors Program classes emphasizing hands-on, project-based learning • Innovative, challenging and supportive student-centered learning communities • Support for members pursuing research, internships, conference presentations and publications • Special access to cultural events like the theatre, concerts, museums • Professional and leadership skills workshops Seemoreat www.ggc.edu/honors
Seemoreat www.ggc.edu/admissions STUDENT ENGAGEMENT ANDSUCCESS Student Engagement and Success (SES) is dedicated to the academic and holistic success of every student enrolled at GGC no matter your academic level. • Tutoring • Academic Enhancement Center (AEC) • Group study app • Student Success Advising Center • Peer mentoring via Grizzly Mentor Collective • Student Success workshops and courses • Interest-focused learning communities
www.ggc.edu I 11 Seemoreat www.ggc.edu/housing • Study/program spaces/computer labs • Laundry facilities • Individual contracts • Card-controlled access • Grassy courtyard with amphitheater • Bike storage • Vending machines • 24-hr security • After-hours, on-call staff • RA programs and social events • Academic support • Walk to class, dining locations, game room and recre ational facilities Forget community bathrooms and shared bedrooms. Student Housing at GGC will have you feeling like a V.I.P. As a GGC resident, you have access to suitestyle living, featuring shared living spaces with private bedrooms, well-equipped kitchenettes and on-site laundry facilities that alert you when your clothes are done. Choose from two-, three-, four-, six-, eight- or 12-bedroom suites in which each two bedrooms share one bathroom. Select four-bedroom units offer double room occupancy. Each suite is fully furnished and equipped with everything you need to feel right at home, including a 46-inch, flat-screen television.
12 I Georgia Gwinnett College GGC offers the complete college experience. Students have created numerous clubs and organizations, from honor societies to club sports to service organizations. Check them out or even start your own! Relax • Catch a movie in the Student Center. • Play video games, board games, ping pong and more in the game room. Connect • GGC hosts hundreds of annual events and traditions, like Grizzly Days, March Through the Arch, Grizzlyfest, GGC Film Festival, International Week and more. Play • Our Wellness and Recreation Center features a full-size, multipurpose gym; cardio room; free weight and machine weight rooms; functional training room; adaptive fitness room; racquetball court; indoor rubberized track and a junior Olympic, salt water swimming pool. • Outdoor basketball and volleyball courts and intramural fields. • Intramural and club sports include flag football, volleyball, basketball, soccer, tennis, golf, softball and more. STUDENT
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14 I Georgia Gwinnett College ATHLETICS • 6 NAIA Division Intercollegiate Teams: Baseball, softball, men’s/women’s soccer, men’s/women’s tennis • 16 NAIA national championships, including the 2022 titles in men’s and women’s tennis and the 2021 Avista NAIA World Series title for baseball • More than 100 All-American Athletes • GGC’s scholar-athletes have been recognized as Champions of Character ®
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ADMISSIONS STEPS TO APPLY 1 Create a Grizzly profile and apply To apply online, visit www.ggc.edu/apply. 2 Provide required documents For a list of required documents by student type, visit www.ggc.edu/requirements 3 Submit qualifying test scores SAT, ACT or Accuplacer Please visit www.ggc.edu/apply for minimum requirements based on student type. Some student types may need test scores for course placement. Other requirements: Honors Program GPA: 3.5 • Minimum GPA: 2.0 GPA based on 17 units of required high school curriculum Seemoreat www.ggc.edu/admissions 16 I Georgia Gwinnett College
www.ggc.edu I 17 APPLYNOW www.ggc.edu/apply Priority admissions deadlines Fall semester: May 2 Spring semester: November 1 Summer semester: April 4 Admissions requirements: www.ggc.edu/requirements Contact AdmissionsinformationServices: Phone: 678.407.5313 • Toll-free: 877.704.4422 Email: ggcadmissions@ggc.edu Building D Testing Services: Phone: 678.407.5322 Email: ggctesting@ggc.edu Building D, Suite 1301 Georgia Gwinnett College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate and baccalaureate degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404.679.4500 for questions about the accreditation of Georgia Gwinnett College.
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FINANCIAL AID 1 How to apply for Finanacial Aid Use the studentaid.gov website to create a Federal Student Aid (FSA) ID and complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).The FAFSA serves as the initial application for all federal aid programs, including grants, loans and the federal work study program. In addition, it is one of the ways you can apply for the HOPE Scholarship. The FAFSA for the current academic year is available now. The next year’s FAFSA is available beginning October 1 of every year. 2 FAFSA priority deadlines • Fall semester - June 1 • Spring semester - November 1 • Summer semester - March 1 Financial Aid document deadlines • Fall semester - July 6 • Spring semester - December 1 • Summer semester - April 15 To meet financial aid document deadlines, a FAFSA should be completed by the FAFSA priority deadlines. 3 2023-2024 Tuition rates In-state • Incoming freshmen and transfer students: $133.93/credit hour • Flat-rate tuition for 15 or more credit hours: $2,009 Out-of-state • Incoming freshmen and transfer students: $500/credit hour • Flat-rate tuition for 15 or more credit hours: $7,500 20 I Georgia Gwinnett College Seemoreat www.ggc.edu/financialaid
Limited scholarships for incoming students are awarded on the basis of academic achievement, extra-curricular activities, volunteer services and financial need. They are designed to reward, encourage and assist students pursuing academic excellence and leadership. Awarded scholarships do not need to be repaid but may have specific criteria for you to remain eligible. • GGC scholarships • Presidential Academic Out-of-State Award • HOPE Scholarship • Zell Miller Scholarship SeeSCHOLARSHIPS moreat www.ggc.edu/scholarships www.ggc.edu I 21
22 I Georgia Gwinnett College CAMPUSMAP CONTACT US Admissions Services - Building D P: 678.407.5313 • E: www.ggc.edu/admissionsggcadmissions@ggc.edu Financial Aid Services - Building D P: 678.407.5701 • E: www.ggc.edu/financialaidggcfinancialaid@ggc.edu Student Accounts - Building D P: 678.407.5293 • E: www.ggc.edu/studentaccountsstudentaccounts@ggc.edu Registration Services - Building D P: 678.407.5700 • E: www.ggc.edu/registrarggcregistrar@ggc.edu Residence Halls 1000, 2000, 3000, Student Housing P: 678.407.5501 • E: www.ggc.edu/housinghousingapplication@ggc.edu SH H L E C W I B G Atlanta - 32 miles
www.ggc.edu I 23 For those considering Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC), please note that our institution adheres to requirements in support of the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008. As a part of this Act, federal law requires institutions participating in federal student financial aid programs to publish annual reports containing crime statistics and fire statistics for the most recent three years, policy statements regarding crime reporting, campus facility security and access, law enforcement authority, incidence of alcohol and drug abuse, and the prevention/response to sexual assault, dating violence and stalking. This information is available in GGC Public Safety’s Annual Fire and Safety Report, which can be found on the GGC Public Safety webpage at www.ggc.edu/publicsafetyreport. A Building A • Chick-Fil-A dining • Classrooms • The General Store • Laboratories • Panda Express dining • Student computers • Technology Helpdesk B Building B • Classrooms • GGC Café dining • Executive offices • Human Resources • Student computers C Building C • Cisco Auditorium • Classrooms • School of Liberal Arts D Building D - Grizzly Welcome Center • Admissions Services • Claw Card Office • Disability Services • Enrollment Management • Financial Aid Services • International Student Services • New Student Connections • Parking Services • Public Safety • Registration Services • Student Accounts • Student Success Advising Center • Testing Services • Veterans Success E Building E - Student Center • Bookstore • Career Development and Advising Center • Dining Hall • Game Room • LVIS • Student Affairs F Building F - Wellness and Recreation Center G Building G • Athletics offices H Building H - Allied Health and Sciences building • Classrooms • Health Services • Laboratories • Nursing classrooms and clinical areas • School of Health Sciences • School of Science and Technology I Building I • Communications • Counseling and Psychological Services • Faculty offices • ROTC L Building L - Daniel J. Kaufman Library & Learning Center • Center for Teaching Excellence • Starbucks dining • Student computers • Student Success Advising Center P Building P • Warehouse/receiving PK Parking Deck SH Student Housing • Building 1000 • Building 2000 • Building 3000 T Tennis Center W Building W • Academic Enhancement Center (AEC) • Classrooms • Honors Program • School of Education • School of Business • Stephens Family Executive Forum • Student Success Advising Center A F D P PK T Downtown Lawrenceville - 2 miles Tennis Center - .7 miles Seemoreat www.ggc.edu/virtualtour
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