GGC Viewbook FY 2022

G E O RG I A G W I N N E T T C O L L E G E Viewbook for Undergraduate Admissions

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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 12,000 students • Modern facilities and new buildings • 44% of students are first in their families to attend college • Students come from more than 120 different countries * U.S. News & World Report, 2021 www.ggc.edu

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What do you want to study?

• Four-year bachelor’s degree-granting college of the University System of Georgia • 45+ programs of study in high-demand industries, like business, biology, education, cinema and media arts production, IT and nursing • Average class size of 20 students • Engaged professors who invest in the success of every student • Free 24/7 tutoring services • State-of-the-art library and learning center

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Majors and Concentrations Biology • Biochemistry • Cell biology and biotechnology • General biology • Teacher certification Business administration (AACSB accredited) • Accounting • Economics • Finance • International business • Management • Management information systems • Marketing • Supply chain management Chemistry • General chemistry • Professional chemistry • Teacher certification Cinema and media arts production • Design and production • Entertainment industries studies • Writing for stage and screen • Professional sound design for film and television (nexus degree) Criminal justice/criminology Elementary education (NCATE accredited) English • English language and literature • English writing and rhetoric • English interdisciplinary studies • Teacher certification Environmental science • Natural science • Social science Exercise science • Exercise science clinical • Exercise science health promotion

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Health science • Patient navigation • Public health History • U.S. history • Western civilization • World history • Interdisciplinary/thematic history • Teacher certification Human development and aging services Information technology • Data science and analytics • Digital media • Information systems • Software development • Systems and security Mathematics • Applied mathematics • Pure mathematics • Teacher certification Middle grades education Nursing (CCNE accredited) Political science • American government • Comparative politics • General political science • International relations • Legal studies • Public administration • Teacher certification Psychology • Clinical/personality • Cognitive/neuroscience • Developmental/educational • Social/applied Special education (NCATE accredited) 18 minor degrees also are available.

Online Degrees

• Information technology - Software development • Special Education

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Business intelligence Cybersecurity Gerontology Latin American studies

Certifications

• Global studies • Paralegal • Teaching English to speakers of other languages/TESOL

Academic Interests

• Pre-anesthesiologist assistant • Pre-clinical laboratory science or medical technology • Pre-dental hygiene • Pre-dentistry • Pre-medicine • Pre-occupational therapy • Pre-optometry • Pre-pharmacy • Pre-physical therapy • Pre-physician’s assistant • Pre-public health • Pre-radiologic science • Pre-respiratory therapy • Pre-veterinary medicine • Regents’ Engineering Pathway

Other Academic Programs

• English Language Institute (ELI) Find online degree offerings at www.ggc.edu/online

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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

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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

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Living on campus is a great way to immerse yourself in the full college experience, meet and make new friends, as well as get accustomed to more independent living. Campus activities, designed especially for student residents, will help you transition from “at home” to “on your own.”

• Apartment-style living • Private bedroom/semi-private bathroom • Cable and wifi included • Key card access, 24/7 security, live-in residence directors and assistants • On-site laundromat with laundry tracking app • Study/workout/game room • Resident programs and social activities • Walk to classes, dining, library, etc.

• Academic opportunities and support • Living Learning Communities

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GGC offers the complete college experience. Students have created more than 160 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 intermural fields.

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• 6 NAIA Division Intercollegiate Teams: Baseball, softball, men’s/women’s soccer, men’s/women’s tennis • 14 NAIA national championships, including the 2021 titles in men’s and women’s tennis and the 2021 Avista NAIA World Series title for baseball • Dozens of All-American Athletes • GGC’s scholar-athletes have been recognized as Champions of Character

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Intramural and Club Sports • Flag football

• Tennis

• Volleyball

• Golf

• Basketball

• Softball

• Soccer

• And more

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Create a Grizzly profile and apply To apply online, visit www.ggc.edu/apply.

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Provide required documents For a list of required documents by student type, visit www.ggc.edu/requirements.

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Submit qualifying test scores SAT, ACT or Accuplacer Please visit www.ggc.edu/apply for minimum requirements based on student type.

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Other requirements: Honors Program GPA: 3.5 • Minimum GPA: 2.0 GPA based on 17 units of required high school curriculum

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Priority admissions deadlines Fall semester: May 3 Spring semester: November 2 Summer semester: April 1 Admissions requirements: www.ggc.edu/requirements Contact information Admissions Services: Phone: 678.407.5313 • Toll-free: 877.704.4422 Email: ggcadmissions@ggc.edu Building D

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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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Campus Tours Student Ambassadors lead your guided tour and share first-hand experiences of what it’s like to be a Grizzly.

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Preview Days Explore admission requirements, how to apply, financial aid resources and academic offerings.

Meet our faculty and staff and hear experiences from students like yourselves.

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Self Guided Tour Visit and explore campus at your own pace with our self-guided tour.

Locate designated “info spots” across campus and scan the QR code at each location to learn more.

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The unique experiences that international students bring to GGC enrich the classroom environment and help to promote cross-cultural engagement throughout the campus community.

• More than 120 countries represented • Student organizations and activities reflect GGC’s diverse student population • Global perspectives infused into the curriculum through i-courses • Gwinnett County is a recognized hub for international business with over 600 international companies.

For more information about how to apply as an international student, contact intladmissions@ggc.edu or call 678-407-5500.

See more at www.ggc.edu/ InternationalStudentServices

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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.

Students will be able to file a 2022-2023 FAFSA as early as October 1, 2021.

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Financial Aid document deadlines • Fall semester - July 6 • Spring semester - December 1 • Summer semester - April 15 To meet these deadlines, a FAFSA should be completed 4-6 weeks before the Financial Aid document deadlines

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2021-2022 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 See more at

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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.

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Admissions Services - Building D P: 678.407.5313 • E: ggcadmissions@ggc.edu www.ggc.edu/admissions G

Financial Aid Services - Building D P: 678.407.5701 • E: ggcfinancialaid@ggc.edu www.ggc.edu/financialaid Student Accounts - Building D P: 678.407.5293 • E: studentaccounts@ggc.edu www.ggc.edu/studentaccounts Registration Services - Building D P: 678.407.5700 • E: ggcregistrar@ggc.edu www.ggc.edu/registrar Residence Halls 1000, 2000, 3000, Student Housing and Residence Life P: 678.407.5501 • E: housingapplication@ggc.edu www.ggc.edu/housing B

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Building A • Chick-Fil-A dining • Classrooms • Convenience store • Laboratories • Panda Express dining • Student computers • Technology Helpdesk

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Building B • Classrooms • Georgia Gwinnett College Café • Executive offices • Human Resources • Student computers

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Building C • Cisco Auditorium • Classrooms • School of Liberal Arts

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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

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Building I • Communications • Counseling and Psychological Services • Faculty offices • ROTC

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Building L - Daniel J. Kaufman Library & Learning Center • Center for Teaching Excellence • Starbucks dining • Student computers • Student Success Advising Center

Admissions Services Claw Card Office Disability Services P Building P Financial Aid Services International Student Services • Warehouse/receiving Parking Services Public Safety PK Parking Deck Registration Services Student Accounts RL Residence Life Student Success Advising Center • Building 1000 Testing Services • Building 2000 Veterans Success • Building 3000 Building E - Student Center T Building T • Bookstore • Tennis Center • Career Development and Advising Center W Building W • Dining Hall • Academic Enhancement Center • Game Room • Classrooms • LVIS • Honors Program • Student Affairs • School of Education • School of Business Building F - Wellness and • Stephens Family Executive Forum Recreation Center • Student Success Advising Center Building G • Athletics offices

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1000 University Center Lane Lawrenceville, Georgia 30043 www.ggc.edu Connect with us @GeorgiaGwinnett

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