New Student Guide

2025 - 2026

NEW STUDENT GUIDE

GMC MISSION Georgia Military College builds on our military heritage grounded in our core values of Duty, Honor, and love of Country to provide hope and opportunity through individual growth and education of our students to develop their intellect and character as authentic servant leaders in an environment focused on elevating civility and respect for others.

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Congratulations on taking this exciting step toward your future! As President of Georgia Military College, it is my honor to welcome you to our college community. You are now part of the GMC Family, and we’re thrilled to support you as you begin this lifechanging journey as a GMC Bulldog.

Choosing to pursue a college education is a bold and important decision. It’s a decision that will help you open doors and create pathways to endless opportunities.

At GMC, we take pride in helping students reach their dreams by providing a supportive, challenging, and inclusive environment. Our faculty and staff are committed to your academic and personal success inside and outside of the classroom, and we’re here to help guide you every step of the way.

Whether you’re confident in your goals or still discovering your path, GMC is the perfect place to grow, learn, and lead. Success in the classroom begins with your personal commitment. Each day we ask that you bring curiosity, discipline, and a willingness to grow each day. Your efforts will be fully supported by our institution through dedicated faculty, academic resources, and a community that believes in your potential.

You’ve chosen a college with a proud legacy of producing servant leaders, and we believe that leadership is not only our tradition— it is your future.

We’re proud you have selected GMC as the next step in your personal development, and we can’t wait to see all that you will accomplish here.

Work hard, dream big, and believe in yourself—your future starts now.

Leadership Is Our Legacy, and Your Future.

Welcome to GMC! Major General Terrence J. McKenrick, U.S. Army (Retired) President, Georgia Military College

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PAYING FOR SCHOOL FAFSA School Code for GMC

#001571

GMC offers financial aid programs, a combination of federal and/or state grants, state scholarships, institutional scholarships, work study and loans.

GMC makes every effort to ensure that no qualified student will be denied the opportunity to attend college because of the lack of funds.

GMC utilizes the results of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) in determining a student's level of financial need. The amount of aid available from most state and federal financial aid programs is related to student academic load for the term. Both the state and federal aid programs recognize 12 credit hours as the "full load" benchmark for maximum financial aid.

FINANCIAL AID LINKS FAFSA Application | www.studentaid.gov HOPE and GTEG | www.gafutures.org Veteran Benefits | www.benefits.va.gov/gibill

DISABILITY SERVICES

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GMC is committed to the full inclusion of all students by providing a friendly and inclusive environment that students can thrive in. As part of the Department of Academic Support Services, we want to ensure that you have the access and opportunity in all aspects of your experience while at GMC. TO APPLY FOR ACCOMMODATIONS: Complete a Student Request for Reasonable Accommodations.

Complete an Initial Interview with SDS. (By phone or in person).

Submit documentation: Documentation Guidelines can be found on our website.

Meet with the Manager or Disability Coordinator.

Access Accommodate program and request Instructor Notification Letters each term for each instructor you wish to receive accommodations in their class.

Once the letter has been sent, the student is required to meet with each instructor to make arrangements for desired accommodations.

MR. CHARLES WELLS Email: cwells@gmc.edu Phone: 478-387-4902

BOOKSTORE

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Book Fees ($18 per credit hour) are included with your tuition and fees.

There is no need to present payment at the bookstore, only a schedule for the current term and student ID. Books must be returned at the end of the term by the advertised due date to avoid a $25 late fee and a $100 replacement fee per book. If a book is returned in a damaged and/or unusable condition or a book is lost, a replacement fee of $100 will be charged to your business office account.

Some of your classes will be utilizing e-text. These texts will be available to you through our learning management system. Your professors and your graduation coach will be able to assist you with questions about e-text.

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coach [KoCH]

noun.

an advisor who helps students achieve their education goals. Coaches help students navigate the paths to their aspirations.

This proactive approach to enrollment, financial aid, and academic advising provides students with a personalized graduation plan that takes them from applying to GMC to crossing that graduation stage.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

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We are honored and excited that you chose GMC as part of your educational journey.

MAINTAINING ACTIVE STATUS Must be enrolled in a minimum of 12 credit hours per term Maintain a grade point average of 2.0 or better Refrain from withdrawing from classes

FINANCIAL AID AND SCHOLARSHIPS While international students are not eligible for financial aid, they are eligible for some scholarships. Stop by the Financial Aid office in the Atrium to learn more.

ON CAMPUS EMPLOYMENT On-campus employment is available in our bookstore, cafeteria, and select departments. Please see your DSO for more information about campus employment.

TRAVEL Before leaving the U.S., see your campus DSO to have your I-20 signed.

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SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS (SAP) HOW DO I MAINTAIN ELIGIBILTY FOR FINANCIAL AID?

Students must maintain a 2.0 GPA. For a GPA of 2.0 or higher, strive for a "C" or better in all courses

2.0 GPA

67%

COMPLETION

150%

Students must complete 67% of credit hours attempted.

Withdrawing and failing classes lowers your completion rate.

Students must complete their degree within 150% of the credit hours required for their program

TIMEFRAME

SAP STANDINGS ARE EVALUATED AFTER EACH TERM Good Standing

Warning

Suspension

Meeting GPA & completion standards

Eligibile for aid, but must not fall below standards for next term

Not eligible for aid until GPA & completion standards are met

WITHDRAWAL POLICY

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DROP/ADD PERIOD: For the first four days of the term, you are allowed to drop or add a class to your schedule. Dropped classes will not show on a transcript and do not count toward your balance.

This is the last chance to makes changes to your schedule.

WITHDRAWAL PERIOD: The removal of a student from a class after the drop/add period has ended. Students may withdraw from classes after drop/add prior to the final week of class. This will result in a “W” on the transcript and may result in Financial Aid penalties. Students are financially responsible for a course, even if they withdrawal from that course.

STUDENT PORTAL AND EMAIL USERNAME

PORTAL

Your user name is your first initial, last name, two-digit birth month, and twodigit birthday. For example, if my name is Bobby Cox and my birthday is May 21, then my username is bcox0521

You can access the GMC portal by visiting www.gmc.edu and select: GMC Portal.

STUDENT EMAIL

NEED HELP LOGGING IN?

username@bulldog.gmc.edu password: your 6-digit birthday (ddmmyy) Once you log in for the first time, you will be prompted to create a new password. For example, Bobby Cox’s password would be 052141.

Visit help.gmc.edu or call 1-844-571-5983

GMC DRESS CODE

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GMC expects its students to dress and groom to reflect the high standards of personal conduct that demonstrate good taste and are appropriate for college.

Student dress may not present a health or safety hazard, violate city or state law, or present a potential for disruption to the instructional program. Attire or accessories that advertise or display or promote any drug including alcohol or tobacco, sexual activity, violence, lewd language, disrespect and/or bigotry towards any group are not acceptable. Unacceptable clothing and accessories include, but are not limited to, gang-related attire, pants below the natural waist, excessively tight or revealing clothing, shorts less than finger length, bare midriff, low-cut blouses, tank tops, tube tops, see through tops, cropped shirts, spiked jewelry, or chains. Shorts and dresses must adequately cover the front, back sides, and midriff. As a matter of common courtesy and respect, hat/caps are not to be worn inside buildings. Students in violation of the dress code could be asked to leave the building/classroom and not to return until appropriately clothed.

For more information about the dress code and other codes of conduct, please review our Student Handbook found at: www.gmc.edu/current-students/student-handbook.cms

TITLE IX AND SEXUAL HARASSMENT Sexual harassment is unwelcome, gender-based verbal or physical conduct that is sufficiently severe, persistent or pervasive that it unreasonably interferes with, denies or limits someone's ability to participate in or benefit from GMC's educational program and/or activities, and is based on power differentials (quid pro quo), the creation of hostile environment, or retaliation. Sexual harassment includes non-consensual sexual contact (or attempt), non-consensual sexual intercourse (or attempt) and sexual exploitation. Please see the Student Handbook pages 99-112 for more information.

Any student who feels he/she has been sexually harassed should contact the Title IX Coordinator, Megan Prescott at 478.387.4957. She can also be reached by email at mbrooks@gmc.edu.

In response to allegations of sexual harassment or violence, GMC will take these actions: Inform the victim of options (formal/informal) Conduct a prompt and thorough investigation Take corrective action, if appropriate Keep information confidential to the extent that we can

A CLASSROOM near you near you

Augusta 115 Davis Rd Martinez, GA 30907

Main 201 East Greene Street Milledgeville, GA 31061

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Madison 235 South Main Street Madison, GA 30650

Columbus 2221 Manchester Expressway Columbus, GA 31904

Rockdale 1011 Rosser Street NW Conyers, GA 30012

Dublin 200 South Jefferson Street Dublin, Georgia 31021

Valdosta 4201 North Forrest Street Valdosta, GA 31605

Fairburn 320 West Broad Street Suite 200 Fairburn, GA 30213

Warner Robins 801 Duke Avenue Warner Robins, GA 31093

ACADEMIC CALENDAR QUARTER 1 AUGUST 2025

HOLIDAYS

Classes Begin – – – – – – – – – August 11 Drop/Add – – – – – – – – – – – August 11 - 14 Mid Term – – – – – – – – – – – September 10 Last Day to Withdraw w/o Academic Penalty – September 23 Classes End – – – – – – – – – – October 7

Labor Day September 1

QUARTER 2 OCTOBER 2025

HOLIDAYS

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Classes Begin – – – – – – – – – – October 14 Drop/Add – – – – – – – – – – – Oct. 14 - 17 Mid Term – – – – – – – – – – – November 12 Last Day to Withdraw w/o Academic Penalty – November 27 Classes End – – – – – – – – – – December 11

Veterans Day Campus Closes at 12:00 PM November 14

QUARTER 3 JANUARY 2026

HOLIDAYS

Thanksgiving November 27 - 28

Classes Begin – – – – – – – – – January 7 Drop/Add – – – – – – – – – – – Jan. 7 - 12 Mid Term – – – – – – – – – – – - February 6 Last Day to Withdraw w/o Academic Penalty – February 19 Classes End – – – – – – – – – – March 5

Christmas Break December 12 - January 4

QUARTER 4 MARCH 2026

HOLIDAYS

Classes Begin – – – – – – – – – – March 16 Drop/Add – – – – – – – – – – – March 16-19 Mid Term – – – – – – – – – – – April 21 Last Day to Withdraw w/o Academic Penalty – May 4 Classes End – – – – – – – – – – May 18

SUMMER JUNE 2026 Classes Begin – – – – – – – – – – June 1 Drop/Add – – – – – – – – – – – June 1 - 4 Mid Term – – – – – – – – – – – June 30 Last Day to Withdraw w/o Academic Penalty – July 13 Classes End – – – – – – – – – – July 27

MLK Holiday January 19 President’s Day February 16

Spring Break (Columbus, Warner Robins, and Valdosta)

March 30-April 3 Spring Break (Main, Augusta, Dublin, Fairburn, Madison, and Rockdale)

April 6 - 10

HOLIDAYS Juneteenth June 19 4th of July July 3

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