GTCC Viewbook 2018

CHOOSE SUCCESS.

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WELCOME TO GTCC! This is a special place – a place where you can find your passion, walk new paths, and create your future.

We know that college can be challenging, whether you’ve recently graduated from high school or are returning to school after having been away. We also know that finding the time and the money for college can be tough.

At GTCC, we make it easier. Our faculty and staff are ready and willing to help you through these challenges.

These include our highly trained staff in Financial Aid, Counseling and Disability Access Services, Admissions, Academic Advising and others.

Of course, your time at GTCC shouldn’t be all about work. College is also about growing through student experiences, and our active student government works hard to create great student experiences. You’ll also have the chance to make your voice heard through participation in over thirty student clubs and organizations.

We’re glad you’ve chosen to take a look at GTCC and can’t wait to meet you. We’re proud to say that when you choose GTCC, you choose success.

At GTCC, we are 100% focused on student success and the opportunities a quality education can provide as you move toward your life goals.

Top notch faculty, paired with cutting edge facilities and innovative learning environments provide you with the tools you need to change your life and become whatever you can dream.

GTCC makes the difference.

Change starts here.

CONTENTS GTCC Top 10

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Programs of Study

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Co-Admission

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E-Learning

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Career & College Promise

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Continuing Education

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Adult Education

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Program Listing

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Life at GTCC

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Student Support Services

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After Graduation

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Campus Locations

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THE TOP TEN REASONS TO ATTEND GTCC

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The Price is Right!

GTCC won’t break the bank! You can live at home, receive a quality education, and save money with our affordable tuition rates.

Financial aid is also readily available – see #2.

Location, Location, Location

Located in the heart of the Triad with both mountains and coastal beaches an easy drive away, GTCC offers several campuses conveniently located throughout Guilford County.

GTCC Tuition Rate: $228

For a three-credit hour class, in-state resident.

Rates subject to change based on action by the NC Legislature.

Local Public University Tuition Rate: $541 For a three-credit hour class, in-state resident.

According to Fall 2018 Tuition and Fees Chart from institution’s website.

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Our Faculty & Staff

We’ve got your back!

Our faculty and staff are committed 100% to your success. Our faculty are experts in their field and have a passion for what they teach. You’ll love learning and gaining from their experience, and you’ll walk away with the knowledge needed to be successful. Outside the classroom, you’ll find our staff to be helpful as you need advising or assistance with financial aid. We are here to help you!

Quality Education That Works!

GTCC has been educating students since 1958, so we know what it takes to make them successful. Our education is parallel to any that you would receive at any four-year institution; it may even be a little better. With small class sizes, individual attention, hands-on training, and boundless opportunities, GTCC provides quality education that will leave you with new skills and the ability to land the job of your dreams!

State-of-theArt Facilities At GTCC, you will study in state-of-the-art facilities designed to enhance learning through a real-world setting. Why would you want to go anywhere else?

05 04 03 02 01 Diverse, Active Student Life

GTCC is more than just a place to study - it’s a place to make new friends and gain new perspectives. Student life at GTCC is very active; there are many opportunities to get involved on and off campus. Join a club, catch a ball game and cheer on the Titans, attend lectures, volunteer to help others, or get involved with the Student Government Association.

Credits Transfer To Other Colleges In The UNC System

GTCC college transfer students can apply credits earned at GTCC toward their bachelor’s degree at any of the 16 institutions in the UNC System. GTCC graduates will enter with junior status at the prospective UNC college of their choice.

GTCC’s College Transfer Programs - Associate of Arts - Associate of Science - Associate of Engineering - Associate of Fine Arts in Music - Associate of Fine Arts in Theatre - Associate of Fine Arts in Visual Arts - Associate of Nursing, NCP-RIBN program with NC A&T - Associate of Science (Engineering) program with NC A&T

Credits Transfer to: - Appalachian State University - East Carolina University

Flexibility

Attend GTCC on your time and on your terms!

Need to work a full-time job or raising a family?

No problem. GTCC offers flexible schedules with classes offered during the day, in the evening, on the weekend, and online. Take one class at a time or take several. It’s totally up to you.

- Elizabeth City State University - Fayetteville State University - North Carolina A&T State University - North Carolina Central University - North Carolina State University - UNC Asheville - UNC Chapel Hill - UNC Charlotte - UNC Greensboro - UNC School of the Arts - UNC Pembroke - UNC Wilmington - Western Carolina - Winston-Salem State University

Financial Aid Is Available

Our Financial Aid Office will be happy to help you identify grants, work-study programs, loans and any scholarships for which you may be eligible. Here are some of the many financial aid options we have available: • Federal Pell Grants • Federal Student Loans (Stafford and PLUS) • Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants • Federal Work Study Programs • North Carolina Community College Grants • North Carolina Education Lottery Scholarships • Veterans’ Educational Benefits • GTCC Scholarships

More than 80 Different Programs of Study With over 80 programs of study, there is sure to be one that fits your interests and career goals. Whatever you want to become – an automotive technician, a doctor, a designer, a chef, an architect, a dental hygienist, or almost anything else – GTCC can get you started.

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PROGRAMS OF STUDY At GTCC, there is something for everyone!

We offer over 80 programs of study.

Earn an associate degree, diploma or certificate and get started on a new and exciting career path.

Our Academic Divisions:

GTCC has several different academic divisions that will help get you started on your journey. Choose the one that best suits your career goals and dreams.

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• Business, Creative & Performing Arts • Health Sciences • Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) • Humanities and Social Sciences • Human Services, Public Safety, and Health and • Industrial, Construction and Transportation Technologies • Aviation

CO-ADMISSION PROGRAMS GTCC partners with North Carolina A&T University (NC A&T) and The University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG) to offer Co-Admission Programs that provide you a seamless path from GTCC to the partner college.

These are not simply college transfer programs. Co-Admission students are enrolled at both colleges and have many of the same benefits and privileges as students at the partner college. You complete your first two years at GTCC, earning your Associate degree while paying the lower community college tuition rate. In your third and fourth year, you take classes at NC A&T or UNCG to earn your B.A. or B.S. degree from that college.

Four-year degrees available through co-admission are:

• B.S., Civil Engineering (NC A&T) • B.S., Mechanical Engineering (NC A&T) • B.S., Nursing (NC A&T) • B.S., Biology (UNCG) • B.S., Business Administration: Business Studies (UNCG) • B.A., Drama (UNCG) • B.A., Psychology (UNCG)

Learn more about Co-Admission Programs at gtcc.edu.

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E-LEARNING @ GTCC Obtain your degree from the convenience of your own home, on your time and on your schedule through our online eLearning programs.

More than ten Associate degree programs are offered completely online. There are many diplomas and certificates available online as well. And each semester, GTCC adds more courses and programs to our online offerings, giving you more ways to learn – on your schedule.

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Any enrolled GTCC student may take online classes to help complete their degree requirements.

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CAREER & COLLEGE PROMISE INITIATIVE Don’t wait until you’re out of high school to start earning a two- or four-year degree, diploma, or nationally recognized job credential.

GTCC’s Career & College Promise program offers qualified high school students pathways to prepare for a career or college transfer after high school by getting a tuition-free college education.

Students can earn: • College credit transferrable to all UNC System Institutions and many of NC’s Independent Colleges and Universities • A credential, certificate or diploma in a technical career program • A high school diploma and two years of college credit in four to five years through innovative cooperative high school programs (limited availability)

See your high school counselor to find out if you are eligible and what programs may be the best fit for you!

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CONTINUING EDUCATION GTCC is the Triad’s primary resource for job training, career preparation, professional development, or to simply satisfy the need to learn something new!

GTCC non-credit courses range from workforce training topics such as computer technology, project management and medical support to personal enrichment topics such as cooking, music, and arts and crafts.

More information about all of our exciting Continuing Education courses and how to register can be found at gtcc.edu.

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ADULT EDUCATION If you did not finish high school, GTCC offers free classes in Adult Education that can get you on your way to a high school diploma or GED and into one of our degree programs.

In addition, the Adult Education program serves students with learning disabilities as well as English language learners. To find out which program is best for you, we encourage you to speak to a counselor on any campus.

The Adult Education programs are located on the High Point and Greensboro campuses, with many off-site class locations throughout Guilford County as well as online options.

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All Adult Education and English As A Second Language classes are offered free of charge.

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PROGRAM LISTING

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CAREER TECHNICAL ASSOCIATE DEGREE PROGRAMS ( 2-Year Programs ) Accounting and Finance Advertising & Graphic Design Air Conditioning, Heating, & Refrigeration Technology Architectural Technology Associate of General Education– Pre-Nursing Automotive Systems Technology – General Option – Ford / GM Option* Aviation Electronics/Avionics Technology* Aviation Management & Career Pilot Technology* Aviation Systems Technology* Biotechnology** Business Administration – General Business Admin.

– Human Resources Mgmt. Option Civil Engineering Technology – Geomatics Technology Collision Repair & Refinishing Technology* Computer Integrated Machining Construction Mgmt. Technology Criminal Justice Technology – Corrections Track – Homeland Security Track – Law Enforcement Track Culinary Arts Cyber Crime Technology Dental Hygiene* Early Childhood Education – Non-Licensure Option - Licensure Option Electrical Systems Technology Electronics Engineering Technology Emergency Management

Emergency Medical Science* - Bridging Program Entertainment Technologies – Commercial Music – Recording Engineering – Concert Sound & Lighting – Music Business Fire Protection Technology – Bridging Program Health Information Technology* Hospitality Management Human Services Technology – Substance Abuse Concentration Information Technology – College Transfer Track – Computer Programming Track – Database Management Track – General Studies Track – Healthcare Informatics Track – Mobile Device Dev. Track – Network Management Track – Security & Data Assurance Track – Systems Support Track – Web Development Mechanical Engineering Tech.

Mechatronics Engineering Tech.

Medical Assisting* Medical Office Administration – General Option – Healthcare Administration – Medical Billing & Coding Nursing – Associate Degree Nursing* Office Administration Paralegal Technology Pharmacy Technology* Physical Therapist Assistant* Radiography* Simulation & Game Development Supply Chain Management Surgical Technology* Turfgrass Management Technology

TRANSFER DEGREE PROGRAMS Associate of Arts Associate of Science Associate of Fine Arts – Music Associate of Fine Arts – Theatre Associate of Fine Arts – Visual Arts Associate of Engineering CO-ADMISSION PROGRAMS** GTCC >>> NC A&T Associate in Engineering (A.E.) >>> B.S., Civil Engineering or B.S., Mechanical Engineering Associate in Nursing NCP-RIBN >>> B.S., Nursing GTCC >>> UNCG Associate in Science >>> B.S., Biology A.A.S., Bus. Administration >>> B.S., Business Administration: Business Studies AFA, Theater >>> B.A., Drama Associate in Arts >>> B.A., Psychology DIPLOMA PROGRAMS ( 1-Year Programs ) Accounting and Finance Aerostructure Manufacturing and Repair Technology Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Technology Automotive Systems Technology Aviation Electronics Technology Carpentry Collision Repair and Refinishing Technology Computer Integrated Machining Construction Mgmt. Technology Cosmetology* Culinary Arts – Baking and Pastry Arts

– Mobile Catering & Food Truck Management – Culinary Arts Dental Assisting* Diesel & Heavy Equipment Technology Early Childhood Education Electrical Systems Technology Medical Office Administration – Patient Relations – Medical Billing & Coding Nursing (*Practical Nursing) Office Administration Pharmacy Technology Supply Chain Management Surgical Technology Turfgrass Management Technology Welding Technology CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS ( 1-Year Or Less Programs ) Accounting and Finance – Accounting – Accounting - Tax Preparation Aerostructure Manufacturing and Repair Technology – Sheet Metal Structures – Composite Structures Air Conditioning Architectural Technology – CAD / BIM

Automotive Systems Technology – General Option – Ford / GM Electrical* – Ford / GM Chassis* – Brakes – Undercar Aviation Electronics Technology – Modern Aviation Electronics Level 1 – Modern Aviation Electronics Level 2 Aviation Management & Career Pilot Technology – Aviation Management Option* – Career Pilot Option* Aviation Systems Technology – Airframe and Powerplant* – Airframe Rating Option* – Powerplant Rating Option* Basic Law Enforcement Training* Business Administration – Business Administration - Core – Business Administration - Sales – Business Administration Small Business – Business Administration Business Processes – Human Resources Management Civil Engineering Technology Geomatics Option Collision Repair & Refinishing Technology Computer Integrated Machining – Basic Conventional Machining – CNC Lathe Operator – CNC Mill Operator Cosmetology* Criminal Justice Technology – Homeland Security – Criminal Justice Foundations Culinary Arts Cyber Crime Technology – Cyber Crime & Digital Forensics Diesel & Heavy Equipment Technology

Early Childhood Education – Early Childhood Education – Early Childhood Administration – Early Childhood School Age – Early Childhood Infant Toddler-Care Electrical Systems Technology – Wiring Certificate – Controls Certificate Emergency Management – Health Program Fire Protection Technology – Fire Protection – Rural Firefighter Human Services Technology – Substance Abuse Treatment Information Technology – Cisco Network Administration – C++ Programming – Database Management – Database Programming – Healthcare Informatics – Information Technology – Internet Marketing & Social Media – IT Systems Support – JAVA Programming – Linux Administration – Mobile Device – Security & Data Assurance – Virtualization Administration

– Web Development – Windows Server Administration Medical Office Administration – Billing and Coding – Electronic Medical Records Office Administration – Software Applications Paralegal Technology Plumbing Simulation & Game Development Supply Chain Management Supply Chain Management - SAP Turfgrass Management Technology – Landscape Design – Landscape Maintenance – Sports Turf Maintenance – Turfgrass Management Welding Technology – Welding Technology – Welding Technology in Manufacturing *Denotes a limited enrollment program. Please see an advisor for more information. **Denotes a collaborative program with another institution.

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LIFE AT GTCC College is about more than just textbooks and grades. It’s about becoming independent and growing as an individual. That is why GTCC has a very active student life.

There are plenty of ways that you can become involved at GTCC, making friends and having fun both inside and outside of the classroom, including: • More than 30 clubs • An engaged Student Government Association • Many activities and events throughout the year

Into sports? We currently offer Women’s Volleyball, Men’s and Women’s Basketball, and Men’s Baseball.

Try out for a team or enjoy a game as a spectator.

GTCC is also located right in the heart of everything! Centered in the Piedmont Triad, we are accessible to all the great things that High Point, Greensboro and Winston-Salem have to offer – baseball at First National Bank Field, the Shops at Friendly Center, concerts at the Coliseum, plus museums, parks and more. Or jump in the car for a road trip! We’re just a few hours from the Smoky Mountains, the sandy white beaches of the east coast, and the metropolitan areas of Charlotte and Raleigh/Durham.

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CAMPUS CLUBS & SOCIAL OPPORTUNITIES AIGA Student Group Airsoft Club Alpha Eta Rho Ambassadors for Christ American Dental Hygienists Assoc.

Anime Club The Black Student Union College Transfer Club Communication Club Creative Writing Club Dental Assisting Club Drama Club Early Childhood Education Club Emergency Medical Science Club Extraordinary Worshippers Gospel Choir

ePeer Mentors Club Feminist Outreach Club Flight Team Club GTCC Food Truck Club Global Scholars Club Healthcare & Office Administration Club History Club Hospitality Club International Student Assoc.

Model United Nations Club Pharmacy Tech Club Phi Theta Kappa Physical Therapist Assistant Club Political Science Club Radiography Club Rotaract Club

R.I.T.E. Club Sexuality & Gender Alliance SHEAR Beauty Club Single Parent Support Group Spanish Club Stellar Society STEM Club Student American Dental Hygienist Assoc.

Student Government Assoc.

Student Veteran’s Assoc.

Titan Recovery Club The Truth Through Reason Assoc.

Women Achieving Success Club

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STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES At GTCC, we want you to succeed, and we have a wide variety of Student Support services available to help you. These include: - Our Student Success Center, with New Student Orientation, Academic Advising, Career Services, College Transfer Services and International Student Service.

- The Center for Academic Engagement, with free tutoring and Academic Success Classes.

- Titan Link, offering food bank access, bus passes, financial assistance, and more for students in need.

- Our Counseling Center, providing free, confidential counseling services to all current and prospective GTCC students on each of our campuses.

- DisAbility Access Services, making sure students with documented disabilities have equal access to all GTCC has to offer.

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AFTER GRADUATION GTCC is about more than just earning a degree. GTCC is about life-long learning and helping you in ways that will enhance your future, let you attain your goals, and reach your dreams.

We offer a variety of courses through our Continuing Education program. So, whether you need to brush up on some computer skills, gain a new certification, or if you just want to learn how to paint for fun, GTCC will be here waiting for you with open arms, welcoming you back to your alma mater.

Should you ever need advice on how to start a small business, please visit the GTCC Small Business Center in Greensboro. Our SBC initiatives in Greensboro and High Point will get you and your business off the ground in no time and they will help you steer clear of many of the roadblocks facing small business owners today.

Don’t forget about us! Keep in touch by joining the GTCC Alumni Association. For more information, contact the GTCC Foundation at 336.334.4822 ext. 50264. 

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WHERE TO FIND US Our mission is supporting success through innovative education, training and partnerships within our community. With that in mind, we have aggressively expanded our footprint in the Triad in order to be convenient to you, our future students. Today we serve nearly 35,000 students annually at seven conveniently located campuses, including a specialized aviation campus, a shared nursing-focused campus with UNCG and North Carolina A&T, a small business center, and a new state-of-the-art Center for Advanced Manufacturing on the Jamestown campus.

Whether it be in-person or online, GTCC provides the skills, training and educational boost you need to reach your goals and realize your dreams. We think you’ll agree, Guilford Technical Community College is YOUR future!

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CAMPUSES/CENTERS Jamestown Campus 601 East Main Street | Jamestown High Point Campus 901 South Main Street | High Point Union Square Campus 104 East Gate City Blvd | Greensboro Aviation Campus

T. H. Davis Aviation Center I 260 North Regional Road | Greensboro

Aviation Center II 819 Radar Road | Greensboro

Ceasar Cone Aviation Center III 1053 Old Stage Coach Trail | Greensboro

Cameron Campus 7908 Leabourne Rd | Colfax Greensboro Campus 3505 E. Wendover Ave. | Greensboro The GTCC Center for Advanced Manufacturing 6012 Gate City Blvd | Jamestown Small Business Center 1451 South Elm Eugene Street | Greensboro 1634 North Main Street | Chamber | High Point 17

601 E. Main Street

Jamestown, NC 27282

336.334.4822

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