New Student

Welcome to:

Orientation

AGENDA Discover what it takes to be successful in college

Navigate campus technology

Recognize student Rights & Responsibilities

Prepare for the 1st day

Tour the campus

Use your bookmark to write down important dates and information!

INTRO TO COLLEGE

Are you feeling nervous about starting college?

VS.

GCC Founded in 1965

“One Maricopa” – 10 Colleges

2nd Largest

~ 34,000 students/ year

Home of the Gauchos

Do you know what a “Gaucho” is?

“Neighbor Introductions”

Success inCollege requires hard work and dedication

(It can get stressful and overwhelming.. )

College

MAKING A COLLEGE TRANSITION

You are choosing to be here!

YOU manage your own time and schedule

Success requires developing new skills and attitudes

Instructors are your partners in learning

VALUE OF A COLLEGE EDUCATION

Intrinsic

• Personal growth

• Self-confidence

• New ideas

• New people

Extrinsic• More career opportunities

• Higher paying job

• Quality of life

• Job security

CREATING A PLAN• Life/ Career

• (Undecided about your life path?)

See Counseling

• Job search• (Need to polish your resume or practice interviewing?)

See Career Services

• Educational• (Not sure which classes fit with your degree?)

See Academic Advisement

COUNSELOR OR ADVISOR?

Academic Advisor• Helps you create an educational plan & goals• Guides in course, certificate, and/or degree selections• Informs about institutional policies, procedures,

programs, and resources• Assists in the transfer process

Counselor• Helps you decide on a major & career path• Provides career & personal counseling• Guides in career exploration• Empowers you to overcome obstacles to your success

TAKING CHARGE OF YOUR SUCCESS

• Make Connections• Instructors

• Students

• Campus Resources

• Develop Success Skills• Independent Learning

• Study Skills

• Time Management

ENHANCING YOUR SUCCESS

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Study Time Formula

For best results, the recommended hours of study time are 2-3 hours per credit per week:

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PRIORITY CLASSES FOR YOUR SUCCESS

• Below 100-level• Reading

• Math

• English

• CPD150 - Strategies for College Success• Develop study skills

• Master your time

• Supercharge your motivation

• Improve memory

• Boost your success

* Transfers to most colleges and universities

Successful College Experienc

e

College Resources

Career & Educational

Planning

Social Integration

Study Skills Development

PROGRAMS & AREAS OF STUDY

Associate Degrees AA: Associate in Arts

ABUS: Associate in Business

AS: Associate in Science

AAS: Associate in Applied Science

AGS: Associate in General Studies

+ MORE

Occupational Certificates

Personal Interest Classes** Refer to General Catalog & Student Handbook for full list

TRANSFER PATHWAYSGCC makes it easy to transfer to a college or university. Maricopa has special transfer partnerships with over 40 institutions!

MAPP, Maricopa-ASU Pathway Program: Benefits of assured acceptance, seamless transfer, and frozen ASU tuition rate that will not increase while studying at GCC

Connect2NAU: Admittance to NAU while attending GCC with ability to finish BA degree online, in Flagstaff, or in the Phoenix area

University of Arizona Transfer Partnership Agreement: Academic credits transfer to UofA program of choice

See an academic advisor for more information!

http://www2.gccaz.edu/university-partnerships

DEGREE PATHWAY

Check Sheet

PAYING FOR COLLEGE

* See your bookmark for Financial Aid Information Sessions

There are many ways to pay for your education:

• Pay in full

• Payment plan - make monthly payments

• Financial Aid• Grants - $ you don’t need to pay back• Loans - $ you pay back after graduation• Work Study - work on campus while going to school• Scholarships - ‘gift’ money; academic and/or need based

• Military benefits

Tech Talk!Did you know?Tech support is available 24/7!

• Student e-mail provided through Google

• Your e-mail is your MEID @maricopa.edu

• Your password is your MEID password

All official college e-mail will be sent to your student e-mail account. Forward your student e-mail to your personal account to avoid missing important communication!

ONLINE RESOURCES

• General Catalog & Student Handbook• All you need to know about being a student at GCC!

• www.gccaz.edu/catalog

• GCC Home Page• www.gccaz.edu

• My.maricopa.edu• my.maricopa.edu

MY.MARICOPA.EDU• Register for classes/

Change schedule

• Check grades

• Obtain transcripts

• Make a payment

• View Financial Aid

• Access e-mail

• + MORE

STUDENT CENTEREnter your MEID/ password to access

CANVASEnter your MEID/ password to access

TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES

Maximizing Technology in Your Education

High Tech Centers (1 & 2) John F. Prince Library & Media Center

• Computer access

• Instructional Support

• Research assistance & guides

• Books & Media

My PlacesThere are plenty of resources for you to utilize on campus

(Let us be there for you throughout your journey!)

DEPARTMENTS & SERVICES

Enrollment Center

www2.gccaz.edu/enrollment-center

Admissions & Records

• Add/drop classes

• Transcript requests

• Enrollment verification

• Personal info update

• Graduation petition

Advisement Financial Aid/ Cashiers

• Academic planning

• Degree requirements

• Check sheets

• Course selection

• Transfer assistance

• FAFSA assistance

• Award inquiries

• Tuition payment

• Payment plan setup

DEPARTMENTS & SERVICES

Testing Services

www2.gccaz.edu/testing

• Course placement in Reading,

English & Math

• Program specific tests

• Photo ID required

• Study guides

• One re-test after 24 hours

• Additional re-test after 3

months

• Scores valid for 2 years

DEPARTMENTS & SERVICES

Student Resources

• Support for minority community

• Enrollment assistance

• Hoop of Learning for

Native Americans

• FAFSA assistance

Multicultural AffairsInternational Education Center Disability ServicesVeterans Services C

enter

• Support for international students

• Immigration

advisement• Student exchange

programs

• Study abroad

• Test accommodations

• Note-taking assistance

• Assistive technology• Sign language

interpreters

• ‘One-stop’ service for veterans

• Full academic support• Financial benefit

requests

DEPARTMENTS & SERVICESCounseling & Career

Services

http://www2.gccaz.edu/counseling

Counseling

• Career & personal counseling

• Self-assessments

• Career exploration• Counseling & Personal

Development class (CPD150)

Career Services

• Develop resume

• Practice interviewing

• Career workshops• On-campus employer

recruitment

• Job search assistance

DEPARTMENTS & SERVICES

Tutoring

Center for Learning – CL Building FREE tutoring, study skills, computer lab, & non-credit ESL

classes

The Math Solution – MA Building FREE drop-in tutoring for math students

The Writing Center– HT-2 FREE in-person or online writing critique

Departmental Tutoring Ask your instructor for more information

DEPARTMENTS & SERVICESStudent Leadership Center

• Leadership development

• Student engagement

• Student government

• Student clubs & organizations

• & more!

www2.gccaz.edu/student-life

Rights &Responsibilities

ENVIRONMENT

We are dedicated to providing a healthy, comfortable and educationally productive

environment for students, employees and visitors

Non-Discrimination Policy: GCC will not discriminate, nor tolerate discrimination, nor will it tolerate sexual harassment, as well as harassment and intimidation on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or genetic information.

(General Catalog & Student Handbook)

FACULTY EXPECTATIONS Follow class syllabus and instructor’s directions

What is a syllabus?

Complete class assignments/exams on time

Some faculty do not permit make-ups or accept late

assignments

Engage in the learning process

Show up prepared and ready to work

Follow the attendance policy for each class

Be respectful during class

YOUR RIGHTS & RESPONSIBILITIES

It’s up to YOU to know YOUR student rights & responsibilities!

The General Catalog & Student Handbook has all the details!Such as...

• Abuse-free Environment (pg. 330)• Academic Misconduct (pg. 337)• Student Conduct Code (pg. 338)• Technology Resource Standard (pg. 325)• Sexual Harassment Policy (pg. 312)• Discrimination Complaint Procedures (pg.

314)

www.gccaz.edu/catalog

“Know your neighbors!”

GCCAt-a-

glance

THREE CONVENIENT LOCATIONS

GCC Main6000 W. Olive Avenue

GCC North5727 W. Happy Valley Road

Communiversity15950 W. Civic Center Plaza

Surprise, AZ  85374

& Hybrid/Online Classes

COMMUNITY COLLEGE EDUCATION

Save money on tuition

Benefits:

Most course credits transfer

to universities

Excellent student services

Small class sizes

Student-focused

EDUCATION PAYS

DIVERSITY

There is a place for EVERYONE at Glendale Community College

EthnicityWhite

Hispanic

African Am.

Asian

Native Am.

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Age05

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KEY DATES & EVENTS

www.gccaz.edu

Quick Links

Calendars

Open Registration: ___________

DATES TO REMEMBER

Financial Aid FAFSA Assistance: February 22-23

GCC STUDENTS EXCEL!

High Student Satisfaction

Community Partnerships

National & International Recognition

Competitive athletic programs

GCC STUDENT ENGAGEMENT

Get Involved!• Join a Club

• Find study groups

• Go to Gauchos games

• + MORE!

• Clubs/ Extracurricular activities• www2.gccaz.edu/clubs-organizations

• Calendar of Events

• www.gccaz.edu/NewsAndEvents/Calendars

ATHLETICSCompetitive team sports

• Contact the Athletic Department for tryout information

Sports & Activities• See Fitness & Wellness for

available classes• Basketball, Tennis, Golf, etc…

Gaucho Games• Free admission with student

ID!http://www2.gccaz.edu/fitness-and-wellness

NOTABLE GAUCHOSAaron Matos

CEO/ Founder Jobing.com

John EavesDesigner/ IllustratorStar Trek

Phillippi SparksNFL Player

Alice CooperMusician

Prince AmukamaraNFL Player

Rachele Brooke Smith

Actress/ Dancer

Your Name Here

GCCcares..

BREATHEEASY

Maricopa BreatheEasy is a healthy-living initiative sponsored by the Maricopa Community Colleges

Effective July 1, 2012, all District property is smoke- and tobacco-free, extending the smoke free environment of our buildings to the boundaries of District property.

GCC RECYCLESRecycling is easy at GCC!

Simply deposit recyclable materials into any of the blue recycle bins. Recycle bins are located in all classrooms and common areas

CAMPUS RESOURCES

• Campuses patrolled 24/7

• Emergency situations

• Suspicious activity

• Escorts to vehicles

• Carpool

• Lost & Found

Public Safety

www2.gccaz.edu/public-safety

ALERTUS

• ALERTUS allows Public Safety or Administration to send emergency notifications directly to desktops

• Emergency beacons – yellow boxes on walls – provide visual and audio notifications in case of campus emergency

ALERTUS Emergency Alert System

• Evacuation

• Lockdown

• Shelter in Place

• All Clear

CAMPUS RESOURCESFitness Center

www2.gccaz.edu/fitness-and-wellness

• Cardio & weight equipment

• Credit & non-credit classes

• Personal training

• Discounted membership

1st Day!(things to know)

BEFORE YOUR FIRST DAY..

• Check or bring a copy of your class schedule to the GCC Bookstore to find the correct textbooks and any required supporting materials

• Purchase your textbooks early to avoid lines and to find discounted used books or order online

• Make sure you’re buying the correct edition!

• Rentals available

• SAVE YOUR RECEIPTS!

• Keep in plastic for full refund!

Get your Books

BEFORE YOUR FIRST DAY..

• Arrive early – Parking can be an issue!• South Lot fills first – You can find additional parking spaces in the North

Lot

• Be sure to park in the Student Lots ONLY (outlined in WHITE)• Employee and Visitor are not Student Lots

• No parking permits needed for students

• Avoid parking by carpooling or taking the bus

• VIOLATION = Real ticket!

Plan for Parking

Pulling through or backing into angled spots is a violation!

CAMPUS RESOURCES

• Chartwells Palms Cafe: cafeteria-style dining located in the Student Union

• Grounds for Thought: gourmet coffee bar located in the Student Union

• The Green Bean: coffee bar, featuring Starbucks coffee, located in the Life Sciences Building lobby

• Vending machines: stocked with cold drinks and snacks can be found inside the Student Union and outside many buildings

Food

Heat up your food in a microwave inside the Student Union!

BEFORE YOUR FIRST DAY..

• You must pay for your classes: In full, Financial Aid, or start a

payment plan

• Know the “due date” & refund policy

• Visit the campus before the start date – find your classes!

• Know your class schedule – check it at least the day before classes!

• If you see a “Class Canceled or Relocated” – READ IT!!! – it may not

be referring to your class

• If you don’t already have one, obtain an ID in the Enrollment Center

• Show up on you first day to avoid being dropped – REMEMBER – No

late registration!

FINANCIAL AID

Anne Hatcher

• Where’s my money?

• Is it too late to apply?

• GPA requirement

• 2/3 completion

• FAFSA workshop

LAST BUT NOT LEAST…

Get excited about being a College Student!This is a start of an awesome journey.

CONGRATULATIONS!

Please join us for a brief Campus Tour

You have completed your New Student Orientation!