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Table of ContentsWelcome New Students! ........................... 1Preparing for Fall...

Your Summer Assignments .....................2Student Government Association

Welcome..................................................3How to Raise a Parent While at College.........................................4University Housing ................................... 5Frequently Asked

Housing Questions.............................. 6GC Dining Services .................................. 9Student Health Services/

Insurance Information....................... 11Bookstores ............................................... 12Bobcat Card .............................................13Business Office Services........................... 16Financial Aid Tips ................................... 19Options for Financing my

Education........................................... 21Student Employment.............................. 23

Georgia College Public Safety ................. 24Parking and Transportation......................25Counseling Services................................. 26Center for Student Success...................... 27Advisement and Registration .................. 28Your Role as an Advisee............................30Library ......................................................32Study Abroad............................................33University Career Center......................... 34Center for Engaged Learning...................35Cultural Center ........................................36Women’s Center .......................................36Disability Services.....................................37Department of Campus Life................... 37GC Athletics............................................ 39On Track to Good Health ...................... 41Directory of Academic Offices................ 42Georgia College Lingo:

A Reference Guide............................. 43Academic Calendar ................................. 45

Welcome New Students!We feel privileged to hold one of the most rewarding positions on campus

because it allows us the opportunity to meet and offer support to the newest stu-dent members of our collegiate family as they prepare for a significant transition.

With each new fall semester, we’ve seen the quality of Georgia College incom-ing students’ academic credentials, accomplishments and cultural and leadershiptalents grow at an impressive rate. Your class is no different!

However, with all new beginnings comes change and adjustment. AttendingOrientation is one of the best ways to ensure your successful transition.Orientation will help to prepare you for the physical and emotional opportuni-ties and challenges that come with the “going off to college” process. Just gettingto know members of the faculty and staff, learning classroom and resource facil-ity locations, preparing for your August move in and having a chance to get toknow current students will open many doors for you this fall.

We hope you will benefit from the information in this guide. And for each ofyou, we wish a very positive and successful experience!

Go Bobcats!GC Orientation Staff

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Preparing for Fall….Your Summer Assignments!

During summer 2013, all incoming new Georgia College students will watch“Beasty of the Southern Wild.” You will discuss the movie in small groups called“circles” and then have it as an assigned topic in your English 1101 class.

AlcoholEdu for CollegeGeorgia College is one of hundreds of institutions nationwide taking a new approachto alcohol prevention.

The school asks every member of the first-year class to complete AlcoholEdu forCollege, a science-based course taken by tens of thousands of students each year. Thecourse aims not to preach but rather to educate students about alcohol and its effectson the mind and body.

Whether or not they drink, AlcoholEdu for College empowers students to make well-informed decisions and better cope with the drinking behavior of peers.

AlcoholEdu for College offers a confidential, personalized experience for each student.The course includes:

• Four chapters of alcohol-related content• Case studies• Interactive exercises • Assessments of alcohol-related knowledge, attitudes and behaviors

Why AlcoholEdu for College?Surveys from 1,015 GC freshmen who completed AlcoholEdu in the summer and fallof 2010 demonstrate the effects of the program. After taking the course:• 81 percent said their current understanding of Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC)

will change the way they consume alcohol• Four out of five said they would recommend AlcoholEdu to this year’s class

Follow-up national surveys completed by 70,000 college freshmen completingAlcoholEdu showed that during the entire academic year 2004/2005, students who tookthe course had significantly fewer negative personal, health and academic consequences.

The online program will be available in July, and freshmen must complete the firstthree chapters before Aug. 15. For more information, visit http://info.gcsu.edu/alcoholedu.

Class of 2017, Congratulations on beingaccepted into Georgia College,and welcome to Milledgeville!You have made an excellentchoice in your decision toattend this university, and asyour honored StudentGovernment Association presi-dent, I am so happy to wel-come you to our GeorgiaCollege family. It’s hard tobelieve it’s been three yearssince I was here for my orienta-tion, but I remember the excite-ment I had for my first yearand how much I couldn’t wait

to be back in Milledgeville for the start of my first semester. I had no idea how quickly timewould fly by between then and now. I know that my experience here has been nothingshort of amazing, so I’m sure that your expectations of your time here will be exceeded!

The one piece of advice that I would give to all of you is to get involved on campus as soonas you can! We are lucky to have a multitude of student-led organizations and numerousactivities provided to us by the Department of Campus Life, and being active on campus isthe absolute best way to enhance your experience here. Make sure to visit today’s BobcatMarketplace to find some clubs or activities to get involved in, and please stop by the SGAtable to say hello and talk about ways to get involved on campus. SGA seeks to serve thestudents and address the things that you want to see changed or improved. SGA is here tolisten to your concerns and to create a positive campus ethos that brings all of us together. Iencourage you all to use SGA as a resource throughout your time here to voice your opinionor even serve your fellow classmates as a member of SGA!

College is the most fun and exciting time of your life, so enjoy it! We all are excited that youchose to call Milledgeville your home for the next four years. If you have any questions orconcerns feel free to contact me personally at sga.president@gcsu.edu. Have a great rest ofyour summer and I’ll see you in August!

Sincerely,

Victoria FerreePresident, Student Government Association

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Self Help: How to Raisea Parent While at College

It is a little-known fact that properly raising a parent requires attention and thought.Developing parents can be tough enough when you are with them on a day-to-day basis.Teaching them that you can take care of yourself and have a life is difficult. Acknowledgingand working with their problem of letting go is challenging. When you are away at collegeand your days are filled with other activities, nurturing your parents may be, at best, anafterthought. Be proactive and invest time in your parents now. Doing so can make yourlife easier in the long run. Several tips and strategies can be helpful in this process.

You are not the only one learning and growing. Your parents are losing a bird from theirnest. Whether or not you are the first in your family to go to college or the last, your familywill change as a result of you leaving. The role you played in your family was important andwill not easily be replaced. Try to understand life from your parents' perspective. A littleempathy goes a long way. Know they have anxieties and fears about the shift in your life aswell as their own.

Parents don't magically know how to relate to their grown children as adults. There is nosecret formula to this process. You figure it out through interacting, effective communica-tion and conflict. Talk directly and openly with your parents about what you've learned.Know that they'll wish to contribute and allow them to.

Most parent-child relationships have a certain level of dependency. You count on your par-ents to be there in a time of need. Many adult children view being dependent as negativeand strive toward independence. Your parents become accustomed to it. After all, you havebeen their child and were dependent on them for many years. Know that your parents mayhave difficulty immediately accepting that you are an adult. In fact, they may accept thisidea only after considerable conflict occurs. Be patient with them. Tell them about your suc-cesses and failures. Reassure them that you are handling your mistakes responsibly.

The parental apple doesn't fall far from the grandparental tree. Your parents likely willapproach your newfound adulthood similarly to how their parents approached them. Learnabout the difficulties your mother or father had during this time. What did their parents door say that was helpful or unhelpful? This history can be useful in understanding your par-ents' attitudes. Know that your parents are learning too, they need help relating to you as anadult, and they struggle with losing a child they care for deeply. Help your parents under-stand that they are gaining an adult who has learned much from their parenting.

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University HousingYou and your parents will want to prepare during the summer for your upcomingdeparture to college. You are encouraged to contact your new roommate and begindiscussing plans for living together. Who will contribute what to the room? Whatexpectations do each of you have for your roommate relationship? You can refer to the“Roommate and Suitemate Agreements,” which are posted on the University Housingwebsite for a starting point.

Many of our students take advantage of online searches and social networking sitessuch as Facebook to research their roommates prior to arrival. Please remember thatinformation found online is often misleading and can result in rash judgments. Westrongly encourage you to meet your roommate in person before making any decisionsabout how you will get along. Remember, they will be researching you, too.

The university’s housing program is designed to enhance students’ development asthey move from the start of their first year through preparation for the post-collegiateworld as seniors. The university’s requirement that all freshmen to live on campusexists to provide a foundation for new students and aid them in their transition tothe college experience—both inside and outside the classroom. We expect studentsto live on campus for at least their first two years at Georgia College, and require allfirst-year students to reside in either the residence halls on Central Campus or TheVillage Apartments at West Campus. As students return for their sophomore year,

they have the option to live in a Central Campus upperclass residence hall or moveto an upperclass apartment building at The Village. The programs in these buildingsprovide independent living under the umbrella of the university with the advantageof campus resources, services and programs.

All new students should plan to check into their buildings for the start of Week ofWelcome activities on Thursday, Aug. 15. To assist in the process of moving in 2,000students, you will be asked to check in during a designated block of time, which will beannounced during Orientation and in the move-in mailer that will arrive mid-July.

If you or your parents have any specific questions prior to their arrival on campus, donot hesitate to contact our office. Please contact us at 478-445-5160 or email housing@gcsu.edu.

Frequently Asked Housing Questions

When should I check in?All students are encouraged to check in on Thursday, Aug. 15, between 7 a.m. andnoon. Specific check-in times have been assigned to students based upon the first letterof their last name. Your specific check-in time will be announced during Orientationand in the move-in mailer that arrives mid-July.

What is provided in a typical student room?Each resident is provided with a bed and mattress, desk and chair, dresser,lockable closet, bookshelf, window blinds, cable TV service and high-speed wireless Internet. The Village Apartments also have a fullkitchen, a furnished living room and dining room table and chairs.

What should I bring to campus?Items to bring include a pillow, blan-ket, bedspread, mattress pad, sheets,shower curtain and rings, towels,laundry bags, hangers, umbrella,items to personalize the room, TVand a computer. At The Village,items to use for cooking in thekitchen are useful. We suggest that

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you wait to purchase these until you discuss supplying the kitchen with your apart-ment-mates.

What should I NOT bring to campus?Weapons and firearms, halogen or lava lamps, toaster ovens, hot plates, space heaters,indoor grilling appliance (i.e. George Foreman grill), extension cords, candles andincense, coffee pots with exposed heating elements, and any items or appliances theuniversity or the Fire Marshall may deem potentially dangerous should all stay athome.

What kinds of appliances can I bring?A refrigerator no larger than 4.3 cubic feet and 2 running amps, and a microwave nolarger than 800 watts are allowed. Cooking appliances with exposed elements shouldstay at home. Fire safety regulations allow cooking only in kitchens provided in eachresidence hall.

What size are the mattresses?Mattresses are 80-inch “extra long” twin size in the residence halls and are standard full-size at The Village.

Can students bunk or loft their beds in the residence halls?The beds can be bunked. Hardware is available from the housing staff. Homemade loftsare not permitted.

Can a housing contract be canceled during the year?The residence hall housing contract is a legal agreement and is binding for the fall andspring semesters. Contracts at The Village are for 12 months (Aug. – July).

Can I change my meal plan?Meal plans can be lowered until Aug. 1 for the fall semester and until Dec. 1 for thespring semester by contacting the Bobcat Card Office if you are a commuter student orgo to University Housing if you are living on campus. You may upgrade your meal planat any time.

How does a student request a room change?After the first two weeks of the semester, room changes can be requested through theCommunity Director in the building.

What is a “CA”?

CAs (Community Advisers) are experienced students employed by University Housingand are key resources for you. There is a CA on each wing.

What is a Community Director?Each hall has a Community Director (CD)—either a full-time professional or graduate stu-dent—who lives in the hall with the studentsand provides leadership to the building and thedevelopment of a supportive functioning com-munity throughout the hall. The CommunityDirector supervises the CAs and is also a keyresource for your student.

Where can I learn more about Move-In?Visit the housing website, www.gcsu.edu/hous-ing, for details on opening day, packing lists,room dimensions and more. You can also likeGC Housing on Facebook.

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“Your room will notclean itself. Agree ona cleaning arrange-ment with your room-mate and stick to it! Ipromise it hurts a lotless than you think.”

– GC Community Adviser

Scan this code tolearn more aboutMove-In Day.

GC Dining Services

Welcome to GC Dining Services, operated by Sodexo Campus Services, whereyou’ll find great customer service and the freshest and highest quality food, in anatmosphere that promotes fun and excitementwith innovative ideas to keep you involved. Thecamaraderie created each school year among stu-dents, faculty and staff enhances the dining pro-gram.

We encourage student feedback through variousmeans – e.g., commentcards, surveys, and one-on-one sharing with din-ing staff. We’re always responsive to customersuggestions, and our menu is ever-evolving, fol-lowing dining trends regionally, nationally andinternationally.

There are six meal plans from which to choose, as well as four opportunities to eatdaily, Monday through Friday (breakfast, lunch, light lunch and dinner). Brunchand dinner are served daily on the weekends. Three meal plans come with “DiningDollars” and “CatCash” (see details in the Bobcat Card section of this guide).

The following meal plans are offered:

The Unlimited Plan allows students to eat at the dining hall as many times asthey choose each day. This plan is for the student who enjoys dining often andwithout limitations! It includes $150 Dining Dollars and $50 CatCash.

The 14 Meals Per Week Plan provides for any 14 meals during each one weekperiod, and averages two meals a day. It includes $200 Dining Dollars and $100CatCash.

The 12 Meals Per Week Plan offers students 12 meals during a one week period.It comes with $200 Dining Dollars and $100 CatCash.

The 150 Block Plan is for the student who is on the run. This plan averagesapproximately 10 meals per week – that’s less than two meals per day. This planincludes $250 Dining Dollars and $150 CatCash.

The 100 Block Plan provides about six meals per week.

The 25 Block Plan is traditionally purchased by commuters.

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“Communication andcompromise are themost important wordswhen it comes to hav-ing a roommate.”

– GC Community Adviser

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Block plans allow students to enter The Max an unlimited amount of times daily.They expire once all meals have been used. Please keep in mind that only blockmeal plans allow students to use their meals for guests. Dining Services offers threemeal plans for freshmen residents at Central Campus: the Unlimited Plan andthe 14 Meals Per Week Plan. We offer four meal plans for freshmen residents atWest Campus: the Unlimited Plan, the 14 Meals Per Week Plan, and the 150Block Plan. All upperclassmen may choose from any of the six meal plansoffered. All meal plans automatically renew, and the associated fees are assessed forspring semester unless University Housing (for residents) or the Bobcat Card Office(for commuters) is notified of a desired change by Dec. 1.

GC’s main dining hall, “The MAX”, is located in Maxwell Student Union.Included in The Max are five all-you-care-to-eat dining venues including the 441Diner and Grill, Milla d’Villa Italian eatery, Magellan’s Mongolian grill, Vidalia’sSoups and Salads, and Sinclair’s Sandwiches.

On-campus retail dining includes Chick-fil-A, Einstein Bros. Bagels, Subway,Books & Brew Starbucks Cafe, World of Wings, The Village Market and Sandella’s.Hours for retail dining locations vary from 7:30 a.m. until midnight.

We are excited about this upcoming school year and look forward to serving you.

Student Health ServicesThe Student Health Services Clinic is located onthe first floor of the new Wellness and RecreationCenter at West Campus. The telephone number is478-445-5288; the fax number is 478-445-3142.The clinic is staffed by Nurse Practitioners whohave advanced nursing degrees and advanced clini-cal expertise. The Student Health Services Clinic’snurse practitioners are all nationally certified in theirspecialty area and approved by the Georgia Board ofNursing as Advanced Practice Nurses.

Your medical information is confidential and is notshared unless you sign a consent form or unless youare having a life-threatening emergency. The clinicprovides services for students Monday-Friday, 8:15 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Services are available for most ill-

nesses and minor injuries. Women’s health care, STD testing/treatment, HIV testing, andan array of other lab tests are available. You should call the clinic to make an appointmentto be seen. Appointments are encouraged for all visits but are required for Women’s Healthand STD screening exams.

In order to control the need to increase the health fee and due to rising healthcare/ medicalsupply costs; we are looking at providing our GC students the opportunity to file on theirhealth insurance plans. Insurance plan information offered through the USG/BOR can befound at www.uhcsr.com. Insurance is essential in case of referrals, emergencies and/or hos-pitalizations.

You should be aware of and familiar with your insurance coverage and carry a copy of yourcard or information with you at all times. You will be asked to provide health insuranceinformation to the student health clinic when you come for an appointment.

If care is needed after hours an urgent care office is located in Milledgeville and the hospitalis only a few miles from campus.

For additional information about the clinic check out our website:http://info.gcsu.edu/intranet/health_services/studenthealth/

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Box Office Books Georgia College provides a bookstore to serve its students, faculty and staff, as wellas the local community. Box Office Books is located half a block off the maincampus in the heart of downtown Milledgeville, right next to the courthouse inthe Campus Theatre building. Box Office Books is a full-service bookstore, offer-ing a large general reading section; GC clothing and gift items. The lower levelincludes textbooks and school supplies. Box Office Books also offers“BookNOW,” our convenient online storefront which allows students to ordertextbooks as they register for class or directly from the store’s website (link to usfrom www.bkstr.com). Orders placed online are available via FedEx Ground ship-ping or for in-store pickup within two days of order. New, used and electronictextbooks are available and the store offers a textbook rental program for selecttitles as well.

Box Office Books accepts cash, checks, major credit cards and CatCash (the BobcatCard’s debit account) for all purchases. The bookstore does not maintain chargeaccounts for individuals, although it does offer departmental charging privileges foruniversity office supplies.

Box Office Books is typically open Monday through Friday 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. andSaturday 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Extended hours are offered during the first-of-semesterrush.

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The Bobcat Card: Your Campus One-Card Solution

The Bobcat Card is an essential key to campus life and a handy tool for managingyour money. As your official Georgia College identification card, the Bobcat Cardgives you access to facilities, services and fun! You can also use your Bobcat Cardfor making purchases at participating locations. The Bobcat Card is truly an all-inclusive card, serving as your:• Personal debit card to access available funds in a CatCash Account• Meal plan card• Retail dining card (for purchases at on-campus retail dining facilities)• Library card• Access card to residence halls (select buildings)• Access card to gated parking• Ticket to GC athletic events• Laundry vending card• Snack and beverage vending card (select vending areas)• Copier vending card• Bookstore debit card• Computer lab pay-for-print card• Debit card for use with off-campus merchants

How to Get a Bobcat CardBobcat Cards are produced at theBobcat Card Office inside the lowerlevel of MSU. Photo identification,such as a driver’s license or passport, isrequired to obtain your initial BobcatCard. Bobcat Cards are available forGC students, faculty and staff. The ini-tial card is issued free of charge, butthere is a fee for replacement cards.Photographs for student cards are takenduring orientation, and cards are dis-tributed to students prior to leavingcampus on their assigned orientation

date. Students who were unable to have their ID photo made at orientation shouldcome to the Bobcat Card Office prior to checking in with University Housing.

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• The Max• Chick-fil-A (On Campus)• Subway (On Campus)• Books & Brew Starbucks Café• The Village Market• Einstein Bros. Bagels• World of Wings• Sandella’s• Box Office Books• Copy Vending in the Library• Printing in Computer Labs• Laundry Vending in Residence Halls• Snack & Beverage Vending• GC Mail Services• The Old Governor’s Mansion• Zaxby’s • Barberito’s• CVS Pharmacy (both locations)

• Glow Salon• Domino’s Pizza• Arby’s• International House of Pancakes

(IHOP)• Chili’s• Georgia Bob’s BBQ• The Asian Bistro• Sonic• Mellow Mushroom• Metropolis Café• Papa John’s Pizza• The Business Office• Student Health Services• Quiznos• The Brick• Yummo Yogo

Dining Dollars and CatCash“Dining Dollars” (money that comes with the purchase of a 150 Block, 14 Mealsper week or Unlimited Meal Plan) allow you the flexibility to purchase from theentire menu selection of any on-campus dining location. Purchase what you want,when you want… at a great value! These facilities include The Max, Chick-fil-A,Books & Brew Starbucks Café, The Village Market, Subway, Einstein Bros. Bagels,World of Wings, and Sandella’s.

“CatCash” (all money personally deposited to a cardholder’s Bobcat Card*) may beused for purchases anywhere the Bobcat Card is accepted, both on and off campus.These locations/services currently include:

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* The 150 Block, 14 Meals per week and Unlimited meal plans come with aportion of CatCash in addition to Dining Dollars.

CatCash funds in any amount may be added any time via check, cash, moneyorder, or credit card at the Bobcat Card Office, the GC Business Office, the OnlineCard Office (www.gcsu. edu/bobcatcard), or at any VTS (value transfer station) locat-ed on campus.

Dining Dollars and CatCash act as automated debit accounts. Each time you makea purchase with your Bobcat Card using Dining Dollars or CatCash, the amount isautomatically deducted from your account – and you never have to choose whichaccount you wish to pay from. When a purchase is made at any on-campus dininglocation, the Bobcat Card system will automatically look first to the Dining Dollars

account for payment, and if that account is depleted, it will automatically look tothe CatCash account. It couldn’t be easier!

All Dining Dollars and CatCash funds “roll forward” indefinitely (even acrosssemesters and academic years), and balances of $20 or more are always available fora full refund upon graduation or official withdrawal from GC. You never have toworry about losing your money!

Contact InformationBobcat Card OfficeGeorgia CollegeLower Level—Maxwell Student UnionCampus Box 005Milledgeville, GA 31061Telephone: 478-445-CARD

www.gcsu.edu/bobcatcard

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“Don’t make the mistake in thinking that you don’t have togo to class as long as you keep up with the work assigned onthe syllabus. Professors usually give a lot of information inclass that does not come from the textbook or the syllabus.”

– GC Community Adviser

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Business Office ServicesParks Hall 111 • Campus Box 022 • 478-445-5254 • businessoffice@gcsu.edu

The Business Office is located on the first floor of Parks Hall and is open Monday - Friday from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m.

The online Student Account Center allows students and parents to view collegebills and recent account activity as well as make payments and store payment pro-files. Parents or guardians can be set up as an authorized user to access bills andmake payments. All student statements are viewed through the Student AccountCenter. No paper bills are mailed. After each registration, an email notificationwill be sent to students and authorized users notifying them a statement is readyfor viewing. Login to the PAWS website at paws.gcsu.edu to access the StudentAccount Center.

Student accounts must be paid by the early payment deadline or the account willbe assessed a $75 late fee. The late fee will not apply to accounts that are enrolledin the NELNET payment plan or accounts with active financial aid applications.The early payment deadline can be found in the university calendar as well asother pertinent semester dates and deadlines.

Student AccountsStudents are strongly encouraged to managetheir student account through the StudentAccount Center. Here are a few of the featuresoffered:

• Direct Deposit enrollment• Credit card and WebCheck payments• View or print account summary• Add authorized users• Add additional email accounts• Request mailing of refund checks

Payment Options

CREDIT/DEBIT CARD:Credit/debit card payments for tuition, fees, housing and meal plans must bemade online through the Student Account Center in PAWS. A convenience fee of2.75 percent applies to all credit/debit card transactions. Visa card is not accepted.Please note, the Business Office does not accept credit/debit card payments in per-son, by phone, or via fax for payment of tuition,fees, housing and meal plans.

WEBCHECKS:WebChecks can be made online at no charge through the Student Account Center.Personal checking or savings accounts only. No credit card checks, businessaccounts or lines of credit are accepted. Please make sure you enter the correct

routing and account numbers. Allreturned or rejected transactions willbe charged a $25 service charge.

OTHER:The Business Office accepts check,cash or CatCash transactions in per-son or check payments by mail.

PAYMENT PLAN: To help you meet your educationalexpenses, Georgia College is pleasedto offer Nelnet Business Solutions(NBS) as a convenient budget plan.NBS is a tuition payment planoffered by Nelnet Business Solutionsthat provides students and families

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“Manage your timewisely. Create a balance between thethings you have to doand the things you wantto do, so that you canget your work finished AND have fun.”

– GC Community Adviser

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with a low cost option for budgeting tuition and other educational expenses,including university housing and meal plans. It is not a loan program. There areno interest or finance charges assessed, and there is no credit check. The onlycost to budget monthly payments through NBS is a $50 per semester nonre-fundable NBS Enrollment Fee.

Account HoldsThe Business Office collects fines or charges for parking, infirmary, housing andlibrary. Holds are placed on the student’s account until the charge/fine has beenpaid; the student will not receive a bill for account holds. Parking fines can be paidon the Parking and Transportation website. All other fines must be paid at theBusiness Office. We accept cash, checks, MasterCard, Visa, Discover, AmericanExpress and CatCash for payment of fines and miscellaneous charges.

RefundsRefunds for excess financial awards are processed by the Business Office approxi-mately 10 days after the first day of class. Direct Deposit is now available for stu-dent refunds. Access the Student Account Center to enroll. Students must presenttheir Bobcat ID in order to receive their checks at the Business Office. Mailingrequests should be made to the Business Office in person, by phone or by emailrequest through the student account center.

Check CashingPersonal checks of $50 or less can be cashed at the Business Office during the hoursof 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. The student must present his/her Bobcat ID, and theiraccount must be clear of any holds or balances. Checks should be made payable to“Cash,” and the limit is one per day.

CatCashCatCash deposits or balance inquiries can be made at the Business Office, theBobcat Card Office, or by logging on to the Bobcat Card website.

Financial Aid TipsWelcome to Georgia College. The Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships strives tohelp students reach their educational goals by providing appropriate financial aidresources to do so. These resources include scholarships, grants, work study andloans. If you have not yet applied for financial aid, listed below are applications forfederal aid programs as well as Georgia’s HOPE and Zell Miller Scholarships.

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)- www.fafsa.govThis application must be completed each year after Jan. 1 for the upcoming aca-demic year. HOPE and Zell Miller Scholarship considerations are made from thisapplication

Once students’ aid has been packaged, they will be notified via email. Studentsmay review their financial aid awards on the Georgia College online award letter.

HOPE ScholarshipGeorgia residents who graduated from a Georgia high school with a “B” averagemay qualify for the HOPE Scholarship. The HOPE Scholarship Program providesassistance toward tuition. Students may apply for the HOPE Scholarship by com-pleting the FAFSA. Students must maintain a B average at periodic checkpoints tocontinue their eligibility. All full-time freshmen will be reviewed at the end ofspring semester.

Zell Miller ScholarshipZell Miller Scholarship pays full tuition charges for students who have the required3.7 GP.A (unweighted) for all academic high school classes and a 1200 or higherscore (from one sitting) on the Math and Verbal section of the SAT, or an ACTscore of 26 or higher OR if the student is the valedictorian or salutatorian of theirhigh school as reported to the HOPE office. Students may apply for the Zell MillerScholarship by completing either the FAFSA or the electronic GSFAPPS applica-tion. Students must maintain a 3.30 GPA at the periodic checkpoints to continuetheir eligibility. All full-time freshmen will be reviewed at the end of spring semes-ter.

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Student LoansStudents who wish to accept Students Loans as part of their aid package must com-plete a Master Promissory Note (MPN) and participate in Loan EntranceCounseling. Both may be done electronically and are accessible from the GeorgiaCollege online award letter or at www.studentloans.gov.

Important Dates for 2013-2014March 2013 – Mid-Spring 2013Early Estimate Award Notifications will be made by the Financial Aid Office.Students will be notified via their university email account when their award ismade. Awards can be viewed on their Bobcat DEN (Detailed EligibilityNotification) via PAWS.

Mid-Spring 2013Official Award Notifications will be made and students will be notified via email.

July 1, 2013Student Financial Aid files must be complete by this date in order to have funds topay fees by the fall Semester payment deadline. Files complete after this date willbe processed as time permits and students will be reimbursed any funds awarded.

Aug. 14, 2013Until the End of Drop/Add Period remaining funds will be available for usetoward the purchase of books at Box Office Books once the Business Office billfor Fall Registration has been settled.

Approximately 7 to 10 Days After Classes BeginAny funds remaining after fall semester fees are satisfied will be available to stu-dents by the Business Office. Please refer to the Business Office’s “Refund” sectionfor further details.

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What Are My Options for Financing My Student’s Education If They Lose the HOPE Scholarship?

Georgia College offers our students the quality liberal arts education usually foundat private colleges at the cost of a public college. The Office of Financial Aid hasmany financial options available to students in addition to the HOPE Scholarship.By completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), studentsare considered for all types of federal assistance. Some programs are available tostudents regardless of the family’s income.

Listed below are some examples of available resources:

NEED BASED AID PROGRAMS:

Name of Aid Resource Type Award Amount

Federal Pell Grant Grant Maximum $5,500

Federal Supplemental Educational Grant Maximum $1,500Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)

Federal Work Study Work Maximum $2,800

Federal Subsidized Stafford Loan Loan $3,500 Freshmen$4,500 Sophomore$5,500 Junior and Senior

NON-NEED BASED AID PROGRAMS:(Students may qualify for these resources regardless of income)Name of Aid Resource Type Award Amount

Federal Unsubsidized Loan Dependent StudentsStafford Loan (Includes subsidized limits)

$5,500 Freshmen$6,500 Sophomore$7,500 Junior and SeniorAdditional for Independent Students(Does not include subsidized limits) $6,000 Freshmen and Sophomore$7,000 Junior and Senior

Federal Parent Loan for Loan Cost of Attendance (COA) Undergraduate Students minus other aid received(PLUS)

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In order to apply for these programs, please complete the Free Application for FederalStudent Aid (FAFSA) online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Please list Georgia College & StateUniversity in the school section (Code 001602) so that we may receive the results of theapplication electronically.

If additional funding is needed after these resources, please contact the Financial Aidoffice for details.

How do I regain eligibility for the HOPE Scholarship? Students who lose the HOPE scholarship after a checkpoint may regain eligibility onetime if they have a “B” average at the point of attempting 30, 60 or 90 semester hours.End-of-Spring checkpoints are only to determine continued eligibility and not consid-ered a point to regain eligibility.

Check-Points for Students to regain HOPE EligibilityStudents are evaluated to ensure they attained a “B” average at the following check-points:• 30 attempted semester hours• 60 attempted semester hours• 90 attempted semester hours• At the end of every spring Semester

(except for beginning Freshmen enrolled below full-time)

HOPE attempted hours include:• All regular coursework attempted after high school graduation• All attempted transfer coursework, withdrawals and dropped courses

HOPE Cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) CalculationHOPE GPA includes:• All earned grades after high school graduation

(including both grades when a course is repeated)• Grades from all transfer work (even if courses are not accepted at GC)

HOPE GPA does not include:• Grades given of S, U, IP, W• Grades earned in college courses prior to high school graduation• Grades earned by examination (i.e., AP credit and CLEP)• Grades for non-credit coursework when given.

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Student EmploymentWe currently have two student employment programs on campus—Federal Work Studyand College Work Study.

Federal Work Study (FWS) is a federally subsidized program, which is awarded to under-graduate students, and in some cases graduate students, based on established financialneed and at least half-time enrollment. An undergraduate student must be enrolled inat least (6) six credit hours whereas a graduate student must be enrolled in at least (5)five credit hours. Jobs are located on-campus and work schedules are planned aroundyour class schedule. If you are approved to receive Work-Study awards, it will beincluded as a part of your financial package. The Federal Work Study hourly rate forthe 2012-2013 year is $8 per hour. Contact Financial Aid at 478-445-5149 for moreinformation.

College Work Study (CWS) provides additional opportunities for students to securecampus employment. This program assists students who do not qualify for FWSfunds but express a desire to work on campus. While financial need is often not afactor, earnings under this program could affect other aid received. CWS employ-ment opportunities depend on money available in each department and wages will beat least the current federal minimum wage. Students are employed on an hourlybasis for such work to be computed by the hour unless otherwise classified by theOffice of Human Resources. Students in the CWS must be currently enrolled at GCat least half time during the semester of employment. When school is in session, stu-dent employees may work up to, but not in excess of 20 hours per week. Studentemployment and budgeting is limited to a period of time coincident to the academicsemester. Formal cooperative work agreements extending for periods in excess of oneacademic semester may be initiated as an exception to the one-semester limitation onstudent employment. Students may be employed at GC as a student employee sub-ject to need and availability of funding; therefore when funds are no longer available,the position will end and the student will no longer work. Students in the CWS pro-gram are provided the title of Student Assistants. Contact the Office of HumanResources and Employment Relations at 478-445-5596 for more information or visitwww.gcsujobs.com

What To Do When HiredIf you are hired by a campus department, please keep in mind that you must complete atwo-part orientation before you can begin working. Part-One: Online pre-orientationmust be completed prior to start date of employment. The Office of Human Resourceswill email you the link and ADP number for registration. Part-Two: You must report tothe Office of Human Resources and Employment Relations located in the Hall Housein room 109 on the first day of employment. In an effort to ensure timely issuance of

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pay, orientation sessions are on Mondays from 1:30 to 5 p.m. A Human Resources rep-resentative will collect pre-orientation materials and employment I-9 documents. TheOffice of Human Resources and Employee Relations Representative will need to vieworiginal documents to establish your employment eligibility: Passport, Driver’s License,School ID, Social Security Card, and/or Birth Certificate. Please contact the Office ofHuman Resources and Employee Relations for a complete list of acceptable documents.Note: New students cannot be paid until both parts of the Orientation have been com-pleted.

Georgia College Public SafetyThe Department of Public Safety takes the well-being of your child

very seriously. Our police officers and support staff go to great lengthsto provide our students, faculty, staff, and visitors with a safe andcomfortable living, learning and working environment. Named thesafest campus in the state of Georgia for 2011, by stateuniversity.com,our department is proud of its safety record and we do everything wecan to maintain our reputation.

Our 20 full time certified police officers patrol all of the university’sfacilities, grounds, and parking lots 24 hours a day. Our officersremain highly visible on foot and in their marked patrol vehicles. OurCrime Prevention Unit provides monthly education and training ses-

sions on relevant topics ranging from self-defense classes to drug and alcohol awarenessseminars.

Georgia College has implemented many resources to help enhance your child’ssafety. We have 65 emergency call boxes strategically placed around our campus. Eachresidence hall room is equipped with a panic button that is received by our police dis-patch center. We have also installed 340 cameras throughout campus to continuallymonitor activity.

Public Safety also has the ability to alert all students, faculty, staff and visitors ofany potentially dangerous situations through our emergency alert system. This system iscomprised of GC ALERT, outdoor warning sirens, email alerts, campus TV emergencyalert system, and website updates. For more information on our emergency alert sys-tem, please visit gcsu.edu/emergency

We are glad that you have chosen to become a part of the Georgia College family,and we are honored to be entrusted with the safety of your child. Please know thatPublic Safety is here to “Protect, Serve, and Educate.”

Georgia College Emergency Information:Georgia College Police Department 478-445-4400Student Health Services 478-445-5288Counseling Services 478-445-5331Student Affairs 478-445-2091

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Parking and TransportationGeorgia College Parking and Transportation Services, a unit of Auxiliary Services,implements the university’s parking plan and campus shuttle service 365 days peryear. All vehicles parking on Georgia College property must be registered and dis-play a valid GC parking permit. There are more than 3,600 spaces available forstudent, faculty and staff parking. However, the location of Georgia College with-in the historic and business district of Milledgeville allows for very limited parkingclose to classes. The primary lots available to students are allocated throughout theCentennial Center area and West Campus in designated lots. These parking lotsare serviced by frequent and scheduled shuttle buses which will transport studentsto the Maxwell Student Union and around the central campus core.

Student fees include a parking and transportation fee. This fee provides a studentpermit valid for designated lots depending upon the students status as an on-cam-pus resident or off-campus commuter. The fee also allows students unlimitedaccess to the shuttle system serving the campus. The shuttles run every eight min-utes during the daytime school hours and every 15 minutes after 5 p.m. Therealso is a weekend shuttle which services Central and West Campus on a one hourcontinuous route and makes routine runs to the Wal-Mart shopping center, Krogerand the Milledgeville Mall.

Parking regulations are strictly enforced. Enforcement times are posted at each lotand within the Parking and Transportation Services website. Citations for infrac-tions of GC Parking Regulations may be issued by GC Parking EnforcementOfficers and GC Public Safety Officers. Additionally, the City of MilledgevillePolice Department may also issue citations for infractions involving safety relatedareas. Fines, immobilization and towing are authorized as disincentives to ensurethat parking operations run as effectively as possible.

An appeal process is in place for those individuals who consider there are exigentcircumstances and disagree with an issued citation. The individual may detailhis/her case online and submit it to the Parking Appeals Committee. The com-mittee is composed of members from the student body, faculty and staff. Theyreview the individual appeals and render decisions on a monthly basis. For moreinformation, please visit www.gcsu.edu/parking or contact the Parking andTransportation Services office at 478-445-RIDE (7433).

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Counseling ServicesCollege is a time when students are developing their ability to function independently inthe world. Some students experience roadblocks in this process, and counselors are hereto help. Counseling Services helps students who have concerns about several areas:

• Personal issues: adjustment to college, relationships, self-understanding, resolvingconflicts, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, stress management, etc.

• Academic skills: time management, study skills, test-taking skills, test anxiety• Career planning: learning more about how interests, skills, personality, and values

relate to careers; deciding on a major or career; understanding how to gather infor-mation about career fields

Our staff members are experienced licensed mental health professionals – or traineesunder direct supervision – who will work with most clients. If long-term care or spe-cial treatment programs are indicated, we will refer to appropriate service providers.Counseling is free and confidential. Sessions are usually scheduled for 45 to 50 min-utes, and most concerns can be addressed in four to six sessions. We also offer a num-ber of programs and groups each semester – for details, look for flyers around campusand information on our website: www.gcsu.edu/counseling.

Counseling Services is located in Suite 210 of the Wellness and Recreation Center. The tele-phone number is 478-445-5331.

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The Center for Student SuccessAdvising Center • Learning Center • Bridge Scholars Program

Second Floor, Lanier Hall • 478-445-2361www.gcsu.edu/success

The Center for Student Success is committed to helping students successfully transition toGeorgia College. The Center focuses much of its attention on first-year and second-yearacademic advisement. We offer assistance that is intended to provide all students qualityadvisement through the core curriculum and academic tutoring services to assist students inmaking sound choices about majors and career directions.

The vast majority* of all first-year and second-year students will be advised by professionaladvisers in the Advising Center in Lanier Hall. Students will be served in the AdvisingCenter up to the accumulation of approximately 45 credit hours. Once the student isapproaching 45 earned credits, he or she will then be connected to a faculty member in theacademic department of the major. New incoming transfer students will begin with a pro-fessional adviser and will transfer to a faculty adviser at the appropriate time, depending onthe amount of credit earned. The faculty adviser will then help the student navigate theupper division degree requirements as the student continues in the junior and senior years,progressing toward degree completion and graduation.

*Due to unique aspects of our Music, Music Therapy and Outdoor Education programs, new students in thosemajors will be advised by faculty members in those departments. If an incoming student is not informed regardinghis/her adviser assignment, he or she should contact the Advising Center in Lanier Hall.

The Learning CenterSecond Floor, Library and Instructional Technology Center (LITC)Telephone: 478-445-1179www.gcsu.edu/success/learningcenter.htm

The Learning Center offers tutorial assistance to any Georgia College student enrolled incore curriculum subjects such as math, science, and economics. We understand the chal-lenges students encounter when a learning situation arises in which they don’t feel complete-ly prepared to perform optimally. Our tutoring staff aims to enhance the academic lives ofstudents. We offer several computers with tutorial programs in various areas as well as aninviting atmosphere for individual or group studying.

For more information about The Learning Center tutorial services and schedule of availabil-ity, please visit our website.

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Advisement and RegistrationAdvising at Georgia College is a sharedresponsibility between students, facultyand staff. Through a network of resourcesand support, students communicate withadvisers to obtain information and guid-ance aimed at the student’s successful com-pletion of degree requirements and prepa-ration for post baccalaureate opportunities.An inherent goal of the advising process isfor students to gain self-understandingthat will inform their decisions regardingacademic, career and life goals.

Centralized Advising

The vast majority* of all first-year, second-year, and incoming transfer students will initiallybe advised by professional advisers in the Advising Center in Lanier Hall. Students will beserved in the Advising Center up to the accumulation of approximately 45 credit hours.The Advising Center provides quality advisement through the core curriculum, as well asprovides career exploration opportunities for students to assist them in making sound choic-es about majors and career directions. Once the student is approaching 45 earned credits,he or she will then be connected to a faculty member in the academic department of themajor. Transfer students with more than 45 hours will be assisted by professional advisersfor their first registration cycle, and are then referred to the appropriate academic depart-ment. The faculty adviser will then help the student navigate the upper division degreerequirements as the student continues in the junior and senior years, progressing towarddegree completion and graduation.

*Due to unique aspects of our Music, Music Therapy and Outdoor Education programs, new students in thosemajors will be advised by faculty members in those departments. If an incoming student is not informed regardinghis/her adviser assignment, he or she should contact the Advising Center in Lanier Hall.

Registration Periods

Students and advisers should note that while advisement can occur at any point during theterm, the registration period for classes usually occurs around the mid-point of the semesterand continues until the end of the Drop/Add period. During that time, students can goonline and register for classes, provided they have met with their academic adviser to plancoursework for the upcoming term and had the Adviser Hold lifted from their file.

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Traditionally seniors and graduate stu-dents have access to the registrationsystem for the first few days of theregistration period, and then theprocess opens on a rolling basis dur-ing the remainder of the first week forjuniors through freshmen. Finalopportunities for schedule adjustmentoccur during the first five days of thenew term in a period referred to asDrop/Add. Schedule adjustmentsmade during this five-day period have

no bearing on the number of attempted hours for the HOPE scholarship, but may haveimplications on the student’s invoice. Should a student elect to drop a course after the five-day period, however, these hours are considered attempted hours and will be countedtoward assessment of eligibility for the HOPE scholarship. Along this same topic, it is impor-tant to note that students may only drop a course (outside of the initial five-day Drop/Add peri-od) a total of five (5) times during their academic career at Georgia College.

Core Curriculum

Georgia College, in cooperation with other institutions of the University System ofGeorgia, has adopted a Core Curriculum to allow the transfer of credit from one institutionto another without penalty to the student. Each institution establishes the courses requiredto meet its Core requirements but will accept the completed Core requirements of anotherSystem institution. Listed in the online Undergraduate Catalog are the areas of distributionfor the Core Curriculum with Georgia College’s approved courses for Areas A, B, C, D andE. (Courses not listed there are not approved for those areas.)

Credit Hours

In college, each class you take will be worth a certain number of credit hours. These “hours”are usually allocated based on how many hours of instruction the student receives eachweek. The average student will take four or five classes a semester, which means he or shewill be taking 12 to 15 hours. A student may, however, take up to 18 hours. A student isconsidered a “full-time” student only if he or she is registered for at least 12 hours of class.“Full-time” status is often important to maintain scholarship eligibility, and insurance com-panies sometimes require students to be “full time” in order to be covered under the par-ents’ insurance. These are two important issues to be careful about if you are decreasing thenumber of hours you are taking. Again, remember that you may only drop a course (out-side of the initial five-day Drop/Add period) a total of five (5) times during your academiccareer at Georgia College.

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Your Role as an AdviseeAcademic advising takes the adviser and the advisee working together to achieveoptimal success for the student. Share information with your adviser about inter-ests, goals, educational, and career plans. Share personal information that has abearing on your academic careers, such as the number of hours spent at work,responsibilities to family, financial aid status, and any limitations … such topicscan be helpful to advisers.

Be familiar with the Catalog and the Student Handbook. These are vital sources ofinformation. Monitor your degree requirements and progress throughDegreeWorks (located inside the PAWS system). Be familiar with deadlines. Bewilling to contact the appropriate student support services available on campus.

Be prepared for meetings with your adviser, particularly when registering for nextsemester. You should review what courses are necessary for your program and havean idea of what courses you would like to take. Alert your adviser immediately ifyou begin to have difficulties that are affecting your class work or continued enroll-ment. Be an active participant in your advising sessions!

A SOUND STUDENT APPROACH TO ACADEMIC ADVISING

Georgia College advisers prepare a freshman’s first-year class schedules through thePOUNCE process. A freshman may meet with his or her adviser during the Fallsemester if he or she has questions or concerns about the upcoming Spring classschedule. However, during Spring semester, students will need to schedule anappointment with an academic adviser in preparation of the registration period in

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March. In March, you will register yourself for the subsequent Fall (and summer, ifapplicable) semester(s). Follow the steps outlined below to make sure you areready…

Preparation

• Know your adviser’s name and department. • Check your Bobcats e-mail every day. • Review the curriculum of your major program. Helpful sources of informa-

tion: the University Catalog, the Registration Schedule, the Online ClassSchedule, DegreeWorks and the program of study worksheet.

• Be mindful of the calendar. It’s your responsibility to schedule an appointmentwith your adviser during an advising period!

• Develop a written list of questions or topics to cover with your adviser. • Make an appointment with your adviser to discuss advisement and registration

well ahead of your registration time. • Mark your calendar with the day and time of both your advising appointment

and your registration time assignment. • Plan your schedule. Make sure you mark any times that are already set for you

such as work. • Check mid-term grades through PAWS.

The Advising Appointment

• Be on time. • Help your adviser help you. If you’re having trouble with a specific course or

all of them, be prepared to discuss this and be open to your adviser’s sugges-tions for using the Learning Center, Writing Center, etc.

• Discuss courses for the upcoming semester, and listen carefully to your advis-er’s recommendations. Check all prerequisites for the courses you want to take.

• Ask questions about your progress toward meeting CORE, major prerequisitesand major and minor requirements. Review your progress toward graduation.

• Consider carefully the balance between your work responsibilities and youracademic course load.

• Discuss plans for graduate/professional school, or beginning a career. • Be sure that you understand how to register through PAWS.

Follow-up

• Register for a full course schedule via the Web. • Let your adviser know if you are unable to register for any of the courses or

alternates suggested. • Verify your schedule through the web before the semester begins. It’s also a

good idea to have a printout of your schedule for your records.

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The Library & Instructional Technology Center

As the academic heart of the campus, the LITC is a 21st-century learning andinformation commons. Our core values emphasize lifelong learning, excellence in service,and meeting the instructional needs of the GC community. Our resources and servicesinclude:

Resources• Print and Electronic – More than 200,000 books and access to 38,000 periodicals and

newspapers• Media – CD and DVD collections• Instructional Technology – Computers for individual or collaborative use, media lab,

equipment for check-out (including iPads, video and digital cameras, mp3 recorders, andlaptops), poster-size printing

• Facility – Technology enhanced group and individual study spaces, public access comput-ers, presentation practice room, wireless printing throughout

Services• Research Assistance – Ask a librarian via email, Instant Messaging, telephone, or in person• GIL Express – Borrow books from 36 state university system libraries• Interlibrary Loan – Borrow books, multimedia and journal articles from state, national

and international libraries• Online Learning – GeorgiaVIEW (online classes), Podcasting and Second Life• Copy Express – Online request for articles to be delivered electronically from the library’s

collection• Access Services – Faxing, laminating, personal whiteboards, whiteboard kits, online library

accounts and renewals

Library Hours (Fall and Spring Semesters)Monday through Thursday: 7:30 a.m. – 1 a.m.Friday: 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.Saturday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.Sunday: Noon – 11 p.m.

Instructional Technology Center Hours (Fall and Spring Semesters)Open 24 hours Sunday through FridayOur weekend hours are:Friday: Close at 6 p.m.Saturday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.Sunday: Open at Noon

For more informationvisit us online at http://library.gcsu.edu or call 478-445-4047.

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Study AbroadSeize the opportunity to become a global citizenat Georgia College! Study abroad programs pro-vide ample opportunity to see the world andgain international experience.

• Explore your World: Experience new culturesfirsthand, both in and outside of the class-room.

• Academic Enrichment: Gain a new perspec-tive on your course of study.

• Personal Growth: Discover new strengths andabilities, conquer new challenges, and solvenew problems.

• Learn a Language: Immerse yourself in a cul-ture that speaks the language you are study-ing.

• Connect: Meet not only natives to the culturein which you are studying, but also otherinternational students from around the world.

Georgia College offers a vast array of study abroad opportunities during the summer andsemester, which vary in length from 14 days to year long programs, in more than 75 differ-ent countries and virtually every discipline. With the HOPE Scholarship and financial aidpackages available, study abroad can be affordable for every academically eligible student.

Study abroad also qualifies students for the opportunity to receive a “Bachelor’s Degree:International Option,” which is recorded on Georgia College transcripts and demonstrates asignificant level of international education and experience.

International Education CenterThe Bone House, 141 S. Clarke St.Telephone: 478-445-4789studyabroadinfo@gcsu.eduwww.gcsu.edu/studyabroad

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The University Career CenterLanier Hall, Room 132 • 478-445-5384

www.gcsu.edu/career

The University Career Center is committed topreparing students for their transition fromcollege to career through career developmentprograms and services as well as networkingopportunities with employers and graduateschools. These programs and services aredesigned to empower students to activelyexplore, pursue and implement career and education decisions as they seek lifelong career satisfaction.

A variety of services are available to first-yearand transfer students. Our online careerassessment tool, Focus2, helps students con-nect their interests, skills and personalities withGC majors and career options. The GCCareerApp is available through Android and Appleand provides students with a mobile tool forkeeping up with their career developmentprogress while also accessing our blog, socialmedia pages and events calendar. Our studentCareer Peer Advisers host workshops andresume review nights in our residence halls sothat first and second year students are introduced to career preparation early on in their col-lege experience.

As you approach your junior and senior year, the University Career Center can help youprepare for the internship, job, and graduate schools application process. The staff providesindividual career advising, resume, and interview skills assistance as well as workshopsthrough the Intern-Ready and Backpack-to-Briefcase Career Development Programs. Theseservices prepare students for a variety of networking events such as Senior Picnic, theGraduate & Professional School Fair, Teacher Recruitment Day, Nursing & Health SciencesCareer Expo, and GC Career Expo and Interview Day.

For more information about The University Career Center services as well as job andinternship listings posted through Career Connection, please visit our website.

“Give yourself some time.No one arrives at collegehaving a comfort zonealready established. Thefirst few weeks will behard but don't think thatthat is a reflection of yourentire college experience.”

– GC Community Adviser

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The Center for Engaged Learning202 N. Clarke St. • 478-445-1248

The Center for Engaged Learning utilizes and supports teaching and learning practices thatenhance students’ academic, civic, leadership and professional capacities.

In the Emerging Leaders Program, GC freshmen clarify values, explore interests, developleadership skills, learn about campus leadership opportunities, and build relationships with otherswho are interested in making a difference at the university and in the community. Members ofthe Leadership Certificate Program (LCP) learn about the principles and practices of effectiveleadership through the study of leadership topics and models, the acquisition of hands-on leader-ship experience, and the process of intentional personal reflection. Students in the GeorgiaEducation Mentorship (GEM) Program are mentored by business, nonprofit, and communityleaders - many of whom are members of the Georgia Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors– and participate in leadership and professional development opportunities throughout the year.For more information visit gcsu.edu/leadership, or contact John Bowen, Coordinator ofLeadership Programs, at john.bowen@gcsu.edu or 478-445-1227.

The Nonprofit Leadership Alliance is a certification that accompanies the Bachelor'sDegree and is open to any undergraduate student interested in a career in non-profit manage-ment. Graduate students may contact the program coordinator to discuss options for someMasters disciplines.  The CNP (Certified Nonprofit Professional) designation is the only nationalnonprofit management and leadership credential developed with, and recognized by, the non-profit sector. The Office of Service Learning supports the implementation by faculty and stu-dents of service learning projects. The Experiential Transcript is a service to students that reflectstheir out-of-classroom learning experiences in the form of a documented transcript. For moreinformation contact Sara Faircloth, Program Coordinator, at sara.faircloth@gcsu.edu.

The American Democracy Project (ADP) is a multi-campus initiative focused on highereducation's role in preparing the next generation of informed, engaged citizens for our democra-cy.  The goal of the American Democracy Project is to produce graduates who are committed tobeing active, involved citizens in their communities. The GC ADP program brings the New YorkTimes to campus and sponsors a weekly Times Talk focused on current events. Additional initia-tives include an annual symposium, community-based research, faculty and student projects,candidate and public forums, and Public Deliberation, a core curriculum course for first-year stu-dents. For more information contact Gregg Kaufman, ADP Coordinator, atgregg.kaufman@gcsu.edu or 478-445-1711.

The Office of Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities provides travel support tostudents who are presenting the results of their research and creative endeavors at disciplinary andprofessional research conferences. The Corinthian: The Journal of Student Research at GeorgiaCollege and an annual Student Research Conference provides undergraduate and graduate stu-dents from all disciplines the opportunity to publish and present their scholarly work to the cam-pus community. For more information contact Dr. Steve Jones, Coordinator of UndergraduateResearch, at steven.jones@gcsu.edu or 478-445-1253.

Instructional Distance Education and Advanced Services (IDEAS) provides assistance tostudents in the proper use of the Desire2Learn software package as well as other academic soft-ware programs. To contact IDEAS call 445-2520 or email IDEAS@gcsu.edu.

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Cultural CenterCampus Box 04

Phone 478-445-4233 • Fax 478-445-1287

The Cultural Center works within the Office of Institutional Equity & Diversity to ensure thatthere are adequate programs and initiatives that provide support and advocacy for underrepre-sented populations; enhance awareness and appreciation of cultural and racial diversity; and pro-mote a campus climate that celebrates all differences. We work collaboratively with studentorganizations such as the Black Student Alliance, Inter-Views, Latino Student Association, Art asan Agent for Change, NAACP and Pride Alliance, in addition to faculty, staff and the local com-munity to integrate an appreciation of diversity into university and civic life.

Minority Support Programs – Student Oriented Activities and Resources (SOAR);Mentoring African-Americans for Leadership and Education (MALE ConnectionProgram)We incorporate programs such as SOAR and MALE Connection to provide support for GC'sminority students. Various studies that have shown that minority students on predominantly-White campuses face unique barriers that often include lack of familiar networks, inadequaterelationships with faculty, and feelings of exclusion, resulting in meager use of campus resourcesthat are important to their retention and successes. SOAR is a multi tiered mentorship programthat matches incoming minority students with upper-class peer mentors and GC professionalfaculty/staff mentors. The program, which currently involves more than 240 participants, helpsto form a network of resources and support to ensure the student’s successful transition andcompletion of their collegiate experience. MALE Connection is part of the University System ofGeorgia's African-American Male Initiative; this program provides support and empowermentfor GC's underrepresented population of Black male students and connects them with valuablecampus and community resources.

For more information, please contact us at 478-445-4233 or visit www.gcsu.edu/equity/diversi-typrogramming.htm.

Women’s CenterCampus Box 04

Phone 478-445-8156 • Fax 478-445-1287

Women’s Center (WC) Our mission is to promote a GC community that is safe, equitableand supportive for women and that celebrates their experiences, achievements and diversitythrough education, leadership, support, empowerment and advocacy. The Women's Centerstrives to create a warm, comfortable place for women and friends to come together. Witheducational resources through an extensive resource library and a quaint meeting space, allare welcome any time into the WC located in The Smith House, 506 W. Greene St. Formore information, please contact us at 478-445-8156 or visit http://womenscenter.gcsu.edu.

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Disability ServicesLanier Hall, Room 122

Phone 478-445-5931 • Fax 478-445-1959

The mission of Disability Services, in partnership with the university community, is to cre-ate an accessible, inclusive campus where all individuals with disabilities have an equalopportunity to fully participate in and benefit from all aspects of the educational environ-ment. We provide accommodations and other related services to Georgia College studentswith documented disabilities to fulfill our institutional commitment of equal access to facili-ties, courses, programs and activities. Disability Services also serves as a resource for stu-dents, faculty, staff and the community regarding disability issues.

Academic accommodation, as required by law, is intended to remove barriers and createaccess for students with disabilities to the learning enviornment and to be evaluated fairly. Incompliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), students with disabilities whoseek accommodations at Georgia College must self-identify by contacting DisabilitiesServices, provide documentation of their disability and request services and accommoda-tions.

For more information about requesting academic accommodations, please contact DisabilityServices at 478-445-5931 or Katy Washington, director, at katy.washington@gcsu.edu.

The Department of Campus Lifecampuslife.gcsu.edu

The Department of Campus Life seeks to further the liberal arts mission of Georgia Collegeby extending student learning outside the classroom and by fostering life-long connections tothe university. We do this by exposing students to diverse social, cultural, multicultural, glob-al, physical and intellectual opportunities; inspiring students to be active participants inmeaningful learning opportunities in the areas of recreation, community service, leadership,activities and student organization governance; and coordinating traditional events and activi-ties that create a sense of pride and belonging. The Department of Campus Life is composedof the following units: Campus Activities & Student Organizations, Greek Life, The GIVECenter, Recreational Sports and Student Center Business Office.

Through the office of Campus Activities & Student Organizations (CASO), studentorganizations provide a great way to get involved. There are more than 170 recognized stu-dent organizations (RSOs) ranging from academic interests to religious groups to governanceto service and activity organizations. If there is not a group that fits a need or interest, a stu-dent may start a new group by working with the CASO staff. Whether through academic,

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Greek or traditional organizations, CASO invites all students to get involved, learn a lot andhave FUN! For more information, visit our website: orgs.gcsu.edu.

Fraternity and Sorority Life, a very popular part of campus life, offers students theopportunity to enhance their university experience by affiliating with a fraternity orsorority. Fraternities and sororities promote scholarship, provide leadership opportuni-ties, build lasting friendships, encourage community service and philanthropy, andallow for social and athletic opportunities. To learn more about the Fraternity andSorority Life office, visit our website: fsl.gcsu.edu.

The GIVE Center serves as the volunteerism clearinghouse, empowering students to makea difference by linking them to the needs of our community. It is through this center thatGeorgia College students, faculty and staff become involved in campus wide, local commu-nity, national and international volunteer efforts. We offer volunteer opportunities in theareas of animal advocacy, children, disabilities, disaster relief, education, elderly, environ-ment, female perspectives, fine arts, general service, health, literacy, male perspectives, out-doors, patriotic and political, poverty, recreation, recycling, religion and technology. Wechallenge our students and campus to put their “paws on a cause.” The GIVE Center islocated in Maxwell Student Union. For more information, our telephone number is 478-445-5700 or you can visit our website: givecenter.gcsu.edu.

The Recreational Sports office offers students the opportunity to participate in variousstructured individual and team sports ranging from recreational to competitive. These activ-ities are designed to meet the creative interest of a diverse university community and tooffer students opportunities to develop both physical and social skills. They are provided ina recreational atmosphere in which students can pursue healthy and constructive lifestylesand develop contacts, group affiliations and leadership skills in recreational activities thatmay become life-long pursuits. Many opportunities are also available through Sports Clubprograms that are made up of individuals who have a desire to compete or participate insports throughout their college career. For more information on Recreational Sports, visitour website: recsports.gcsu.edu.

The Campus Life Business Office manages the financial, facilities, event planning, andcustomer service operations of the Student Activities Center (commonly known as theStudent Center). The Student Center is home to “the DEN,” which is a fun-filled spacefor students to play video games, billiards, foosball, board games and ping pong. It hostsstate-of-the-art technology, which consists of a Mac Bar, 8 large screen TVs, and surroundsound. For students looking to relax, two full-body massage chairs are available along witha number of comfortable sitting areas. While the DEN is an exciting place, the StudentCenter is also home to meeting rooms and the very popular Magnolia Ballroom, which areall available for student organization use. Finally, the Student Center is home to theStudent Government Association, Campus Activities Board, Thunder Crew, Office ofFraternity and Sorority Life, Campus Life Business Office, and the Department ofCampus Life. The Department of Campus Life is located in Room 215. For moreinformation, our telephone number is 478-445-4027 or you can visit the Campus Lifewebpage: campuslife.gcsu.edu.

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Georgia College AthleticsGeorgia College has an outstanding traditionin intercollegiate athletics. GC fields 11 varsi-ty sports competing at the NCAA Division IIlevel in the Peach Belt Conference, which iswidely recognized as one of the best in thenation. The Bobcats are two-time winners ofthe PBC Commissioner’s Cup, given to thetop performing athletic department in theconference. GC students get to enjoy all thegames free of admission by showing their stu-dent I.D.

The men’s and women’s cross country teams compete in the fall and have rewritten theschool record books over the last few years. Both teams advanced to the NCAARegional meet in 2011.

Women’s soccer is a great spectator sport in the fall. The Bobcats compete at WestCampus, and in addition to watching great soccer matches in covered chairback seat-ing, fans can win all kinds of prizes in various halftime promotions.

Bobcat volleyball will compete for the first time in 2013. Head coach Gretchen Krumdieckbrings experience from the NCAA Division I level to Georgia College and will guide thisgreat spectator sport for the Bobcats, the first home match in school history coming Sept. 5at 7 p.m.”

The GC basketball teams compete in the Centennial Center, which is one of the finestfacilities in the Southeast. The men’s basketball team has won four Peach BeltChampionships in the last 14 years. The Bobcats have also won two PBC TournamentChampionships and have appeared in the NCAA Tourament six times, the most recentbeing 2010.

The GC women’s basketball team has also enjoyed tremendous success. The Bobcatwomen have gone to the NCAA Tournament seven times, the most recent coming in2011 after a PBC Tournament title. The team has won that tournament five times andadvanced to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament in 2007.

In addition to great games, facilities and promotions, the GC cheerleaders and danceteam the Sassy Cats also give us something to brag about, winning multiple NationalTitles and conference honors as well.

In the spring, the GC men’s and women’s tennis teams play at the Centennial Centercourts. The women’s tennis team has won four conference titles and has been to the

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NCAA Tournament for 19 straight years. The men’s tennis squad has also reached theNCAA Tournament 11 times, advancing to the Sweet 16 with a Regional title in 2009.

The GC softball team plays its games at the Peeler Complex on West Campus. Therecently-renovated complex is fan friendly with a great view of the game from stadiumchairback seating. The Bobcats earned a trip to the NCAA Tournament in 2013, markingthe sixth time in school history GC softball has advanced to the NCAA postseason.

The Bobcat baseball team was a Division II College World Series participant in 2010,and has been to the NCAA Tournament 10 times in the last 16 years. The GC baseballteam finished as national runner up in 1995. The Bobcats have won four conference titlessince 2006. John Kurtz Field is also located at West Campus and offers fans a great viewright behind home plate, or plenty of room on the third base hill.

The GC golf team rounds out the Bobcat athletic teams. GC has been to the NCAATournament for 16 consecutive seasons. The Bobcats advanced to the NationalQuarterfinals in 2012, two wins away from competing for the National Championship.

For more information visit GCBobcats.comFacebook.com/GCBobcats

Twitter @GCBobcats

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Wellness and Recreation CenterThe Georgia College Wellness and Recreation Center opened Oct. 24, 2011. It is locatedat the West Campus Center near the Housing complex, intramural fields and AthleticDepartment fields. The Center costed $28 million to construct and equip, and is 100,000square feet.

Four university programs are housed in the center and include Wellness Programs,Recreational Sports, Student Health Services and Counseling Services. The center, which isLEED certified, provides part-time employment for approximately 100 students. The Wellness and Recreation Center has one classroom for Academic and other use to sup-port the educational mission of the university. The College of Health Sciences’ Kinesiologyand other departments conduct academic and activity classes in the center. Students inCommunity Health, Exercise Science, Athletic Training and Outdoor Education use theCenter as a working laboratory.

The Center has a three court gym equipped for basketball, volleyball and badminton. Themultipurpose court is also equipped for indoor soccer and roller blade hockey. A variety ofIntramural sports and open recreation activities take place the gym and natatorium. Onehour credit courses are available to students and include swim lessons, team handball,weight training, jogging, and group fitness, volleyball, lifeguard certification, SCUBA andmuch more.

The center’s natatorium has two pools for classes, recreation and individual fitness. Therecreation pool is a 25-yard competition pool, and the leisure pool is a shallow warm waterpool for fun and relaxation. The natatorium has a 150-seat spectator seating area, two 12-feet climbing walls, water polo nets and diving boards. Registered Student Organizations areable to reserve spaces in the center for their group activities.

The Wellness and Recreation Center has socialization areas for students, a one-tenth mileindoor track, over 100-pieces of state-of-the-art exercise equipment and a group fitness stu-dio. The 29-feet-high climbing rock wall is managed by the Outdoor EducationDepartment and provides learning experiences for students.

The center gets as many as 1,500 student visits per day and is open 7 days a week. Access iscontrolled by a biometric device which opens a turnstile.

The operating hours of the Center vary by semester and are posted on the wellness website.

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Directory of Academic Officesarea code 478-445- and the extension listed below:

DEPARTMENT LOCATION PHONEAccounting Atkinson Hall 402 4023Art Blackbridge Hall 4572Biology Herty Hall 201 0809Chemistry and Physics Herty Hall 301 5769Computer Science Atkinson Hall 301 5721Criminal Justice Arts and Sciences 2-03 4562Early Childhood Education Kilpatrick 228 5479Economics and Finance Atkinson Hall 433 4210English Arts and Sciences 3-03 4581Environmental Science Herty Hall 201 0809French Terrell Hall 113 4415History and Geography Humber White House 5215Honors Program Terrell Hall 215 4025Kinesiology Parks Memorial 105 4072Liberal Studies Terrell Hall 323 5221Management Atkinson Hall 432 4324Management Information Systems Atkinson Hall 301 5721Marketing Atkinson Hall 301 5721Mass Communication Terrell Hall 211 8260Mathematics Arts and Sciences 1-29 5213Middle Grades Education Kilpatrick 228 5479Music and Music Education Porter Fine Arts 203 4226Music Therapy Health Sciences 130 2645Nursing Parks Memorial 209 1076Outdoor Education Health Sciences 334 1226Philosophy Terrell Hall 316 5221Political Science Arts and Sciences 2-03 4562Pre-Engineering Arts and Sciences 1-29 5213Psychology Arts and Sciences 1-03 4574Rhetoric Arts and Sciences 3-03 4581Secondary Education Kilpatrick 137 7368Sociology Arts and Sciences 2-03 4562Spanish Terrell Hall 113 4415Special Education Kilpatrick 101 4577Theatre Black Box Theatre 8290

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Georgia College Lingo: A reference guide to all new GC Students

Soon after you arrive at GC, you mayhear words or phrases that seem strangeto you. In reality, they are talking aboutthe buildings, programs and placesaround campus. The list below shouldhelp you speak the same language.

Bobcats Email – The official means ofUniversity communication with students.A student’s email address of the student willtypically be first.last@bobcats.gcsu.edu,with some adjustments made for studentswho share the same name. Students canaccess their email thru the student GMAILlink found on paws.gcsu.edu, and shouldcheck it daily.

CA – (Community Adviser) n. The CA is a current student, employed and trained byUniversity Housing who lives in the residence halls with the residents. The CA is a valu-able resource and connects students to the campus resources they need. In addition toanswering questions and assisting with everyday needs, CAs also build community in theresidence halls by hosting events and activities.

CLAWS – (Cross-Listing for Available Work for Students) n. This listing is available forstudents in the PAWS main menu as a starting point in their search for employment, bothpart-time and full-time. The listing offers Federal Work Study, College Work Study andgeneral employment opportunities.

PAWS – n. This secure site provides students with access to personal information, includ-ing class schedules, financial aid information, registration, and grades. This is where you cancheck email, register for courses, and explore the Internet. The email address of the studentwill typically be first.last@bobcats.gcsu.edu, with some adjustments made for students whoshare the same last name and first name. Students may also use PAWS to access servicesformerly available in PAWS (Personal Access to Web Services). Those services include accessto all personal information, including registration, grades, financial aid, their class schedule,undergraduate and graduate catalogues, course catalogue, etc.

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MSU – (Maxwell StudentUnion) n. A building locatedon Front Campus that housesthe The MAX, mail room,Colonnade (newspaper), Chick-fil-A, Subway, The Icebox,Einstein Bros. Bagel Co., TheGive Center, the Bobcat Cardoffice, Midsouth CommunityFederal Credit Union and theoffice of Auxiliary Services.

CD – (Community Director) n.The CD is a professional staffmember who lives in the resi-dence halls and works with theCA staff to build hall commu-nity and assist residents. CDsare experienced staff memberswith extensive training who supervise the CA staff and ensure issues within their buildingsare addressed in a timely manner.

RSO – (Recognized Student Organization) n. These are the organizations on campus thatare registered with Student Activities, and receive the benefits of having a mailbox housed inthe office of Student Activities, the use of university facilities and equipment, the use of GCin their title, and the ability to solicit memberships and raise funds on campus.

SERV n. – This one actually doesn’t stand for anything, but it is the last four digits ofthe phone number that reaches the technology help center on campus 478-445-7378,which provides assistance to students with any computer problems.

SNAP – (Student Night Auxiliary Patrol) n. The program enables students to patrol thecampus via foot and golf carts and provide safety escorts to the university community dur-ing the evenings and at night. Anyone who is on or within the immediate proximity of theGC campus is encouraged to call the GC Department of Public Safety at 478-445-SNAP(7627) and ask for a safety escort to their residence hall. The service is FREE of charge andwill be available most weeknights.

TAIL n. – Transfer Articulation Information LocatorVisit www.gcsu.edu/admissions/undergraduate/transfersdefault.html to access informationon transferring credit from another institution to Georgia College.

The Village n. – Short for The Village Apartments at West Campus, GC’s apartment com-munity located on West Campus.

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Academic CalendarThe following dates are subject to change and should be confirmed before plans aremade. For additional calendar information or to view calendars for Maymester andsummer session, please visit www.gcsu.edu/registrar/academiccalendar.htm or readThe Info Page at info.gcsu.edu.

FALL SEMESTER 2013Residence Halls open for fall 2013 ...................................................................Aug. 15Last day to withdraw with 100 percent refund fall 2013 ..........................Aug. 16Classes begin ................................................................................................Aug. 19Last day to add a course ....................................................................................Aug. 21Last day to drop a course (reduce course load) withoutfee penalty..........................................................................................................Aug. 23Labor Day holiday (no classes) ...........................................................................Sept. 2Midterm...............................................................................................................Oct. 9(Grades for all 1000 - 2000 level core classes due no later than 9 a.m.)Fall Break (no classes)...................................................................................Oct. 14-15Last day to drop a course or withdraw from ALL courses without academic penalty (Unless previously assigned an "F" by instructor for absences).......................................................................................................Oct. 17Spring 2014 Registration begins for ............................................................Oct. 28-31Continuing, Degree-Seeking Students

Thanksgiving holidays .................................................................................Nov. 27-29Classes end .....................................................................................................Dec. 9Final exams ..................................................................................................Dec. 10-13Residence Halls close for Winter Break at 6 p.m..............................................Dec. 13Grades due no later than 9 a.m.........................................................................Dec. 18

SPRING SEMESTER 2014Classes begin ..................................................................................................Jan. 13Payment deadline for spring 2014 semester........................................................Jan. 13Last day to add a course ......................................................................................Jan. 15Last day to drop a course (reduce course load) without fee penalty............................................................................................................Jan. 17Martin Luther King Jr. holiday ...........................................................................Jan. 20

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Midterm............................................................................................................March 4(Grades for all 1000 - 2000 level core classes due no later than 9 a.m.)Last day to drop a course or withdraw from ALL courses without academic penalty (Unless previously assigned an F by instructor for absences) ......................................................................................................March 7Summer and Fall 2014 Registration begins for Continuing, Degree-Seeking students............................................................................March 11-14Spring Break ..............................................................................................March 17-21Classes resume.................................................................................................March 24Classes end ......................................................................................................May 5Final exams........................................................................................................May 6-9Graduate Commencement 7 p.m. .......................................................................May 9Undergraduate Commencement 9 a.m. ............................................................May 10Grades due no later than 9 a.m..........................................................................May 14

MAYMESTER 2014Last day to withdraw (drop ALL classes for Maymester and receive a full refund) ................................May 9Classes begin .................................................................................................May 12Last day to add a course .....................................................................................May 12Last day to drop a course (reduce course load) without fee penalty...........................................................................................................May 12Midterm .............................................................................................................May 20Last day to drop a course or withdraw from ALL courses without academic penalty (Unless previously assigned an "F" by instructor for absences) .......................................................................................................May 21Classes end ....................................................................................................May 30Final Exams ..........................................................................................................June 2Memorial Day holiday .......................................................................................May 26Grades requested...................................................................................................June 9Grades due no later than 9 a.m............................................................................Aug. 8

FULL SUMMER SESSION, 2014Last day to withdraw (drop ALL Full Summer Session classes and receive a 100 percent refund)..............................................................June 3Classes begin.......................................................................................... June 4Last day to add a course ............................................................................June 6Last day to drop a course (reduce course load) without fee penalty....................................................................................June 9Independence Day Holiday........................................................................July 4

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Last day to drop a course or withdraw from ALL courses with a "W" grade(Unless previously assigned an "F" by instructor for absences or ifmaximum number of dropped courses has been exceeded) ........................July 8Classes End.............................................................................................Aug. 4Final Exams ..............................................................................................Aug. 5Last day for Summer 2014 graduation candidates to completecoursework or degree requirements (all summer degrees areawarded at the end of the Full Summer term)...........................................Aug. 5Grades due no later than 9 a.m.................................................................Aug. 8

SUMMER I 2014Last day to withdraw (drop ALL Summer 1 classes and receive a full refund).........................................................................................................June 3Summer I classes begin...................................................................................June 4Last day to add a course .......................................................................................June 4Last day to drop a course (reduce course load) without fee penalty.............................................................................................................June 6Midterm .............................................................................................................June 17Last day to drop a course or withdraw from ALL courses without academic penalty (Unless previously assigned an "F" by instructor for absences)..........................................................................................................June 9Classes end .......................................................................................................July 2Final exams ............................................................................................................July 3Independence Day holiday....................................................................................July 4Grades requested....................................................................................................July 7Grades due no later than 9 a.m............................................................................Aug. 8

SUMMER II 2014Last day to withdraw (drop ALL Summer II classes and receive a full refund)..........................................................................................................July 3Classes begin ....................................................................................................July 7Last day to add a course ........................................................................................July 7Last day to drop a course (reduce course load) without fee penalty..............................................................................................................July 9Midterm ..............................................................................................................July 17Last day to drop a course or withdraw from all courses without academic penalty(Unless previously assigned an "F" by instructor for absences)...........................July 22Classes end......................................................................................................Aug. 4Final exams...........................................................................................................Aug. 5Grades due no later than 9 a.m. ..........................................................................Aug. 8

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Week of Welcome

Aug. 15 - 19, 2013

Check the website for event details.

2012 Orientation Leaders

“Seek help when you need it. Don't be afraid to ask questions. If at any time you need help or someone to talk to, use your resources, whether they are your friends, professors, CAs or school counselors.”

– GC Community Adviser

Mark Your Calendars!Family DayBe our guest!

Georgia College invites parents and families of current students tocampus Saturday, Oct. 19, 2013. This will be a chance for you to see howyour student is adapting to college life and to sample a bit of life at GC.Family Day is an exceptional opportunity for you to visit and get toknow your student’s friends and others.

Mark your calendars and look for additional information after July 1 at

www.gcsu.edu/familyday

Office of Admissions • New Student Programs

Georgia College, the state’s designated public liberal arts university, combines the educational experienceexpected at esteemed private liberal arts colleges with the affordability of public higher education.