Welcome Students & Parents!Dr. John G. Inman Dean of Enrollment Services and RegistrarEnrollment Services encompasses four areas:Admissions, Registrars Office, Financial Aid andAcademic Advising

Topics for this sessionAcademic PoliciesFaculty Advisor Meetings

Registrars OfficeCoordinates student registration, maintains student academic records and certifies students for graduation

Mr. Fred Lang Assistant RegistrarMrs. Jane Deitrick Assistant to the RegistrarMrs. Amanda McCreadie Staff Assistant

Office Location - Crawford Hall Ground Floor

Academic Advising OfficeAssists students who have been experiencing academic difficulties, placed on academic probation, or need to find a tutor

Mrs. Kathy Leonard Director of Academic Advising

Office Location Career Services Office in Physical Learning Center (PLC)

Mission of Grove City CollegeAuthentically ChristianChallenging AcademicsAmazing ValueAcademic Policies

2010-11 BulletinAvailable online at. . .www.gcc.edu Academics tab College CatalogYou will be held to these requirementsBe familiar with your general education and major specific requirements

General Education RequirementsHumanities Core 18 hoursCivilizationBiblical RevelationPhilosophyLiteratureMusic and the ArtsPolitical Science

General Education RequirementsHumanities Core 18 hoursScience, Faith and Technology 3 hoursExplore the relationship betweenscience, religion, technology, faithand ethics

General Education RequirementsHumanities Core 18 hoursScience, Faith and Technology 3 hoursFoundations of the Social Sciences 3 hoursEconomicsHistoryHistory & Philosophy of EducationPolitical SciencePsychologySociology

General Education RequirementsHumanities Core 18 hoursScience, Faith and Technology 3 hoursFoundations of the Social Sciences 3 hoursQuantitative/Logical Reasoning 6 hoursAny math courseOne statistics courseOne course from. . .Music 103 - Basic MusicPhilosophy 201 - Symbolic LogicPhilosophy 211 - General LogicComputer 141 - Computer Programming I

General Education RequirementsHumanities Core 18 hoursScience, Faith and Technology 3 hoursFoundations of the Social Sciences 3 hoursQuantitative/Logical Reasoning 6 hoursNatural Sciences 8 hoursTwo courses with laboratoriesBiologyChemistryPhysics

General Education RequirementsHumanities Core 18 hoursScience, Faith and Technology 3 hoursFoundations of the Social Sciences 3 hoursQuantitative/Logical Reasoning 6 hoursNatural Sciences 8 hoursPhysical Education 2 hoursFall and spring semester coursesSeparate sections for men and women

General Education RequirementsHumanities Core 18 hoursScience, Faith and Technology 3 hoursFoundations of the Social Sciences 3 hoursQuantitative/Logical Reasoning 6 hoursNatural Sciences 8 hoursPhysical Education 2 hoursForeign Language 6 hoursTwo courses at the intermediate level (For example, SPAN 201 & SPAN 202)Language exemptions

General Education RequirementsForeign Language Requirement

Exempt Majors:- Biology - Chem/Gen Sci Sec Ed - Music- Molecular Biology - Computer Science - Applied Physics- Biochemistry - Electrical Engineering - Physics/Computer- Chemistry - Industrial Management - Phys/Gen Sci/Sec Ed- Chem Sec Ed - Mechanical Engineering

All other majors are required to complete 201 & 202 course sequence (6 hours)

May need to begin with 101/102 sequence (add 6 hours = 12 hours total)

General Education RequirementsForeign Language Requirement

Language ExemptionThree years in high school of the same modern, widely-spoken foreign language with a B average or better

AP test scores for Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese and Spanish language or CLEP Level 2 exams in French, German and Spanish

General Education RequirementsHumanities Core 18 hoursScience, Faith and Technology 3 hoursFoundations of the Social Sciences 3 hoursQuantitative/Logical Reasoning 6 hoursNatural Sciences 8 hoursPhysical Education 2 hoursForeign Language 6 hoursTwo courses at the intermediate levelLanguage exemption

General Education RequirementsHumanities Core 18 hoursScience, Faith and Technology 3 hoursFoundations of the Social Sciences 3 hoursQuantitative/Logical Reasoning 6 hoursNatural Sciences 8 hoursPhysical Education 2 hoursForeign Language 6 hours 40 hoursWriting IntensiveInfo. Literacy Intensive

General Education RequirementsWriting HelpMinimum RequirementSAT-Verbal or SAT II Writing TestScore of 500 or lessACT-English testScore less than 20

Enrolled in ENGL 102 A Effective WritingPlease dont drop this courseEngineers plan to take a writing course during the summer

General Education RequirementsHumanities Core 18 hoursScience, Faith and Technology 3 hoursFoundations of the Social Sciences 3 hoursQuantitative/Logical Reasoning 6 hoursNatural Sciences 8 hoursPhysical Education 2 hoursForeign Language 6 hours 40 hours

Major Specific RequirementsSpecialized courses in your area of study128 hour minimum required for graduation

Major Status SheetWriting IntensiveInfo. Literacy IntensiveSpeaking Intensive

Status Sheet Example

Major Requirements46 majors offered32 in Calderwood School of Arts and Letters14 in Hopeman School of Science, Engineering & MathRequirements and course descriptions in BulletinDetail covered this morning during faculty advising sessions

Transfer CreditCollege credit is accepted for accredited transfer courses as well as AP, CLEP and IB creditsUse the Credit Policies sheet to help you plan

Registrars Web Site - www.gcc.edu/registrar

Summer Preview Page

Registrars Web Site - www.gcc.edu/registrar

Advising Guides

Campus E-mail & myGCC PortalmyGCC Portal - https://my.gcc.edu/icsCampus announcementsAcademic, financial, student and career information

@gcc.edu e-mail is your official college addressOff-campus access via WebMail service:https://webmail.gcc.edu

Academic ProbationWhat happens if your QPA falls below a 2.00?Mid-term grade reportFinal grade reportWho should I speak with?Professors, Advisors, Student Life and Learning, Counseling Center, Registrars Office and ParentsWhen should you seek advice?Sooner, not laterWhat happens next spring if my QPA is under a 2.00?

Remember, were in this together!

Morning Schedule10:00 AM - Everyone meets with faculty advisorsDiscuss academic major/career & review scheduleComplete Course Drop/Add form (if necessary)

11:00 AM - Secondary Education students meettogether in HAL 11611:00 AM All Other Students go to the HAL AtriumID photos then go to the Student UnionRegistrars Office staff available

11:00 AM - Parents return to Pew Fine Arts CenterParents Information SessionQ&A for parents by parents

Faculty Advisor Meetings10:00-10:45 am in Hall of Arts & LettersAdvisors available until 11:15 am

Full-time course schedules created for all students16 credit hours is average course loadMajor specific courses assigned

Closed Majors:AccountingEnglishBiologyMathematicsChemistryMechanical EngineeringCommunication StudiesMolecular Biology

Important Dates for Next FallNew students arrive on Thursday, August 26First day of classes Monday, August 30Classes begin at 8:00 AM

Drop/Add PeriodBegins on Friday, August 27 for FreshmenEnds on Friday, September 3 at 5:00 PM

Last Day to Withdraw from a ClassWednesday, October 27 at 5:00 PMAfter that date, a WF grade will be issued

Student Information/FormsPlease review all information in your packetStudent Data Form

Return all forms to theregistration table inPew Fine Arts Centerby 4:00 PM