College 101: Getting Ready for College

Academic Advisors provide students with pre-enrollment programs and services designed to assist in the transition into the College.

As part of the orientation process, incoming students receive:

• an overview of the college
• access to new terminology
• an overview of the advisement process
• overview of degree audit
• interpretation of placement test scores
• help in getting acquainted with the course selection and scheduling process in Campus Connect
• access to Student Rights & Responsibilities
• an overview and access to services and resources available to support success

New students receive an Educational Plan (Degree Audit) outlining the major listed on the application for admissions. This is an advisement document listing the required courses applicable to your major course of study.

You may complete the new student orientation in one of two ways:

Option 1 – High Tech High Touch Orientation: This guided orientation is delivered in a group setting and will take approximately 2 ½ hours to complete. After completing the group orientation each student in attendance will meet with an academic advisor or counselor to plan their first semester courses.

To be eligible for High Tech High Touch Orientation you must have:

• submitted an application for admission to Grayson County College
• completed placement testing
• completed online registration for College 101
  (Register for College 101 at the bottom of this page. Click the next button twice if you have already completed an application for admission.)

Option 2 - Online Orientation: This self paced orientation can be completed from any computer with an internet connection. Registration for Online Orientation is available when priority advising begins every semester. GCC Academic Calendar

To be eligible for online orientation you must have:

• submitted an application for admission to Grayson County College
• completed placement testing
• Schedule class in Campus Connect during registration

After completing the online orientation, you should meet with an academic advisor or counselor to plan your first semester courses. A copy of the scheduled meeting times is available below.

What if I have not decided on a major?

• Career Services is available to assist students with career planning.

What if I have changed my major after making application to Grayson?

• New students who have changed their major since making application for admission to Grayson are encouraged to visit an Academic Advisor prior to or immediately after attending College 101 to "Update Records"

If I know my major and where I plan to transfer how can an Academic Advisor help me?

• Educational Planning Academic Advising

Academic Advisors can help you understand the steps for new students at Grayson, assist you with course selection and degree requirements if you have decided on your program. An Academic Advisor will assist you in developing a personal educational plan that integrates your academic, career and personal goals. You will learn the curriculum requirements for your major and the process for selecting courses, including understanding pre-and co-requisites as well as the sequence in which courses may be taken. If you are planning to transfer, and have decided on your major and transfer institution, Academic Advisors can help you understand the transfer requirements. They can also provide you with general information about the college, policies and procedures, and your student rights and responsibilities. Student Handbook