Student Success Programs

Is EAP right for you?
If your first language or home language is not English, you may be eligible for English for Academic Purposes courses.

EAP goes beyond conversational ESL to prepare you for college-level courses. Take advantage of EAP and get the tools you need to earn your four-year degree. Learn more about English for Academic Purposes.

Student Success Programs at GGC are designed to support and enhance students’ academic, intellectual and social development, and to promote their retention and graduation.

We are committed to the principle of promoting successful ongoing academic and life skills to a diverse student population regardless of their academic or life preparation. Student Success Programs value academic excellence, individualized quality service and community outreach.

The Office of Student Success Programs aggressively promotes academic integrity throught strict adherence to the College's policy on documentation and plagiarism.

Programs Offered

• The Academic Enhancement Center (AEC) supports classroom instruction with free tutoring in most disciplines offered by the College. English and basic mathematics tutors are available on a walk-in basis whenever the Center is open. For more information about our tutoring, call us at 678.407.5143 or 678.407.5191.

• The Tutors in the Classroom program sends highly qualified, professional tutors into Student Success courses, where they proactively assist students in the learning process. The program also provides tutors for after-class consultations with students.

• Each semester, the Student Success Workshop Series offers students helpful advice on critical areas that affect academic performance. Workshop topics typically include note-taking, time management, stress reduction, study groups, test-taking skills, learning the APA citation style, basic grammar and many other subjects. Individual workshops will also be posted on the GGC online campus calendar throughout the semester.

• Student Success English for Academic Purposes (EAP) courses are for high school graduates whose native language is not English. These courses help students develop the skills they need to achieve academic success at GGC.

• Student Success courses in English, reading and math are for high school graduates who score below the collegiate level in these areas and need to build a strong foundation for college-level courses.

• Student Success Advising supports students enrolled in Student Success EAP, English, reading and math courses.

• Student Success offers two ways for students to demonstrate competency in reading and writing, including the Online Competency Test.

• Student Success sponsors the Speaking Center, which helps students with oral presentations, speeches, and all aspects of public speaking. For more information call 678.407.5879 or email our new Speech Tutor, Katrina Henry at khenry1@ggc.edu.

• Student Success has launched Conversation Partners, a program that matches up English-speaking students with their classmates from different linguistic backgrounds. The goal is to improve spoken English and cultural understanding. Call us to find out more: 678.407.5879.