Frequently Asked Questions

All new students must register for Grizzly Orientation (in-person or virtual) before enrolling in courses, and must attend and complete orientation to keep their courses. Failure to complete may result in courses being dropped. The Grizzly Orientation hold is removed once your attendance/completion is confirmed.

You’ll register for your first semester during your scheduled Grizzly Orientation.

Summer Freshmen and Transfers

You will register for your first semester during your scheduled Grizzly Orientation.

Fall Freshmen (only)

The Student Success Advising Center will select your first semester classes prior to your scheduled Grizzly Orientation.

Fall Transfers (only)

You will register for your first semester at GGC after completing the online self-paced orientation modules. 

For assistance with course selection, please reference your completion confirmation email for additional information. Please allow 48-72 business hours for your hold to be removed.

Dual Enrollment (any semester)

You will register for your first semester during your scheduled orientation.

Yes! No other holds will prevent you from attending orientation. However, we recommend reviewing instructions on how to resolve your immunization, final transcript and mentor hold to avoid delays in the future.

Verify your residency status through Grizzly Den within Banner. Learn more about tuition classification requirements and what to do if you placed as an out-of-state student, but do not believe you should be. Email questions to tuitionclassification [at] ggc.edu (tuitionclassification[at]ggc[dot]edu). See more details on Petitions for In-State Residency.

It’s not required but strongly recommended. GGC offers a separate, full guest experience at no extra cost to help your support system learn how to guide you through your college journey.

• $15 deposit due at registration
• $75 charged to your student account (can be paid with financial aid)

All payments are made online via the registration portal using a credit or debit card. Cash, checks and transfers are not accepted.

Please reference your Grizzly Orientation reminder email.

View maps and directions.

Email disabilityservices [at] ggc.edu (disabilityservices[at]ggc[dot]edu) for accessibility accommodations at least three business days before your orientation. Include your full name, orientation date and student ID.

Log in to your MyGGC Task List and click the "Completed" tab. Find “My Orientation Reservation,” and select a new date. Be sure to click save.

There is no extra fee to change your date.

Not exactly. Orientation is required for enrollment, while campus tours are optional. A campus tour is available at the end of orientation, or you can schedule a campus tour online.

Yes. Please wear comfortable shoes and clothes – expect to be active!

Morning Orientation

• Breakfast: Free for students and up to two guests who arrive during Chat & Chew from 7-7:30 a.m.
• Lunch: not provided
• Snacks and drinks: complimentary water, coffee and snacks throughout the day
• Optional retail dining is also available on campus

Afternoon Orientation

• Breakfast: not provided
• Lunch: Free for students and up to two guests who arrive during Chat & Chew from 11-11:30 a.m.
• Snacks and drinks: complimentary water, coffee and snacks throughout the day
• Optional retail dining is also available on campus

Morning Orientation

Orientation starts promptly at 8 a.m.

• Check-in and breakfast: 7-7:30 a.m.
• Plan to stay until 11:30 a.m.

Afternoon Orientation

Orientation starts promptly at 12 p.m.

• Check-in and breakfast: 11-11:30 a.m.
• Plan to stay until 3:30 p.m.

No paperwork is required to attend. A government-issued ID is needed to receive your Claw Card (student ID).

• Wear comfy clothes and walking shoes
• Bring a jacket (some rooms are chilly)
• Bring a phone charger
• Pack light – we’ll provide materials
• Bring snacks or meds if needed
• Get excited – this is your official welcome!

Since orientation is required before starting at GGC, contact Admissions to update your start semester: ggcadmissions [at] ggc.edu (ggcadmissions[at]ggc[dot]edu),  678.407.5313

Email reminders start about two weeks before your session. You’ll receive specific details – like parking or your virtual link – 24 hours before orientation.

Yes! Each student must register and pay separately using their own GGC account so we can track attendance and prepare accordingly.

No. Walk-ins are not accepted. You must register ahead of time to attend.

Yes. Grizzly Orientation covers important info specific to new college students that is not included in Dual Enrollment sessions.