Terms and Acronyms

 A student’s primary field of study. The major is usually the field of a student’s intended career.

A mentor is a student success advisor or faculty member who guides and advises students in matters such as deciding on a major, developing a degree plan, selecting courses and preparing for a career. Each student is assigned a mentor. Students must meet with their mentor each semester for advising before the mentor hold will be lifted for registration.

Multi-Factor Authentication. MFA is the login process for GGC applications wherein credentials are verified through a second means of contact, like a phone call or text message. Contact GGC’s Helpdesk if you have any issues or questions with MFA logins.

A student’s secondary field of study. Fewer classes are required for a minor than for a major (usually 15-18 credits). Students are not required to have a minor.

Master Promissory Note. This is an agreement with the federal Department of Education where a student/parent promises to repay accepted loans at the agreed-upon interest rate. It must be completed by the student and/or parent if either party wants the loans to be issued.
 

GGC’s learning management system. You can find important course information, such as the syllabus, through your course pages in this system. See MyCourses (login required).