Academic Support and Opportunities

Advisement

Find your personally assigned mentor on Grizzly Den within Banner. Log on to student self-service, click "Student and Financial Aid," "View Student Record," and "Student Information." Your mentor is listed as your primary advisor.

Army ROTC

The GGC Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) focuses on training and developing future leaders offering the tools and experience needed to succeed in any competitive environment.

Learn more about Army ROTC.

Conversation Partner Program (international languages)

Paired native and non-native English speakers learn about other cultures and languages in a comfortable format that is fun and educational.

Learn more about the Conversation Partner Program.

Digital Humanities Lab

GGC’s Digital Humanities Lab supports faculty and students who do work in digital humanities. The lab helps humanists use cutting-edge tools to push the boundaries of inquiry, teaching, scholarship and resources development.

Learn more about GGC's Digital Humanities Lab.

eCore

eCore is a USG collaborative program established to make higher education more accessible to Georgia students.

Learn more about eCore at GGC.

Education Abroad

Travel the world and earn college credits at the same time. The Internationalization office is your passport to study abroad opportunities.

Learn more about Education Abroad.

English Language Institute

The English Language Institute (ELI) offers both regular instruction and special short-term programs for English language learners at a range of proficiency levels.

Learn more about the English Language Institute.

Experiential learning: EXACT plan

Experiential learning and critical thinking (EXACT) plan applies classroom knowledge to real-world experiences across all degree programs and all curriculum levels (1000- to 4000-level courses).

Learn more about the EXACT plan.

First- and Second-year Experience

Navigate your college journey with ease using GGC's First- and Second-year Experience program, tailored to support you from enrollment to your second year.

Learn more about the First- and Second-year Experience program.

Honors Program

GGC offers qualified students admission into the GGC Honors Program. This program offers you an integrated educational experience through enhanced opportunities in scholarship, leadership, service and creativity.

Learn more about the Honors Program.

Honor Societies

GGC's honor societies offer recognition of your academic excellence and resources toward your continued success.

Learn more about honor societies.

International Learning

GGC dedicates a week to an array of campus-wide events to celebrate and promote intercultural learning.

Learn more about international learning opportunities.

Internships

Gain relevant, real-world experience and academic credit by exploring academic internships.

Learn more about academic internships.

Mathematica

Mathematica provides an integrated system for mathematical calculations and visualization, working with all types of data, image processing, instant creation of interactive models and more. Use your GGC Claw Mail to create a Wolfram account and download the software.

Peer Mentoring (Grizzly Mentor Collective)

The Grizzly Mentor Collective connects new students virtually with peer mentors to help navigate college’s challenges and opportunities on their way to success.

Learn more about Grizzly Mentor Collective.

Microsoft Office

Students may install Microsoft Office on up to five personal devices (PCs, macs, tablets and smartphones).

View MS Office download instructions (login required).

Student Handbook

Information on GGC’s academic policies, standards and procedures is contained in the latest edition of the Student Handbook (PDF)

Student-led Study Sessions (PSI)

Peer Supplemental Instruction (PSI) provides students with structured study sessions to help students review difficult course material.

Learn more about PSI (login required).

Student Success Advising Center

The Student Success Advising Center offers mentoring and advising support for students enrolled in Student Success classes, including English for Academic Purposes (EAP), English, reading and math.

Learn more about the Student Success Advising Center.

Testing Services

Testing Services provides access to tests that many students must take to get to the next level of their education – from placement testing to CLEP tests.

Learn more about tests offered in Testing Services.

Tutoring and Workshops

Even the best-prepared student hits bumps along the road to success. The Academic Enhancement Center helps you with academic tutoring in a variety of subjects and workshops.

Learn more about the Academic Enhancement Center (AEC).

Veterans Success

Veterans Success offers academic support, resources and VA school certifying.

Learn more about Veterans Success.