GCC Catalog 2025-2026 - Flipbook - Page 17
2. Complete skills assessment or submit ACT or SAT scores to Admissions, if taken within the last three
years.
3. Meet with your student services advisor to choose course schedule, including COL 101 OR COL 102
course.
4. Register for classes.
5. Attend Orientation Day.
6. Obtain GCC identification card.
ASSESSMENT
All freshmen and transfer students who are degree-seeking are required to complete the GCC academic skills
assessment or submit ACT or SAT scores if taken within the last three (3) years prior to registering for classes.
The assessment, ACT or SAT helps students to identify their math, algebra, reading and language usage skill
levels. Assessment results are used to match each student’s skills with the appropriate GCC courses, not to
determine acceptance.
ORIENTATION/COLLEGE EXPERIENCE
All freshmen and transfer students are REQUIRED to participate in specified orientation activities. Orientation
sessions provide students with opportunities to:
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explore their goals.
learn more about the college and its resources.
gain an understanding of GCC’s policies, regulations and procedures.
Spring and Fall Orientation Days are kick-off sessions for COL 101 or COL 102—College and Transfer or Career
Readiness. COL 101 and COL 102 are required courses for all degree seeking students enrolled in a degree
program and attending GCC for the first time. These courses are designed to provide students with learning
experiences to help ensure their educational and professional success.
ADVISING
The academic advising system at Gogebic Community College is coordinated through the Vice President of
Student Services Office. Guidance provisions consist of a two-part program at GCC from professional student
services advisors and advisory services from individual faculty members. Together, these services are designed
to assist students in matters relating to educational and vocational planning, adjustment to college, study
habits and personal or social problems that may confront students during college attendance.
ROLE OF YOUR ADVISOR
You will be assigned an advisor after enrolling in a specific program of study. Your advisor will: (1) assist you
prior to and during the registration process, so that you will enroll in courses relevant to your educational and
vocational plans; (2) be available to assist you as you develop or revise your educational or vocational plans;
(3) provide consultation for you regarding academic and personal concerns and make referrals, when
necessary, to Student Services professionals. All official registration activity and changes in class schedules -additions or drops-- must be approved by your advisor before official sanction is given by the Vice President of
Student Services.
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