GCC Catalog 2025-2026 - Flipbook - Page 28
Intercollegiate and intramural sports are recognized as an integral part of the student activities program and
are meant to contribute to the students’ total educational experience. The Student Services division brings
together the development of the sport activities program in conjunction with student need, interest, and
ability.
The program of intercollegiate and intramural athletics provides students an opportunity to develop:
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An appreciation of recreational activities.
The skills necessary for playing various sports.
Better health and physical fitness, school spirit and sportsmanship.
Worthy use of leisure time.
Social contact.
INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS
Gogebic Community College a member of the National Junior College Athletic Association with their Samson
teams competing independently within the NJCAA’s Region XIII. The intercollegiate athletic program provides
intercollegiate competition for students in women’s and men’s basketball, women’s volleyball and Esports.
The college competes with other two-year colleges from Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, Northern Wisconsin,
Northern Minnesota, North Dakota and Eastern Montana well as several four-year colleges and universities
within those states. Esports is governed by the National Junior College Athletic Association Esports and
competes with other programs, at the two-year and four-year levels, across the country and parts of Canada.
An athlete is allowed two years of competition in community college. If graduated at the end of two years, an
athlete may transfer to most colleges and universities and be eligible immediately. Competition in a
community college does not jeopardize future eligibility in a four-year college or university. Students who wish
to compete in intercollegiate athletics should contact the Athletic Director.
MILITARY AND VETERAN SERVICES
At GCC we are committed to serving those that served. Military and Veterans Services at GCC provides
guidance and mentorship for veterans, those still serving and their family members. Services include:
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Dedicated Student Success Advising
Academic support
Career services
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Counseling and accessibility services
GI benefits and in-state tuition
Student Veterans of America (SVA)
