This page was designed to provide incoming freshmen important information on the fall course scheduling process. Some majors require feedback from the student through an online survey to create the fall schedule and some majors have their schedule predetermined.

Majors that are fully scheduled and do not require the scheduling survey are Biochemistry, Biology General Science Secondary Education (all non-education biology majors complete the survey), all Chemistry majors including Secondary Education, Computer Science (B.S.), Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Nursing, and all Physics majors including Secondary Education. 

Music majors will also not participate in the survey. They are partially scheduled with required courses and will work with Music Department faculty directly on completing their schedule. Watch for communication from them in early summer.

*For those not required to complete the survey, there is still important information on this page for you. Please be sure to review the 'GCC Major Status Sheets', 'Advising Guides', 'Course Selections by Major', 'Freshman Course Descriptions', and 'Additional Resources' information.

For those required to complete the survey, please review all of the documents listed below. 

Note: If you have decided to change your major from what you entered on your admissions application, please email the Admissions Office at admissions@gcc.edu to request that change.

GCC Major Status Sheets

Learn about your major requirements.

• Advising Guides: Major status sheets for all majors, AP/CLEP guidelines, and Minor course requirements.

Schedule Planning Guides

An overview of the several planning documents you will use for selecting possible courses.

• Course Selections by Major:  Use this guide first to determine the courses and credits that are already pre-scheduled for your major, and how many credits are needed to complete your online schedule request.

• Freshman Course Offerings: This list will show you what courses are available for you to choose from at this time.

• Course Descriptions: This list includes all GCC courses. Use this to learn more about the courses available for freshman in the fall, as well as future courses that are required for your chosen major.

General Education Course Selection Info: After determining the credits needed to complete your schedule request with the "Course Selections by Major", use this guide for helpful tips on selecting general education and general elective courses.

General Education Requirements: Review closely the policy for each Gen Ed requirement.



Survey Planning Documents

Final tips on how to submit a successful course survey.

 

• Online Survey Instructions: Use this guide for helpful pointers on how to submit a successful survey. Your ID number will be provided to you with the survey link.

• Online Survey Example: This is a pdf copy of the actual survey. Do not complete and submit this form. If you are to complete the survey, you will get a link to the online survey via email.   Reviewing the sample will help you know what to expect when you are sent the survey link.

Additional Resources

 Information that could be helpful with understanding the language requirement and placement exam, math courses, and how ot have any college courses you've taken evaluated for transfer to GCC.

• Modern Language Requirements: Outlines the language requirements in detail.

• Modern Language Guides:

  • Here is the French guide which provides specific information on French courses and placements. Contact Dr. Kelsey Madsen for more information.

  • Here is the Spanish guide which provides specific information on Spanish courses and placements. Contact Dr. Melissa Carruth for more information.

  • If your major requires completion of the Foreign Language requirement, please take the Foreign Language Placement Exam. It will provide you with a better understanding of your language skills and at which level to begin your studies.

• Calculus Guides: Business Calculus (MATH 141) and Calculus I (MATH 161) have similar formulas and equations that you shoul have learned in pre-calculus. The formulas and equations in Calculus II are what you should have learned in Calculus I. Sample topics you should have knowledge of before taking each course are available below:

  • Business Calculus (MATH 141)

  • Calculus I (MATH 161)

  • Calculus II (MATH 162)

• Course Transfer Evaluation: If you have college courses that need evaluated for possible transfer to GCC, please review the policies and instructions on this webpage and submit the Unofficial Transfer Credit Evaluation form. Please plan to submit your requests asap even while the courses are in progress. Your fall schedule will be evaluated and adjusted accordingly upon receipt of your final, official transcript and our entering any approved transfer credits. Transfer courses will not be added to your record until the final, official transcript is received. 

  

  Additional Information

•  Bookstore Information

• Undeclared majors: If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Kathy Leonard. She is the Director of Academic Advisign and also serves as the academic advisor for all undeclared majors.

• If you would like to change your chosen major from what you put on your admissions application, please email the Admissions Office immediately.

Administrative Office Contacts

 Academic Advising Office:

Phone: (724) 458-3306

Email: arc@gcc.edu

Admissions Office:

Phone: (724) 458-2100

Email: admissions@gcc.edu

Disability Services Office:

Phone: (724) 458-2586

Email: disabilityservices@gcc.edu

Financial Aid Office:

Phone: (724) 458-3300

Email: financialaid@gcc.edu

Student Life & Learning Office:

Phone: (724) 458-2171

Email: studentlife@gcc.edu

Registrar's Office:

Phone: (724) 458-2172

Email: registrar@gcc.edu

Student Accounts Office:

Phone: (724) 458-2209

Email: studentaccounts@gcc.edu

See our Campus Resource Office Guide for more details.