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Garden City Community College

myGCCC | Alumni

Welcome New Busters!

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Welcome To GCCC! We're so excited to have you joining us this Fall!

Orientation at GCCC has 3 pieces - please see more details below regarding each session

  1. Virtual orientation for ALL students
  2. Face-to-Face Orientation highly encouraged for all students on Sunday August 18th, 2024 beginning at 1:30pm
  3. Online Jumpstarts - available to any student taking an online class

 

Virtual Orientation

  • Virtual Orientation is mandatory for ALL new students. This virtual orientation is packed with information to help students be successful.

    Start your virtual orientation, in three simple steps:

    1. Select "Start Here: New Student Orientation Login" Below
    2. Select "Student Login"
    3. Log in using your GCCC Student Credentials. (This information can be found in the e-mail that you received with your username and password or on the GCCC Technology Page.)

    After you sign-in, follow through the sequence to learn about GCCC and your academic plans, discover support services, and find information about college policies and payment procedures.

  • Start Here: New Student Virtual Orientation

In-Person Orientation

Session Descriptions

  • Campus Safety and Title IX  
    Join this session to hear about safety supports and resources on our campus and tips on setting boundaries and creating and maintaining healthy relationships in college. 
  • Library Intro & Research
    Join us in the Saffell Library where you’ll learn about everything the library has to offer including databases, help finding sources, tutoring, and more! Presented by Julia Proctor and Sara McClure.
  • Level Up Your College Game 
    Unlock your college potential with our "Level Up Your College Game" session! Discover the essential services and resources that will enhance your academic experience, boost your well-being, and empower you to succeed from day one
  • Financial Aid/Work Study 
    Join us as we explore all types of funding opportunities (grants, scholarships, loans, work study)
  • Advising 101/GCCC Degrees 
  • Join this session to hear about how GCCC degrees are structured, how you can know what classes to take, and more information on how advising is here to support you. 
  • GCCC Tech
    An interactive section where you'll log in to your GCCC dashboards and learn how to access your classes (Canvas), online textbooks, tech support, and more.
  • 1st Day of Class -> College 101
  • Dude, Where’s My Class
    During this time GCCC Staff and Faculty will be stationed throughout campus for you to take your schedule and help direct you to where your classes will be located. This is not a breakout session but 30 minutes dedicated to all students finding their classes and getting acquainted with campus.  

Online Jumpstart

  • Jumpstarts are for all new online-only students AND highly recommended for all students taking an online class for the first time.

    Jumpstarts are live webinars through Zoom that introduce new online students to educational technology, online support structures, and the information needed to be successful in an online class. Each jumpstart will run about 60-90 minutes depending on student questions.

    Register for a date and time on the Online Jumpstart form or contact Online Services, online@gcccks.edu or 620-276-9788. The form shows the most current event dates, but new options are added throughout the year.

FAQ

Students can complete virtual orientation at any time between enrollment and the first day of class.

For all new-students attending on campus, an in-person will be Sunday August 18th, 2024. Orientation will start at 1:30 PM pm in DPAC (the Dennis B. Perryman Athletic Complex). View the Campus Map.

For new students taking all their classes online, online jumpstarts are hosted at the start of each new online session.

Virtual orientation is mandatory for all new. Virtual orientation provides a wealth of knowledge for students to be successful at GCCC and helps you to be aware of all the resources available to you. For

the best orientation experience, students should also attend a live orientation, the in-person orientation for those attending on campus and/or an online jumpstart for those taking online classes

While being at in-person orientation is to your advantage, there are no course grade deductions or campus penalties if you are unable to attend. You will still need to complete the required virtual orientation.

Virtual Orientation uses the same sign-in and password combination as Self-Service and other technology. This information can be found in the e-mail that you received with your username and password or on the:

For questions concerning virtual orientation or online jumpstarts, contact Online Services at online@gcccks.edu or 620-276-9788.

For questions concerning in-person orientation, contact Sydnee Claussen at orientation@gcccks.edu or 620-276-9608

 

** If students are having issues with Virtual Orientation, please have them contact online@gcccks.edu. 

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