President’s Message

During these unprecedented times, obtaining a solid education is one of the most essential things you can do to prepare for your future. Having the education you need to prepare for an in-demand career and allow you to provide for yourself and your family is an admirable pursuit that is necessary now more than ever. Galveston College’s mission is to ensure that you gain the ultimate educational experience while conveniently studying close to where you live and work. Our faculty and staff take great pride in our personal approach to education. Whether you are here for an associate degree, to transfer that degree to a four-year institution, or to obtain training and certification for preparation for tomorrow’s marketplace, we are dedicated to helping you reach success. This spring 2021 schedule of classes provides a wealth of information about completing your college goals. All of Galveston College’s academic programs and majors are organized into pathways. You can find out more about all of the academic and workforce majors we offer in our current college catalog. Galveston College has programs on our main campus on Avenue Q and at the Charlie Thomas Family Applied Technology Center on Broadway Street. You can take one class or a full load. You can learn in our classrooms and laboratories, you can take courses online, or you can do both. Galveston College offers five convenient learning options based on your learning style and comfort level. If you are new to Galveston College, be sure to visit our onestop Student Services area and our Counseling and Advising Center on the first floor of Moody Hall. We will show you the ropes on campus and connect you with supportive faculty and staff. Please know that we are here for you: excellent advisors, expert faculty, and exceptional staff. Thank you for trusting Galveston College to guide your educational journey! Dr. W. Myles Shelton President