REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Registration generally begins one to three months prior to the start of the semester. Students who have completed the admissions process are eligible to register using Whitecaps Portal at any computer or in person with an Advisor in the Counseling and Advising Center or with their specific program advisor. When your program is declared, you will be able to access your Degree Audit on the Whitecaps portal to track your academic progress. Make sure you discuss your degree audit before registering with a counselor, faculty advisor or program director.

A full-time course load during a fall or spring semester is 12 or more credit hours but taking 15 hours will help you stay on track and graduate in 2 years. The Vice President of Instruction may approve a "course overload" to allow a student to register for more than 18 hours per fall or spring semester. Fulltime enrollment for the summer is six hours each session and a maximum course load during a miniterm is one three-hour course

Distance Education

Galveston College offers courses in non-traditional settings through Distance Education. Students enrolled in Distance Education do not have to attend classes but work independently following the course syllabus for assignments and exams. Attendance may be required at a mandatory orientation for students enrolling in Distance Education. Successful students are self-disciplined and possess good study habits. Courses require use of a computer, knowledge of the internet, and specific times to meet in a virtual classroom. Visit the Distance Education website at www.gc.edu or by phone at 409-944-1324. Distance Education courses are offered in the following formats:

Internet

Internet courses are the same as traditional classes in the terms of academic quality, credit hours, transferability, and additional cost. Instead of attending traditional classes on campus, students take an internet class using a computer. Students may access lessons and lectures via the World Wide Web and email. Galveston College faculty are assigned to guide and instruct students throughout the semester. The following apply to internet courses: a. Requires access to the internet and use of Canvas course management system. b. Not limited by place or time constraints. c. On campus orientation may be required. d. Submission of assignments via email. e. You may be required to complete exams in person or at a proctored testing center.

Tuition and Fee Changes: Changes become effective as authorized by the Board of Regents. Semester tuition and fees may occur after the publication date. These changes are recommended when necessary by Administration