• The most ethnically diverse Southern regional college, public or private *
• Located in Lawrenceville, about 30 miles from downtown Atlanta
• Apartment-style housing
• 11,000+ students
• Modern facilities and new buildings
• 35% of students are first in their families to attend college
• Students come from more than 110 different countries
* U.S. News & World Report, 2023 rankings
• Four-year bachelor degree-granting college of the University System of Georgia offering bachelor and nexus/associate degrees.
• 60+ programs of study in high-demand industries, like business, biology, education, cinema and media arts production, IT and nursing
• Average class size of 19 students
• Engaged faculty who invest in the success of every student
• Free 24/7 tutoring services
• State-of-the-art library and learning center
Whatdoyouwanttostudy?
Majors and Concentrations
Biology*
• Biochemistry
• Cell biology and biotechnology
• General biology
Business administration
• Accounting
• Economics
• Finance
• International business
• Management
• Management information systems
• Marketing
• Supply chain management
Chemistry*
• Fermentation science (available fall 2024)
• General chemistry
• Professional chemistry
Cinema and media arts production
• Design and production
• Entertainment industries studies
• Writing for stage and screen
Criminal justice/criminology
Education - Elementary
Education - Middle grades
• Math and science
• Social science and English language arts
Education - Special education
English*
• Interdisciplinary studies
• Language and literature
• Writing and rhetoric
Environmental science
• Natural science
• Social science
Exercise science
• Clinical
• Health promotion
Health science
• Patient navigation
• Public health
History*
• Interdisciplinary/thematic history
• U.S. history
• Western civilization
• World history
Human services
• Applied sociology
• Gerontology
• Social work
Integrative studies ø
Information technology
• Data science and analytics
• Digital media
• Enterprise systems
• Software developmentø
• Systems and security
Management information systems
Mathematics*
• Applied mathematics
• Pure mathematics
Nursing Political science*
• American government
• Comparative politics
• General political science
• International relations
• Legal studies
• Public administration
Psychology
• Clinical/personality
• Cognitive/neuroscience
• Developmental/educational
• Social/applied
* Teacher certificate available ø Online program available
Minors
• African American studies
• Anthropology
• Biology
• Business administration
• Chemistry
• Creative writing
• Criminal justice/ criminology
• English
• Film
• Gender studies
Nexus Degrees
• Motion picture set lighting
• Production design
• Geography
• History
• Information technology
• Integrative arts
• Mathematics
• Musical studies
• Physics
• Political science
• Professional studies
• Religious studies
• Sociology
• Spanish
• Production for film and television
• Professional editing for film and television
• Professional sound design for film and television
Certificates
• Business intelligence
• Biomedical sciences for academic enhancers
• Biomedical science for career changers
• Cybersecurity
• Gerontology
+ + +
• Latin American studies
• Spanish for professionals
Certifications
• Global studies
• Paralegal
• Teaching English to speakers of other languages (TESOL)
+Standalone professional program
Bachelor’s degree programs www.ggc.edu/degrees
Nexus degrees www.ggc.edu/nexusdegrees
Online degree offerings www.ggc.edu/online
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The GGC Honors Program provides an integrated educational experience that encourages students to demonstrate excellence in scholarship, leadership, service and creativity.
Honors Program members will enjoy:
• Field trips and special discussions with faculty, in-field experts and national leaders
• Special Honors Program classes emphasizing hands-on, project-based learning
• Innovative, challenging and supportive student-centered learning communities
• Support for members pursuing research, internships, conference presentations and publications
• Special access to cultural events like the theatre, concerts, museums
• Professional and leadership skills workshops
Student Success is dedicated to the academic and holistic success of every student enrolled at GGC no matter your academic level.
• Tutoring
Seemoreat www.ggc.edu/honors
• Academic Enhancement Center (AEC)
• Student Success Advising Center
• Student Success workshops and courses
• Interest-focused learning communities
• English Language Institute
Seemoreat www.ggc.edu/admissions www.ggc.edu/student-success
Forget community bathrooms and shared bedrooms. Student Housing at GGC will have you feeling like a V.I.P. As a GGC resident, you will enjoy suite-style living, featuring shared living spaces with private bedrooms, well-equipped kitchenettes and on-site laundry facilities that alert you when your clothes are done. Choose from two-, three-, four-, six-, eight- or 12-bedroom suites in which each two bedrooms share one bathroom. Select four-bedroom units offer double room occupancy. Each suite is fully furnished and equipped with everything you need to feel right at home, including a 46-inch, flat-screen television.
• Study/program spaces/computer labs
• Laundry facilities
• Individual housing contracts
• Card-controlled access
• Grassy courtyard with amphitheater
• Bike storage
• Vending machines
• 24-hr security
• After-hours, on-call staff
• RA programs and social events
• Academic support
• Walk to class, dining locations, game room and recreational facilities
Seemoreat
GGC offers the complete college experience. Students have created numerous clubs and organizations, from honor societies to club sports to service organizations. Check them out or even start your own!
Relax
• Catch a movie in the Student Center.
• Play video games, board games, ping pong and more in the game room.
Connect
• GGC hosts hundreds of annual events and traditions, like Grizzly Days, March Through the Arch, Grizzlyfest, GGC Film Festival, International Week and more.
Play
• Our Wellness and Recreation Center features a full-size, multipurpose gym; cardio room; free weight and machine weight rooms; functional training room; adaptive fitness room; racquetball court an indoor, rubberized, walking/running track.
• Outdoor basketball and volleyball courts and intramural fields.
• Intramural and club sports include flag football, volleyball, basketball, soccer, tennis, golf, softball and more.
• 6 NAIA Division intercollegiate teams: Baseball, softball, men’s/women’s soccer, men’s/women’s tennis.
• 18 NAIA national championships, including the 2023 titles in men’s and women’s tennis and the 2021 Avista NAIA World Series title for baseball.
• The men’s tennis team achieved the longest winning streak in collegiate sports at 173, which spanned seven undefeated seasons since April 2015.
• More than 100 All-American Athletes.
• GGC’s scholar-athletes have been recognized as Champions of Character.
Create
To apply online, visit www.ggc.edu/apply
Provide required documents
For a list of required documents by student type, visit www.ggc.edu/requirements
Test scores
Please visit www.ggc.edu/apply for test score requirements based on student type.
Test scores may be recommended for course placement.
The ACCUPLACER™ exam is offered through GGC Testing Services.
Other requirements:
Honors Program GPA: 3.5 • Minimum GPA: 2.0 GPA based on 17 units of required high school curriculum
GGC
GGC Title IX Coordinator, Building B, Suite 3700, titleix@ggc.edu or (678) 407-5085.
www.ggc.edu/admissions
Priority admissions deadlines
Fall semester: May 2
Spring semester: November 1
Summer semester: April 4
Admissions requirements: www.ggc.edu/requirements
Contact information
Admissions Services – Building D
Phone: 678.407.5313 • Toll-free: 877.704.4422
Email: ggcadmissions@ggc.edu
Instagram: @ggcadmissions
Testing Services – Building D, Suite 1301
Phone: 678.407.5322
Email: ggctesting@ggc.edu
Georgia Gwinnett College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate and baccalaureate degrees. Degree-granting institutions also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Georgia Gwinnett College may be directed n writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA, 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using the information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).
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Seemoreat www.ggc.edu/tour
Campus Tours
Student Ambassadors lead your guided tour and share first-hand experiences of what it’s like to be a Grizzly.
Preview Days
Explore admission requirements, how to apply, financial aid resources and academic offerings. Meet our faculty and staff and hear experiences from students like yourselves.
Self Guided Tour
Visit and explore campus at your own pace with our self-guided tour.
Locate designated “info spots” across campus and scan the QR code at each location to learn more.
The unique experiences that international students bring to GGC enrich the classroom environment and help to promote cross-cultural engagement throughout the campus community.
• More than 110 countries represented
• Student organizations and activities reflect GGC’s diverse student population
• Global perspectives infused into the curriculum through i-courses
• Gwinnett County is a recognized hub for international business with over 600 international companies.
For more information about how to apply as an international student, contact intladmissions@ggc.edu or call 678-407-5500.
Seemoreat www.ggc.edu/ InternationalStudentServices
Use the studentaid.gov website to create a Federal Student Aid (FSA) ID and complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).The FAFSA serves as the initial application for all federal aid programs, including grants, loans and the federal work study program. In addition, it is one of the ways you can apply for the HOPE Scholarship.
The FAFSA for the current academic year is available. The next year’s FAFSA will be available December 2023.
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FAFSA priority deadlines
• Fall semester - June 1
• Spring semester - November 1
• Summer semester - March 1
Financial Aid document deadlines
• Fall semester - July 6
• Spring semester - December 1
• Summer semester - April 15
To meet financial aid document deadlines, a FAFSA should be completed by the FAFSA priority deadlines.
2024-2025 Tuition rates
In-state
• Incoming freshmen and transfer students: $133.93/credit hour
• Flat-rate tuition for 15 or more credit hours: $2,009
Out-of-state
• Incoming freshmen and transfer students: $500/credit hour
• Flat-rate tuition for 15 or more credit hours: $7,500
www.ggc.edu/financialaid
Limited scholarships for incoming students are awarded on the basis of academic achievement, extra-curricular activities, volunteer services and financial need. They are designed to reward, encourage and assist students pursuing academic excellence and leadership. Awarded scholarships do not need to be repaid but may have specific criteria for you to remain eligible.
• GGC scholarships
• Presidential Academic Out-of-State Award
• HOPE Scholarship
• Zell Miller Scholarship
Admissions Services - Building D
P: 678.407.5313 • E: ggcadmissions@ggc.edu www.ggc.edu/admissions
Financial Aid Services - Building D
P: 678.407.5701 • E: ggcfinancialaid@ggc.edu www.ggc.edu/financialaid
Student Accounts - Building D
P: 678.407.5293 • E: studentaccounts@ggc.edu www.ggc.edu/studentaccounts
Registration Services - Building D
P: 678.407.5700 • E: ggcregistrar@ggc.edu
www.ggc.edu/registrar
Residence Halls 1000, 2000, 3000, Student Housing
P: 678.407.5501 • E: housingapplication@ggc.edu
www.ggc.edu/housing
A Building A
• Chick-Fil-A dining
• Classrooms
• The General Store
• Laboratories
• Panda Express dining
• Student computers
• Technology Helpdesk
B Building B
• Classrooms
• GGC Café dining
• Executive offices
• Human Resources
• Student computers
C Building C
• Cisco Auditorium
• Classrooms
• School of Liberal Arts
D Building D - Grizzly Welcome Center
• Admissions Services
• Claw Card Office
• Disability Services
• Enrollment Management
• Financial Aid Services
• International Student Services
• New Student Connections
• Parking Services
• Public Safety
• Registration Services
• Student Accounts
• Student Success Advising Center
• Testing Services
• Veterans Success
E Building E - Student Center
• Bookstore
• Career Development and Advising Center
• Dining Hall
• Game Room
• LVIS
• Student Affairs
F Building F - Wellness and Recreation Center
G Building G
• Athletics offices
H Building H - Allied Health and Sciences building
• Classrooms
• Health Services
• Laboratories
• Nursing classrooms and clinical areas
• School of Health Sciences
• School of Science and Technology
I Building I
• Communications
• Counseling and Psychological Services
• Faculty offices
• ROTC
L Building L - Daniel J. Kaufman Library & Learning Center
• Center for Teaching Excellence
• Starbucks dining
• Student computers
• Student Success Advising Center
P Building P
• Warehouse/receiving
PK Parking Deck
SH Student Housing
• Building 1000
• Building 2000
• Building 3000
T Tennis Center
W Building W
• Academic Enhancement Center (AEC)
• Classrooms
• Honors Program
• School of Education
• School of Business
• Stephens Family Executive Forum
• Student Success Advising Center