$101 per credit hour
One of the MOST AFFORDABLE in the Southeast!
4 competitive
6 league sports teams
40 associate degree pathways
9 bachelor’s degree programs
20+ student organizations & clubs
100% online degree programs
CHARGERS CHARGERS Let’s Go
Competitive league sports
Cheerleading
Cross Country
eSports
Soccer
Volleyball
Women’s Flag Football
Charger Athletics
Baseball
Men’s Basketball
Women’s Basketball
Softball
We are a Division 1 member of Region 17 of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) and the Georgia Collegiate Athletic Association (GCAA).
Prefer to be our #1 Fan? Prefer to be our #1 Fan?
Here are just a few of our latest cheer-worthy wins! Three Chargers tabbed with ALL-AMERICA HONORS FOR BASEBALL!
Chargers punch their ticket to the JUCO WORLD SERIES!
Your passions have a purpose at GHC!
We have a variety of student clubs and organizations that give you the opportunity to shine!
Leadership Organizations
Student Ambassadors Program
Student Government Association (SGA)
Phi Theta Kappa (PTK)
Registered Student Organizations
Art Club
Book Club
Brother 2 Brother (B2B)
Chargers Cheerleading Squad
College Conservatives
Creative Writing Club
English Majors Association
Equality Alliance
Game Club
Green Highlands
2Brother Brother
Highlands Association of Nursing Students (HANS)
Highlands Film Society
Psychology Club
Rotaract Club
Spanish Activities Club
Student Veterans of America
Women of GHC
Young Democrats
GHC is excited to offer a unique learning experience as part of our Study Away summer program! This intensive summer offering takes place in Wyoming where you’ll explore geology, ecology and spectacular scenery in a hands-on study environment.
• Chance to earn credit in up to four courses • And fulfill your science requirements!
Go abroad!
GHC students are eligible to participate in the University System of Georgia’s flagship study abroad program - USG Goes Global - with several destinations throughout the world!
STUDENT LIFE STUDENT LIFE Study Away!
GHC Chapter of B2B has won Chapter of the Year nationally 3 of the last 5 years!
Degrees, Programs concentrations
Whether you’ve ALWAYS known what you wanted to do, or you’re still figuring it out, the good news is, GHC has a variety of degrees tied to high-paying jobs for lifelong success!
BACHELOR’S DEGREES
Building Information Modeling Management
Criminal Justice
Dental Hygiene (RDH to BSDH Completion)
Environmental and Natural Resources
Health Science
Concentrations: Exercise Science, General Health Sciences, Public Health, Social & Behavioral Health
Healthcare Management
Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Nursing (RN to BSN Completion)
Organizational Leadership
Concentrations: Healthcare Administration, Office Administration & Technology, Public Service Administration, Social Justice
Thinking about transferring?
Starting at Georgia Highlands College (GHC) is a smart choice. GHC is part of the University System of Georgia (USG), which means any credits you earn here will transfer easily to other USG schools. By beginning at GHC, you’ll get a strong academic foundation and save money, all while staying on track to reach your future goals.
GHC is one of THE MOST AFFORDABLE OPTIONS in the southeast!
ASSOCIATE DEGREES
Agriculture
Art Biology
Birth to Five Years Education
Business Administration
Chemistry
Communication
Computer Information Systems
Computer Science
Criminal Justice
Dental Hygiene +
Early Childhood Education
Engineering
English
Entrepreneurship
Exercise Science
Film & Digital Entertainment
Concentrations: Digital Entertainment, Film & TV Production, Film & TV Post-Production, Film Studies
Financial Technology
General Studies
NEXUS DEGREE
Supply Chain Management in Financial Technology
Geology
Graphic Design
Health Professions
History
Journalism
Mathematics
Middle Grades Education
Nursing (ASN) +
Nursing (LPN Bridge)
Nursing (Paramedic Bridge)
Physical Education
Political Science
Psychology
Recreation Administration
Secondary Education
Sociology
Spanish
Special Education
Sport Management
+ Career programs that prepare students for specific employment and certification upon graduation.
*Depending on the term or the program, some courses may be taught in a hybrid or online format.
Where do you fit in?
High School Students
Calling all High School Seniors! This is your chance!
GHC is looking for a core GPA of a 2.0.
• If calculated high school GPA is 2.0 or higher, no test scores are required.
• If calculated high school GPA is lower than 2.0, SAT/ACT scores are required.
GPA is calculated by GHC based on grades earned in English, Math, Natural Science, Social Science and Foreign Language coursework.
transfer Students
Have previous college credits and are ready to finish what you started?
No matter where you’re coming from, GHC has a pathway for you.
TO BE CONSIDERED FOR ADMISSION WE NEED:
• All transcripts from any college previously attended.
• If taken fewer than 30 transferable semester hours of college credit, we may need your official high school transcript or high shool diploma.
You may be asked to take the Accuplacer or submit SAT or ACT scores for placement in English and Math courses.
adult learners
You are an adult learner if you graduated from high school or earned your GED five years ago or more and:
• Have not attended college or
• Have attended college and earned less than 30 transferrable credit hours.
Then yes! You’re an adult learner!
TO BE CONSIDERED FOR ADMISSION WE NEED:
• Official high school transcript or copy of high school diploma.
• All transcripts from any college previously attended. You may be asked to take the Accuplacer or submit SAT or ACT scores for placement in English and Math courses.
dual enrollment:
Start Early, finish faster
Earn course credit for both high school and college at the same time, with little or no cost for approved courses!
To be considered for this program, a student must have a 3.0 core GPA.
more than 85%
of all Georgia Highlands graduates graduate with zero student loan debt
more than 70% of GHC students attend cost free
due to Hope/Zell Miller Scholarship, Federal Pell and other scholarships, including the Atrium Healthcare agreement (for our Nursing students), which pays tuition, fees, books, supplies, scrubs and all other necessary resources for college. These nursing students are also guaranteed a two-year commitment job at Atrium Healthcare after graduation.
Scholarships Financial Aid Office of
We’re here to help make college affordable, so you can graduate and take charge of your future!
Complete
Your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at StudentAid.gov
monitor Your financial aid status in your Charger Portal
APPLY For eligible Scholarships
Options to help pay your balance:
• Hope/Zell Miller Scholarship: eligibility based on Georgia high school GPA
• Pell Grant: based on estimated family contribution (EFC)
• Federal Work Study: work hours based around your class schedule
• Federal Loans: only borrow what you need
• Institutional Scholarships: apply for scholarships provided by GHC specifically for our students
Georgia Highlands College FAFSA School Code: 009507.
locations locations Check out our rome ROME
Located in Floyd county, the Rome campus is just six miles south of the city and provides students with a full range of resources and activities, including Charger Basketball. Our Rome campus is also home to Paris Lake where students can explore learning outside the classroom.
Cartersville Cartersville
GHC’s largest campus conveniently located off Highway 75 in Cartersville, GA. With its open-air student center and state-of-the-art classrooms and labs, students will be inspired to pursue a variety of majors at this location.
dallas dallas
Located in Paulding county, GHC’s downtown Dallas campus allows students to enjoy a local college environment with other resources, such as the workout facility, library, student center and lounge, computer labs, and study rooms – all centrally located in the heart of the city.
marietta marietta
Located near downtown Marietta, one of Atlanta’s largest suburbs, our Marietta campus is the perfect place to kickstart your college journey. This close-knit community lets students conveniently pursue their education while staying close to home and work.
online online
GHC online lets you earn a degree from anywhere, making it easy to fit school into your busy life. With almost 30 programs and helpful virtual support from both faculty and staff, GHC ensures a quality and affordable education for everyone.
