New student orientation (course number INT 100 in the Schedule) is required if you are:

• an associate’s degree candidate
• a transfer student with fewer than 24 credits
• a certificate of achievement candidate (select programs)

You are encouraged (not required) to attend orientation, if you are:

• a bachelor’s degree candidate
• a certificate of achievement candidate
• a non-degree student

GBC Orientation will introduce students to GBC, its programs, and services resulting in enhanced academic success. Students will learn:

• What programs are available.
• What requirements are needed to enter courses and programs.
• What requirements are needed to complete courses and programs.
• How to get academic advisement.
• What general education means.
• How to get help for a variety of needs (study skills, personal, financial, etc.).
• What resources are available (library, Retention and Student Life, etc.).
• How to transfer to another program.
• How to gain access to personal information.
• Where facilities are located on campus.
• How to read the catalog and the schedule.
• How to complete the necessary steps for graduation.
• Times and dates of INT 100 will be listed in the Fall and Spring class schedules.