WELCOME
to Student Services at Galveston College
Galveston College is a comprehensive community college committed to the true student success experience… in college or out of college.Priority Registration
- Pre-Enrollment Advisement
Special Equipment
- Text to Voice
- Screen Enhancement
- E-book information and referral
Counseling
- Accessibility Services
- Referral, Career Counseling, etc.
Support & Referral
- Advocacy & Support
- Information & Referral
Accommodation
- Additional Testing Time
- Priority Classroom Seating etc.
Interpreters
- Readers/Scribes
- Sign Interpreters
- CART
Introducing myGC Student Planning, a self-service course planning software tool that that helps you to:
• choose the best path to success
• succeed and complete your educational goals in a timely manner
• keep you on track with your academic progress
• explore new programs you are interested and view course catalog and syllabus at one click
• register and pay for courses simply from your phone, tablet, or computer
Visit the myGC section on the Whitecaps Portal to get started!
The Accessibility Office strives to coordinate services that provide a supportive environment and promote educational success for students with learning differences. A variety of programs, services and related activities are designed to provide educational support to students who self-identify as having a disability.
The Student Success Advisor works with Galveston College students, faculty, staff and administrators to comply with state and federal regulations. The Student Success Advisor assists students who learn differently with academic adjustments and axillary aids to provide equal access to the College.
The Galveston College Accessibility Office provides students with assistance and information as required by Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1972 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
The Texas Veterans Portal connects veterans, their families, and caregivers to the benefits and services earned through their military service. Thank you for serving our country!
| Department | |
|---|---|
| Admissions | admissions@gc.edu (409) 944-1230 |
| Business Office | bo@gc.edu (409) 944-1362 |
| Counseling and Advising Center | advising@gc.edu (409) 944-1220 |
| Financial Aid | finaid@gc.edu (409) 944-1235 |
| IT Service Desk | helpdesk@gc.edu (409) 944-1352 |
| Testing | gctesting@gc.edu (409) 944-1290 |
| Tutoring –Student Success Center |
gctutoring@gc.edu |
| Accessibility Office | accessibility@gc.edu (409) 944-1223 |
| Upward Bound | pperez@gc.edu (409) 944-1254 |
| Building Bridges to Success | BBS@gc.edu (409) 944-1296 |
| Continuing Education | ce@gc.edu (409) 944-1344 |
| Distance Education | distanceed@gc.edu |
The Student Handbook is intended to provide information about policies and procedures and to be a useful tool for your academic success. The Galveston College catalog is the primary source for information about the academic policies and regulations that govern students’ academic life. As a student of Galveston College, you are responsible for knowing and abiding by the policies and regulations set forth in the college catalog.
Next Steps
Start the convenient online application process @ GoApplyTexas.
Career Coach is a FREE online tool designed to help you find a great career by providing the most current local data on wages, employment, job postings, and associated education and training.
Through a simple keyword search, you can learn about the employment prospects of differing careers. The real-time information is customized to the College’s geographic region and includes detailed wage estimates and up-to-date job postings associated with any career. Users are directed to the College’s programs when searching for specific jobs.
Career Coach also includes a built-in resume builder to help students and jobseekers quickly put together an updated resume with key skills and previous job experiences.
Financial aid is available to help eligible part-time and full-time students pay for college. It can be a combination of grants, loans and work-study.
In addition to federal and state aid, scholarships are a great way to help with the cost of your education. To learn more about the types of scholarships and deadlines.
Questions? Contact Us.
Student Services Office
studentservices@gc.edu
409-944-1341
409-944-1501