Class modality/delivery method. Students meet in-person for some class sessions and have online components to complete for the course. The in-person meetings are on assigned dates and times in a designated classroom, while the online components must be completed during a specific timeframe.
Authorized GGC offices may put a hold on a student’s record until the student resolves a problem or situation. These holds can be viewed in Banner in DegreeWorks and under “Add or Drop Classes/View Holds.” Examples of holds include the following: Mentor, Health and Safety, Student Accounts, Immunization, Parking, Library and Student Integrity.
Peer mentoring program that helps new freshmen and transfer students transition into GGC by matching them with returning students who can provide support.
The GGC chatbot that sends important information and reminders via text messaging. Grizz also responds to questions submitted via text and through the Ask Grizz web bot on the GGC website.
Abbreviation for Grizzly Orientation, which is the required new student orientation.
Search tool used to identify book and other types of resources by titles, authors, subject headings and call numbers for retrieval.
General area of academic study. Focus areas may reflect a single GGC major or may be more general areas that reflect the commonality in a group of majors.
First generation. Students who are first in their families to attend a four-year college.
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act. This federal law protects students’ educational records and regulates with whom that information is shared. If you wish your parents or other parties to have access to your grades and other educational records, you need to file a FERPA exception with the Registrar’s Office. Additional information can be found at on the FERPA website or by calling the Registrar’s Office.
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid. This is a financial aid form that a student completes to apply for federal and state aid. Deadlines and instructions can be found at the GGC financial aid webpage or FAFSA website.
