Gainesville Campus New Student Orientation

Thursday, July 31, 2008 from 5:30-8:30pm in the Continuing Education Building at Gainesville State College

This special orientation session is for students entering NGCSU this Fall who are planning to enroll in classes in Business or Art Education 3 + 1 at the University Center at Gainesville State College.

NGCSU Undergraduate Degrees Offered on the Gainesville State College Campus
Business:  Junior and Senior level courses required for a Bachelor of Business Administration with majors in Accounting, Finance, Management, or Marketing [ACCT 2101, ACCT 2102, ECON 2105, and ECON 2106 with a grade of C or better in each is required for enrollment in most upper division Business courses.]

Art Education 3 + 1:  Junior level studio and art education courses required for a Bachelor of Science in Art Education.  Prerequisites are admission to NGCSU, the NGCSU Teacher Education Program (requires the GACE I test, a 2.75 GPA, and completion of EDUC 2110, EDUC 2120, and EDUC 2130), and the NGCSU fine arts department art education program (requires portfolio review).

Nursing:  Associate of Science (special application/admission required beyond university admission)  PLEASE NOTE:  Although Nursing courses are offered at the University Center at Gainesville State College, Nursing students will receive information about an orientation specific to them, which will be held in Dahlonega.  The Gainesville orientation session is not for Nursing students. Students who plan to take all of their NGCSU classes on the Gainesville State College campus should consider attending this INTRO session.  Only advisors for programs taught on the Gainesville State College campus will be available at the Gainesville INTRO.  The Business programs are evening programs for part-time students.  Full-time students in these programs should expect to take some day classes in Dahlonega (and should attend one of the Dahlonega INTRO sessions).  The Gainesville INTRO session will not provide the information students planning to take classes in Dahlonega will need; therefore, students planning to take classes in Dahlonega should consider attending one of the INTRO sessions scheduled in Dahlonega.


Click here to REGISTER for INTRO
Session Date: Thursday, July 31, 2008 from 5:30-8:30pm in the Continuing Education Building at Gainesville State College.

At this INTRO, newly admitted students who plan to take classes in Gainesville will have an opportunity to:

• Enjoy a light supper with other students who will be enrolling in NGCSU courses at Gainesville State College
• Gain answers to questions
• Meet with an academic advisor
• Register for classes for Fall semester
• Learn how to determine where classes will meet
• Obtain a parking permit and student ID card (be sure to bring your vehicle license number)
• Learn what facilities are available on campus
• Talk with representatives from Admissions and Financial Aid

If you are planning to attend:

1. Complete the online Registration (for the session being held on the Gainesville State College campus), and pay the $15.00 orientation program fee.  This must be done no later than July 21, 2008.  Early registration is encouraged so that your advisor will have time to review your record and be prepared to help you select classes for Fall semester.  This session is limited to new students; additional guests cannot be accommodated.
2. If you have been advised that you need to take the COMPASS exam, please call Ms. Melissa Lach, Secretary, Learning Support Programs, (706) 864-1433 to schedule an appointment for the exam, which must be completed prior to attending the INTRO.
3. If you are a transfer student and are currently completing work at another college, please request that an official copy of your final transcript from that college be sent directly to NGCSU Office of Admissions.  Also, please bring a copy of your most recent transcript (unofficial or downloaded is acceptable) with you to INTRO so that your advisor can see your most recent coursework.  [If you are taking summer classes at another school, NGCSU will probably not have your final transcript by the time this INTRO session is scheduled.]
   
   Click here for directions and maps to Gainesville State College

If you decide not to attend:

1. Your first opportunity for advising and registration will be August 19, 2008.  NGCSU’s BANNER System opens for registration at 7:30 a.m.  The location and availability of advisors depends on your program of study.
2. If you have been advised that you need to take the COMPASS exam, you still need to call Ms. Melissa Lach, Secretary, Learning Support Programs, (706) 864-14332857 to schedule an appointment for the exam, which must be completed prior to meeting with your advisor.
3. If you are currently completing work at another college, you still need to request that an official copy of your most recent transcript from that college be sent directly to NGCSU Office of Admissions.  In addition, due to the short time between the end of Summer semester at some schools and the start of Fall semester at NGCSU, you may still need a copy of your most recent transcript (unofficial of downloaded is acceptable) for advising on August 19.
4. You will need to obtain your parking permit and student ID card from the appropriate offices on the Gainesville State College campus during the first week of classes; questions related to admissions and financial aid should be directed to the appropriate offices on the main NGCSU campus in Dahlonega.

Important information for all students:
If you have questions concerning your admissions or transfer status, please refer to the Office of Undergraduate Admission website at http://www.ngcsu.edu and go to Admissions/Enrollment.  If you have questions concerning this orientation (INTRO) session, please contact the Christy Orr at 678-717-3875.
NGCSU does not print and mail bills for tuition and fees.  Students must access their BANNER accounts to view their bill.  Payment can be made on line, by check payable to NGCSU and mailed to the NGCSU Business Office, or by credit card.  Each semester NGCSU sets a deadline for payment of fees.  If fees are not received by the deadline, the scheduled courses are dropped.  Students dropped from courses due to non-payment may reregister for courses during open registration at the beginning of the semester—subject to capacity restrictions.
Students in programs on the Gainesville State College campus have two e-mail accounts and should check each regularly.  NGCSU uses the NGCSU e-mail system as the official method of communication with students. This includes such general communications as registration dates and payment deadlines and communication specific to an individual student such as messages from the Registrar concerning a student’s individual plan of study.  The University Center at Gainesville State College, the office that provides administrative support for NGCSU classes on the Gainesville State College campus, uses the Gainesville State College e-mail system for official communications related to NGCSU programs on the Gainesville campus. 

Directions to Gainesville State College: 
Gainesville State College is located approximately one mile west of Oakwood exit (#16 if driving North and #17 if driving South) from I-985.  The main entrance to the campus is on Mundy Mill Road.  Specific directions are available at http://www.gsc.edu/maps.htm.  Most NGCSU courses are taught in the Dunlap/Mathis Building.  This is a classroom building located near the flagpoles at the front of campus.  We will begin INTRO in the Continuing Education Building.  Parking will be available adjacent to the Continuing Education Building.