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

• A first-time full-time student (required your first semester at GBC)
• A degree-seeking part-time student (you must complete INT 100 within your first 24 credits at GBC)
• An associate's degree candidate
• A certificate of achievement cnadidate (select programs)
• A transfer student with fewer than 24 transfer credits

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