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Table of Contents

Welcome, Parents!As the state's designated public liberal arts university, Georgia College is committed

to combining the educational experiences typical of esteemed private liberal arts collegeswith the affordability of public higher education. Georgia College is a residentiallearning community that emphasizes undergraduate education and offers selectedgraduate programs. The faculty are dedicated to challenging students and fosteringexcellence in the classroom and beyond. Georgia College seeks to endow its graduateswith a passion for achievement, a lifelong curiosity and exuberance for learning.

Georgia College aims to produce graduates who are well prepared for careers oradvanced study and who are instilled with exceptional qualities of mind and character.These include an inquisitive, analytical mind; respect for human diversity andindividuality; a sense of civic and global responsibility; sound ethical principles; effectivewriting, speaking, and quantitative skills; and a healthy lifestyle.

Welcome to Georgia College .................... 2Parent Adjustment..................................... 3The Rhythm of College Life ......................6Top 10 Tips for Parents............................. 9University Housing ................................. 11Frequently Asked

Housing Questions............................ 12GC Dining Services ................................ 16Student Health Services/

Insurance Information....................... 18Bookstores ............................................... 19Bobcat Card .............................................20Business Office Services........................... 23Financial Aid Tips ................................... 26Options for Financing my

Student’s Education ........................... 28Student Employment.............................. 30Georgia College Public Safety ................. 31

Parking and Transportation......................32Counseling Services................................. 33Center for Student Success...................... 34Advisement and Registration .................. 35Study Abroad............................................41University Career Center......................... 42Center for Engaged Learning...................43Cultural Center ........................................44Women’s Center .......................................44Disability Services.....................................45Department of Campus Life................... 45GC Athletics............................................ 47Wellness and Recreation Center ............. 49The Old Governor’s Mansion................. 50Directory of Academic Offices................ 51Georgia College Lingo:

A Reference Guide............................. 52Academic Calendar ................................. 54

I love college campuses. I like the feeling youget when you’re strolling across one – a feelingthat you’re in a place in which everyone isdedicated to making lives and communitiesbetter. But I’ve never been to a college campusthat I like as much as Georgia College.

What makes Georgia College unique? For meit’s the collective influence of a lot of littlethings:• the smiles and eye contact as members of the

campus community pass one another;• the students and faculty checking into The

MAX to “do lunch” together;• the way that volunteers are eagerly invited

into organizations and positions of leadership;• the faculty and staff mentoring that gives

students all the responsibility they can handle,but provides support when they ask for it.

Georgia College is a special place, one that has seen an increase in student quality andapplications grow at an astonishing rate. It’s a place that tends to attract students for itsfriendliness and support, but challenges those same students to become autonomouscritical thinkers. It’s a good place to grow.

As a parent of an entering Georgia College student, you’re playing a key role in yourstudent’s growth as well. We hope that you’ll find information here that will help youto provide the challenge and support on the home front that your student will find oncampus.

Cordially,

Dr. Bruce HarshbargerVice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students

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Dr. Bruce Harshbarger

Welcome to Georgia College!

Parent Adjustment

Dear GC Parents,

Congratulations! Your child is now auniversity student. There are many changeson the horizon. This developmental periodof young adulthood will be a significanttransition time for your son or daughter.

For your child, this will be a time ofintellectual growth and exploration, makingdecisions and plans for the future, developingincreased autonomy, an ability to governhimself or herself, developing a greater senseof identity, and clarifying values and beliefs.The process of clarifying values and beliefswill require an examination of self, of familyand friends, of the many values and beliefsthat are shared with you, and of those thatare different. Part of the growing processmeans that your child will go throughperiods of questioning, sometimesquestioning values you hold dear.

Sending a child off to the university is also anew stage of life for YOU, the parent.Whether your child plans to continue livingat home or will move onto campus, orwhether this is your first child or your lastchild to leave home, this time requires anadjustment for you as well as for your child.It is a time of "letting go." Your role as aparent is to understand these changes. With change, there is often a sense of loss. Eventhough you expect the outcome will be positive, temporary losses, such as a child beingaway at school, are losses, nonetheless. It may be helpful to realize that change andgrowth are inevitable. The relationship between you and your child will change as yourchild meets the challenges of developing autonomy and creating a life of his or herown. This is the major developmental task of young adulthood.

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This transition, while exciting, can at times be a trying experience. As parents andguardians, you have fears and concerns that are quite normal. You may fear that thecultural and family values you have worked hard to instill in your child may be lost ordiluted. You may fear “losing” your children as they become increasingly autonomous.You may wonder if they really can take care of themselves and have enough disciplineto deal with alcohol, drugs or sex. You may wonder how your child’s success orperformance will reflect on you as a parent.

How will your child make sense of the new experiences he or she encounters and howcan he or she deal with them in a productive, positive way? We all make sense of theworld through the lens of our life experiences, our family values and history, and ourcultural and ethnic identity. It may be helpful to understand that your child's responseto this new situation is the culmination of a lifetime of responses to other situations. Allthe learning they have received from you up to now is a part of who they are; it is apart of what they bring to any new situation. Your child will need time to adjust to thenew situation, need time for "trial and error," forexploration and experimentation. You may noticenew clothes, music, ideas or beliefs. You maynotice your child forging a new identity,questioning and challenging old values andbeliefs, keeping many, yet taking on new ones.Much in the same way your child might try onnew clothes, looking for the best fit, your childmay "try on" some new ideas or perspectives. As aparent you are in the best position to help yourchild through this period of adjustment.

What can you do to help?1. Support your child's growing sense of

autonomy and offer guidance.

2. Communicate regularly and with lovingsupport. How openly do you and your childdiscuss feelings, concerns and differences inopinions?

3. Listen. Get to know your child's reactions tohis or her new world. Your child's reactions arenot the same as yours. Your child is not you and may have different needs, likes,skills and desires than you have.

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One of the most important things youcan do as a parent isto trust your child.You’ve spent 18 yearsraising your child, andnow it is their turn toprove they have been listening. Be supportive, not overwhelming.

– Katherine Schinella

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2012 Orientation Leaders

4. When you problem-solve with your child, encourage him or her to take an activeand equal role in the problem-solving. Do not immediately tell your child how toresolve a problem. Instead, ask your child "What ideas do you have? How wouldthose ideas work?" Teach your child to problem-solve for himself or herself.

5. Be alert to signs of stress in your child. Experiencing some stress when entering anew situation is quite normal. You can reassure your child of this. If, however, thestress persists over time, encourage your child to seek help from the many studentsupport services that are available on campus.

6. Expect your child will make many changes during his or her academic study. Theaverage college student changes academic majors four different times.

7. Expect there will be changes in your relationship with your child. Change isinevitable. It is best to understand this and to facilitate positive changes within therelationship rather than attempt to prevent change from occurring.

8. There may be some conflict, but the things you have given your child over the past17-18 years are very much a part of him or her and will always be there.

Times of transition are exciting yet difficult.Please give yourself and your child the gift of patience.

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Just Like Clockwork:The Rhythm of College Life

Used with permission. Mullendore, R. H., & Hatch, C. (2000). Helping Your First-Year College StudentSucceed: A Guide for Parents. Columbia, SC: University of South Carolina, National Resource Center forThe First-Year Experience and Students in Transition. Pages 7 & 8, “Just Like Clockwork: The Rhythm ofCollege Life”

Certain times in the academic year tend to be universally challenging to students.Parents who understand the ups and downs of the first college year are better able tohelp their students negotiate the challenges of transition to college. Below are sometypical adjustment issues faced throughout the first year:

AUGUST/SEPTEMBER• Excitement• Testing new-found freedom• Frequent calls and visits home• Homesickness and loneliness• Anxiety about roommates, professors, classes• First exams

OCTOBER• Roommate problems begin to arise• Students question: “Do I fit here?”• First test grades returned

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• Midterm Exams• Love relationships from home remain strong• Consequences of decision-making experienced

NOVEMBER• Midterm grades returned• Roommate challenges become more clear• Many papers and exams due before Thanksgiving• Excitement and/or anxiety regarding going home for Thanksgiving• First series of campus-wide illness (cold, flu, strep, etc.)

DECEMBER• Anxiety over preparations for finals• Excitement and/or anxiety regarding going home for the holidays• Sadness about leaving new friendship and/or love relationships• Roommate challenges continue

JANUARY• “Fresh Start” mentality sets in with new term• Satisfaction and/or disappointment with fall term grades• Homesickness• Loneliness for love relationship back home• Relief being away from home and back at school

FEBRUARY• Feelings of claustrophobia and depression set in with winter• Potential increase in alcohol and other substance abuse• Challenges with love relationship back home• Valentine’s Day brings out loneliness, isolation

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At first, I was really sad aboutmy daughter goingoff to college, butwhen I saw howhappy and secureshe was at GC,that made mehappy, too.

– Debbie Fee

MARCH• Anxiety regarding finding roommate(s) for next year• Excitement and/or disappointment regarding Spring Break plans• Midterm exam stress• Concern over summer employment• Concern over winter weight gain

APRIL• Excitement with arrival of spring• Concern over declaring major• End of semester pressure

MAY• Final exam anxiety• Apprehension about returning home for summer• Sadness over leaving new friendships and/or love relationships at school• Realization of how college influences life decisions

In addition to these more predictable stressors, students may experience the following concerns throughout the academic year.• Missing family birthday and holiday celebrations• Missing participation in family traditions• Wanting involvement with family maintained, but expecting their desire for complete

freedom to be respected.

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Be ready to listenand laugh. Don’ttake it personallywhen they makedecisions withoutyou, but be willing to giveadvice when theydo ask for it.

– Valerie Scott

Top 10 Tips for Parents from current Georgia College students:

1. Trust the job you did in raising your student. There’s no need to call three times aday to make sure they are all right. At Georgia College, they’re in good hands.

2. Be a good listener. There will be moments when your child just wants to vent toyou about their problems but wants to solve them on their own.

3. Extra money always helps!

4. Remind them to stay healthy. Georgia College provides many opportunities forstudents to stay healthy. Encourage them to take advantage of intramural sportsand exercise facilities, make smart choices with their dining options, and getenough sleep.

5. Make plans for campus visits in advance. Give advanced notice if you are planningto visit them here at Georgia College. This lets them arrange their schedule so theyhave time to hang out with you (not to mention cleaning up their room!).

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6. Prepare for your child’s visits home. When your students plan to come home,make the visit special. Have their rooms ready for them, fix some of their favoritemeals, and be prepared for a new timetable in their schedule.

7. Put yourself in your student’s shoes. Remember, they are on their own for the firsttime. They’re in a new environment with new experiences, and they’re trying tobalance everything by themselves.

8. Keep in touch! Just because your student isn’t home anymore doesn’t mean theydon’t want Halloween treats, Valentine’s cards and Easter baskets. Email, send carepackages, send cards, write letters…treats in the mail can brighten a day!

9. Talk about money. Work out a budget before they come to Georgia College.Whether they’re spending their money or yours, it’s important they know how tomanage their money (a great lesson for their financial future!). The Bobcat Cardcan help by being a very handy tool for managing student funds.

10. Be there when they need you. As with tip No. 7, remember that your student isbecoming an adult during their time here at Georgia College. They can handlemost things on their own, though they will need your help from time to time.Whatever happens, be there when asked for help. On graduation day, it’s all goingto be worthwhile!

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University HousingYou and your student will want to prepare during the summer for your student’supcoming departure to college. Encourage your son or daughter to contact their newroommate and begin discussing plans for living together. Who will contribute what tothe room? What expectations does each have for their roommate relationship? Youcan refer your student to the “Roommate and Suitemate Agreements,” which areposted on the University Housing website for a starting point.

Many of our students take advantage of online searches and social networking sitessuch as Facebook to research their roommates prior to arrival. Please remember thatonline information is often misleading and can result in rash judgments. We stronglyencourage students to meet their roommate in person before making any decisionsabout how they will get along. Remember, they will be researching your student, too.

The university’s housing program is designed to enhance students’ development asthey move from the start of their first year through preparation for the post-collegiateworld as seniors. The university’s requirement that all freshmen to live on campusexists to provide a foundation for new students and aid them in their transition tothe college experience—both inside and outside the classroom. We expect studentsto live on campus for at least their first two years at Georgia College and require allfirst-year students to reside in either the residence halls on Central Campus or TheVillage Apartments at West Campus. As students return for their sophomore year,

Frequently Asked Housing Questions

When should my student check in?All students are encouraged to check in on Thursday, Aug. 15, between 7 a.m. andnoon. Specific check-in times have been assigned to students based upon the first letterof their last name. Your specific check-in time will be announced during Orientationand in the move-in mailer that will arrive mid-July.

What is provided in a typical student room?Each resident is provided with a bed and mattress, desk and chair,dresser, lockable closet, bookshelf, window blinds, cable TV serviceand high-speed wireless Internet. The Village Apartments also have afull kitchen, a furnished living room and dining room table andchairs.

What should my student bring to campus?Items to bring include a pillow,blanket, bedspread, mattress pad,sheets, shower curtain and rings,towels, laundry bags, hangers,

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THE VILLAGE

they have the option to live in a Central Campus upperclass residence hall or move toan upperclass apartment building at The Village. The programs in these buildingsprovide independent living under the umbrella of the university with the advantageof campus support, services and programs.

All new students should plan to check into their buildings for the start of Week ofWelcome activities on Thursday, Aug. 15. To assist in the process of moving in 2,000students, you will be asked to check in during a designated block of time, which will beannounced during Orientation and in the move-in mailer that will arrive mid-July.

If you or your student has any specific questions prior to their arrival on campus, donot hesitate to contact our office. Please contact us at 478-445-5160 or emailhousing@gcsu.edu.

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umbrella, items to personalize the room, TV and a computer. At The Village, items touse for cooking in the kitchen are useful. We suggest that you wait to purchase theseuntil you discuss supplying the kitchen with your apartment-mates.

What should my student NOT bring to campus?Weapons and firearms, halogen or lava lamps, toaster ovens, hot plates, space heaters,indoor grilling appliance (i.e. George Foreman grill), extension cords, candles andincense, coffee pots with exposed heating elements, and any items or appliances theuniversity or the Fire Marshal may deem potentially dangerous should all stay at home.

What kinds of appliances can I bring?A refrigerator no larger than 4.3 cubic feet and 2 running amps, and a microwave nolarger than 800 watts are allowed. Cooking appliances with exposed elements shouldstay at home. Fire safety regulations allow cooking only in kitchens provided in eachresidence hall.

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What size are the mattresses? Mattresses are 80-inch “extra long” twin size in the residence halls and are standardfull-size at The Village.

Can students bunk or loft their beds in the residence halls?The beds can be bunked. Hardware is available from the housing staff. Homemadelofts are not permitted.

Can a housing contract be canceled during the year?The residence hall housing contract is a legal agreement and is binding for the fall andspring semesters. Contracts at The Village are for 12 months (August – July).

Can my student change his or her meal plan?Meal plans can be lowered until Aug. 1 for the fall semester and until Dec. 1 for thespring semester by contacting the Bobcat Card Office if you are a commuter student orgo to university housing if you are living on campus. You may upgrade your meal planat any time.

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How does a student request a room change?After the first two weeks of the semester, room changes can be requested through theCommunity Director in the building.

What is a “CA?”CAs (Community Advisers) are experienced students employed by University Housingand are key resources for you. There is a CA on each wing.

What is a Community Director?Each hall has a Community Director (CD)—either a full-time professional or graduatestudent—who lives in the hall with the students and provides leadership to thebuilding and the development of a supportive functioning community throughout thehall. The CD supervises the CAs and is also a key resource for your student.

Where can I learn more about Move-In?Visit the housing website, www.gcsu.edu/housing, for details on opening day, packinglists, room dimensions and more. You can also like GC Housing on Facebook.

Scan this code tolearn more aboutMove-In Day.

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GC Dining Services

Welcome to GC Dining Services, operated by Sodexo Campus Services, where you’llfind great customer service and the freshest and highest quality food in anatmosphere that promotes fun and excitement with innovative ideas to keep youinvolved. The camaraderie created each school year among students, faculty and staffenhances the dining program.

We encourage student feedback through various means – e.g., commentcards, surveys and one-on-one sharing with dining staff. We’re always responsive tocustomer suggestions, and our menu is ever-evolving, following dining trendsregionally, nationally and internationally.

There are six meal plans from which to choose, as well as four opportunities to eatdaily, Monday through Friday (breakfast, lunch, light lunch and dinner). Brunchand dinner are served daily on the weekends. Four meal plans come with “DiningDollars” and “CatCash” (see details in the Bobcat Card section of this guide).

The following meal plans are offered:

The Unlimited Plan allows students to eat at The MAX as many times as theychoose each day. This plan is for the student who enjoys dining often and withoutlimitations! It includes $150 Dining Dollars and $50 CatCash.

The 14 Meals Per Week Plan provides for any 14 meals during each one weekperiod, and averages two meals a day. It includes $200 Dining Dollars and $100CatCash.

The 12 Meals Per Week Plan offers students 12 meals during a one week period. Itcomes with $200 Dining Dollars and $100 CatCash.

The 150 Block Plan is for the student who is on the run. This plan averagesapproximately 10 meals per week – that’s less than two meals per day. This planincludes $250 Dining Dollars and $150 CatCash.

The 100 Block Plan provides about six meals per week.

The 25 Block Plan is traditionally purchased by commuters.

Block plans allow students to enter The MAX an unlimited amount of times daily.They expire once all meals have been used. Please keep in mind that only block

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meal plans allow students to use their meals for guests. Dining Services offersthree meal plans for freshmen residents at Central Campus: the Unlimited Planand the 14 Meals Per Week Plan. We offer four meal plans for freshmenresidents at West Campus: the Unlimited Plan, the 14 Meals Per Week Plan andthe 150 Block Plan. All upperclassmen may choose from any of the six mealplans offered. All meal plans automatically renew, and the associated fees areassessed for spring semester unless University Housing (for residents) or theBobcat Card Office (for commuters) is notified of a desired change by Dec. 1.

GC’s main dining hall, “The MAX,” is located in Maxwell Student Union.Included in The MAX are five all-you-care-to-eat dining venues, including the 441Diner and Grill, Milla d’Villa Italian eatery, Magellan’s Mongolian grill, Vidalia’sVegetarian and Vegan fare, and Sinclair’s Sandwiches.

On-campus retail dining includes Chick-fil-A, Einstein Bros. Bagels, Subway,Books & Brew Starbucks Cafe, World of Wings, The Village Market andSandella’s. Hours for retail dining locations vary from 7:30 a.m. until midnight.

We are excited about this upcoming school year and look forward to serving you.

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Student Health ServicesThe Student Health Services Clinic is located onthe first floor of the new Wellness and RecreationCenter at West Campus. The telephone number is478-445-5288; the fax number is 478-445-3142.The clinic is staffed by nurse practitioners whohave advanced nursing degrees and advancedclinical expertise. The Student Health ServicesClinic’s nurse practitioners are all nationallycertified in their specialty area and approved by theGeorgia Board of Nursing as Advanced PracticeNurses.

All medical information is confidential. The clinic provides services for studentsMonday-Friday, 8:15 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Services are available for most illnesses andminor injuries. Women’s health care, STD testing/treatment, HIV testing and anarray of other lab tests are available. Students should call the clinic to make anappointment to be seen and in the near future, students will be able to makeappointments online. Appointments are encouraged for all visits but are requiredfor Women’s Health and STD screening exams.

In order to control the need to increase the health fee and due to rising healthcare/ medical supply costs, we are looking at providing GC students theopportunity to file on their health insurance plans. Insurance plan informationoffered through the USG/BOR is available at www.uhcsr.com. Insurance isessential in case of referrals, emergencies and/or hospitalizations.

Student should be aware of his/her coverage and keep a copy of their card orinformation on their person. They will be asked to provide health insuranceinformation to the student health clinic when they come for an appointment.

If care is needed after hours, an urgent care office is located in Milledgeville andthe hospital is only a few miles from campus.

For additional information about the clinic, the website is:http://info.gcsu.edu/intranet/health_services/studenthealth/

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Box Office BooksGC Box Office Books serves its students, faculty and staff, as well as the localcommunity. Box Office Books is located half a block off the main campus in theheart of downtown Milledgeville, right next to the courthouse in the CampusTheatre building. Box Office Books is a full-service bookstore, offering a largegeneral reading section, GC clothing and gift items. The lower level includestextbooks and school supplies. Box Office Books also offers “BookNOW,” ourconvenient online storefront, which allows students to order textbooks as theyregister for class or directly from the store’s website (link to us fromwww.bkstr.com). Orders placed online are available via FedEx Ground shipping orfor in-store pickup within two days of order. New, used and electronic textbooksare available, and the store offers a textbook rental program for select titles as well.

Box Office Books accepts cash, checks, major credit cards and CatCash (the BobcatCard’s debit account) for all purchases. The bookstore does not maintain chargeaccounts for individuals.

Box Office Books is typically open Monday through Friday 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. andSaturday 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Extended hours are offered during the first-of-semesterrush.

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The Bobcat Card: Your Campus One-Card Solution

The Bobcat Card is an essential key to campus life and a handy tool for managingyour money. As your official Georgia College identification card, the Bobcat Cardgives you access to facilities, services and fun! You can also use your Bobcat Cardfor making purchases at participating locations. The Bobcat Card is truly an all-inclusive card, serving as your:· Personal debit card to access available funds in a CatCash Account· Meal plan card· Retail dining card (for purchases at on-campus retail dining facilities)· Library card· Access card to residence halls

(select buildings)· Access card to gated parking· Ticket to GC athletic events· Laundry vending card· Snack and beverage vending card

(select vending areas)· Copier vending card· Bookstore debit card· Computer lab pay-for-print card· Debit card for use with off-

campus merchants

How to Get a Bobcat CardBobcat Cards are produced at theBobcat Card Office next toEinstein's Bagels (lower level ofMSU). Photo identification, such asa driver’s license or passport, is required to obtain your initial Bobcat Card. BobcatCards are available for GC students, faculty and staff. The initial card is issued freeof charge, but there is a fee for replacement cards. Photographs for student cardsare taken during orientation, and cards are distributed to students prior to leavingcampus on their assigned orientation date. Students who were unable to have theirID photo made at orientation should come to the Bobcat Card Office prior to checkingin with University Housing.

Dining Dollars and CatCash“Dining Dollars” (money that comes with the purchase of a 150 Block, 14 MealsPer Week or Unlimited Meal Plan) allow you the flexibility to

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purchase from the entire menu selection of any on-campus dining location.Purchase what you want, when you want at a great value! These facilities includeThe MAX, Chick-fil-A, Books & Brew Starbucks Café, The Village Market,Subway, Einstein Bros. Bagels, World of Wings and Sandella’s.

“CatCash” (all money personally deposited to a cardholder’s Bobcat Card*) may beused for purchases anywhere the Bobcat Card is accepted, both on and off campus.These locations/services currently include:

• The MAX• Chick-fil-A (On Campus)• Subway (On Campus)• Books & Brew Starbucks Café• The Village Market• Einstein Bros. Bagels• World of Wings• Sandella’s• Box Office Books• PawPrints Bookstore• Copy Vending in the Library• Printing in Computer Labs• Laundry Vending in Residence Halls• Snack & Beverage Vending• GC Mail Services• The Gift Shop at The Old

Governor’s Mansion• Zaxby’s

• Barberito’s• CVS Pharmacy

(both locations)• Glow Salon• Domino’s Pizza• Arby’s• International House of Pancakes

(IHOP)• Chili’s• The Asian Bistro• Sonic• Mellow Mushroom• Papa John’s Pizza• Georgia Bob’s BBQ• Metropolis Café• Quiznos• The Brick• Yummo Yogo

* The 150 Block, 14 Meals per Week and Unlimited meal planscome with a portion of CatCash in addition to Dining Dollars.

CatCash funds in any amountmay be added any time viacheck, cash, money order, orcredit card at the Bobcat CardOffice, the GC BusinessOffice, the Online Card Office(www.gcsu. edu/bobcatcard),or at any VTS (value transferstation) located on campus. Dining Dollars and CatCashact as automated debitaccounts. Each time you makea purchase with your Bobcat

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Card using Dining Dollars or CatCash, the amount is automatically deductedfrom your account – and you never have to choose which account you wish to payfrom. When a purchase is made at any on-campus dining location, the BobcatCard system will automatically look first to the Dining Dollars account forpayment, and if that account is depleted, it will automatically look to the CatCashaccount. It couldn’t be easier!

All Dining Dollars and CatCash funds “roll forward” indefinitely (even acrosssemesters and academic years), and balances of $20 or more are always availablefor a full refund upon graduation or official withdrawal from GC. You never haveto worry about losing your money!

Contact Information

Bobcat Card OfficeGeorgia CollegeLower Level—Maxwell Student UnionCampus Box 005Milledgeville, GA 31061Telephone: 478-445-CARD

www.gcsu.edu/bobcatcard

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Business Office ServicesParks Hall 111 • Campus Box 022 • 478-445-5254 • businessoffice@gcsu.edu

The Business Office is located on the first floor of Parks Hall and is open Monday - Friday from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m.

The online Student Account Center allows students and parents to view collegebills and recent account activity as well as make payments and store paymentprofiles. Parents or guardians can be set up as an authorized user to access bills andmake payments. All student statements are viewed through the Student AccountCenter. No paper bills are mailed. After each registration, an email notificationwill be sent to students and authorized users notifying them a statement is readyfor viewing. Login to the PAWS website at paws.gcsu.edu to access the StudentAccount Center.

Student accounts must be paid by the early payment deadline or the account willbe assessed a $75 late fee. The late fee will not apply to accounts that are enrolledin the NELNET payment plan or accounts with active financial aid applications.The early payment deadline can be found in the university calendar as well asother pertinent semester dates and deadlines.

Student AccountsStudents are strongly encouraged to managetheir student account through the StudentAccount Center. Here are a few of thefeatures offered:

• Direct Deposit enrollment• Credit card and WebCheck payments• View or print account summary• Add authorized users• Add additional email accounts• Request mailing of refund checks

Payment Options

CREDIT/DEBIT CARD:Credit/debit card payments for tuition, fees,housing and meal plans must be made onlinethrough the Student Account Center inPAWS. A convenience fee of 2.75 percent applies to all credit/debit cardtransactions. Visa card is not accepted. Please note, the Business Office does notaccept credit/debit card payments in person, by phone, or via fax for payment oftuition, fees, housing and meal plans.

WEBCHECKS:WebChecks can be made online at no charge through the Student Account Center.Personal checking or savings accounts only. No credit card checks, businessaccounts or lines of credit are accepted. Please make sure you enter the correctrouting and account numbers. All returned or rejected transactions will be chargeda $25 service charge.

OTHER:The Business Office accepts check, cashor CatCash transactions in person orcheck payments by mail.

PAYMENT PLAN: To help you meet your educationalexpenses, Georgia College is pleased tooffer Nelnet Business Solutions (NBS) asa convenient budget plan. NBS is atuition payment plan offered by NelnetBusiness Solutions that provides studentsand families with a low-cost option for

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After three years of my daughter attendingGeorgia College, I trulybelieve it is the bestdecision we could havemade. One piece ofadvice I think is importantis to establish a budgetupfront with your studentand help them learn tomanage their finances.

– Sherry Ellis

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budgeting tuition and other educational expenses, including university housingand meal plans. It is not a loan program. There are no interest or financecharges assessed, and there is no credit check. The only cost to budget monthlypayments through NBS is a $50 per semester nonrefundable NBS EnrollmentFee.

Account HoldsThe Business Office collects fines or charges for parking, infirmary, housing andlibrary. Holds are placed on the student’s account until the charge/fine has beenpaid; the student will not receive a bill for account holds. Parking fines can be paidon the Parking and Transportation website. All other fines must be paid at theBusiness Office. We accept cash, checks, MasterCard, Visa, Discover, AmericanExpress and CatCash for payment of fines and miscellaneous charges.

RefundsRefunds for excess financial awards are processed by the Business Officeapproximately 10 days after the first day of class. Direct Deposit is now availablefor student refunds. Access the Student Account Center to enroll. Students mustpresent their Bobcat ID in order to receive their checks at the Business Office.Mailing requests should be made to the Business Office in person, by phone or byemail request through the student account center.

Check CashingPersonal checks of $50 or less can be cashed at the Business Office during thehours of 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. The student must present his/her Bobcat ID, andtheir account must be clear of any holds or balances. Checks should be madepayable to “Cash,” and the limit is one per day.

CatCashCatCash deposits or balance inquiries can be made at the Business Office, theBobcat Card Office or by logging on to the Bobcat Card website.

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Financial Aid TipsWelcome to Georgia College. The Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships strives tohelp students reach their educational goals by providing appropriate financial aidresources to do so. These resources include scholarships, grants, work study andloans. If you have not yet applied for financial aid, listed below are applications forfederal aid programs as well as Georgia’s HOPE and Zell Miller Scholarships.

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)- www.fafsa.govThis application must be completed each year after Jan. 1 for the upcomingacademic year. HOPE and Zell Miller Scholarship considerations are made fromthis application.

HOPE ScholarshipGeorgia residents who graduated from a Georgia high school with a “B” averagemay qualify for the HOPE Scholarship. The HOPE Scholarship Program providesassistance toward tuition. Students may apply for the HOPE Scholarship bycompleting the FAFSA. Students must maintain a B average at periodiccheckpoints to continue their eligibility. All full-time freshmen will be reviewed atthe end of spring semester.

Zell Miller ScholarshipZell Miller Scholarship pays full tuition charges for students who have the required3.7 G.P.A. (unweighted) for all academic high school classes and a 1200 or higherscore (from one sitting) on the Math and Verbal section of the SAT, or an ACTscore of 26 or higher OR if the student is the valedictorian or salutatorian of theirhigh school as reported to the HOPE office. Students may apply for the Zell MillerScholarship by completing the FAFSA. Students must maintain a 3.30 GPA at theperiodic checkpoints to continue their eligibility. All full-time freshmen will bereviewed at the end of spring semester.

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Student LoansStudents who wish to accept students loans as part of their aid package mustcomplete a Master Promissory Note (MPN) and participate in Loan EntranceCounseling. Both may be done electronically and are accessible from the GeorgiaCollege online award letter or at www.studentloans.gov.

Important Dates for 2013-2014March 2013 – Mid-Spring 2013Early Estimate Award Notifications will be made by the Financial Aid Office.Students will be notified via their university email account when their award ismade. Awards can be viewed on their Bobcat DEN (Detailed EligibilityNotification) via PAWS.

Mid-Spring 2013Official Award Notifications will be made and students will be notified via email.

July 1, 2013Student Financial Aid files must be complete by this date in order to have funds topay fees by the fall semester payment deadline. Files complete after this date will beprocessed as time permits, and students will be reimbursed any funds awarded.

Aug. 14, 2013Until the end of drop/add period, remaining funds will be available for use towardthe purchase of books at Box Office Books once the Business Office bill for FallRegistration has been settled.

Approximately Seven to 10 Days After Classes BeginAny funds remaining after fall semester fees are satisfied will be available tostudents by the Business Office. Please refer to the Business Office’s “Refund”section for further details.

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What Are My Options for Financing My Student’s Education If They Lose the HOPE Scholarship?

Georgia College offers our students the quality liberal arts education usually foundat private colleges at the cost of a public college. The Office of Financial Aid hasmany financial options available to students in addition to the HOPE Scholarship.By completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), studentsare considered for all types of federal assistance. Some programs are available tostudents regardless of the family’s income.

Listed below are some examples of available resources:

NEED BASED AID PROGRAMS:

Name of Aid Resource Type Award Amount

Federal Pell Grant Grant Maximum $5,500

Federal Supplemental Educational Grant Maximum $1,500Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)

Federal Work Study Work Maximum $2,800

Federal Subsidized Stafford Loan Loan $3,500 Freshmen$4,500 Sophomore$5,500 Junior and Senior

NON-NEED BASED AID PROGRAMS:(Students may qualify for these resources regardless of income)

Name of Aid Resource Type Award Amount

Federal Unsubsidized Loan Dependent StudentsStafford Loan (Includes subsidized limits)

$5,500 Freshmen$6,500 Sophomore$7,500 Junior and SeniorAdditional for Independent Students(Does not include subsidized limits) $6,000 Freshmen and Sophomore$7,000 Junior and Senior

Federal Parent Loan for Loan Cost of Attendance (COA) Undergraduate Students minus other aid received(PLUS)

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In order to apply for these programs, please complete the free application for FederalStudent Aid (FAFSA) online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Please list Georgia College & StateUniversity in the school section (Code 001602) so that we may receive the results of theapplication electronically.

If additional funding is needed after these resources, please contact the Financial Aidoffice for details.

How do I regain eligibility for the HOPE Scholarship? Students who lose the HOPE scholarship after a check-point may regain eligibility onetime if they have a “B” average at the point of attempting 30, 60 or 90 semester hours.end-of-spring check-points are only to determine continued eligibility and notconsidered a point to regain eligibility.

Check-Points for Students to regain HOPE EligibilityStudents are evaluated to ensure they attained a “B” average at the followingcheckpoints:• 30 attempted semester hours• 60 attempted semester hours• 90 attempted semester hours• At the end of every spring Semester(except for beginning Freshmen enrolled below full time)

HOPE attempted hours include:• All regular coursework attempted after high school graduation• All attempted transfer coursework, withdrawals and dropped courses

HOPE Cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) CalculationHOPE GPA includes:• All earned grades after high school graduation

(including both grades when a course is repeated)• Grades from all transfer work (even if courses are not accepted at GC)

HOPE GPA does not include:• Grades given of S, U, IP, W• Grades earned in college courses prior to high school graduation• Grades earned by examination (i.e., AP credit and CLEP)• Grades for non-credit coursework when given.

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Student EmploymentWe currently have two student employment programs on campus—Federal Work Studyand College Work Study.

Federal Work Study (FWS) is a federally subsidized program, which is awarded toundergraduate students, and in some cases graduate students, based on establishedfinancial need and at least half-time enrollment. An undergraduate student must beenrolled in at least (6) six credit hours whereas a graduate student must be enrolled inat least (5) five credit hours. Jobs are located on campus and work schedules areplanned around your class schedule. If you are approved to receive work-study awards,it will be included as a part of your financial package. The Federal Work Study hourlyrate for the 2012-2013 year is $8 per hour. Contact Financial Aid at 478-445-5149for more information.

College Work Study (CWS) provides additional opportunities for students to securecampus employment. This program assists students who do not qualify for FWSfunds but express a desire to work on campus. While financial need is often not afactor, earnings under this program could affect other aid received. CWSemployment opportunities depend on money available in each department andwages will be at least the current federal minimum wage. Students are employed onan hourly basis for such work to be computed by the hour unless otherwise classifiedby the Office of Human Resources. Students in the CWS must be currently enrolledat GC at least half time during the semester of employment. When school is insession, student employees may work up to, but not in excess of 20 hours per week.Student employment and budgeting is limited to a period of time coincident to theacademic semester. Formal cooperative work agreements extending for periods inexcess of one academic semester may be initiated as an exception to the one-semesterlimitation on student employment. Students may be employed at GC as a studentemployee subject to need and availability of funding; therefore when funds are nolonger available, the position will end and the student will no longer work. Studentsin the CWS program are provided the title of student assistants. Contact the Officeof Human Resources and Employment Relations at 478-445-5596 for moreinformation or visit www.gcsujobs.com

What To Do When HiredIf you are hired by a campus department, please keep in mind that you must completea two-part orientation before you can begin working. Part One: Online pre-orientationmust be completed prior to start date of employment. The Office of Human Resourceswill email you the link and ADP number for registration. Part Two: You must report tothe Office of Human Resources and Employment Relations located in the Hall Housein Room 109 on the first day of employment. In an effort to ensure timely issuance of

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pay, orientation sessions are Mondays from 1:30 to 5 p.m. A Human Resourcesrepresentative will collect pre-orientation materials and employment I-9 documents.The Office of Human Resources and Employee Relations Representative will need toview original documents to establish your employment eligibility: passport, driver’slicense, school ID, social security card, and/or birth certificate. Please contact the Officeof Human Resources and Employee Relations for a complete list of acceptabledocuments. Note: New students cannot be paid until both parts of the Orientationhave been completed.

Georgia College Public SafetyThe Department of Public Safety takes the well-being of your child

very seriously. Our police officers and support staff go to greatlengths to provide our students, faculty, staff and visitors with a safeand comfortable living, learning and working environment. Namedthe safest campus in the state of Georgia for 2011 bystateuniversity.com, our department is proud of its safety record, andwe do everything we can to maintain our reputation.

Our 20 full-time certified police officers patrol all of theuniversity’s facilities, grounds and parking lots 24 hours a day. Ourofficers remain highly visible on foot and in their marked patrolvehicles. Our Crime Prevention Unit provides monthly education

and training sessions on relevant topics, ranging from self-defense classes to drug andalcohol awareness seminars.

Georgia College has implemented many resources to help enhance your child’ssafety. We have 65 emergency call boxes strategically placed around our campus. Eachresidence hall room is equipped with a panic button that is received by our policedispatch center. We have also installed 340 cameras throughout campus to continuallymonitor activity.

Public Safety also has the ability to alert all students, faculty, staff and visitors ofany potentially dangerous situations through our emergency alert system. This systemis comprised of GC ALERT, outdoor warning sirens, email alerts, campus TVemergency alert system and website updates. For more information on our emergencyalert system, please visit gcsu.edu/emergency.

We are glad that you have chosen to become a part of the Georgia College family,and we are honored to be entrusted with the safety of your child. Please know thatPublic Safety is here to “protect, serve and educate.”

Georgia College Emergency Information:Georgia College Police Department 478-445-4400Student Health Services 478-445-5288Counseling Services 478-445-5331Student Affairs 478-445-2091

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Parking and TransportationGeorgia College Parking and Transportation Services, a unit of Auxiliary Services,implements the university’s parking plan and campus shuttle service 365 days peryear. All vehicles parking on Georgia College property must be registered anddisplay a valid GC parking permit. There are more than 3,600 spaces available forstudent, faculty and staff parking. However, the location of Georgia Collegewithin the historic and business district of Milledgeville allows for very limitedparking close to classes. The primary lots available to students are allocatedthroughout the Centennial Center area and West Campus in designated lots.These parking lots are serviced by frequent and scheduled shuttle buses, which willtransport students to the Maxwell Student Union and around the central campuscore.

Student fees include a parking and transportation fee. This fee provides a studentpermit valid for designated lots depending upon the students status as an on-campus resident or off-campus commuter. The fee also allows students unlimitedaccess to the shuttle system serving the campus. The shuttles run every eightminutes during the daytime school hours and every 15 minutes after 5 p.m. Therealso is a weekend shuttle, which services Central and West Campus on a one-hourcontinuous route and makes routine runs to the Walmart shopping center, Krogerand the Milledgeville Mall.

Parking regulations are strictly enforced. Enforcement times are posted at each lotand within the Parking and Transportation Services website. Citations forinfractions of GC parking regulations may be issued by GC parking enforcementofficers and GC public safety officers. Additionally, the city of Milledgevillepolice department may also issue citations for infractions involving safety relatedareas. Fines, immobilization and towing are authorized as disincentives to ensurethat parking operations run as effectively as possible.

An appeal process is in place for those individuals who consider there are exigentcircumstances and disagree with an issued citation. The individual may detailhis/her case online and submit it to the Parking Appeals Committee. Thecommittee is composed of members from the student body, faculty and staff.They review the individual appeals and render decisions on a monthly basis. Formore information, please visit www.gcsu.edu/parking or contact the Parking andTransportation Services office at 478-445-RIDE (7433).

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Counseling ServicesCollege is a time when students are developing their ability to function independently inthe world. Some students experience roadblocks in this process, and counselors are hereto help. Counseling Services helps students who have concerns about several areas:

• Personal issues: adjustment to college, relationships, self-understanding, resolvingconflicts, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, stress management, etc.

• Academic skills: time management, study skills, test-taking skills, test anxiety• Career planning: learning more about how interests, skills, personality, and values

relate to careers; deciding on a major or career; understanding how to gatherinformation about career fields

Our staff members are experienced licensed mental health professionals – or traineesunder direct supervision – who will work with most clients. If long-term care orspecial treatment programs are indicated, we will refer to appropriate service providers.Counseling is free and confidential. Sessions are usually scheduled for 45 to 50minutes, and most concerns can be addressed in four to six sessions. We also offer anumber of programs and groups each semester – for details, look for flyers aroundcampus and information on our website: www.gcsu.edu/counseling.

Counseling Services is located in Suite 210 of the Wellness and Recreation Center. Thetelephone number is 478-445-5331.

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The Center for Student SuccessAdvising Center • Learning Center • Bridge Scholars Program

Second Floor, Lanier Hall • 478-445-2361www.gcsu.edu/success

The Center for Student Success is committed to helping students successfully transition toGeorgia College. The Center focuses much of its attention on first-year and second-yearacademic advisement. We offer assistance that is intended to provide all students qualityadvisement through the core curriculum and academic tutoring services to assist students inmaking sound choices about majors and career directions.

The vast majority* of all first-year and second-year students will be advised by professionaladvisers in the Advising Center in Lanier Hall. Students will be served in the AdvisingCenter up to the accumulation of approximately 45 credit hours. Once the student isapproaching 45 earned credits, he or she will then be connected to a faculty member in theacademic department of the major. New incoming transfer students will begin with aprofessional adviser and will transfer to a faculty adviser at the appropriate time, dependingon the amount of credit earned. The faculty adviser will then help the student navigate theupper division degree requirements as the student continues in the junior and senior years,progressing toward degree completion and graduation.

*Due to unique aspects of our Music, Music Therapy and Outdoor Education programs, new students in thosemajors will be advised by faculty members in those departments. If an incoming student is not informed regardinghis/her adviser assignment, he or she should contact the Advising Center in Lanier Hall.

The Learning CenterSecond Floor, Library and Instructional Technology Center (LITC)Telephone: 478-445-1179www.gcsu.edu/success/learningcenter.htm

The Learning Center offers tutorial assistance to any Georgia College student enrolled incore curriculum subjects such as math, science and economics. We understand thechallenges students encounter when a learning situation arises in which they don’t feelcompletely prepared to perform optimally. Our tutoring staff aims to enhance the academiclives of students in areas of mathematics, science, business and economics. We offer severalcomputers with tutorial programs in various areas as well as an inviting atmosphere forindividual or group studying.

For more information about The Learning Center tutorial services and schedule ofavailability, please visit our website.

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Advisement and RegistrationAdvising at Georgia College is a sharedresponsibility between students, facultyand staff. Through a network of resourcesand support, students communicate withadvisers to obtain information andguidance aimed at the student’s successfulcompletion of degree requirements andpreparation for post baccalaureateopportunities. An inherent goal of theadvising process is for students to gain self-understanding that will inform theirdecisions regarding academic, career andlife goals.

Centralized Advising

The vast majority* of all first-year, second-year, and incoming transfer students will initiallybe advised by professional advisers in the Advising Center in Lanier Hall. Students will beserved in the Advising Center up to the accumulation of approximately 45 credit hours.The Advising Center provides quality advisement through the core curriculum, as well asprovides career exploration opportunities for students to assist them in making soundchoices about majors and career directions. Once the student is approaching 45 earnedcredits, he or she will then be connected to a faculty member in the academic departmentof the major. Transfer students with more than 45 hours will be assisted by professionaladvisers for their first registration cycle, and are then referred to the appropriate academicdepartment. The faculty adviser will then help the student navigate the upper divisiondegree requirements as the student continues in the junior and senior years, progressingtoward degree completion and graduation.

*Due to unique aspects of our Music, Music Therapy and Outdoor Education programs, new students in thosemajors will be advised by faculty members in those departments. If an incoming student is not informed regardinghis/her adviser assignment, he or she should contact the Advising Center in Lanier Hall.

Registration Periods

Students and advisers should note that while advisement can occur at any point during theterm, the registration period for classes usually occurs around the mid-point of the semesterand continues until the end of the Drop/Add period. During that time, students can goonline and register for classes, provided they have met with their academic adviser to plancoursework for the upcoming term and had the Adviser Hold lifted from their file.

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Traditionally seniors and graduatestudents have access to the registrationsystem for the first few days of theregistration period, and then theprocess opens on a rolling basisduring the remainder of the first weekfor juniors through freshmen. Finalopportunities for schedule adjustmentoccur during the first five days of thenew term in a period referred to asDrop/Add. Schedule adjustmentsmade during this five-day period have

no bearing on the number of attempted hours for the HOPE scholarship, but may haveimplications on the student’s invoice. Should a student elect to drop a course after the five-day period, however, these hours are considered attempted hours and will be countedtoward assessment of eligibility for the HOPE scholarship. Along this same topic, it isimportant to note that students may only drop a course (outside of the initial five-day Drop/Addperiod) a total of five (5) times during their academic career at Georgia College.

Core Curriculum

Georgia College, in cooperation with other institutions of the University System of Georgia,has adopted a Core Curriculum to allow the transfer of credit from one institution toanother without penalty to the student. Each institution establishes the courses required tomeet its Core requirements but will accept the completed Core requirements of anotherSystem institution. Listed in the online Undergraduate Catalog are the areas of distributionfor the Core Curriculum with Georgia College’s approved courses for Areas A, B, C, D andE. (Courses not listed there are not approved for those areas.)

Credit Hours

In college, each class your student takes will be worth a certain number of credit hours.These “hours” are usually allocated based on how many hours of instruction the studentreceives each week. The average student will take four or five classes a semester, whichmeans he or she will be taking 12 to 15 hours. A student may, however, take up to 18hours. A student is considered a “full-time” student only if he or she is registered for at least12 hours of class. “Full-time” status is often important to maintain scholarship eligibility,and insurance companies sometimes require students to be “full time” in order to becovered under the parents’ insurance. These are two important issues to be careful about ifyour student is decreasing the number of hours he or she is taking. Again, remember thatstudents may only drop a course (outside of the initial five-day Drop/Add period) a total offive (5) times during their academic career at Georgia College.

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A Student’s Role as an AdviseeAcademic advising takes the adviser and the advisee working together to achieveoptimal success for the student. A student should share information with theadviser about interests, goals, educational and career plans. In addition, studentsshould share personal information that has a bearing on their academic careers,such as the number of hours spent at work, responsibilities to family, financial aidstatus, and any limitations, such topics can be helpful to advisers.

Students should be familiar with the Catalog and the Student Handbook. Theseare vital sources of information. It is recommended that students monitor theirdegree requirements in DegreeWorks (students access DegreeWorks through theirPAWS account) and be familiar with deadlines. A successful student is the onewilling to contact the appropriate student support services available on campus.

Georgia College advisers prepare first-year class schedules for freshmen through thePOUNCE process. A student may meet with his or her adviser during the fallsemester if he or she has questions or concerns about the upcoming Spring classschedule. However, during spring semester, students will need to schedule anappointment with an academic adviser in preparation of the registration period in

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March. In March, students will register themselves for the subsequent fall (andsummer, if applicable) semester(s).

Therefore, students should be prepared for meetings with the adviser. Studentsshould review what courses are necessary for the degree program and have an ideaof what courses they would like to take. Encourage your student to alert theadviser immediately if he/she begins to have difficulties that are affecting class workor continued enrollment. Students must be an active participant in their advisingsessions!

A SOUND STUDENT APPROACH TO ACADEMIC ADVISING

Parents: below is important advice we hope all students will follow in regards toacademic advising. It is written below as it appears to the student, but we share itwith you in the hopes you can reinforce the message.

Preparation – A student should:• Know your adviser’s name and department. • Check your Bobcats email every day. • Review the curriculum of your major program. Helpful sources of information:

the University Catalog, DegreeWorks, the Registration Schedule, the onlineClass Schedule, and the program of study worksheet.

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• Be mindful of the calendar. It’s your responsibility to schedule an appointmentwith your adviser during an advising period!

• Develop a written list of questions or topics to cover with your adviser. • Make an appointment with your adviser to discuss advisement and registration

well ahead of your registration time. • Mark your calendar with the day and time of both your advising appointment

and your registration time assignment. • Plan your schedule. Make sure you mark any times that are already set for you,

such as work. • Check mid-term grades through PAWS.

The Advising Appointment – A student should:• Be on time. • Help your adviser help you. If you’re having trouble with a specific course or all

of them, be prepared to discuss this and be open to your adviser’s suggestions forusing the Learning Center, Writing Center, etc.

• Discuss courses for the upcoming semester, and listen carefully to your adviser’srecommendations. Check all prerequisites for the courses you want to take.

• Ask questions about your progress toward meeting CORE, major prerequisitesand major and minor requirements. Review your progress toward graduation.

• Consider carefully the balance between your work responsibilities and youracademic course load.

• Discuss plans for graduate/professional school, or beginning a career. • Be sure that you understand how to register through PAWS.

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Follow-up – A student should:• Register for as many courses as possible via the Web. • Let your adviser know if you are unable to register for any of the courses or

alternates suggested. • Verify your schedule through the web before the semester begins. It’s also a good

idea to have a printout of your schedule for your records.

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Study AbroadSeize the opportunity to become a global citizenat Georgia College! Study abroad programsprovide ample opportunity to see the world andgain international experience.

• Explore your World: Experience new culturesfirsthand, both in and outside of theclassroom.

• Academic Enrichment: Gain a newperspective on your course of study.

• ersonal Growth: Discover new strengths andabilities, conquer new challenges, and solvenew problems.

• Learn a Language: Immerse yourself in aculture that speaks the language you arestudying.

• Connect: Meet not only natives to the culturein which you are studying, but also otherinternational students from around the world

Georgia College offers a vast array of study abroad opportunities during the summer andsemester, which vary in length from 14 days to yearlong programs, in more than 75different countries and virtually every discipline. With the HOPE Scholarship and financialaid packages available, study abroad can be affordable for every academically eligiblestudent.

Study abroad also qualifies students for the opportunity to receive a “Bachelor’s Degree:International Option,” which is recorded on Georgia College transcripts and demonstrates asignificant level of international education and experience.

International Education CenterThe Bone House, 141 S. Clarke St.Telephone: 478-445-4789studyabroadinfo@gcsu.eduwww.gcsu.edu/studyabroad

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The University Career CenterLanier Hall, Room 132 • 478-445-5384

www.gcsu.edu/career

The University Career Center is committed to preparing students for their transition fromcollege to career through career development programs and services as well as networkingopportunities with employers and graduate schools. These programs and services aredesigned to empower students to actively explore, pursue and implement career andeducation decisions as they seek lifelong career satisfaction.

A variety of services are available to first-year and transfer students. Our online careerassessment tool, Focus2, helps students connect their interests, skills and personalities withGC majors and career options. The GCCareer App is available through Android and Appleand provides students with a mobile tool for keeping up with their career developmentprogress while also accessing our blog, social media pages and events calendar. Our studentCareer Peer Advisers host workshops and resume review nights in our residence halls so thatfirst and second year students are introduced to career preparation early on in their collegeexperience.

As you approach your junior and senior year, the University Career Center can help youprepare for the internship, job, and graduate schools application process. The staff providesindividual career advising, resume, and interview skills assistance as well as workshopsthrough the Intern-Ready and Backpack-to-Briefcase Career Development Programs. Theseservices prepare students for a variety of networking events such as Senior Picnic, theGraduate & Professional School Fair, Teacher Recruitment Day, Nursing & Health SciencesCareer Expo, and GC Career Expo and Interview Day.

For more information about The University Career Center services as well as job andinternship listings posted through Career Connection, please visit our website.

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The Center for Engaged Learning202 N. Clarke St. • 478-445-1248

The Center for Engaged Learning utilizes and supports teaching and learning practices thatenhance students’ academic, civic, leadership and professional capacities.

In the Emerging Leaders Program, GC freshmen clarify values, explore interests, developleadership skills, learn about campus leadership opportunities, and build relationships with otherswho are interested in making a difference at the university and in the community. Members ofthe Leadership Certificate Program (LCP) learn about the principles and practices of effectiveleadership through the study of leadership topics and models, the acquisition of hands-onleadership experience, and the process of intentional personal reflection. Students in the GeorgiaEducation Mentorship (GEM) Program are mentored by business, nonprofit, and communityleaders - many of whom are members of the Georgia Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors– and participate in leadership and professional development opportunities throughout the year.For more information visit gcsu.edu/leadership, or contact John Bowen, Coordinator ofLeadership Programs, at john.bowen@gcsu.edu or 478-445-1227.

The Nonprofit Leadership Alliance is a certification that accompanies the Bachelor'sDegree and is open to any undergraduate student interested in a career in non-profitmanagement. Graduate students may contact the program coordinator to discuss options forsome Masters disciplines.  The CNP (Certified Nonprofit Professional) designation is the onlynational nonprofit management and leadership credential developed with, and recognized by, thenonprofit sector. The Office of Service Learning supports the implementation by faculty andstudents of service learning projects. The Experiential Transcript is a service to students thatreflects their out-of-classroom learning experiences in the form of a documented transcript. Formore information contact Sara Faircloth, Program Coordinator, at sara.faircloth@gcsu.edu.

The American Democracy Project (ADP) is a multi-campus initiative focused on highereducation's role in preparing the next generation of informed, engaged citizens for ourdemocracy.  The goal of the American Democracy Project is to produce graduates who arecommitted to being active, involved citizens in their communities. The GC ADP program bringsthe New York Times to campus and sponsors a weekly Times Talk focused on current events.Additional initiatives include an annual symposium, community-based research, faculty andstudent projects, candidate and public forums, and Public Deliberation, a core curriculum coursefor first-year students. For more information contact Gregg Kaufman, ADP Coordinator, atgregg.kaufman@gcsu.edu or 478-445-1711.

The Office of Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities provides travel support tostudents who are presenting the results of their research and creative endeavors at disciplinary andprofessional research conferences. The Corinthian: The Journal of Student Research at GeorgiaCollege and an annual Student Research Conference provides undergraduate and graduatestudents from all disciplines the opportunity to publish and present their scholarly work to thecampus community. For more information contact Dr. Steve Jones, Coordinator ofUndergraduate Research, at steven.jones@gcsu.edu or 478-445-1253.

Instructional Distance Education and Advanced Services (IDEAS) provides assistance tostudents in the proper use of the Desire2Learn software package as well as other academicsoftware programs. To contact IDEAS call 445-2520 or email IDEAS@gcsu.edu.

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Cultural CenterCampus Box 04

Phone 478-445-4233 • Fax 478-445-1287

The Cultural Center works within the Office of Institutional Equity & Diversity to ensure thatthere are adequate programs and initiatives, which provide support and advocacy forunderrepresented populations, enhance awareness and appreciation of cultural and racial diversityand promote a campus climate that celebrates all differences. We work collaboratively withstudent organizations such as the Black Student Alliance, Inter-Views, Latino StudentAssociation, Art as an Agent for Change, NAACP, and Pride Alliance, in addition to faculty, staffand the local community to integrate an appreciation of diversity into university and civic life.

Minority Support Programs – Student Oriented Activities and Resources (SOAR);Mentoring African-Americans for Leadership and Education (MALE ConnectionProgram)We incorporate programs such as SOAR and MALE Connection to provide support for GC'sminority students. Various studies that have shown that minority students on predominantly-White campuses face unique barriers that often include lack of familiar networks, inadequaterelationships with faculty, and feelings of exclusion, resulting in meager use of campus resourcesthat are important to their retention and successes. SOAR is a multitiered mentorship programthat matches incoming minority students with upper-class peer mentors and GC professionalfaculty/staff mentors. The program, which currently involves more than 240 participants, helpsto form a network of resources and support to ensure the student’s successful transition andcompletion of their collegiate experience. MALE Connection is part of the University System ofGeorgia's African-American Male Initiative; this program provides support and empowerment forGC's underrepresented population of Black male students and connects them with valuablecampus and community resources.

For more information, please contact us at 478-445-4233 or visitwww.gcsu.edu/equity/diversityprogramming.htm.

Women’s CenterCampus Box 04

Phone 478-445-8156 • Fax 478-445-1287

Women’s Center (WC)Our mission is to promote a GC community that is safe, equitableand supportive for women and that celebrates their experiences, achievements and diversitythrough education, leadership, support, empowerment and advocacy. The Women's Centerstrives to create a warm, comfortable place for women and friends to come together. Witheducational resources through an extensive resource library and a quaint meeting space, allare welcome any time into the WC located in The Smith House, 506 W. Greene St. Formore information, please contact us at 478-445-8156 or visit http://womenscenter.gcsu.edu.

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Disability ServicesLanier Hall, Room 122

Phone 478-445-5931 • Fax 478-445-1959

The mission of Disability Services, in partnership with the university community, is tocreate an accessible, inclusive campus where all individuals with disabilities have an equalopportunity to fully participate in and benefit from all aspects of the educationalenvironment. We provide accommodations and other related services to Georgia Collegestudents with documented disabilities to fulfill our institutional commitment of equal accessto facilities, courses, programs and activities. Disability Services also serves as a resource forstudents, faculty, staff and the community regarding disability issues.

Academic accommodation, as required by law, is intended to remove barriers and createaccess for students with disabilities to the learning enviornment and to be evaluated fairly. Incompliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), students with disabilities whoseek accommodations at Georgia College must self-identify by contacting DisabilitiesServices, provide documentation of their disability and request services andaccommodations.

For more information about requesting academic accommodations, please contactDisability Services at 478-445-5931 or Katy Washington, director, atkaty.washington@gcsu.edu.

The Department of Campus Lifehttp://campuslife.gcsu.edu

The Department of Campus Life seeks to further the liberal arts mission of Georgia Collegeby extending student learning outside the classroom and by fostering lifelong connections tothe university. We do this by exposing students to diverse social, cultural, multicultural,global, physical and intellectual opportunities; inspiring students to be active participants inmeaningful learning opportunities in the areas of recreation, community service, leadership,activities and student organization governance; and coordinating traditional events andactivities that create a sense of pride and belonging. The Department of Campus Life iscomposed of the following units: Campus Activities & Student Organizations, Greek Life,The GIVE Center, Recreational Sports and Campus Life Business Office.Through the office of Campus Activities & Student Organizations (CASO), studentorganizations provide a great way to get involved. There are over 170 recognized studentorganizations (RSOs) ranging from academic interests to religious groups to governance toservice and activity organizations. If there is not a group that fits a need or interest, a studentmay start a new group by working with the CASO staff. Whether through academic, Greek

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or traditional organizations, CASO invites all students to get involved, learn a lot and haveFUN! For more information, visit our website: http://orgs.gcsu.edu.

Fraternity and Sorority Life, a very popular part of campus life, offers students theopportunity to enhance their university experience by affiliating with a fraternity or sorority.Fraternities and sororities promote scholarship, provide leadership opportunities, buildlasting friendships, encourage community service and philanthropy, and allow for social andathletic opportunities. To learn more about the Greek Life office, visit our website:http://fsl.gcsu.edu.

The GIVE Center serves as the volunteerism clearinghouse, empowering students to makea difference by linking them to the needs of our community. It is through this center inwhich Georgia College students, faculty, and staff become involved in campus wide, localcommunity, national and international volunteer efforts. We offer volunteer opportunitiesin the areas of animals, children, disabilities, disaster relief, education, elderly, environment,female perspectives, fine arts, general service, health, literacy, male perspectives, outdoors,patriotic and political, poverty, recreation, recycling, religion and technology. We challengeour students and campus to put their paws on a cause. The GIVE Center is located inMaxwell Student Union. For more information, our telephone number is 478-445-5700 oryou can visit our website: http://givecenter.gcsu.edu.

The Recreational Sports office offers students the opportunity to participate in variousstructured individual and team sports ranging from recreational to competitive. Theseactivities are designed to meet the creative interest of a diverse university community and tooffer students opportunities to develop both physical and social skills. They are provided ina recreational atmosphere in which students can pursue a healthy and constructive lifestyleand develop contacts, group affiliations and leadership skills in recreational activities thatmay become life-long avocations. Many opportunities are also available through SportsClub programs that are made up of individuals who have a desire to compete or participatein sports throughout their college career. For more information on Recreational Sports, visitour website: http://recsports.gcsu.edu.

Campus Life Business Officemanages the financial, facilities, event planning, andcustomer service operations of the Student Activities Center (commonly known as theStudent Center). The Student Center is home to “the DEN,” which is a fun-filled spacefor students to play video games, billiards, board games and ping pong. It hosts state-of-the-art technology, which consists of a Mac Bar, eight large-screen TVs and surround sound.For students looking to relax, two full-body massage chairs are available along with anumber of comfortable sitting areas. While the DEN is an exciting place, the StudentCenter is also home to meeting rooms and the very popular Magnolia Ballroom, which areall available for student organization use. Finally, the Student Center is home to theStudent Government Association, Campus Activities Board, Fraternity and Sorority Lifeand the Department of Campus Life. The Department of Campus Life is located in Room314. For more information, our telephone number is 478-445-4027 or you can visit theCampus Life website: http://campuslife.gcsu.edu.

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Georgia College AthleticsGeorgia College has an outstanding traditionin intercollegiate athletics. GC fields 11varsity sports competing at the NCAADivision II level in the Peach BeltConference, which is widely recognized asone of the best in the nation. The Bobcats aretwo-time winners of the PBC Commissioner’sCup, given to the top performing athleticdepartment in the conference. GC studentsget to enjoy all the games free of admissionby showing their student I.D.

The men’s and women’s cross country teamscompete in the fall and have re-written the

school record books over the last few years. Both teams advanced to the NCAARegional meet in 2011.

Women’s soccer is a great spectator sport in the fall. The Bobcats compete at WestCampus, and in addition to watching great soccer matches in covered chairbackseating, fans can win all kinds of prizes in various halftime promotions.

Bobcat volleyball will compete for the first time in 2013. Head coach Gretchen Krumdieckbrings experience from the NCAA Division I level to Georgia College and will guide thisgreat spectator sport for the Bobcats, the first home match in school history coming Sept. 5at 7 p.m.

The GC basketball teams compete in the Centennial Center, which is one of the finestfacilities in the Southeast. The men’s basketball team has won four Peach BeltChampionships in the last 14 years. The Bobcats have also won two PBC TournamentChampionships and have appeared in the NCAA Tourament six times, the most recentbeing 2010.

The GC women’s basketball team has also enjoyed tremendous success. The Bobcatwomen have gone to the NCAA Tournament seven times, the most recent coming in2011 after a PBC Tournament title. The team has won that tournament five times, andadvanced to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament in 2007.

In addition to great games, facilities and promotions, the GC cheerleaders and danceteam the Sassy Cats also give us something to brag about, winning multiple NationalTitles and conference honors as well.

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In the spring, the GC men’s and women’s tennis teams play at the Centennial Centercourts. The women’s tennis team has won four conference titles and has been to theNCAA Tournament for 19 straight years. The men’s tennis squad has also reached theNCAA Tournament 11 times, advancing to the Sweet 16 with a Regional title in 2009.

The GC softball team plays its games at the Peeler Complex on West Campus. Therecently-renovated complex is fan friendly with a great view of the game from stadiumchairback seating. The Bobcats earned a trip to the NCAA Tournament in 2013, markingthe sixth time in school history GC softball has advanced to the NCAA postseason.

The Bobcat baseball team was a Division II College World Series participant in 2010,and has been to the NCAA Tournament 10 times in the last 16 years. The GC baseballteam finished as national runner up in 1995. The Bobcats have won four conferencetitles since 2006. John Kurtz Field is also located at West Campus and offers fans a greatview right behind home plate, or plenty of room on the third base hill.

The GC golf team rounds out the Bobcat athletic teams. GC has been to the NCAATournament for 16 consecutive seasons. The Bobcats advanced to the NationalQuarterfinals in 2012, two wins away from competing for the National Championship.

For more information visit GCBobcats.comFacebook.com/GCBobcats

Twitter @GCBobcats

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Wellness and Recreation CenterThe Georgia College Wellness and Recreation Center opened Oct. 24, 2011. It is locatedat the West Campus Center near the housing complex, intramural fields and athleticdepartment fields. The Center cost $28 million to construct and equip and is 100,000square feet.

Four university programs are housed in the center and include Wellness Programs,Recreational Sports, Student Health Services and Counseling Services. The center, which isLEED certified, provides part-time employment for approximately 100 students. The Wellness and Recreation Center has one classroom for academic and other use tosupport the educational mission of the university. The College of Health Sciences’kinesiology and other departments conduct academic and activity classes in the center.Students in community health, exercise science, athletic training and outdoor education usethe center as a working laboratory.

The center has a three-court gym equipped for basketball, volleyball and badminton. Themultipurpose court is also equipped for indoor soccer and roller blade hockey. A variety ofintramural sports and open recreation activities take place the gym and natatorium. Onehour credit courses are available to students and include swim lessons, team handball,weight training, jogging, and group fitness, volleyball, lifeguard certification, SCUBA andmuch more.

The center’s natatorium has two pools for classes, recreation and individual fitness. Therecreation pool is a 25-yard competition pool and the leisure pool is a shallow warm waterpool for fun and relaxation. The natatorium has a 150-seat spectator seating area, two 12-feet climbing walls, water polo nets and diving boards. Registered Student Organizations areable to reserve spaces in the center for their group activities.

The Wellness and Recreation Center has socialization areas for students, a one-tenth mileindoor track, more than 100 pieces of state-of-the-art exercise equipment and a groupfitness studio. The 29-feet-high climbing rock wall is managed by the Outdoor EducationDepartment and provides learning experiences for students.

The center gets as many as 1,500 student visits per day and is open seven days each week.Access is controlled by a biometric device, which opens a turnstile.

The operating hours of the center vary by semester and are posted on the wellness website.

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Directory of Academic Officesarea code 478-445- and the extension listed below:

DEPARTMENT LOCATION PHONEAccounting Atkinson Hall 402 4023Art Blackbridge Hall 4572Biology Herty Hall 201 0809Chemistry and Physics Herty Hall 301 5769Computer Science Atkinson Hall 301 5721Criminal Justice Arts and Sciences 2-03 4562Early Childhood Education Kilpatrick 228 5479Economics and Finance Atkinson Hall 433 4210English Arts and Sciences 3-03 4581Environmental Science Herty Hall 201 0809French Terrell Hall 113 4415History and Geography Humber White House 5215Honors Program Terrell Hall 215 4025Kinesiology Parks Memorial 105 4072Liberal Studies Terrell Hall 323 5221Management Atkinson Hall 432 4324Management Information Systems Atkinson Hall 301 5721Marketing Atkinson Hall 301 5721Mass Communication Terrell Hall 211 8260Mathematics Arts and Sciences 1-29 5213Middle Grades Education Kilpatrick 228 5479Music and Music Education Porter Fine Arts 203 4226Music Therapy Health Sciences 130 2645Nursing Parks Memorial 209 1076Outdoor Education Health Sciences 334 1226Philosophy Terrell Hall 316 5221Political Science Arts and Sciences 2-03 4562Pre-Engineering Arts and Sciences 1-29 5213Psychology Arts and Sciences 1-03 4574Rhetoric Arts and Sciences 3-03 4581Secondary Education Kilpatrick 137 7368Sociology Arts and Sciences 2-03 4562Spanish Terrell Hall 113 4415Special Education Kilpatrick 101 4577Theatre Black Box Theatre 8290

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Georgia College Lingo: A reference guide to all new GC Parents

Soon after your son or daughter arrives at GC,they may begin using words or phrases thatseem strange to you. In reality, they are talkingabout the buildings, programs and placesaround campus. The list below should help youand your student speak the same language.

Bobcats Email – The official means of Universitycommunication with students. A student’s emailaddress of the student will typically befirst.last@bobcats.gcsu.edu, with someadjustments made for students who share thesame name. Students can access their email thruthe student GMAIL link found onpaws.gcsu.edu, and should check it daily.

CA – (Community Adviser) n. The CA is a current student, employed and trained byUniversity Housing who lives in the residence halls with the residents. The CA is avaluable resource and connects students to the campus resources they need. In addition toanswering questions and assisting with everyday needs, CAs also build community in theresidence halls by hosting events and activities.

CLAWS – (Cross-Listing for Available Work for Students) n. This listing is available forstudents in the PAWS main menu as a starting point in their search for employment, bothpart-time and full-time. The listing offers Federal Work Study, College Work Study andgeneral employment opportunities.

PAWS – n. This secure site provides students with access to personal information,including class schedules, financial aid information, registration, and grades. This is whereyou can check email, register for courses, and explore the Internet. The email address ofthe student will typically be first.last@bobcats.gcsu.edu, with some adjustments made forstudents who share the same last name and first name. Students may also use PAWS toaccess services formerly available in PAWS (Personal Access to Web Services). Those servicesinclude access to all personal information, including registration, grades, financial aid, theirclass schedule, undergraduate and graduate catalogues, course catalogue, etc.

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MSU – (Maxwell Student Union) n. A building located on Front Campus that houses theThe MAX, mail room, Colonnade (newspaper), Chick-fil-A, Subway, Einstein Bros. BagelCo., The Give Center, the Bobcat Card office, Midsouth Community Federal Credit Unionand the office of Auxiliary Services.

CD – (Community Director) n. The CD is a professional staff member who lives in theresidence halls and works with the CA staff to build hall community and assist residents.CDs are experienced staff members with extensive training who supervise the CA staff andensure issues within their buildings are addressed in a timely manner.

RSO – (Recognized Student Organization) n. These are the organizations on campus thatare registered with Student Activities, and receive the benefits of having a mailbox housed inthe office of Student Activities, the use of university facilities and equipment, the use of GCin their title, and the ability to solicit memberships and raise funds on campus.

SERV n. – This one actually doesn’t stand for anything, but it is the last four digits ofthe phone number that reaches the technology help center on campus 478-445-7378,which provides assistance to students with any computer problems.

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SNAP – (Student Night Auxiliary Patrol) n. The program enables students to patrol thecampus via foot and golf carts and provide safety escorts to the university communityduring the evenings and at night. Anyone who is on or within the immediate proximity ofthe GC campus is encouraged to call the GC Department of Public Safety at 478-445-SNAP (7627) and ask for a safety escort to their residence hall. The service is free of chargeand will be available most weeknights.

TAIL n. – Transfer Articulation Information LocatorVisit www.gcsu.edu/admissions/undergraduate/transfersdefault.html to access informationon transferring credit from another institution to Georgia College.

The Village n. – Short for The Village at West Campus, GC’s apartment communitylocated on West Campus.

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Academic CalendarThe following dates are subject to change and should be confirmed before plans aremade. For additional calendar information or to view calendars for Maymester andsummer session, please visit www.gcsu.edu/registrar/academiccalendar.htm or readThe Info Page at info.gcsu.edu.

FALL SEMESTER 2013Residence Halls open for Fall 2013 ..................................................................Aug. 15Last day to withdraw with 100% refund Fall 2013 ..................................Aug. 16Classes begin ................................................................................................Aug. 19Last day to add a course ....................................................................................Aug. 21Last day to drop a course (reduce course load) withoutfee penalty..........................................................................................................Aug. 23Labor Day holiday (no classes) ...........................................................................Sept. 2Midterm...............................................................................................................Oct. 9(Grades for all 1000 - 2000 level core classes due no later than 9 a.m.)Fall Break (no classes)...................................................................................Oct. 14-15Last day to drop a course or withdraw from ALL courses without academic penalty (Unless previously assigned an "F" by instructor for absences).......................................................................................................Oct. 17Spring 2014 Registration begins for ............................................................Oct. 28-31Continuing, Degree-Seeking Students

Thanksgiving holidays .................................................................................Nov. 27-29Classes end .....................................................................................................Dec. 9Final exams ..................................................................................................Dec. 10-13Residence Halls close for Winter Break at 6 p.m..............................................Dec. 13Grades due no later than 9 a.m.........................................................................Dec. 18

SPRING SEMESTER 2014Classes begin ..................................................................................................Jan. 13Payment deadline for Spring 2014 semester .......................................................Jan. 13Last day to add a course ......................................................................................Jan. 15Last day to drop a course (reduce course load) without fee penalty............................................................................................................Jan. 17Martin Luther King Jr. holiday ...........................................................................Jan. 20

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Midterm............................................................................................................March 4(Grades for all 1000 - 2000 level core classes due no later than 9 a.m.)Last day to drop a course or withdraw from ALL courses without academic penalty (Unless previously assigned an F by instructor for absences) ......................................................................................................March 7Summer and Fall 2014 Registration begins for Continuing, Degree-Seeking students............................................................................March 11-14Spring Break ..............................................................................................March 17-21Classes resume.................................................................................................March 24Classes end ......................................................................................................May 5Final exams........................................................................................................May 6-9Graduate Commencement 7 p.m. .......................................................................May 9Undergraduate Commencement 9 a.m. ............................................................May 10Grades due no later than 9 a.m..........................................................................May 14

MAYMESTER 2014Last day to withdraw (drop ALL classes for Maymester and receive a full refund) ................................May 9Classes begin .................................................................................................May 12Last day to add a course .....................................................................................May 12Last day to drop a course (reduce course load) without fee penalty...........................................................................................................May 12Midterm .............................................................................................................May 20Last day to drop a course or withdraw from ALL courses without academic penalty (Unless previously assigned an "F" by instructor for absences) .......................................................................................................May 21Classes end ....................................................................................................May 30Final Exams ..........................................................................................................June 2Memorial Day holiday .......................................................................................May 26Grades requested...................................................................................................June 9Grades due no later than 9 a.m............................................................................Aug. 8

FULL SUMMER SESSION, 2014Last day to withdraw (drop ALL Full Summer Session classes and receive a 100 percent refund)..............................................................June 3Classes begin.......................................................................................... June 4Last day to add a course ............................................................................June 6Last day to drop a course (reduce course load) without fee penalty....................................................................................June 9Independence Day Holiday........................................................................July 4

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Last day to drop a course or withdraw from ALL courses with a "W" grade(Unless previously assigned an "F" by instructor for absences or ifmaximum number of dropped courses has been exceeded) ........................July 8Classes End.............................................................................................Aug. 4Final Exams ..............................................................................................Aug. 5Last day for Summer 2014 graduation candidates to completecoursework or degree requirements (all summer degrees areawarded at the end of the Full Summer term)...........................................Aug. 5Grades due no later than 9 a.m.................................................................Aug. 8

SUMMER I 2014Last day to withdraw (drop ALL Summer 1 classes and receive a full refund).........................................................................................................June 3Summer I classes begin...................................................................................June 4Last day to add a course .......................................................................................June 4Last day to drop a course (reduce course load) without fee penalty.............................................................................................................June 6Midterm .............................................................................................................June 17Last day to drop a course or withdraw from ALL courses without academic penalty (Unless previously assigned an "F" by instructor for absences)..........................................................................................................June 9Classes end .......................................................................................................July 2Final exams ............................................................................................................July 3Independence Day holiday....................................................................................July 4Grades requested....................................................................................................July 7Grades due no later than 9 a.m............................................................................Aug. 8

SUMMER II 2014Last day to withdraw (drop ALL Summer II classes and receive a full refund)..........................................................................................................July 3Classes begin ....................................................................................................July 7Last day to add a course ........................................................................................July 7Last day to drop a course (reduce course load) without fee penalty..............................................................................................................July 9Midterm ..............................................................................................................July 17Last day to drop a course or withdraw from all courses without academic penalty(Unless previously assigned an "F" by instructor for absences)...........................July 22Classes end......................................................................................................Aug. 4Final exams...........................................................................................................Aug. 5Grades due no later than 9 a.m. ..........................................................................Aug. 8

Mark Your Calendars!Family DayBe our guest!

Georgia College invites parents and families of current students tocampus Saturday, Oct. 19, 2013. This will be a chance for you to see howyour student is adapting to college life and to sample a bit of life at GC.Family Day is an exceptional opportunity for you to visit and get toknow your student’s friends and others.

Mark your calendars and look for additional information after July 1 at

www.gcsu.edu/familyday

Office of Admissions • New Student Programs

Georgia College, the state’s designated public liberal arts university, combines the educational experienceexpected at esteemed private liberal arts colleges with the affordability of public higher education.