Charger Orientation
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Spring 2025 Orientation Sessions
Spring 2025 Orientations will begin with an Online Pre-Orientation followed by an in-person orientation.
Students with a fully online schedule may attend a virtual orientation or an on-campus orientation. Students with any class on-campus should attend an on-campus orientation.
Below are the Spring 2025 Orientation dates:
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, December 10 | 9:00am | Floyd |
| Thursday, December 12 | 6:00pm | Microsoft Teams (Online-only students) |
| Tuesday, December 17 | 9:00am | Paulding |
| Thursday, December 19 | 9:00am | Cartersville |
| Tuesday, January 7 | 1:00pm | Floyd |
| Wednesday, January 8 | 9:00am | Marietta |
| Thursday, January 9 | 2:00pm | Microsoft Teams (Online-only students) |
| Friday, January 10 | 9:00am | Cartersville |
How do I get started with my orientation?
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Pre-Orientation:
- Pre-Orientation introduces you to GHC and what you should expect as a student.
- Complete Pre-Orientation in your Check Admissions Status.
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Welcome Email:
- The email will contain useful information to be successful at GHC. It will also include what to expect with course registration.
- Check your student email inbox soon after signing up for the live, virtual orientation. Complete the tasks listed.
- Be sure to read through your digital packet
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Orientation Session (sign up and attendance is required):
- GHC orientations take place on-campus at every campus location and is an opportunity to become familiar with everything GHC has to offer and ensure a smooth start to your first semester. During orientation, you'll gain insights into your chosen major and degree, have the chance to interact with various student service departments, such as advising, financial aid, and the business office, and become acquainted with the campus facilities.
- Sign up for an orientation through Check Admissions Status after completing the Pre-Orientation.
- NOTE: Fully online students have an online orientation option (date listed in Check Admissions Status and above) but are also welcome to attend an on-campus orientation.
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Class Registration:
- You will be registered by an advisor your first semester at GHC.
- Advisors will use your responses on the pre-orientation questionnaire to register you for classes. Once your schedule is built by an advisor, you will receive an email to your GHC student email account. You will then have the opportunity to change your schedule by either visiting our Virtual Hub or contact the Advising department via email: advising@highlands.edu.
- Note: Make sure to contact any GHC department through your GHC student email account.
Summer 2025 Orientation Sessions
Summer 2025 Orientations will begin with an Online Pre-Orientation followed by an in-person orientation.
Students with a fully online schedule may attend a virtual orientation or an on-campus orientation. Students with any class on-campus should attend an on-campus orientation.
Below are the Summer 2025 Orientation dates:
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday, May 8 | 9:00am | Paulding |
| Tuesday, May 13 | 6:00pm | Microsoft Teams (Online-only students) |
| Monday, May 19 | 1:00pm | Cartersville |
| Tuesday, May 20 | 9:00am | Marietta |
| Thursday, May 22 | 9:00am | Floyd |
| Wednesday, May 28 | 10:00am | Microsoft Teams (Online-only students) |
How do I get started with my orientation?
-
Pre-Orientation:
- Pre-Orientation introduces you to GHC and what you should expect as a student.
- Complete Pre-Orientation in your Check Admissions Status.
-
Welcome Email:
- The email will contain useful information to be successful at GHC. It will also include what to expect with course registration.
- Check your student email inbox soon after signing up for the live, virtual orientation. Complete the tasks listed.
- Be sure to read through your digital packet
-
Orientation Session (sign up and attendance is required):
- GHC orientations take place on-campus at every campus location and is an opportunity to become familiar with everything GHC has to offer and ensure a smooth start to your first semester. During orientation, you'll gain insights into your chosen major and degree, have the chance to interact with various student service departments, such as advising, financial aid, and the business office, and become acquainted with the campus facilities.
- Sign up for an orientation through Check Admissions Status after completing the Pre-Orientation.
- NOTE: Fully online students have an online orientation option (date listed in Check Admissions Status and above) but are also welcome to attend an on-campus orientation.
-
Class Registration:
- Students attending an on-campus orientation, you will register for classes at your scheduled orientation. Students attending an online orientation, you will be registered for classes by an advisor based on your pre-orientation registration questionnaire.
- Advisors will introduce the process of registering for classes and creating a schedule, and then assist students in building a balanced schedule that fits their needs and preferences. Students attending an online orientation will have a scheduled created by an advisor - and then this advisor will reach out to the student to their GHC student email account.
- Feel free to contact Advising with any questions - email advising@highlands.edu - (be sure to email from your GHC student email account and note your GHC ID number).
Fall 2025 Orientation Sessions
Fall 2025 Orientations will begin with an Online Pre-Orientation followed by an in-person orientation.
Students with a fully online schedule may attend a virtual orientation or an on-campus orientation. Students with any class on-campus should attend an on-campus orientation.
Below are the Fall 2025 Orientation dates:
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday, June 12 | 6:00pm | Microsoft Teams (Online-only students) |
| Monday, June 16 | 9:00am | Marietta |
| Tuesday, June 17 | 5:00pm | Cartersville |
| Monday, June 23 | 1:00pm | Paulding |
| Wednesday, June 25 | 9:00am | Floyd |
| Thursday, July 17 | 9:00am | Cartersville |
| Monday, July 21 | 1:00pm | Paulding |
| Tuesday, July 22 | 5:00pm | Floyd |
| Thursday, July 24 | 9:00am | Marietta |
| Monday, July 28 | 1:00pm | Cartersville |
| Thursday, July 31 | 2:00pm | Microsoft Teams (Online-only students) |
| Monday, Aug. 4 | 1:00pm | Floyd |
| Tuesday, Aug. 7 | 9:00am | Cartersville |
How do I get started with my orientation?
-
Pre-Orientation:
- Pre-Orientation introduces you to GHC and what you should expect as a student.
- Complete Pre-Orientation in your Check Admissions Status.
-
Welcome Email:
- The email will contain useful information to be successful at GHC and what to expect for orientation.
- Begin checking your GHC student email account (Microsoft Outlook) after signing up for orientation. All GHC communication will be sent there!
-
Orientation Session (sign up and attendance is required):
- GHC orientations take place on-campus at every campus location and is an opportunity to become familiar with everything GHC has to offer and ensure a smooth start to your first semester. During orientation, you'll gain insights into your chosen major and degree, have the chance to interact with various student service departments, such as advising, financial aid, and the business office, and become acquainted with the campus facilities.
- Sign up for an orientation through Check Admissions Status after completing the Pre-Orientation.
- NOTE: Fully online students have an online orientation option (date listed in Check Admissions Status and above) but are also welcome to attend an on-campus orientation.
-
Class Registration:
- If you are a fully online student attending an online orientation, you will be registered by an advisor your first semester at GHC.
- Advisors will use your responses on the pre-orientation questionnaire to register you for classes. Once your schedule is built by an advisor, you will receive an email to your GHC student email account. You will then have the opportunity to change your schedule by either visiting our Virtual Hub or contact the Advising department via email: advising@highlands.edu.
- Note: Make sure to contact any GHC department through your GHC student email account.
Dual Enrollment Orientation Sessions
Accepted High School students participating in Dual Enrollment may register for a specialized orientation session (not found on the list below) through the Orientation Sign Up link on the Check Admissions Status page. Please contact dualenroll@highlands.edu for more information regarding Dual Enrollment Orientation at GHC.Questions? Email orientation@highlands.edu. Register for orientation in your Check Admissions Status page.
