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Student Support

Student Services and Resources for your College Experience.

 

Students enrolled in online courses at GHC enjoy the same access to GHC services as students taking courses on campus.

Advising

Assists students with registration questions and guidance, available through virtual and in-person “Drop-In” Advising.

Financial Aid

Helps students and families in applying for and receiving financial aid to meet educational expenses.

Student Support Services

Supports students via personal counseling, disability access, career services, and food pantries.

Tutorial Center

Offers virtual tutoring sessions in Math, Science, English, and more to help students succeed.

Technology Support

GHC Online students have direct access to GHC Information Technology services to support their technology needs.

Technology Provided by GHC

D2L Brightspace

D2L is the online learning management system that supports all courses at GHC and the web-based interface for your online classes.

MS Office 365

Microsoft Office 365 is provided to all students for their email needs. GHC students may also download a copy of the latest version of Microsoft Office.

Teams

All GHC students have access to Teams for online learning, meetings, and remote support. Teams enables remote collaboration via video, audio, and chat.

Technology Requirements for Online Learning

Laptop/Desktop

  • Windows 10 PC or an Apple computer (with macOS 15.+)
  • Your computer must also be capable of running the most recent updated version of the recommended web browsers (See “Internet” tab).

Tablets and Mobile Devices

While D2L supports the use of tablets and other mobile devices, submitting papers and taking tests is best done using a Windows PC or Apple computer.

Mobile Device Requirements:

  • Android 11.0+ (with the latest Google Chrome browser)
  • Apple iOS 15+ (with the latest Safari browser)

Some courses may require a:

  • computer camera or webcam (external or built-in)
  • computer microphone (external or built-in)
  • computer speakers or ability to connect headphones for audio playback
  • printer

Supported Web Browsers

GHC recommends that you access your D2L courses with the latest version of a supported browser:

Internet Access

  • We recommend that you have broadband Internet access at your home. The faster and more reliable your internet connection speed, the better your experience will be.
  • A cable or DSL connection is recommended, particularly for submitting assignments & quizzes.
  • Be aware of any data charges or data caps associated with your Internet service and plan your usage accordingly.