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.
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Orientation Session (sign up and attendance is required):
- GHC orientation takes 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:
- Students attending orientation on campus will register for classes at orientation with the help of an advisor.
- Students attending orientation in person will be registered for all classes by an advisor prior to orientation. 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 with next steps.
- 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).
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.
-
Orientation Session (sign up and attendance is required):
- GHC orientation takes 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 orientation on campus will register for classes at orientation with the help of an advisor.
- Students attending orientation in person will be registered for all classes by an advisor prior to orientation. 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 with next steps.
- 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).
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.
