Charger Orientation FAQs

What is the Pre-Orientation?

All students must take the Pre-Orientation once they have been admitted to the college. Students can find the link through their Check Admissions Status page. Fifteen minutes after completing it, you will be able to register for an orientation, if orientation is required for your student type. Students will have a OO (Pre-Orientation) hold until they satisfy the requirement. The quiz provides general information about GHC as well as information about student technology, how to pay for classes, and when to pay for classes.

What is the orientation process? Is it required?

New Freshmen, Transfer, and Non-Traditional Students

Orientation is a two-step process. Students are required to attend a Virtual Orientation session (via Zoom) as well as a Welcome to Campus Orientation. You can register for the Virtual Orientation session through your Check Admissions Status. The Welcome to Campus Orientation will be held on each site for campus tours, getting your student ID (Charger ID card), and parking pass.

Transient, Re-Admit, or Post Baccalaureate Students
Orientation is not required. If you need assistance with registering for classes, please contact the Advising department.

How do I sign up and what is the charge for Orientation?

You can register for an orientation session through your Check Admissions Status. Once you have registered for an orientation date, a confirmation will automatically be displayed. If your choice of orientation date is full, please choose the next available orientation date.

There is no charge for an orientation session.

When do I pay my bill?

Once you have officially registered then you will have an invoice and a schedule. You will be able to view this on your schedule/bill.

Tuition/fees are due by the listed payment deadline on your schedule/bill. You can also view the upcoming payment deadlines (as well as payment options) on the Business Office website.

Where can I purchase books?

Books can be purchased from the Bookstore located on the Floyd Campus, Cartersville Campus, or from the online store. Your detailed schedule information from your schedule/bill is needed to purchase books.

Can I make changes to my schedule?

Yes! You can make changes to your schedule after your orientation. You can either stop by the Virtual Hub during the Advising drop-in hours or email the Advising department directly to: advising@highlands.edu. Make sure to email us from your GHC student email account and always include your GHC student ID number.

When do classes begin?

See the Academic Calendar for the beginning date for each semester.