New Student Orientation
During the summer, the Office of Student Development offers an online orientation program for new students.

Students are given the opportunity to meet with an advisor and select courses at the time of registration. Each student will also receive a comprehensive packet of information on choosing courses, selecting majors and careers, and college survival strategies.

Online Course Introduction
Do you have questions about online courses? Not sure what online courses are or if they will meet your individual learning requirements? Contact the Division of Instructional Technology with your questions at 856-415-2241 or e-mail us at DistanceLearning@gccnj.edu.

Off-Campus Extension Sites
Gloucester County College is committed to providing a variety of educational services to all county residents. To that end, the College provides both credit and credit-free courses at extension sites throughout the area. Listed below are some of the locations where the College currently offers selected courses and services. For additional information please call 856-468-5000, Ext. 5507.

• GCC Business & Industry Training Center, West Deptford
• GCC Fire Academy, Clarksboro • Area high schools
• Area churches
• Area businesses

Course Registration
The College provides a variety of registration opportunities for new and returning students, including online registration at www.gccnj.edu, mail-in registration, and open registration sessions. Advisement is also offered through personal academic advisement sessions, group advisement, and new student orientation.

Registration information is announced in campus publications and is released to area news media. Currently enrolled students are notified by e-mail to inform them of upcoming advisement and registration opportunities. For further information on registration dates contact Enrollment Services at 856-415-2209.

Cancellation of Courses
College officials reserve the right to cancel a scheduled course when enrollment is not deemed adequate to warrant offering that section at that time.

Change of Instructor
Gloucester County College reserves the right to change instructor assignments without prior announcement.

Photo ID Requirement
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (see page 42) helps protect the privacy of student education records. The intent of the legislation is to protect the rights of students and to ensure the privacy and accuracy of education records. The Act applies to all institutions that are recipients of federal aid administered by the Secretary of Education.

Gloucester County College requires photo ID for all business transactions. Students without college-issued photo identification will be referred to the appropriate college administrator for assistance.

Criminal History Background Checks for Students
Students may be subject to criminal history background checks as they participate in college classes or for subsequent employment depending on the major in which they are enrolled or the employer who hires them upon completion of their college work. Students who are enrolled in programs for which they may not be subsequently employable, due to their criminal history, may be counseled to transfer to another major if the criminal record becomes known to the college.

The college will cooperate with all institutions and agencies requiring such checks and will strive to inform students through regular sources, such as the catalog and handbook, of programs in which criminal history background checks may be necessary. However, due to evolving and new requirements for such checks, the college may be unable to provide all information necessary regarding every profession, institution, or agency requiring criminal history background checks. Accordingly, it is the responsibility of the student, not the college, to understand the requirements for such checks. All costs for background checks or other such reviews or activities will be borne by the student. Details on necessary criminal history background checks for specific programs and the processes associated with them will be provided in accordance with administrative rules and regulations. (Board policy 8109)

Student Directory Information
GCC hereby designates the following student information as public directory information. This information may be disclosed by the institution for any purpose, at its discretion: student’s name, enrollment status, program or major emphasis, dates of attendance, and degree information (including date earned and honors).

Students may withhold permission to disclose this information under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974 (as amended) (see page 42), by completing a Request to Prevent Disclosure of Directory Information form, available from the Office of Student Records. Such notification shall become effective as of the date received in the Office of Student Records and will remain in effect for the remainder of the academic year.

Transcripts
Official transcripts of grades are available from the Office of Student Records. To obtain transcripts, students must submit a signed, written request, stating their name, date of birth, signature, the full name and address of the institution to which the transcript should be sent, and the fee. Students planning to transfer should know the application deadlines of the schools to which they are applying and arrange to have the official transcripts sent in plenty of time. Normally, GCC requires five working days to issue student transcripts.

No person other than the student will be given a student’s transcript, nor will any part of a student’s academic record be made available to a person other than the student and his/her advisors, unless the student signs a release or the records are summoned by subpoena. The student and any person authorized by a release will need photo identification to pick up a transcript.

Change of Address
Students must immediately notify the office of Enrollment Services of any change in legal address. The College must maintain up-to-date records to ensure that students receive vital information.

Planning and Development
Career and personal planning and development services provided by the Office of Student Development include:

• Career counseling, which provides GCC students with guidance in addressing career and life planning issues. All sessions are confidential and are available through individual appointments.
• Career testing, which helps students make informed decisions about their future. Students may choose group career testing or use My Road, a career planning Web site.
• Job search strategies, which include assistance with resumes and cover letters, job search techniques, and interviewing skills. Students may make individual appointments with counselors or attend workshops during the academic year.
• Interpersonal problems are dealt with by counselors assisting students adjust to college life. Students desiring long-term counseling are referred to appropriate sources.
• Group workshops are held throughout the semesters, covering such topics as stress management, relaxation techniques, budgeting, and notetaking.