TABLE OF CONTENTS
President’s Message/Board of Regents ...3
Calendar ...4
Getting Started ...5
Important Notice for New and Readmitted Students ...5
Dual Credit & Early Admissions Program ...6
New Student Orientation ...7
Registration Dates and Times ...8
Testing and Registration ...9
How to Register ...11
Financial Aid and Scholarships ...15
Veterans Benefits Program ...16
Universal Access Scholarships ...17
Tuition and Fees ...18
How to Pay ...19
Bookstore ...22
Programs of Study Offered ... 23-24
Galveston College Map ... 25-26
Additional Student Information ...27
Final Exam Schedule ...29
How to Read the Course Schedule ...30
Winter Mini-Semester ...31
2016 Spring Course Schedule ...33
Distance Learning ...57
2016 Spring Distance Learning Courses ...58
2016 Spring Hybrid Courses ...66
2016 Spring Second Start Courses ...71
Course Fees ...73
IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS
You may reach important College offices by dialing:
Admissions Office/Transcript Request...(409) 944-1230
Counseling Center ...(409) 944-1220
Financial Aid. ...(409) 944-1235
Student Activities ...(409) 944-1234
Special Services. ...(409) 944-1220
Instruction ...(409) 944-1203
Distance Education ...(409) 944-1324
Technical & Workforce Education ...(409) 944-1404
Learning Resource Center ...(409) 944-1240
Continuing Education. ...(409) 944-1344
Campus Security. ...(409) 944-1361
IT Service Desk ...(409) 944-1352
Dear Students and Supporters,
We are pleased to present to you the 2016 Spring
Semester Credit Class Schedule. This schedule provides
traditional, online, and hybrid classes for a wide range
of students. Please take advantage of our offerings to
advance your higher education or career training.
For 49 years Galveston College has offered a quality,
affordable higher education environment that is
supported by dedicated faculty and staff with an interest
in serving our student constituents. As we approach our
50th Anniversary and celebrate our progress and your success, we are proud to
welcome you to Galveston College, ranked by Schools.com as the number one
community college in Texas.
Sincerely,
Dr. W. Myles Shelton
PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
Board of Regents
The nine-member Board of Regents of Galveston College is elected at-large by
residents of Galveston Island, Port Bolivar and Crystal Beach. These Regents give
unselfishly of their time and represent their constituents for six-year terms.
W. Myles Shelton, Ed.D.
Tino F. Gonzalez Position 1 Raymond Lewis, Jr. Vice Chairperson - Position 4 Armin Cantini Chairperson - Position 9 Fred D. Raschke Position 2 George F. Black Position 7 Karen F. Flowers Secretary - Position 3 Carroll G. Sunseri Position 6 Carl E. Kelly Position 8 Michael B. Hughes Position 5
WINTER MINI CALENDAR
November 16 ... Early Registration Begins
December 11 ... Early Registration Payment Due/Drop for Non-Payment (Noon)
December 15 – 16 ... General Registration
December 17 ... Late Registration
December 18 ... Classes Begin
December 18 ... Last Day to Drop without Receiving a “W”
December 19 – January 3 ...Winter Break (College Closed)
January 6 ...Last Day to Withdraw with a “W” or Submit AWN
January 8 ... General Assembly (College Closed)
January 15 ...Final Exams
January 19 ... Grades Due to Admissions by 10:00 a.m
.
SPRING CALENDAR
November 3 ...New Student Orientation (10:00 a.m.)
November 12 ...New Student Orientation (3:00 p.m.)
November 16 ... Early Registration Begins
December 3 ...New Student Orientation (10:00 a.m.)
December 9 ...New Student Orientation (5:00 p.m.)
December 19 – January 3 ...Winter Break (College Closed)
January 7 ...New Student Orientation (10:00 a.m.)
January 7 ... Early Registration Payment Due/Drop for Non-Payment (Noon)
January 8 ... General Assembly (College Closed)
January 11 – 13 ... General Registration
January 14 – 15 ... Late Registration
January 18 ...MLK Day (College Closed)
January 19 ... Classes Begin
January 25 ...Last Day to Add/Drop Classes and for Financial Settlement
February 3 ... Last Day to Apply for Spring Graduation
February 3 ... Last Day to Drop without Receiving a “W”
March 14 – 18...Spring Break (College Closed)
March 25...Good Friday (College Closed)
April 14 ...Last Day to Withdraw with a “W” or Submit AWN
May 5 – 11 ...Final Exams
May 12 ... Grades Due to Admissions by 10:00 a.m.
May 13 ...Graduation
SPRING SECOND START
November 16 ...Early Registration Begins
February 16 ... New Student Orientation (3:00 p.m.)
February 19 ...Early Registration Payment Due/Drop for Non-Payment (Noon)
February 29 ... Classes Begin
March 8... Last Day to Drop without Receiving a “W”
March 14 – 18... Spring Break (College Closed)
March 25... Good Friday (College Closed)
April 21 ... Last Day to Withdraw with a “W” or Submit AWN
May 5 -11 ... Final Exams
May 12 ...Grades Due to Admissions by 10:00 a.m.
May 13 ... Graduation
El horario de clases no se imprime en español, pero si usted necesita asistencia en
espa-ñol por favor llame al teléfono (409) 944-4242 y pida hablar con alguien en espaespa-ñol y con
gusto le ayudaremos.
GETTING STARTED
APPLYING FOR ADMISSION
For admission consideration to degree and certificate programs, new
students need to complete the following steps:
1.
Complete the Application for Admissions and the Residency
Questionnaire.
2.
Submit official transcripts from home/high schools and colleges and
universities attended.
3.
If required, take appropriate placement tests and complete New
Stu-dent Orientation.
4.
Meet with a Counselor, Faculty Advisor, or Program Coordinator to
discuss your degree plan and plan your class schedule.
5.
Submit evidence of the Bacterial Meningitis vaccination.
6.
Register and pay for classes using Whitecaps portal or in person.
READMISSION
Previously enrolled students who have not attended Galveston College for
at least one semester (not including summer sessions) must reenroll by
completing and submitting a Readmissions Application to the Office of
Ad-missions located in Moody Hall. The ReadAd-missions Application can also
be downloaded online at www.gc.edu. Students who have been away
from GC for one year or more must reapply by completing a new
Admis-sion Application and the Residency Questionnaire.
IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR NEW AND
READMITTED STUDENTS
Pursuant to the Jamie Schanbaum and Nicolis Williams
Act, all entering students to an institution of higher
education or private or independent institution
after January 1, 2012, MUST show evidence
of being immunized against bacterial
menin-gitis. (Texas Education Code 51.9192)
Entering student is defined as:
a) A new student – a first-time student in
an institution of higher education, or the
private or independent institution of higher
edu-cation, including a student who transfers to the
institution from another institution or
b) A student who previously attended an institution
of higher education before January 1, 2012 and
is enrolling in the same or another institution
fol-lowing a break in enrollment of at least one fall or
spring semester.
The bill exempts from the immunization a student who
is enrolled only in online or other long distance
DUAL CREDIT & EARLY ADMISSIONS PROGRAM
Enrollment in Galveston College’s Dual Credit/Early Admissions
Pro-gram provides high school students an opportunity to get a head-start on
earning transferable college credits at a minimal cost before high school
graduation. Contact Priscilla Culver at (409) 944-1251 for more
informa-tion or visit www.gc.edu.
The Advantages of the Dual Credit & Early Admissions Program
include:
Earn college credit while in high school.
Courses are transferrable to four-year colleges and universities.
Savings on tuition costs and fees compared to that of a four-year
col-lege.
Seamless transition from high school to college
Greater likelihood of success in subsequent collegiate work
Greater likelihood of earning a high school diploma and a college
degree
Reduced cost of enrolling in higher education courses
Opportunity to access college facilities and resources such as
tutor-ing services, computer labs and counseltutor-ing services
Enhances skills required to be successful at the collegiate level such
as time management skills, critical thinking skills, study skills and
fol-lowing directions and procedures.
Qualifications for Dual Credit & Early Admissions:
1. Must be classified as a high school student.
2. Complete the Application for Admission with the Residency
education courses or who is 22 years of age or older. Other exemptions
include:
a) An affidavit from the physician stating that obtaining the vaccination
would be injurious to the health or well-being of the student,
b) An affidavit form by the student that he/she declines the vaccination
for “reasons of conscience,” that includes religious beliefs.
Evidence of the vaccination must be during the five years preceding and
at least 10 days prior to the first day of the semester in which the student
plans to enroll.
How to provide evidence of vaccination to Galveston College Office of
Admissions:
Submit a signed official notification from your physician indicating
the month, day, and year the vaccination was administered, or
Submit an official immunization record generated from a state or
local health authority, or
Submit a signed notification from your physician that obtaining the
vaccination will be injurious to your health or
Submit an affidavit that the student declines the vaccination for
rea-sons of conscience.
Proof of your vaccination must be submitted to the Office of Admissions
(M-160) in person, via email: [email protected] or via fax (409) 944-1501.
For additional information, please visit
www.thecb.state.tx.us/bacterial-meningitis or www.collegevaccinerequirements.com
Questionnaire or the online Apply Texas application.
3. Demonstrate readiness for college coursework via the Texas
Success Initiative (TSI) Assessment, ACT, SAT, STAAR End of
Course Assessment, PSAT, or other approved assessment. Please
visit your high school counselor to ensure readiness standards are
met.
4. Complete the Dual Credit Enrollment Form and obtain all signatures.
5. Submit an official high school transcript and an official test score
report
All completed and signed documents should be submitted to the
Galveston College Dual Credit Advisor. The Dual Credit Advisor can
be reached by telephone at 409-944-1251 or email at pgonzale@
gc.edu
NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION
New Student Orientation is MANDATORY for all first time, fulltime entering
students registering for credit classes. All students are welcome and
encouraged to attend. Students may choose either a face-to-face or
online orientation. The schedule of face-to-face sessions is listed below.
Please see the Online Orientation section for more details on that option.
Tuesday, November 3, 2015
10:00 a.m.
Thursday, November 12, 2015 3:00 p.m.
Thursday, December 3, 2015 10:00 a.m.
Wednesday, December 9, 2015 5:00 p.m.
Thursday, January 7, 2016
10:00 a.m.
Tuesday, February 16, 2016
3:00 p.m.
(Second Start Orientation)
Orientation sessions provide students with information on the many
ser-vices available at Galveston College. In addition students are also able to
register early for courses.
• Students who are required to take the TSI Assessment ® cannot
reg-ister for classes without taking the exam. It is strongly recommended
you complete this exam prior to attending orientation.
• The TSI Assessment Examination requires a fee of $29 and the
completion of a pre-assessment activity prior to testing.
• See the Counseling Office to make your reservation for a session,
check your TSI status and receive more information regarding the
pre-assessment activity.
• Student Success Advisors are available on a walk –in basis to
an-swer any questions you may have regarding the Admissions process,
Financial Aid process, the Texas Success Initiative, New Student
Orientation and course selection
Before paying for your exam please make sure you complete the
follow-ing:
Speak with a Student Success Advisor regarding the pre-assessment
activity
Pick up your TSI examination form from the Counseling Center
signed by an advisor
Make your $29 payment in the Business Office located on the 2nd
floor of Moody Hall.
Present your examination form, your receipt of payment and photo ID
in the Testing Center to take the exam
All orientation sessions will be held in The Cheney Student Center, Seibel
Wing. Visit www.gc.edu for more information. To sign up for a session call
(409)944-1220 or email Diane Laine at [email protected]
NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION ONLINE
Galveston College has created an online version of the New Student
Orientation in an effort to better serve our students. Students must have
applied to Admissions and received their GC student ID number before
be-ing able to login to the Whitecaps Portal to complete the orientation. If you
do not know your GC student ID number, please contact the Admissions
Office for assistance.
Your Admissions acceptance letter provides details on how to access the
Whitecaps Portal at https://whitecaps.gc.edu to complete the
pre-assess-ment activity for those students who must take the TSI Assesspre-assess-ment test,
as well as access to the online new student orientation. Please contact the
Counseling Center at (409) 944-1220 if you have any questions pertaining
to the online orientation.
REGISTRATION DATES AND TIMES
SPRING 2016
Early Registration*:
November 16 –
8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Monday – Tuesday
January 7
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday – Friday
General Registration**:
January 11 – 13
8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Monday – Wednesday
Late Registration**:
January 14
8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Thursday
January 15
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Friday
*For Early Registration, payment must be made by 12:00 (noon) on
January 7, 2016 to avoid being dropped from class.
**For General and Late Registration, payment must be made on the day
you register to avoid being dropped from classes.
REGISTRATION ALERT
Students may not register for classes until a Texas Success Initiative score
or exemption is on file. Students may be required to take the new TSI
As-sessment® test before enrolling in Galveston College. Students enrolling in
Level One Certificates may be TSI exempt. Please contact an advisor for
more information.
TEXAS SUCCESS INITIATIVE
The Texas Success Initiative (TSI) requires students to demonstrate
college readiness in reading, writing, and mathematics by meeting certain
criteria. The criteria include minimum scores on one of the following tests:
TAKS®, STAAR, SAT®, ACT® or TSI Assessment®; or prior completion
of identified college courses with a grade of "C" or higher. Official test
score reports are required for placement/exemption. Students who do not
demonstrate college readiness in any or all areas will be required to enroll
in the appropriate developmental course(s). Galveston College offers the
TSI Assessment test to meet the Texas Success Initiative requirement.
The test is available in the Learning Resources Center at Galveston
College. Please contact the Counseling Center at (409) 944-1220 or the
Testing Center at (409) 944-1290 for information on dates, times, and cost
of the TSI Assessment test (valid picture I.D. REQUIRED for all testing).
PLACEMENT TESTING
Each credit course in the Galveston College Catalog (available on-line at
www.gc.edu), has a required performance level in reading, writing, and/
or mathematics skills. The TSI Assessment® test is used to determine
placement in college level courses. Students who do not demonstrate the
required performance level will be required to successfully complete the
appropriate developmental course(s). All students who place into two or
more developmental level courses are required to enroll in PSYC 1300
– Learning Framework. Contact the Counseling Center at (409) 944-1220
for information on the requirements for enrolling in credit courses.
GALVESTON COLLEGE TESTING CENTER
The Testing Center provides support to the Galveston College community
by accurately administering, reporting and securing assessments used by
both the college and community. Services are offered in a clean, fair,
com-fortable and safe environment. The Testing Center is dynamic and strives
to accommodate evolving testing and assessment needs. We adhere to the
NCTA Professional Standards and Guidelines.
The Testing Center is equipped to provide computer generated and web
based exams. Most exams are offered on a walk-in bases unless otherwise
indicated below.
Test:
Cost:
Registration Requirement:
TSI Assessment®
$29.00
Pre-Registration Required through
the Counseling Office
TSI Retest Per Section
$10.00
Pre-Registration Via Counseling
CLEP®
$80.00
Pre-Registration Required
$15.00
Galveston College Fee
CORRESPONDENCE $25.00 Pre-Registration
Not Required
DISTANCE LEARNING
No Charge Pre-Registration Not Required
GED*
$135.00
Pre-Registration Required
(www.ged.com)
GED Re-Test
$33.25
Per Subject Pre-Registration
Required
NURSING
Pre-Registration required
PRE-ASSESSMENT (HESI) $80.00
Via Nursing Department
VCT PROCTORED
EXAMS
$25.00
Pre-Registration Required
Radiology (HESI)
$45.00
Pre-Registration Required
ACCUPLACER Test
$29.00
Pre-Registration Required
A valid photo ID is required for admission for all exams. For more
infor-mation, check out the testing website at www.gc.edu or contact the
Galves-ton College Testing Center at (409) 944-1290.
* The GED Exam is no longer offered as a pencil and paper exam.
24-hour registration is available at www.ged.com. Anyone who tested prior to
January 2014 and did not pass or complete the exam must re-take the full
exam. GED is only available to individuals who have not obtained a high
school diploma from any school foreign or domestic.
Pre-Registration is only available through www.ged.com or for online
sup-port contact:
Test on computer questions
1-877-EXAM-GED (877-392-6433)
Preguntas en Español 1-877-450-3276
HOW TO REGISTER FOR CLASSES
Galveston College has implemented a new student information system –
Whitecaps Portal. This system provides students with immediate and
ongo-ing information about programs and services available at the College as well
as online access to their individual courses and program of study status.
REGISTER USING YOUR WHITECAPS PORTAL
New Students
New students will be given access to the Whitecaps Portal for registration only
after meeting with an advisor.
Contact the Office of Admissions to verify that your records are
com-plete.
Prepare a draft class schedule to review with your Student Success
Advisor, Faculty Advisor, or Program Coordinator.
Follow the instructions listed to register online.
Continuing Students
Register using the Whitecaps Portal during scheduled registration
periods. Follow the instructions listed below. (Continuing and former
students should also check with the Office of Admissions to remove
any registration holds before meeting with a Student Success
Advisor, Faculty Advisor, or Program Coordinator.)
Returning Students
Students who have not been enrolled for at least one long semester
(spring, fall, or both summer semesters) will need to reapply to the
college before being allowed to register. Please contact the Office of
Admissions to reapply and update your student record.
Follow the instructions listed to register online.
Ability to Benefit
Students who have not received a high school diploma, GED, or
Homeschool transcript and are enrolling in an eligible career pathway
program may qualify for Ability-to-Benefit and receive Title IV funding
to cover the cost of tuition and fees. To qualify for Ability-to-Benefit,
students must take the ACCUPLACER test and score a 55 in Reading
Comprehension, 60 in Sentence Skills, and 34 in Arithmetic. For more
information, please contact the Financial Aid Office at (409) 944-1235
REGISTER ONLINE!
The following instructions are provided to assist with registering online:
1
Go to www.gc.edu
2
Click on Whitecaps Portal
3
For continuing students, enter your GC User ID and password (the password
is the same as your current campus computer password) and click login. For
new students, enter “GC” followed by your 7 digit student ID number and
password (the password is defaulted to your date of birth mmddyy) and click
login. If you changed your password or need to reset it, contact the IT Help
Desk at 409-944-1352.
5
Select Search and Register for Classes
6
Select a term, enter as many search criteria as you wish and click Submit
7
To add a class, click the Select Section(s) box next to the sections you want
to add and click Submit
8
Select the appropriate action for all sections or for each section individually
and click Submit
9
Review your Registration Results and click OK
Pay for your classes online by clicking the FACTS* Payment tab.
* For more information about FACTS (payment online) turn to page 19.
Note: The Whitecaps Portal will prohibit students from registering in courses when they
have not completed the required prerequisite(s), lack the appropriate placement test
score(s) and/or fail to enroll in the course co-requisite. Students are responsible for the
development and accuracy of their class schedule.
Enrollment is complete only when tuition and fees are paid. Please contact the cashier
in the Business Office for other methods of payment.
SCHEDULE CHANGES
The WHITECAPS PORTAL is available for schedule changes during Early
Registration and General Registration. Students who need to change their
schedule (including adding or dropping a course) must contact a Counselor,
Faculty Advisor, or Program Coordinator to have the change(s) approved
during Late Registration. Some students may have restrictions on their ability
to make changes.
SENIOR CITIZEN DISCOUNT
All United States citizens who are residents of Galveston Community College
District who have attained the age of 65 years (65 and older)
are eligible to receive a 100% tuition discount for credit
courses, and a 50% discount for associated fees for credit
courses (exceptions include individual music instruction,
course fees, liability insurance, health fees, and testing
fees). Tuition/fee adjustment requests for credit courses
must be made at the time of registration.
SENIOR CITIZEN - CONTINUING EDUCATION
COURSES
All United States citizens who are residents
of Galveston Community College District who
have attained the age of 65 years (65 and
older) are eligible to receive a 50% tuition
discount for non-credit continuing education
courses. Tuition/fee adjustment requests for
continuing education courses must be made at
the time of registration.
DEGREE AUDIT
You may view your degree progress in your whitecaps portal. A degree audit is
a computerized evaluation report that compares completed, in progress, and
transfer coursework against program requirements. An audit report is
gener-ated that reflects coursework compared to requirements of a declared major
at Galveston College. The audit is unofficial and should be used only as a tool
to assist with planning future coursework. Students are strongly encouraged to
work closely with a Counselor, Faculty Advisor or Program Coordinator when
interpreting the report.
New and continuing students can view their degree progress by following these
instructions:
1.
Log into your WHITECAPS PORTAL
2. Under
Self Services, Select Academic Planning
3. Select
Program Evaluation
Follow the instructions on the screen.
ACADEMIC FRESH START
Academic Fresh Start entitles residents of Texas to seek admission to public
in-stitutions of higher education as undergraduate students without consideration
of courses undertaken ten (10) or more years prior to enrollment. An applicant
for admission who is a Texas resident may enter Galveston College pursuant to
the “academic fresh start” status, Texas Education Code, §51.931. Applicants
can request a Petition for Academic Fresh Start from the Office of Admissions.
a) Fresh Start must be declared upon entrance to the College. Students who
do not declare upon entrance will not be considered after enrolled.
b) An applicant who elects to apply under this statute may not receive any
course credits or grades earned for courses taken 10 or more years prior to
enrollment.
Notes: Academic Fresh Start does not apply to Financial Aid or VA benefits guidelines and/or regula-tions. Should the student seek admission under this option, then no college courses or credits ten (10) years or older will be evaluated. (A student's TSI exemption, based on work completed prior to the Fall of 1989, is retained even if a student elects to take advantage of the Academic Fresh Start program.) This option does not relieve students from notifying the college of attendance at previous institutions, nor of the need to submit transcripts indicating all previous course work attempted
CARL PERKINS PROGRAMS
Galveston College provides eligible students with limited financial assistance for
child care through Carl Perkins funding. This program is offered on a first come,
first served basis to qualifying individuals, as funding is available. Qualifying
individuals must be seeking a certification or degree in a technical program and
demonstrate financial need. Applications are available in the Counseling Center.
New applications should be submitted to the Counseling Center before or by
the following deadlines to assure that enrollment is complete prior to the start of
classes. Returning applicants MUST submit a renewal application (with
nota-tions, if a schedule is not available) by the deadline. Any returning student
who requests child care after the deadline may not be reviewed
until after classes have begun and awarded according
to available funds.
CHILD CARE PROGRAM:
Returning / New Participants:
Friday, December 11, 2015
SPECIAL SERVICES
Registration assistance and academic support are available for students
with disabilities and for special populations. For further information and
to register for services, students should contact the Counseling Center in
Moody Hall at (409) 944-1220.
STUDENT ID CARDS
All Galveston College students are required to possess and display a
valid Galveston College Student Identification card.
Students must present their payment receipt, showing their name and
stu-dent istu-dentification number, and a valid picture ID before a stustu-dent ID card
will be issued. Students having a Galveston College ID card will be given a
current semester sticker upon showing their payment receipt. The Galveston
College student ID card is required for college services such as the Library,
Gym, the Student Success Center, and in the Testing Center. The initial ID
card is issued at no cost to the student. Replacement ID cards are $5.00
each. Students may obtain their ID card at the IT Service Desk, room R-120.
PARKING PERMITS
All students, faculty, and staff at Galveston College are required to identify
their motor vehicles on campus through the use of a Galveston College
Parking Permit. Parking permits can be obtained anytime at no cost to the
student with appropriate identification (driver’s license) at the IT Service
Desk in room R-120 by completing the appropriate form. For a complete
listing of the Parking Rules and Regulations, go online to www.gc.edu.
GALVESTON COLLEGE STUDENT
SUCCESS CENTER
The Student Success Center, located in N-119, provides free tutoring for
any currently enrolled Galveston College student. Students must bring
their college identification card (ID) to receive services such as:
signing-in and signsigning-ing-out, accesssigning-ing the signing-internet and checksigning-ing-out textbooks
and laptops that are available for check out within the Center only.
The College website (http://www.gc.edu) contains many links to
valuable resources on the world-wide web for each discipline and for
study skills. The facility offers
white boards for group
studying and/or tutoring;
it also offers sixteen
computers designated
for tutoring or
virtual learning,
and a positive
learning
envi-ronment.
FINANCIAL AID
Financial aid eligibility must be determined by one of the following methods:
1
Apply for Financial Aid by completing the 2015-2016 Free Application for
Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for Spring 2016 semester at www.FAFSA.ed.gov
2
If a student has NOT received a Financial Aid Award Notification for aid year
2015-2016 from Galveston College Financial Aid Office, the student must
cover any balance that is owed and should contact the Business Office for
payment options.
3
If a student has applied for financial aid and/or scholarships and has NOT
received notification, the student may contact the Financial Aid Office to
determine the status of their application. If a student's file is incomplete, the
student will need to make payment arrangements at the time of registration
from their own resources or set-up a FACTS payment plan with the Business
Office. If Financial Aid is awarded during the semester, students will be
reimbursed, if eligible.
4
If a student has not applied for financial aid: Tuition and fees must be paid
from the student's own resources. An application packet may be picked up in
the Financial Aid Office.
Federal regulations mandate that financial aid eligibility must be recalculated
for students who withdraw during the semester, and who receive AWN’s
for non-attendance. A portion of financial aid used for tuition, fees, books,
and cash disbursements MAY HAVE TO BE REPAID by those students.
Students who fail to make the proper arrangements for repayment will be
reported to the federal data system. This will prevent students from receiving
aid from any school they attend in the future. Please see the Financial Aid
Office for additional information.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the priority date to apply for financial aid?
•
The priority date for applying for Financial Aid for Spring 2016 is
November 9, 2015.
•
Students may still apply after this date, but will have to pay for their tuition
and fees. Aid may be awarded retroactively after classes begin.
Will financial aid pay for my books? Books may be charged to Pell grants,
loans and other scholarships in the College Bookstore. First-time Universal
Access recipients will receive a one-time $200.00 book stipend, must be used
during the first semester of receiving Universal Access.
Can I get financial aid if I am a part-time student? Yes, in most cases.
When are financial aid refund checks produced? Refund checks are
produced 14 calendar days after financial aid funds have been disbursed to
the student’s account, which is February 17, 2016 for Spring 2016. All refund
checks will be mailed to the address on file with the Admissions Office.
What scholarships are available and how do I apply? Galveston College
has scholarships available for students who fill-out applications, meet
qualifications and are awarded through the scholarship committee. Galveston
College offers several named scholarships for the Fall and Spring semesters.
Contact the Financial Aid Office for details or visit the Financial Aid section of
the college’s website.
FINANCIAL AID ELIGIBILITY FOR LATE AND SECOND START
COURSES
• Register for Second Start before the census date of the long semester
The tuition/fees and bookstore charges for students who register for 16 weeks
courses and for Second Start or any class that starts after the census date
of the long term, will be paid for by financial aid on the census date of the
long semester. If the Second Start or (late starting course) is dropped by the
student or cancelled by the administration before the start date of the course,
the student is responsible for repaying any financial aid used to cover the
charges incurred for the course.
• Register for Second Start after the Census Date of the Long Semester
For students who register for Second Start courses only after the census of the
long term, their financial aid will be packaged according to their hours enrolled.
For students who are registered in a 16 weeks course(s) and who register
for Second Start or any classes that starts after the census date of the long
semester, the financial aid will be reassessed to accommodate the additional
course hours for the Second Start course.
VETERANS BENEFITS PROGRAM
The Financial Aid Office assists eligible student veterans and their
dependents in obtaining veterans’ educational benefits in compliance
with Veterans Administration procedures and regulations. To receive
veterans benefits, students must be admitted to Galveston College,
enroll in a degree-seeking or certificate-seeking program and apply
for Veterans Educational Benefits. Current students should visit or
contact the Financial Aid Office each semester after registering for
classes to verify their eligibility of benefits. For more information
regarding Veterans Administration education benefits, contact the
Financial Aid Office at (409) 944-1235.
UNIVERSAL ACCESS
SCHOLARSHIPS
Since the Fall Semester of 2001, Universal Access Scholarships
have ensured that every eligible graduate of a Galveston high
school, home school program, and/or GED recipient has the
opportunity to attend Galveston College to pursue a two year
associate degree, take university transfer classes and/or receive
technical training through an approved credit-earning workforce
development program.
An applicant must be a resident of the Galveston College taxing
district, as determined by the Admissions Office, for a minimum of
12 months prior to graduation or GED completion, and continue to
be a resident of the Galveston College taxing district while enrolled
at Galveston College and receiving Universal Access funds.
A recipient must be a resident of the state of Texas and a United
States citizen or an alien who has filed with the proper federal
immigration authorities a declaration of intention to become a citizen
(Texas Education Code 54.057) allowing these students to qualify for
resident tuition rates.
The maximum Universal Access Scholarship grant is $2,800, for up
to five years. In addition, there is a $200.00 book stipend which must
be utilized during the first semester that UA funds are accessed.
Complete Eligibility and Participation Guidelines for the program are
available on request from the Financial Aid Office and online at www.
gc.edu.
For more information, contact the Galveston College Foundation at
(409) 944-1303 or 1306.
For financial aid assistance, contact the Galveston College Financial
Aid Office at (409) 944-1235
SCHEDULE OF TUITION
FEES
TOTALS
SemeSter reS. of NoN-reS. of outof Bldg. uSe StudeNt regiStratioN geNeral iN diStrict outof NoN-reS. HrS. texaS texaS diStrict fee fee ServiceS fee fee Service fee total diStricttotal total1 $148 $400 $64 $80 $10 $30 $50 $318 $382 $634 2 $148 $400 $64 $80 $10 $30 $50 $318 $382 $634 3 $148 $400 $64 $80 $10 $30 $50 $318 $382 $634 4 $148 $400 $64 $80 $10 $30 $50 $318 $382 $634 5 $185 $500 $80 $100 $10 $30 $50 $375 $455 $770 6 $222 $600 $96 $120 $10 $30 $50 $432 $528 $906 7 $259 $700 $112 $140 $10 $30 $50 $489 $601 $1,042 8 $296 $800 $128 $160 $10 $30 $50 $546 $674 $1,178 9 $333 $900 $144 $180 $15 $30 $50 $608 $752 $1,319 10 $370 $1,000 $160 $200 $15 $30 $50 $665 $825 $1,455 11 $407 $1,100 $176 $220 $15 $30 $50 $722 $898 $1,591 12 $444 $1,200 $192 $240 $15 $30 $50 $779 $971 $1,727 13 $481 $1,300 $208 $260 $15 $30 $50 $836 $1,044 $1,863 14 $518 $1,400 $224 $280 $15 $30 $50 $893 $1,117 $1,999 15 $555 $1,500 $240 $300 $15 $30 $50 $950 $1,190 $2,135 16 $592 $1,600 $256 $320 $15 $30 $50 $1,007 $1,263 $2,271 17 $629 $1,700 $272 $340 $15 $30 $50 $1,064 $1,336 $2,407 18 $666 $1,800 $288 $360 $15 $30 $50 $1,121 $1,409 $2,543 19 $703 $1,900 $304 $380 $15 $30 $50 $1,178 $1,482 $2,679 20 $740 $2,000 $320 $400 $15 $30 $50 $1,235 $1,555 $2,815
TUITION AND FEES
Minimum tuition for Residents of Texas is $148 - Minimum tuition for Non-Residents of Texas is $400 - Tuition per credit hour for Residents of Texas is $37 - Tuition per credit hour for Non-Residents of Texas is $100. Third Repeat course or
Developmen-tal course work that exceed 27 hours will be assessed at $60 per credit hour surcharge. Non-Residents of Texas who are not located within the state of Texas, enrolled in distance education will be assessed at $100 per credit hour surcharge.
LABORATORY AND SPECIAL FEES
For Laboratory and course fees please see the Course Fee Schedule. Note: Fees are subject to change when circumstances warrant.
SPRING 2016 CLASSES BEGIN JANUARY 19, 2016
REFUND POLICY (Credit Courses Only)
Under the rules promulgated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, Galveston College will refund tuition and applicable fees for withdrawals and dropped classes as scheduled below:
100% prior to January 19, 2016 70% prior to 7:00 p.m. on February 8, 2016 25% prior to 7:00 p.m. on February 15, 2016
NONE after 7:00 p.m. on February 15, 2016
The $30 registration fee is non-refundable at anytime.
Student I.D. cards must be obtained by the 12th class day
or there will be an additional $5 charge.
A $25 non-refundable late registration fee will be assessed for Spring credit course registration beginning January 15, 2016. A $10 non-refundable schedule change fee will be assessed for Spring credit course additions, drops, or changes
beginning January 19, 2016.
Note: Tuition, fees and the refund policy listed in this schedule are accurate at the time of
publica-tion. Galveston College reserves the right to change its tuition, fees and refund policy wholly or in part during the semesters covering in the schedule.
HOW TO PAY
Students can pay on campus in the Business Office by check, cash or
credit cards. Galveston College accepts VISA, MasterCard, American
Express and Discover. The Business Office is located on the second floor
of Moody Hall at 4015 Avenue Q, Galveston, Texas. In addition, students
can pay online using FACTS-eCashier payment plans.
To help you meet your educational expenses, we are pleased to offer
FACTS as a convenient budget plan. It is not a loan; therefore you have
no debt, there are no interest or finance charges assessed and there is no
credit check.
The cost to budget monthly payments is a $25.00 per semester
nonrefundable fee. Please remember, full payments are deducted
immediately! The FACTS Enrollment Fee is automatically deducted from
your account WITHIN 14 days of your agreement being posted to the
FACTS system.
NOTICE
For Early Registration for Spring, payment must be made by 12:00 (noon)
on January 7, 2016 to avoid being dropped from classes.
During General and Late Registration, payment arrangements must
be made on the day you register for classes to avoid being dropped
from classes.
TUITION PAYMENT PLAN
College Expenses, What’s Your Plan?
Paying for the rising costs of a college education is a concern for many students and their family. The fact is, few of us have the resources to simply write a check for the full cost of tuition each semester. So how are you meeting your costs? What’s your plan? Do you have one?
Having a solid plan for covering the cost of college is an important step toward graduation. Galveston College is pleased to enlist the services of FACTS to make the process easier for you.
Working together, Galveston College and FACTS will provide you with sensible strategies for cover-ing the riscover-ing costs of college.
Here is a Proven Plan
To help you meet your educational expenses, Galveston College is proud to offer FACTS as a convenient budget plan. This is not a loan program. You have no debt, there are no interest or finance charges assessed, and there is no credit check. The cost to budget your interest-free monthly payment plan is a $25.00 per semester nonrefundable FACTS Enrollment Fee. You may budget your tuition and fees in the following ways:
A. Automatic Bank Payment (ACH)—ACH payments are those payments you have authorized
FACTS to process directly with your financial institution. It is simply a bank-to-bank transfer of funds that you have pre-approved for your expenses at Galveston College. Payments may be made from either your checking or savings account. Payments are processed on the 5th of each month and will continue until the balance is paid in full.
B. Credit Card Option—Paying with your credit card gives you the option of taking advantage of
any bonus programs that may be offered by your credit card company. Your monthly payment will be automatically charged to the credit card you designate. Payments will be charged on the 5th of each month until the balance.
Convenient Online Payment Plan Enrollment
(Fall and Spring only):
• Login on the Whitecaps Portal
• Click the quick link labeled “FACTS Payment Plan” • (Note: Available for Fall and Spring terms only) • Enter User ID (Enter a leading zero before ID)
• Enter Password (Must type forward slashes in between month, day, and year) • Select Term
• Click “Calculate Tuition” • Click icon labeled “E-Cashier”
• Select proceed to enter payment information
• Once completed print copy of agreement for your records
FACTS ENROLLMENT DEADLINE
SPRING 2016
*Enrollment on e-Cashier is available for Early Registration from November 16 –
January 7, 2016 at 12:00 (noon)
*Enrollment on e-Cashier is available for General Registration from January 11 –
January 13, 2016
*Enrollment on e-Cashier is available for Late Registration from January 14 –
January 15, 2015
FACTS Enrollment Deadlines
Last day to
Required
Number of
Months of
Submit Request
down payment Payments
Payments
January 7 - Early Registration
50%
2
March & April
January 13 - General Registration
50%
2
March & April
TUITION RESIDENCY CLASSIFICATIONS
1. A student is considered a Texas Resident - In-District resident if he/she has
re-sided in the College taxing district for at least 12 months prior to the student's first
registration at Galveston College for other than educational purposes.
2. A student is considered a Texas Resident - Out-Of-District resident if he/she has
resided in the State of Texas for at least 12 months prior to the student's first
registration at Galveston College for other than educational purposes and is not a
resident of the College’s taxing district.
3. A student is considered an Out-Of-State/Non-Resident student if he/she has NOT
resided in the State of Texas for at least 12 months prior to the student's first
regis-tration at Galveston College for other than educational purposes.
The Board of Regents of Galveston College has authorized the waiver of the
differ-ence in the rate of tuition for nonresident and resident students for a person, or his
or her dependents, who owns property which is subject to ad valorem taxation by the
Galveston College District. The person, or his or her dependents, applying for such a
waiver shall verify property ownership by presentation of an ad valorem tax statement
or receipt, issued by the tax office of the Galveston College District, or by presentation
of a deed, property closing statement, or other appropriate evidence of ownership of
property which is subject to ad valorem taxation by the Galveston College District.
The responsibility of enrolling in courses under the proper residence classification is
that of the student. If there is any question regarding the student's correct residency
classification, it is the responsibility of the student to discuss this matter with the
Regis-trar/Director of Admissions.
Changes to tuition residency classification must be submitted prior to the
census date.
CONCURRENT INSTITUTIONAL ENROLLMENT TUITION ADJUSTMENT
When a student registers at more than one public institution of higher education at the
same time (i.e., enrolled at Texas A&M at Galveston and Galveston College or UTMB
and Galveston College), the student may be eligible for a reduction in tuition. This
adjustment will be in accordance with Section 54.0602 of the Education Code which
establishes, in essence, that once a student has enrolled at one public institution, and
paid the required minimum tuition, he/she will be charged tuition at the credit rate only
when enrolling at a second public institution, and will not have to pay the minimum
tu-ition charge a second time. If a student is enrolled in 4 or more hours at Galveston
College, they are not subject to the minimum tuition requirement or the waiver.
In order to qualify, the student must bring a copy of their receipt for payment of tuition
from the institution in which enrollment was first made by the 12th class day (for Fall
and Spring semesters) or at the time of payment at Galveston College.
TEXAS TUITION WAIVER
The student must bring the required information to qualify for the waiver (Texas
Edu-cation Code 54) to the Admissions Office by the census date for the term (varies by
term). Waiver information received after the census date will not take effect until the
following semester.
RETURNED CHECKS
All returned checks will be assessed a thirty-five dollar ($35.00) handling fee. Upon
receiving a returned check, the Business Office will place a "hold" on the student's
record. A certified letter will be sent to the individual whose check is returned. This
let-ter will set a final date for settlement of this returned check. Aflet-ter this date, the returned
check will be sent to the District Attorney's office for legal action.
STOP PAYMENT FEE:
Checks that are reissued as a result of being lost due to mishandling, mutilation, or
incorrect address will result in a $10 stop pay reissuance fee.
BOOKSTORE HOURS
SPRING 2016:
Monday & Tuesday
7:45 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday & Thursday
7:45 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Friday
7:45 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
BOOKSTORE REFUND AND
EXCHANGE POLICY
• Texas Book Company will give full refunds for textbooks during the
first five (5) days of the fall and spring semesters. Thereafter, a full
refund will be given only through the twelfth (12th) class day with a
receipt and a drop slip. A cash register receipt must accompany
all refunds and returns, and the current Texas Book Company
price sticker must be affixed to the book. Returns may be made
within five (5) class days from the opening of each Summer semester.
• Study guides, syllabi and test preparation manuals are non-refundable.
• No refunds or exchanges are accepted on software, computers, and
tablets.
• All other merchandise may be returned within three (3) days of
purchase with a receipt. New materials must be returned in original
condition. Shrink-wrapped items may be returned for refund
if unopened. (Refunds are not allowed during the week prior to or
during finals.)
BUY BACK POLICY
As a service to students, the bookstore offers to buy back books on a daily
basis. The following criteria determine prices paid for books:
• During the designated buyback period, the bookstore will pay up to
1/2 (one-half) of the retail purchase price for good condition books
which are needed for sale in courses for the upcoming semester.
• Other days the offer may be less and will be based on wholesale
purchase prices as published in the Textbook Buying Guide.
Contact Information:
Phone Number: 409-944-1260
Fax: 409-944-1504
Galveston College offers an Associate of Science degree in the following
programs of study:
Biology
Biology and Pre-Professional Health Business Administration Chemistry Computer Science Criminal Justice Engineering Industrial Engineering Mechanical Engineering
Programs of Study Offered
Degree Programs
Transferable Degrees:
Associate of Arts (A.A.) and
Associate of Science (A.S.)
Associate Degrees at Galveston College require a minimum of 60 credit hours
for completion. Each program will satisfy the requirements for the first two years
of a four-year degree. Programs of study for the Associate of Arts and Associate
of Science degrees parallel the first two years required for Bachelor of Arts and/
or Bachelor of Science degrees at senior colleges and universities. However,
because degree requirements at senior colleges and universities vary, students
should select courses with the assistance of a Galveston College Counselor or
Faculty Advisor.
Galveston College offers an Associate of Arts degree in the following
pro-grams of study:
Arts Drama Education
EC-8 Generalist
Mathematics Ed. - High School Level Mathematics Ed. - Middle School Level Secondary Education
English
General Studies
Health and Physical Education History Philosophy Political Science Psychology Sociology/Social Work Speech/Speech Communications
Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)
The Associate of Applied Science Degree (A.A.S.) is awarded to students who
successfully complete an approved curriculum for a two-year technical or
voca-tional program. Each program must include a minimum of 15 credit hours of
gen-eral education courses with at least one course taken from each of the following
areas: Humanities/Fine Arts, Behavioral/Social Sciences, and Natural Science/
Mathematics. In addition, evidence of computer literacy must be
demon-strated.
Galveston College offers Associate of Applied Science degrees in the
fol-lowing areas:
Cosmetology Culinary
Electrical & Electronics Technology Emergency Medical Services Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC) Medical Administration
Nuclear Medicine Technology Nursing
Associate Degree Nursing EMT-P to ADN LVN to ADN Radiation Therapy Radiography Welding Technology General Studies Health Sciences
Allied Health - Clinical Lab Science Allied Health - Occupational Therapy Transfer Nursing
Mathematics Physics Psychology
CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS
A certificate program of study is a program requiring less than 60 credit hours
for completion. These programs are normally designed to provide the short-term
training necessary to develop entry-level job skills without requiring completion
of an Associate Degree. Credit may be awarded toward a respective degree at
Galveston College on the vast majority of work taken in the certificate program.
Galveston College offers the following Certificates:
Computerized Tomography Technology* Cosmetology
Culinary Arts Entry
Advanced Level
Electrical & Electronics Technology Entry
Advanced Level
Advanced Level Technology Emergency Medical Technician
Advanced Level Paramedic
Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC)
NOTE: Students interested in earning a second associate degree must complete
a minimum of 18 additional hours in residence. A number of courses contained in
the AAS degree programs are specifically created as workforce education
cours-es and may not transfer to baccalaureate programs – see Counselors, Faculty
Advisors or Program Coordinators for more information.
*Advanced Technical Certificates
These certificates provide advanced studies in specific associate of applied
sci-ence programs. Completion of the skills certificates enhances employability and
offers specialized training. In most cases, students must complete an associate
degree program to enroll.
Programs of Study
Offered
Entry
Advanced Level
Advanced Level Technology Law Enforcement
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technology*
Medical Coding Medical Office Assistant Radiation Therapy Technology* Vocational Nursing
Welding Technology Entry
Advanced Level
DIRECTIONS
TO
GALVESTON
COLLEGE
Traveling south on
I-45...
Take 61st Street
exit and turn right
at stop light. Travel
approximately one
mile to Seawall
Blvd. Turn left
on to Seawall.
Proceed down
Seawall to 39th
Street. (Gaido’s Restaurant is at corner of 39th and Seawall). Turn left on 39th
and travel north to Avenue Q. Turn left at 39th and Avenue Q and proceed one
block to Main Campus. Main Campus parking is available on Avenue Q, Avenue
R and Satellite Parking at 39th and Avenue Q.
DIRECTIONS TO CHARLIE THOMAS FAMILY APPLIED
TECHNOLOGY CENTER
7626 Broadway
Traveling south on I-45… Take Exit 1B toward 71st St. Merge onto frontage road/
Broadway St. and travel approximately five blocks to the first stop sign. At the
stop sign, turn left onto 71st St. Take the first left onto frontage road/Broadway
St. and continue on the frontage road for approximately five blocks to the Applied
Technology Center campus.
DIRECTIONS TO CHARLIE THOMAS FAMILY APPLIED
TECHNOLOGY CENTER FROM MAIN CAMPUS
7626 Broadway
Travel west on Avenue Q toward 45th St. Turn right at 45th St. and proceed to
the stop light on Broadway. Turn left onto Broadway and travel approximately
one mile. Continue onto I-45 North to Exit 1C. Take Exit 1C and merge onto the
frontage road/Broadway St. The Applied Technology Center will be on the right.
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Galveston
Island
Angleton Freeport North HoustonHouston
Alvin Bacliff League City Texas City Hitchcock 45 124 146 87 0 20 milesDISCLAIMER STATEMENT
It is the policy of Galveston College to provide equal opportunities without regard
to age, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, genetic information
or veteran status. Galveston College coordinates compliance activities for Title
IX/Sex Equity and Section 504/ADA-Disability through the Office of the Vice
President of Student Services, 4015 Avenue Q, Galveston, TX 77550, (409)
944-1341. The lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to enrollment.
Any course or section may be cancelled if the enrollment is insufficient or if a
qualified instructor is unavailable. You may submit schedule changes due to
class cancellations in the counseling/advising office any time during regular office
hours the first week of classes. Galveston College complies with the federal
reporting standards in regard to criminal activity, and more information can be
found at http://www.gc.edu/security/index.htm. Clery Act Information concerning
registered sex offenders can be accessed from the Texas DPS Web site at
http://records.txdps.state.tx.us/soSearch/.
LEGEND
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1.
Cheney Student Center
2.
Moody Hall
3.
Regents Hall
4.
Northen Building
5.
Fine Arts Building
6.
Hermes Fitness Center
7.
Abe & Annie Seibel Wing
8.
Galveston College Charlie Thomas
F
amily Applied T
echnology Center
ADDITIONAL STUDENT INFORMATION
STUDENT RECORDS
Under the terms of FERPA, Galveston College has established the
following categories of information as Directory Information that may be
released to the general public without the written consent of the student.
A student may request that all or any part of the Directory Information be
withheld from the public by making a WRITTEN REQUEST to the Office
of Admissions during the FIRST FIVE (5) WORKING DAYS of a semester
or the FIRST 4 DAYS of a summer semester. This request will apply only
to the current enrollment period. The following is included as directory
information:
h. Dates of attendance
i. Degrees and awards received j. Most recent and previous
institutions attended
k. Courses currently enrolled in l. Number of hours enrolled in
current semester m. Classification a. Name
b. Current and permanent address
c. Telephone listing d. Date and place of birth e. E-mail address
f. Major/minor field of study g. Participation in officially
recognized activities
n. Residency Status o. Photographs p. Sports participation
q. Weight/height of athletic team member
