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Student Services
Career Development and Employment Services
Center The Career Development and Employment Services Center offers career assessment and individualized career planning, career exploration and employment workshops, and internship or job search assistance to students. A resource library and computer stations are available for career exploration, job search, resume writing, and labor market research.
Commencement GRCC’s commencement ceremony is held each June. If eligible for graduation, you will receive a letter in May with pertinent information about the ceremony. Students who are short five or fewer credits at the end of spring quarter may still apply for graduation and participate in the ceremony, then complete their requirements during the following summer quarter. Diplomas and certificates will be mailed to all graduates (who have met all financial obligations to the college) approximately 60 days after the end of spring quarter.
Counseling and Health Services
Counseling Office Short-term counseling that focuses on personal growth and the development of coping skills related to a variety of concerns is available to all students. Workshops and counseling groups are also offered each quarter. Counseling is confidential and available at no charge. For more information or to make an appointment, call the number listed above.
Disability Support Services (DSS) GRCC is committed to providing equal access to all college programs and activities. Disability Support Services offers accommodation access services on a case-by-case basis to qualified students with documented disabilities. These include: campus orientation, sign language interpreters, note takers, test scribes, readers, taped textbooks, use of assistive technology, FM systems, and more. DSS also refers students to other programs or community agencies as appropriate. Contact the DSS coordinator to discuss disability needs and accommodation requests. A portion of the GRCC policy regarding students with disabilities is located in the Official College Policies section of the handbook on page 34. The full and updated version of the “Students with Disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990” is available upon request from the DSS Office.
Educational Planning Center The mission of Educational Planning is to foster success by assisting students in the development of meaningful educational plans to fulfill their stated goals. Our staff can help you:
Available programs and services include Running Start, transfer and professional-technical advising resources, advising workshops, unofficial transcript evaluations, long-range program planning, and interpretation of assessment results. Please call to schedule an appointment. Check the hours of operation. Please see Appendix A for the Academic Standards and Progress Policy.
Enrollment Services Enrollment Services provides a variety of services to students. While on campus, your main point of contact is our Registration window. If you need to ask a question by phone, call our Admissions department at ext. 2500. If you have questions about any services or programs we offer, or if you just need directions, come to the window or call us. If we don’t have the answer, we can help you find it.
Financial Aid Financial aid is available in the form of grants (which do not have to be repaid), loans, and student employment. Students are provided financial aid awards that can include any combination of grants, low-interest loans, and part-time work-study jobs. Students are asked to apply for financial aid each year using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the GRCC institutional financial aid application. If you need assistance with completing the forms, we’ll be happy to help you. It can take at least four months to complete the application cycle. Check the Quarterly Class Schedule for hours of operation.
Graduation When you are two quarters or less away from completing your educational program requirements, you should submit an application for graduation to the Cashier’s office adjacent to the Registration window in the lobby of the LSC. Application forms are located in the LSC lobby. Each degree and certificate requires a separate application form. It is your responsibility to thoroughly read your degree and/or certificate program in the college catalog and to make sure you have met all of your program requirements. Your faculty advisor or an educational planner is available to assist you with a degree audit to help you determine if you have satisfied all of your requirements. Students may graduate at the end of any quarter. However, a single commencement ceremony is held at the end of spring quarter in June. If you have completed your degree or certificate requirements and have applied for graduation between fall and summer quarter, you are eligible to participate in the commencement ceremony.
Health & Wellness Office The Health & Wellness Office provides programs that educate the campus about sexual health, fitness, depression, alcohol and other drugs, and more. You can drop in for referrals, minor first aid, and one-on-one consultations regarding self-care for problems ranging from headaches and colds to managing chronic illness. Office drop-in hours are Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. For emergencies after regular hours or when the health & wellness coordinator is not available, contact Campus Security at ext. 2250.
Help Center If you need help keeping up with your classes, you can get no-charge tutoring at the Help Center. Tutors are trained and supervised by a member of the college staff, who also works with students on special problems, organizes study groups and skill-practice training sessions, and refers students to other campus services. Evening students should call ext. 2325 to make an appointment for tutoring. All tutoring for math courses or concepts in math-intensive courses, such as engineering and physics, is done in the Math Learning Center.
Housing List Information A housing information list that contains ads for rooms to rent and roommates wanted is maintained in Student Programs. It is updated and printed at the beginning of each month.
HOUSING – ON CAMPUS Student housing apartments are conveniently located on-campus for Green River students. This fully functional residence life program includes apartments with four private bedrooms, a kitchen and living room. The apartments are fully furnished and local phone, Internet and cable are included in the monthly rent. Resident Assistants will offer support and resources and plan community building activities. Please contact Campus Corner Apartments for more information on leasing.
International Programs International Programs is dedicated to assisting international students. The staff offers a variety of services, such as orientation, assistance with immigration issues, academic and cultural advising, housing assistance and help getting involved on campus. For more information specific to international students.
Math Learning Center Supplemental math learning resources are available through the Math Learning Center (MLC). The MLC has a network of computers with math and math-related courseware, along with an office suite for report writing and presentation preparation. You can check out or view math videos in the MLC. In addition, there are supplemental textbooks for checkout and various handouts on math concepts and math study skills. There is also a graphing calculator rental service. Drop-in tutoring is available. The Math Learning Center is a place to study individually or in a small group. The MLC supervisor works with students on special problems, workshops, and training sessions, and refers students to other campus resources as needed.
Registration Registration is the process of scheduling and paying for classes. Register for classes online using Web registration, pay your tuition and fees, and start on your way to success. How to Register
You can do everything from our Web site! When to Register New students will be issued a Web registration appointment once the admissions process has been completed. Returning students will be issued a Web registration appointment based on the total number of credits earned. Transfer students will have their officially translated credits from other colleges added to their total number of earned credits the quarter after they are translated. Web Registration There are computers conveniently located in the Enrollment Services and Student Programs lobbies as well as in the Holman Library. Here are the steps: 1. Go to the “Online Services” menu on the Web site. 2.View the entire course schedule for each quarter and plan your schedule. 3.Register for classes and print your schedule when you’re finished. Other “Online Services” include:
Schedule Changes Adding or dropping a class is a serious step. Please consult with your faculty advisor or an educational planner and read the college catalog before you proceed. If you do find it necessary to change your schedule after the 3rd day of classes, make sure you have turned in the proper paperwork to the Registration Office or Enrollment Services. Changes are not official unless the paperwork has been processed by Enrollment Services. Last Day to Register Open registration ends on the 3rd day of classes for fall, winter and spring quarter, and the 2nd day of classes for summer quarter. All students who register after open registration must obtain the instructor’s signature for each course they wish to add or drop. Anyone registering for a course after the 10th day of classes must pay an additional fee of $35 per class. The only exceptions are identified late-start and continuous enrollment courses as indicated by Enrollment Services. Maximum Credit Load You must be registered for 12 or more credit hours to be considered a full-time student. Full-time students usually register for 12-18 credit hours. If you wish to register for more than 20 credit hours and are not enrolled in a professional/technical program, you must complete a Maximum Credit Load Request form before you register. You may obtain this form in Enrollment Services. You must have your advisor’s signature and recommendation on the form and turn it in to an educational planner for approval. Withdrawal from Classes During open registration you may withdraw from classes using Web registration. After the 3rd day of classes (2nd day in summer quarter), you must take the following steps:
Note: If you withdraw after the 3rd week of the quarter, the course title and a “W” in lieu of a grade will be posted to your permanent transcript. See the college catalog for more information on grading. Withdrawal from GRCC If you need to withdraw from school completely, follow the above procedure for each class you are registered for. When you want to begin classes again, you must update your application for admission in Enrollment Services. Grades Grades are available to students approximately one week after the last scheduled day of each quarter. To view your grades, you have the following options:
Grade Changes If you believe you have an incorrect grade, you must check with your instructor. Only the instructor may submit grade changes to Enrollment Services. Student Identification Number GRCC requests a social security number on the admission application form. This number is stored confidentially in your records and is used only for purposes authorized by state law SB 5509. Your social security number will not be used as your student identification number. All students are assigned an SID when they apply for admission. This is the number you will use for all your transactions at GRCC. If you forget or lose your assigned SID, bring your photo ID to Enrollment Services to obtain your number. Your Records Enrollment Services maintains your student records, beginning when you apply for admission. It is your responsibility to make sure the college has your most current information on file. Here is what you need to know: Keeping your information current It is important that Enrollment Services has your most current mailing address both at home and/or locally. If you change your name, address, e-mail, or phone number, you must complete a Student Information Change Request form. This form is available at the Registration window and you can turn it in there as well. You will be required to present legal documentation of name changes. You may also change your address on-line using the “Online Services” menu at our Web site. Transfer Credit Evaluation If you wish to apply credits you have earned at another college to your program of study at GRCC, a credentials evaluator in Enrollment Services must evaluate your official transcript. To have this done you must be officially admitted to the college and have official transcripts sent to the records office. You must also complete an Incoming Academic Transcript Translation request form, which is available at the Registration window. Keep Your Evaluation Letter Your transcripts will be evaluated to determine which credits will apply to the program of study you intend to pursue. The results of the evaluation will be mailed to you within two weeks of the date it is received. It is very important that you keep your evaluation for advising purposes. Your transferred-in credits will not appear on your GRCC transcript.
Running Start Running Start is a program for eligible high school junior and seniors who are ready for and want to take college-level courses, and want to receive both college and high school credit while attending college. The participant’s school district pays the tuition. However, students are required to pay for textbooks, supplies, transportation, and fees. The decision to begin college early is an important one. We recommend that students carefully discuss this decision with parents or guardians and high school counselors.
Scholarships A variety of academic and/or merit scholarships are available through GRCC. Application forms and additional information about the scholarship application process are available in the Financial Aid Office.
Many scholarships are provided each year by
the Green River Community College Foundation, a nonprofit organization
that supports college and community activities. This is a sample of some
of the scholarships
Scholarship awards range from $500 to $2,000. Foundation scholarship applications will be available in February 2005 at the Financial Aid Office or online at www.greenriver.edu/fscholarships. All Foundation scholarship applications are due by April 30, 2005.
Special Programs Outside Funding Sources Students working with agencies such as the Department of Labor and Industries, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, WorkSource, Division of Rehabilitation-Veterans Administration (Chapter 31), King County Work Training, DSHS, Employment Security, Services for the Blind, private insurance or other agencies should come to the Special Programs Office to turn in paperwork, contracts or vouchers. GRCC’s special programs coordinator serves as a liaison between you, the faculty and the agencies that are funding your education.
Student I.D. Cards Your first student ID card at GRCC is free. This card serves as an official identification card on-and-off campus and as your college library card. It can also facilitate registration and give you access to special events. To receive a student ID card, you must bring proof of registration, along with photo identification, to The Paper Tree Bookstore ID card station. There will be a $10 replacement fee for all lost cards. Please report lost or stolen cards to The Paper Tree Bookstore or (after hours) to the Security Office at ext. 3350.
Student Responsibility
Shirley Quenga How we conduct our relationships with one another is important. In addition to student activities, studying, and recreation, accountability is part of your education. As a student at GRCC, you have specific rights and responsibilities. You are responsible for knowing and obeying published rules and regulations of the college as detailed in the “Student Code of Conduct: Rules and Regulations” section of this handbook. You are also responsible for knowing the academic requirements for scheduling necessary courses in their proper sequence.
Transfer Center The Transfer Center includes a library of catalogs from four-year colleges, transfer guides, information about transfer policies, and transfer requirements. During the school year, representatives from various colleges and universities visit the campus. Watch for notices announcing Transfer Day in college publications and on bulletin boards.
TRIO/Student Support Services The professional staff and student tutors at TRIO/Student Support Services help students meet the challenges of completing a college degree by providing the following individualized services:
If your mother or father has not earned a four-year degree, if you feel unprepared for college, or if you’re wondering if you can succeed, TRIO may be the right first step. Please call us to find out if you qualify for our federally funded program.
Veterans’ Services Stop by the Veterans’ Services Office if you are eligible to receive Montgomery GI Bill educational benefits. We can provide the necessary information to activate and maintain those benefits. GRCC offers reduced tuition to those veterans who served in Southeast or Southwest Asia. More information regarding these discounts is available in Enrollment Services.
Women’s Programs Women’s Programs provides services, information, and resources to assist individuals with achieving their educational, personal and career goals. Education, training, and support are offered to eliminate gender bias, discrimination, sexual harassment and to promote gender equity. Referrals are made to on-and-off campus services for childcare, financial assistance, legal matters, health care, domestic and sexual abuse, low-cost health and dental care, eating disorders, and to prevent other barriers to student success. Women’s Programs also offers financial assistance with books, calculators, emergency cell phones, class supplies, and transportation.
The Writing Center The Writing Center provides support for students working on writing assignments, cover letters, scholarship or college application essays, or other writing projects. The Writing Center is located in RLC 113 and is open after 12:00 everyday. Drop-in tutoring is available along with a range of other resources such as writing skills modules designed by Green River English faculty, a library of writing handbooks, and 24 computer stations where students can work on their writing projects, conduct research, or access a “Favorites” list of Web sites that provide exercises for developing writing skills, documentation information, and additional research tools. |
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