Tips for a successful start
Congratulations again on your acceptance to GCSU! We believe that you made a great decision to become a part of the Bobcat family, and we’re glad you’re finally here.
Members of the Enrollment Management Division, including staff members from Admissions, Financial Aid, Office of the Registrar and Center for Student Success, worked directly and indirectly with you as you were applying and preparing to attend Georgia College.
Now that you are on campus, we, along with other offices in our division, are committed to helping you succeed. As you get ready to start college life, we would like to point out some important resources that can help you through your journey at Georgia College.
-Check your myCATS account daily. Important information about financial aid, registration, testing requirements, activities, and much more is posted here. This is also the place where you’ll check your eCats e-mail, which you should also do every day.
-Bookmark the Academic Calendar. It is important that you know the specific dates you can make changes to your schedule, deadlines for tuition payment, fees, what day classes begin, etc.
-Make sure the Undergraduate Catalog is your first new friend at GCSU. Interested in knowing what a certain class entails? Need to know the requirements for your major? Do you have a question about academic policies and rules? You can check the catalog to find out. Check under the Academics link on the homepage to find the catalog, or visit www.gcsu.edu/registrar/catalog.htm
-Become familiar with the HOPE Scholarship GPA calculation process. The Financial Aid Office staff is your best source of information regarding this scholarship program.
-Visit the Learning Center in A&S 2-56 if you are experiencing difficulty in a certain class, or even if you want to enhance your study skills. The Learning Center offers tutoring and support for a variety of courses, and can help you develop additional strategies for success. This is a free service to any GCSU enrolled student.
-Get to know your Academic Advisor. Your advisor is committed to guiding you through your course selection and assisting you in career preparation.
-Always make sure you ask questions, and always ask for help when you need it.
Again, we are glad you are a member of the Georgia College family and we will be among your biggest fans during your time at GCSU. We hope that you’ll call on us whenever we can help, and we hope you have a great first year!
-The GCSU Enrollment Management Team
Posted by Colonnade Archives
on Aug 7 2009. Filed under News.
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