How can I schedule a campus visit?

• Contact the Admissions Office at (302) 225-6248 / (800) 833-4877 or via email at admissions@gbc.edu.

When do classes begin?

• Fall 2011 Semester begins August 22, 2011 and second session begins October 17, 2011.

• Winter 2011-12 One-Week Seminars begin December 12, 2011 and January 9, 2012.

• Spring 2012 Semester begins January 16, 2012 and second session begins March 12, 2012.

How and when do I register for classes?

• As a new student, your Admissions Counselor is responsible for scheduling your classes.  You can contact them directly or via the general Admissions number at (302) 225-6248.  If you are a returning student, you would need to set up an appointment with your Academic Advisor and can reach them at (302) 225-6265.

When will I be able to move into the residence halls?

• Move-in day is Sunday, August 21, 2011 from 12:00 p.m. (Noon) until 5:00 p.m. before classes begin.  Resident students are required to be present at the "All Hall Meeting" which begins at 5 p.m. on August 21, 2011.

I am an International student.  What if I arrive earlier than the scheduled orientation time?

• If you have submitted a 2011-12 housing contract and will be arriving a day or two ahead of the designated move-in date, you will need to contact your Admissions Counselor to discuss local hotel options.

I have completed a FAFSA-on-the-web at www.fafsa.ed.gov. What office do I contact to find out about the status of my financial aid package?

• Students who have completed the 2011-12 FAFSA and want to check on the status of their financial aid eligibility can contact their Admissions Representative at (302) 225-6248 or the College’s Financial Aid/Advisement Office staff at (302) 225-6265.

I have received my course schedule. How do I purchase my books?

• Students who have received their course schedule for the upcoming semester can purchase their textbooks and supplies at the College’s campus store, Footnotes. GBC insignia clothing and giftware, phone cards, stamps and greeting cards can also be purchased at the store.

I am a freshman who will be living in the residence hall. Can I have a car on campus? Do I need to obtain a parking sticker?

• Parking stickers, displayed on students’ vehicles, are mandatory, FREE, and may be obtained in the Student Affairs Office. All residence hall students are permitted to have a vehicle on campus that is in running order and properly insured.