• 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.

• What is orientation and do I need to attend?

  • Attending college is a major life transition.  As a student, whether you move away from home or continue living with family, you’ll assume greater responsibility for yourself, meet a wide variety of people, and adjust to the academic demands of college.  Orientation is a free program which includes all meals, educational and social activities.  With this in mind, orientation will provide you with an opportunity through which you will begin the process of transitioning to your new environment.  At the orientation session and throughout your first year, we will introduce you to valuable services, academic information and a variety of resources critical for success.  It is strongly encouraged that all new Freshmen, Transfer, and International students admitted for Fall 2008 attend.

• Do I have to sign up for orientation or can I just show up that day?

  • It is recommended that you do sign up for orientation in advance to ensure that there will be a space available for you.  You can register online or by calling (302) 225-6248.

• Are parents welcome to attend orientation?

  • Parents are more than welcome to stay through the academic portion of orientation.  Please see the orientation schedule for specific events and times.

• When do classes begin?

  • Fall 2008 Semester begin August 25, 2008 and second session begins October 20, 2008.

  • Winter 2008-09 One-Week Seminars begin December 15, 2008 and January 5, 2009.

  • Spring 2009 Semester begins January 12, 2009 and second session begins March 9, 2009.

• 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 the Sunday, August 24, 2008 from 12:00 p.m. (Noon) until 5:00 p.m. before classes begin.  You need to contact the Office of Housing and Residence Life via email prior to August 20, 2008 by 4:00 p.m. in order to make special move-in arrangements.

  • If you will be arriving after the start of the first day of the semester, you will be able to move into the residence halls on the day you arrive. You will need to arrange with the Office of Housing and Residence Life, so you are able to pick up your residence hall key if it is after-hours. In addition, you may also want to contact your professors to make them aware of when and why you will miss any classes.

• I am an International student.  What if I am unable to make the scheduled orientation time?

  • If you will be arriving after the scheduled orientation time, please notify your Admissions Counselor. There will be an International Student/ Late arrival Orientation held during the second week of the Fall 2008 semester.

• I am a student with a disability.  How do I get accommodations at GBC?

  • GBC provides a variety of resources that support students with disabilities.  You may wish to contact Candace Bottani at (302) 225-6248, or nso@gbc.edu, to discuss further what resources would be available for your specific situation.  

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