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TABLE OF CONTENTS
About This Handbook
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Statement of Non-Discrimination
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Tobacco and Smoke Free Policy
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ACADEMIC SERVICES AND POLICIES
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Offices
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Academic Services ……………………………………………………………………………………… 7
Library………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 7
Online Classes at GPC…………………………………………………………………………………… 7
Services and Programs
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Fine Arts……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 7
Honors Program………………………………………………………………………………………… 8
Honors Societies………………………………………………………………………………………… 9
Learning and Tutoring Center……………………………………………………………………… 9
Study Abroad……………………………………………………………………………………………… 9
Transfer Admission Guarantee……………………………………………………………………… 10
Policies and Procedures
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Academic Honesty Policy…………………………………………………………………………… 10
Cheating and Plagiarism Policy……………………………………………………………………
12
Dean’s List…………………………………………………………………………………………………
12
Disruptive Student Behavior……………………………………………………………………… 12
Grade Point Average (GPA) Calculations……………………………………………………… 14
Graduation …………………………………………………………………………………………… 15
Regents Test …………………………………………………………………………………………… 17
STUDENT SERVICES AND POLICIES
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Offices
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Advising, Counseling and Retention Services………………………………………………… 17
Enrollment and Registration Services…………………………………………………………… 18
Disability Services……………………………………………………………………………………… 18
International Student Admissions and Advising……………………………………………… 18
Military Outreach Center …………………………………………………………………………… 20
Student Financial Services…………………………………………………………………………… 21
Financial Aid
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21
Student Accounts
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26
Veterans Educational Services
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28
Student Health Center…………………………………………………………………………………
29
Dean of Student Services Office …………………………………………………………………… 30
Testing Centers…………………………………………………………………………………………… 30
Services and Programs
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Bookstores……………………………………………………………………………………………………
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Student Computer Labs and Academic Classroom…………………………………………… 32
