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Greetings and Welcome to Grays Harbor College! OPPORTUNITY. While you may not realize it, one of the many opportunities offered by Grays Harbor College is probably what prompted you to enroll at GHC. Perhaps it was the affordable way you could get the first two years of a four-year degree completed before leaving home. Maybe enrolling in one of our many workforce training programs means you will have new job-ready skills. Our Transitions classes in basic English, math and English language acquisition will give you a foundation for further education. Finally, our three newest opportunities — Bachelor of Applied Science degrees in Teacher Education, Organizational Management and Forest Resource Management — give you the option to continue on right here at GHC or come back to finish a degree started a while ago. Now that you are enrolling at GHC, we continue to offer you opportunities for help in your courses through our Learning Center, for guidance in your next decisions about career and/or education at our Student Success Center, for scholarships through our generous GHC Foundation, for assistance in researching at the Spellman Library, even for information on how to join one of our numerous clubs through our Student Life office. I have just mentioned a few; students at GHC have access to a myriad of opportunities, whether they come to campus every day or attend remotely as online students. Plan to take advantage of every opportunity that brought you to the College, plus the services we offer you as long as you are a student here. I hope you soon will agree that enrolling at Grays Harbor College is the best decision — the best opportunity — for you. ENJOY A SUCCESSFUL YEAR! Dr. James Minkler, President Celebrating a Tradition of Excellence in Education Since 1930 Grays Harbor College Board of Trustees Members Mr. Art Blauvelt Dr. Harry Carthum Ms. Rebecca Chaffee Ms. Denise Portmann Ms. Fawn Sharp Important Phone Numbers College General (800) 562-4830 (360) 532-9020 Admissions Welcome Center(360) 538-4026 GHC Catalog 2018-2019 Bookstore ........................... (360) 538-4105 This catalog is published for informational Childcare Center.................. (360) 538-4190 purposes only. Every possible effort has been made to insure accuracy at the time of printing. Community Education ......... (360) 538-4088 However, Grays Harbor College reserves the Financial Aid Office ............. (360) 538-4081 right to change regulations regarding admission, instruction, graduation, and any other matters Instruction Office ................(360) 538-4009 affecting the student. It also reserves the right to withdraw courses and to change fees. Students Library ................................ (360) 538-4050 must take the responsibility for being aware of Safety & Security ................ (360) 538-4120 any changes in provisions and requirements that could affect them. Student Records .................. (360) 538-4028 Student Services Office ....... (360) 538-4066 Grays Harbor College is committed to ensuring Student Support Center ....... (360) 538-4099 freedom from discrimination based on sex, race, Workforce Education .......... (360) 538-4011 creed, religion, color, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disabled and Workforce Funding ............. (360) 538-4058 veteran status, genetics, or the presence of any physical, sensory or mental disability, in accordance with current state and federal laws. The following persons have been designated to Published Fall 2018 handle inquiries regarding the non- Grays Harbor College discrimination policies: 1620 Edward P. Smith Drive Vice President for Student Services and/or Aberdeen, WA 98520 Office of Human Resources Telephone: (360) 532-9020 Grays Harbor College In State Toll Free: (800) 562-4830 1620 Edward P. Smith Drive Fax: (360) 538-4299 Aberdeen WA 98520, (360) 532-9020. GHC on the Web: www.ghc.edu Academic Calendar Summer Quarter 2018 Winter Quarter 2019 First day of classes ............................................ July 2 Winter New Student Orientation ......... December 13 “W” Day (Thursday, 5th week) ..................... August 2 First Day of Classes ..................................... January 2 Last day of classes (6 weeks) ........................ August 9 Martin Luther King Holiday ....................... January 21 Fall Quarter 2018 Advising Day (Most Classes Cancelled) …...January 30 Fall Kick-off Week ........................... September 10-14 All College Day (No Classes) ...................... February 8 Fall New Student Orientation ......... September 12-13 President’s Day Holiday .......................... February 18 Prep and Final Registration ................. September 14 “W” Day (Thursday, 8th week) ............... February 21 First Day of Classes ............................. September 17 Last Day of Classes ...................................... March 18 Faculty Professional Day (No Classes) ........ October 5 Finals ...................................................... March 19-21 Advising Day (Most Classes Cancelled) …....October 9 Faculty Preparation Day ............................. March 22 “W” Day (Thursday, 8th week) .............. November 8 Veterans’ Day Holiday .......................... November 12 Spring Quarter 2019 Thanksgiving Holiday ....................... November 22-23 Spring New Student Orientation ..................... April 5 Last Day of Classes .................................. December 3 First Day of Classes .......................................... April 8 Finals .................................................... December 4-6 Registration begins ........................................... May 7 Faculty Preparation Day ......................... December 7 Advising Day (Most Classes Cancelled) …..........May 7 Memorial Day Holiday .................................... May 27 “W” Day (Thursday, 8th week) ....................... May 30 Last Day of Classes ......................................... June 17 Finals ......................................................... June 18-20 Faculty Preparation Day/Graduation............. June 21 The days set aside for finals at the end of the quarter are regular instructional days. Even if your instructor chooses to plan an educational experience other than a final exam, you need to be present for the days when final exams for your courses are scheduled. NOTE: WAOL classes may start on dates different from the Grays Harbor College calendar. Please check the quarterly schedule for specifics. Table of Contents ABOUT GRAYS HARBOR COLLEGE .......................................................................................... 6 Mission, Values, and Themes Bishop Center for the Performing Arts ........................................................................................................................... 8 GHC Choker Athletics GHC Fish Lab GHC Music Program ........................................................................................................................................................ 9 GHC Foundation World Class Scholars Equal Opportunity ......................................................................................................................................................... 10 Accreditation ..................................................................................................................................................................... EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES ........................................................................................... 11 Degree Programs Transfer Degrees Professional and Technical Education Bachelor of Applied Science Certificates .................................................................................................................................................................... 12 Business Contract Training Teacher Certification Clock Hour Verification Community Education GHC EDventures ........................................................................................................................................................ 13 Senior Citizens Stafford Creek Corrections Center Extended Learning (eLearning) Transition Programs ...................................................................................................................................................... 14 English Language Acquisition High School Completion ............................................................................................................................................ 14 I-Best Programs Complete your High School Education ......................................................................................................................... 15 High School Programs (Dual Credit) ADMISSION TO GRAYS HARBOR COLLEGE ............................................................................ 16 Requirements to Attend Senior Citizens ........................................................................................................................................................... 17 Nursing Program Special Admission Requirements Residency Admission Procedures Registration Procedures ................................................................................................................................................ 18 FINANCIAL RESOURCES ........................................................................................................ 19 Financial Aid: Grants, Work Study, and Loans Scholarships .................................................................................................................................................................