2. “Hi, I am Iron Man, a Graduate
Intern at GRCC. The
team and I are about to do our job
to save your world.”
- Sam the Iron Man
3. DAILY ORIENTATION AGENDA
Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
Check-in 08:00 AM 12:00 PM 05:00 PM
Tour / Ice-
breaker
08:30 AM 12:30 PM 05:30 PM
Presentation 09:00 AM 01:00 PM 06:00 PM
Registration 09:40 AM 01:40 PM 06:40 PM
4. ONLINE STUDENT CENTER
Online Student Center
provides you access to:
• Search Classes
• Add/ Drop Classes
• Check Grade
• Transcript
• Financial Aid
• Billing Information / Pay Tuition
To create an account, go
to
5. BLACKBOARD
Blackboard provides access
to:
• Lecture Slide / Syllabus
• Grades
• Communicate w/professors and
classmates
• Get Class notes & assignments
• Student Email
• Raider Card Deposits
• Wireless Access
• Lab Access
To create an account, go to:
6. WHAT IS RAIDER CARD?
Raider card is your student
ID and debit card. Can be
used for:
Parking
Printing
Tutoring
Computer Labs
Campus Dining
The Fieldhouse
The Library
Gwen the Captain Marvel*
7. RAIDER CARD CONT.
First card is FREE ($10
replacement fee)
Your card will be
active 24 hours after
you have registered
for classes
Parking: $3.50 per exit
Jadei The Captain America*
8. FUN FACT
“With your GRCC Raider
card, you can get FREE
general admission to the
John Ball Zoo, Grand Rapids
Art Museum, Grand Rapids
Children’s Museum, Grand
Rapids Public Museum, & the
Gerald R. Ford Presidential
Library and Museum”
-Page the Hulk
9. TUITION DUE DATES
Date of Enrollment Tuition is Due
Before or on July 29 July 29
July 30 - August 5 August 5
August 6 - 12 August 12
August 13 - 19 August 19
August 20 - 26 August 26
August 27 - September 4 Due by midnight the day your sign up for
10. COUNSELING INFORMATION
Counselors are unable to register you for a closed
(full) class or once a class has met twice.
Online classes are closed after the second day of
the semester
Schedule an appointment during the semester on
class selection for the following semester
11. HOW LONG IS THE ORIENTATION?
“Orientation usually last 2-3
hours. It includes mini
campus tour, a presentation
from GRCC counselors, and
course registration for fall
semester.”
-Erendida the Black Widow
12. BUYING BOOKS
You can Buy or Rent textbooks
Textbooks are available 2 weeks prior to the start of the
semester
Must bring photo ID and a copy of your class schedule
You may use your financial aid to purchase your books.
13. GRCC FACTS
Established 1914
President Dr. Steven Ender
Students 15,767 (32,000 with other campuses)
Campus Locations Grand Rapids, Holland, Lowell, Grandville,
Rockford, and Byron Center
Colors Maize and Blue
Mascot Raider
Retrieved from: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grand_Rapids_Community_
14. SAVE $!!!
“Three of our transfer schools
(Davenport, Ferris, and Northwood)
offer 3+1 programs, where you can
complete ¾ of your schooling here at
GRCC, and ¼ of your schooling at the
transfer school! Ferris also has some
classes right here on GRCC’s campus,
so you may be able to finish your
Bachelors’ degree right here in
downtown GR!”
15. o Counseling & Career Center (3rd floor Student Center)
• Academic Advising, Personal/Career Counseling & Workshops
o Occupational Support (3rd floor Student Center)
• Students who are enrolled for a certificate or occupational program
o Disability Support (3rd floor Student Center)
• Provides accommodations for students with a documented disability
o Student Support Services-TRiO (3rd floor Student Center)
• Assist low income and/or first generation college students who are
transferring to a 4-year college/university
o Academic Support Center (2nd floor Library & Learning Commons)
• FREE Tutoring- appointment based, drop-in labs & online
16. FUN FACT
“In the fall of 2014 over
4,000 new students
started at GRCC”
- Sam the Spiderman
17. PARKING
Peak hours – lots
could be full by 9 am
Each exit is a charge,
only swipe once!
$3.50 deducted from
RaiderCard upon exit
18. WHAT IS FAST TRACK?
Do you need to take English
97, Math 97/98, or Reading
97/98?
You may be able to skip
them
Refresh your skills in a
FREE 3-week session!
19. FAST TRACK
“Fast Track can save you up
to $550 in tuition and books!”
- Katie the Scarlet Witch
21. WHAT IS MICHIGAN TRANSFER AGREEMENT (MTA)
?
It is designed to facilitate the transfer of
general education requirements from
community colleges to four year colleges
and universities.
MTA guarantees that classes will transfer to
participating colleges
23. This is a great time to check out:
Class Locations
Guided Tours
Ride the Shuttle around Campus
Meet with GRCC Staff / Representatives
Free Stuff!
24. FUN FACT
GRCC has 30+ active
clubs
Visit
grcc.orgsync.com to
browse student
organizations &
involvement and sign
up Photo retrieved from:
http://www.greenriver.edu/international/studentne
ws/2011/august-september-issue55/index.htm
25. STUDY ABROAD!
“GRCC offers 10 day
study abroad trips to
France, Germany,
Morocco, and Italy”
- Nic the Star-Lord
26. TRANSFER FAIR
This is a great opportunity for students to learn more about the
transfer schools they intend to transfer to or help students find a
transfer school.
You can pick up catalogs, applications and information about
scholarships. We invite over 40 schools to participate in the
event.
Wednesday, October 21, 2015
12:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Student Community Center,
3rd Floor
27. FUN FACT
GRCC athletics includes
baseball, softball,
basketball, golf,
volleyball, and cross-
country
Photo retrieved by GRCC Athletics
Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/GRCCAthletic
28. ON CAMPUS EMPLOYMENT
You must be enrolled in at least 6 credits for Fall
and 6 credits for Winter to be eligible to work on
campus during the Fall and Winter semesters. (3
credits for Summer)
Opportunities can be found on your BlackBoard.
29. FUN FACT
“Over 4,500 students
transfer each year
from GRCC to 4 year
colleges and
universities”
- Kellie the Ant-Man
