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Georgia Highlands College

Welcome to GHC
Studies show that a college degree will take you further than ever before youll earn more and enjoy a better quality of life. And of course, a college education is an essential building block to a successful career in todays job market. At Georgia Highlands College, were proud to provide access to flexible course offerings at affordable prices so that you can meet your academic and career goals. For example, working adults who are interested in entering GHCs nursing program, can take the prerequisites for entry in five-, six- or eight-week increments at night, staying in the same cohort of 20 students from beginning to end. Now that Georgia Highlands has become a state college we can begin offering select baccalaureate degrees to meet the needs of the communities we serve. The first of these, a Bachelor of Science in nursing, enrolls its first students in fall 2013. We now offer a wide array of online classes, too, to fit your busy schedule. If youre enrolled at another institution and home for the summer, why not take a few core classes to accelerate your path to a baccalaureate degree? As part of the University System of Georgia, we make transferring to other institutions practically seamless.

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Were affordable and accessible

No matter what the state of the economy, you know youll go further with college credentials. At GHC we make getting here easier for you. We offer one of the lowest tuition rates in the state. Tuition costs remain below $100 per credit hour, yet you receive the same high quality instruction provided by all institutions within the USG. About 80 percent of our students receive some form of financial aid, including the HOPE Scholarship, local and institutional scholarships, and federal grants and loans. Visit our website, www.highlands.edu, for details of our tuition and fees.

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In class, in college, in life

Going to college gives you the opportunity to expand your horizons, meet new people and explore the world. You can take biology and scuba dive in the Caribbean, or study geology in the untamed wilderness of Wyoming while hiking the Grand Tetons. Travel to Spain, Russia or Great Britain to see the sights and study the culture. There are a number of options through our Study Abroad initiatives. While at home you can join one of 30 clubs and organizations on campus that meet your interests. Or become a student leader, work on campus or attend any of the many events for students. Cheer on your favorite Charger teams. You can count on the excitement of competitive play GHCs inaugural womens basketball team made the playoffs in 2013. Try out for competitive basketball, baseball or softball. Most importantly, youll meet new, interesting and diverse people who will enrich your life. In fact, when you participate fully in your college experience youll find that learning and growing is not confined to the classroom.

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Excel:
Associate of Arts
Art Criminal justice English Foreign languages History Journalism Philosophy Political science Psychology Sociology Communications Pre-Med Pre-Optometry Pre-Veterinary Medicine Pre-Dentistry

Choose from 40 Different Programs

Associate of Science
Agriculture Associated dental sciences Biology Business administration Chemistry Computer information systems Computer science Economics General Studies Geology Health information management Mathematics Medical technology Nursing Occupational therapy Pharmacy Physical therapy Physicians assistant Physics Respiratory therapy Teacher education

Fast Facts:
Founded in 1970 Total enrollment for our five convenient campuses if about 5,500 More than 800 students enroll in online classes every year Historically, students at GHC have ranged in age from 14 to 72 Male: 37 percent Female: 63 percent Minorities make up 25 percent of the student body Students are from 45 different countries 51 percent of enrolled students are full-time; 49 percent are part-time Student/faculty ratio: 23:1 All full-time faculty hold at least a masters degree, and 30 percent hold a doctorate 38 percent of our students transfer to a four-year college Approximately 450 students graduate from GHC every year

Pre-Professional Programs

Career programs

Dental hygiene Nursing (ASN, BSN) Human services

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Admissions
Requirements: First-Time Freshmen (Students who have never attended college):
2.0 GPA in English, math, science, social science and foreign language courses SAT or ACT not required for admission but strongly encouraged Satisfactory placement testing scores

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Cartersville
5441 Highway 20 NE Cartersville, GA 30121 678.872.8100 678.872.8103 (fax)

Conveniently close to home and work

James D. Maddox Heritage Hall
415 East Third Avenue Rome, GA 30161 706.802.5000 706.295.6732 (fax)

Transfer Students (Students who have attended college previously):

Must be eligible to return to previous institution Students with fewer than 30 hours of transferable credit will need to provide a high-school transcript or GED

Douglasville

GED Applicants:
Provide copies of passing GED scores and certificate If under the age of 24, official copies of high-school transcripts are required For instructions on completing the application process visit www.highlands.edu.

5901-A Stewart Parkway Douglasville, GA 30135 678.872.4200 678.872.4235 (fax)

Marietta

Floyd

3175 Cedartown Highway, Rome, GA 30161 706.802.5000 800.332.2406 (toll-free) 706.295.6610 (main fax)

(housing available) Southern Polytechnic State University 1100 South Marietta Parkway Marietta, GA 30060 678.915.5010 678.915.5014 (fax)

Paulding

25 Courthouse Square Dallas, GA 30132 678.946.1100 678.946.1025 (fax)

At GHC we believe that lifelong learning holds the key to living a fulfilling, purposeful life. With an associate degree from GHC, you can join the workforce immediately or transfer to another institution to earn higher degrees. With a strong foundation from Georgia Highlands our graduates have pursued a wide range of careers. In fact, some of our own professors started here. But our alumni also succeed and excel as corporate executives, bank presidents, veterinarians, nurses, criminal investigators and more. So get started at GHC.

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