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New Student Orientation

Notice: Blackboard access will be discontinued August 20

Access to Blackboard will be discontinued effective August 20, 2025. GRCC employees and students will no longer have access to Blackboard starting on this date. Visit the Technology Learning Center (TLC) resource page for support, guides and tutorials.

What to expect from us

At your onboarding session, we will cover key items needed as an incoming GRCC student. We will also help you register for your fall and winter classes based on recommendations created for you by your academic advisor. 

What we need from you

We must have English placement scores at least one week prior to your session. We will accept SAT/ACT scores, English Placement scores, or college transcripts with at least 12 college credits. Please note that if we do not receive these scores on time, we will have to cancel your session.

New Student Checklist

Tips for virtual sessions:

  • Tech: If possible, you should join the Zoom call on a laptop or computer. It can be difficult to see the presentation and navigate the registration system via a mobile device.
  • Be on time: We will start the session promptly at the given time. If you join too late, you may not be permitted into the session and will have to reschedule.
  • Update your Zoom name: Please ensure your Zoom name matches the name we have on file for you.

Orientation sessions

Additional Fall 2025 orientation dates will be added throughout the summer.

DateTimeLocationRegistration
Tuesday, May 275-8:30 p.m.Main CampusFull
Wednesday, May 281-4:30 p.m.VirtualFull
Thursday, May 291-4:30 p.m.Main CampusFull
Friday, May 309 a.m.-12:30 p.m.Main CampusRegister for May 30(link is external)
Tuesday, June 31-4:30 p.m.Main CampusRegister for June 3(link is external)
Wednesday, June 49 a.m.-12:30 p.m.Main CampusRegister for June 4(link is external)
Thursday, June 51-4:30 p.m.Lakeshore CampusRegister for June 5(link is external)
Saturday, June 79 a.m.-12:30 p.m.VirtualRegister for June 7(link is external)
Tuesday, June 101-4:30 p.m.VirtualRegister for June 10(link is external)
Wednesday, June 119 a.m.-12:30 p.m.Main CampusRegister for June 11(link is external)
Thursday, June 121-4:30 p.m.Main CampusRegister for June 12(link is external)
Friday, June 139 a.m.-12:30 p.m.Main CampusRegister for June 13(link is external)
Tuesday, June 171-4:30 p.m.Main CampusRegister for June 17(link is external)
Wednesday, June 185-8:30 p.m.VirtualRegister for June 18(link is external)
Thursday, June 191-4:30 p.m.Main CampusRegister for June 19(link is external)
Friday, June 209 a.m.-12:30 p.m.Lakeshore CampusRegister for June 20(link is external)
Online OrientationAsynchronousBlackboardRegister for Online Orientation(link is external)

 

Contact Info

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(616) 234-3200
Office
008 G2, Raleigh J. Finkelstein Hall

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