New Student Checklist

Take Accuplacer Placement Assessment

  • Make an appointment with Student Services to take the placement assessment
  • OR bring official transcripts from a previous college

Apply for Financial Aid (Optional)

  • Check your CGCC email at least once a week for additional forms that may be needed
  • Takes 8-10 weeks to process once all forms are received
  • Contact Financial Aid office with any questions

Complete Online Student Orientation

  • Create an account through the orientation website, welcome.cgcc.edu
  • Watch videos and read information to learn more about CGCC

Meet with an Academic Advisor (Mandatory)

  • Discuss placement scores or transcripts
  • Plan your schedule and get an "Okay to register"
  • Check your financial aid status and submit required forms
  • Explore your MyCGCC account and learn how to access online/hybrid classes

Attend New Student Day

  • Tour campus, meet staff, instructors and current students
  • Connect to campus resources: Library, Bookstore, Veterans Services, Disability Services, etc.
  • Obtain your CGCC Identification

Purchase Books and Get Student ID & Library Card

Attend Classes

  • Attend all classes or login to all online classes on the first day to avoid being dropped

Pay for Classes

Schedule OnTrack1 Appointment

  • OT1 is a 45 minute individual appointment with your academic advisor
  • Check-in, talk about goals, and confirm your education plan
  • Career Advising and/or other services as needed