Admission Policies and Requirements
Gogebic Community College offers a liberal "open door" admissions policy. In general, all high school graduates are considered for admission. Adult students may also be admitted after successfully passing a high school equivalency examination (such as the General Education Development Test). Adult students who have not graduated from high school and do not meet regular admission requirements but show ability to benefit from instructional offerings of the college may be admitted as special students upon the approval of the Dean of Student Services and the Admissions Committee.
Admission to specific courses and programs of study within the college will depend upon the student's preparation and readiness to succeed as determined by the Admissions Committee.
The college reserves the right to deny admission to any applicant who does not meet entrance requirements.
Quality Assurance Policy
Gogebic Community College is committed to providing an environment in which its students can be confident of receiving the highest quality instructional programs. Recognizing its responsibilities, Gogebic Community College offers assurance to its students, prospective employers, and transfer institutions that graduates shall have the basis for competent performance in their degree or certificate area.
The college has articulation agreements with a number of Michigan institutions. These agreements guarantee the transferability of the associate degree and of specific courses within the curriculum. Students following the direction of college counselors are assured of maximal transferability of earned credits.
Gogebic Community College will refund the tuition of any GCC graduate for any transfer course passed at GCC with a "C" grade* if that earned course credit does not transfer to an accredited college or university in which the student enrolls within two years of graduation from GCC. Such classes must be listed as transferable on GCC's listing of transfer courses in the Dean of Student's Office.
Non-transferring students who earn a degree or certificate with a "C" average or better can be expected to perform competently in the area in which they were instructed. Any employer who views a Gogebic Community College graduate as not possessing appropriate entry-level skills and can specify such deficiencies may request remediation. The student will be permitted to retake a specified course or courses without an additional tuition charge.
The college recognizes that unused skills decay rapidly. The assurances offered herein are made for individuals who transfer or gain employment within a year of receiving a degree or certificate.
* A grade of "C" minus may not qualify.