Academic Success Are you on academic probation? Is your overall GPA below a 2.0? If you are on academic probation, you must attend an Academic Success workshop during the first four weeks of the semester. See www.grcc.edu/successplan for available sessions for Fall 2009.	Effective Note Taking Frustrated with your current method of taking notes? Learn and practice specific styles of taking notes in lecture as well as note taking techniques to use while reading. Thursday, September 24 at 1-2pm Tuesday, October 13 at 4:30-5:30pm

Staying Informed about Financial Aid Learn about the various types of financial aid and scholarship opportunities that are available. Learn how to apply for financial aid and how to avoid financial aid suspension. Wednesday, September 30 at 1-2pm	Test Taking and Anxiety Do tests always sneak up on you, leaving you stressed out? Do your palms sweat or your heart race during tests? Are you sick of doing terrible on tests? Learn strategies to make a difference! (Nov. 12 session will be held in the Enrollment Center, 1st floor Main Bldg) Wednesday, October 28 at 4:30-5:30pm Thursday, November 12 at 1-2pm

Study Skills and Learning Styles Gain effective study techniques that are geared towards your learning style. Also, leave with time management and planning tools to help improve your grades. Tuesday, September 29 at 1-2pm Wednesday, October 7 at 4:30-5:30pm Monday, October 12 at 1-2pm	Successful Transfer Planning Planning to transfer in the fall 2009 for a Bachelor's degree? Do you know when to apply for admission, financial aid options, scholarships, housing, and transfer student orientation? Join us to eliminate your confusion about transferring. Thursday, October 15 at 12pm Monday, November 2 at 4:30-5:30pm

Coping Strategies Tips and techniques you can use to minimize stress in school and life. Tuesday, October 27 at 1-2pm Wednesday, November 4 at 4:30-5:30pm	Choosing A Major Learn the process to use in selecting a major and ways to explore career options. Thursday, November 5 at 1-2pm Wednesday, November 18 at 1-2pm

Building Healthier Relationships Strengthen your relationships with family and friends with these healthy techniques. Monday, November 23 at 4:30-5:30pm Thursday, December 10 at 1-2pm	Final Exams Preparation Learn to create a successful study plan for the end of the semester and gain helpful tips for taking essay, multiple choice, short answer and true-false tests. Wednesday, December 2 at 1-2pm Monday, , December 7 at 4:30-5:30pm

Non-Traditional Opportunities Cross gender stereotypes through career opportunities will be discussed. Monday, October 19 from 1-2pm Thursday, November 19 from 4:30-5:30pm	Self-Esteem and Confidence Gain confidence by learning techniques to build self esteem. (Nov. 10 session will be held in the Multipurpose Room, 2nd floor Student Center) Thursday, October 29 at 4:30-5:30pm Tuesday, November 10 at 1-2pm

College Visits

The Counseling and Career Center invites transfer colleges/universities to meet with prospective students. This is a great opportunity for students to learn more about the school they intend to transfer to or to help students find a transfer school. The following schools will be on campus:

Transfer Fair: Over 25 schools have been invited to attend the Fall 2009 Transfer Fair on Tuesday, October 27, 2009 from 9:00 am-4:00 pm. This is a great opportunity to network with your future transfer school. This event is held in conjunction with Academic Advising Day.

November 2009
Who	When	Time	Where
Aquinas College	Every Monday	9am-4pm	Student Lounge - 3rd Floor Student Center
Grand Valley State University	Every Tuesday	9am-4pm	Student Lounge - 3rd Floor Student Center
Davenport University	Every Wednesday	9am-4pm	Student Lounge - 3rd Floor Student Center

Student Transfer Enrollment Partnership is a transfer assistance program available to any student interested in transferring to Grand Valley State University, but specifically looks at assisting students of color in the transfer process. For additional information about the program, contact the Coordinator at (616) 331-3588 or email at step@gvsu.edu. The STEP Coordinator is available (Fall & Winter semester).

Registration Schedule

The college utilizes a 'tiered' system of registration for Fall and Winter semester. That means students who have acquired the most credits (36 or more) are permitted to register first, followed by students with 24 or more credits, then students with 12 or more credits, followed by students with 0-11 or more credits and finally Open Enrollment for all students. Students can register for for classes using the Online Student Center. For a schedule of classes use your online account or download a class schedule.

Registration Schedule Winter 2010
Oct 22	36 earned credits and higher (returning students)
Oct 27	24 earned credits and higher (returning students)
Oct 27	Academic Advising Day
Nov 2	12 earned credits and higher (returning students)
Nov 5	0-11 earned credits (returning students)
Nov 9	Open Enrollment (new students)
Online registration begins at 8:00 am Tuition for Fall 2009 is DUE: December 9, 2009

Location: 327 Student Community Center ~ ph: (616) 234-3900 ~ fax: (616) 234-3546

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