Student Success | Grand Rapids Community College

Welcome to the division of Student Success. We are a team of dedicated, talented and passionate professionals committed to your success. We want to get to know you, and your strengths and aspirations, in order to support your learning and development.

Please browse through our student services and resources. If we can ever be of help, please contact us.

Key student services

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All student services

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Advising & Transfer Services

Get help selecting your classes and building a transfer plan.

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Academic Foundations Program

The Academic Foundations Program (AFP) helps students learn how to learn in a college environment.

Admissions/Enrollment Center

From helping you discover what passions will drive your success to providing award-winning academic opportunities,…

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College Success Center

Preparing students for success through the Challenge Scholars program and more.

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Counseling & Career Development

Welcome to Counseling and Career Development and the Fall 2023!

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Disability Support Services

We're here to help students of all abilities have equal access to all curricular and co-curricular opportunities…

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GRCC Cares - A network for student support

.Our mission.To connect students with the right resources at the right time.

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Financial Aid & Scholarships

Get help paying for college.

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High School Partnerships

We offer high school students the chance to get a head start on their degrees.

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Library & Learning Commons

The GRCC Library has computers, printers, study space, textbook reserves and book/journal/video collections. We lend laptops, webcams, and other technology.

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Occupational Support Services

GRCC's Occupational Support Program offers advising, support, advocacy, financial resources and help…

Placement Testing Information

See if you need to take a Placement Test as part of your Admissions process.

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Student Life

Build community, become a leader.Getting involved on campus is a great way to grow community and inclusion,…

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Student Orientation

Get help with enrollment and student success resources.

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Testing Services

Providing testing services for students and community

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TRIO EOC

The EOC team is here to walk with you on the path to getting secondary education and in-demand skills that will lead to a rewarding career.

TRIO Programs

Two federally funded TRIO programs to empower and prepare students that are traditionally underserved…

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Tutoring Services

Drop in to a tutoring lab or schedule an appointment.

anna abernethy, criminal justice student.

I went from a person who wanted to do the minimum and had little confidence in her ability to succeed to a woman with confidence, accomplishments and a college education. GRCC was not only a stepping stone in my college career, but the foundation of my education.

Anna Abernethy, Alum

Faculty & Staff