Campus Orientation

Campus orientation events will cover a range of information to assist you with completing the enrollment process and to help you navigate college resources, policies, procedures, and other vital information. You will also get the opportunity to personally meet with and connect with the Gwinnett Tech campus community, including advisors, faculty in your program of study, and a range of staff in student services departments.
At campus orientation events, students will select and attend two breakout sessions during their orientation on topics specifically related to their own needs or interests. Please review the list of topics for the breakout sessions below.

Financial Aid 101
An introduction to financial aid planning and understanding your tuition/fees.

Registration FAQ
An introduction to using the features of your student account and registering for classes, as well as registration tips.

Pre-Healthcare at Gwinnett Tech
Are you interested in a healthcare major? Learn more about being a healthcare student at Gwinnett Tech and gain a competitive edge!

Student Life at Gwinnett Tech
Learn about the opportunities to get involved on campus and network your way to success.

College Success 101
An introduction to getting started on the right foot at Gwinnett Tech- learn what to expect in your first semester and tips for success!

Blackboard/Online Learning
Tips for Success New to online learning and online classes? This session is for you!

Directions to both campuses.
Lawrenceville campus: Students should follow signs for and park anywhere near Building 700 (Busbee Center). No parking permit is required during orientation.
Alpharetta-North Fulton campus: Students may park anywhere at the campus. No parking permit is required during orientation.

Please bring a photo ID with you to check in during your orientation.

• Lawrenceville campus: Students will check in at the first-floor lobby of Building 700.
• Alpharetta-North Fulton campus: Students will check in at the first-floor lobby at the main entrance.

Orientation is an extended event throughout the day, so we recommend you wear comfortable shoes and clothing. You may also like to bring a light jacket or sweater in case you become cold inside during the day.

Yes, students may bring a guest. The limit is 1 guest per student. Children are not permitted at orientation due to the long schedule and academic environment of the event.

9:30 a.m. Orientation Schedule

• 9:30 a.m. - Welcome Assembly – general information ***required
• 10:30 .am. - Breakout Session #1 – your chosen topic of interest ***required
• 11 a.m. - Breakout Session #2 – your chosen topic of interest ***required
• 11:30 a.m. - Advising session – first semester class selection ***required
  *Please note: your advisor is not available until 11:30 a.m.

Starting at 11:45 a.m., lunch is provided to orientation attendees and their guests, and Student Services department representatives are available to meet with students.
Starting at 12:00 p.m., the afternoon portion of orientation will then have several things students can choose to do, including:

• Visit the Gwinnett Tech Bookstore for your student ID
• Financial Aid lab - receive individual assistance or status follow-up questions
• Registration lab - receive assistance registering for your first semester classes
• Advising lab - receive advising and enrollment-related services

3:30 p.m. Orientation Schedule

• 3:30 p.m.- Welcome Assembly – general information ***required
• 4:30 p.m.- Breakout Session #1 – your chosen topic of interest ***required
• 5:00 p.m.- Breakout Session #2 – your chosen topic of interest ***required
• 5:30 p.m.- Advising session – first-semester class selection ***required
  *Please note: your advisor is not available until 5:30 p.m.

Starting at 5:45 p.m., dinner is provided to orientation attendees and their guests, and Student Services department representatives are available to meet with students.
Starting at 6:00 p.m., the remaining evening portion of orientation will then have several things students can choose to do, including:

• Visit the Gwinnett Tech Bookstore for your student ID
• Financial Aid lab - receive individual assistance or status follow-up questions
• Registration lab - receive assistance registering for your first semester classes
• Advising lab - receive advising and enrollment-related services

For accommodations during your orientation event, please contact the Disabilities Office prior to your orientation to indicate your needs. The office may be reached at 678-226-6672 or you may contact the support contact assigned to each campus.

Lawrenceville Campus:
Lisa Richardson
Special Populations Coordinator
678-226-6691
lrichardson@GwinnettTech.edu

Alpharetta-North Fulton Campus:
Juan Wilson
Student Support Coordinator
470-282-5453
jwilson@GwinnettTech.edu

For further questions or special requests regarding orientation, please contact:
Carolyn Duven
Retention Support Coordinator
678-226-6936
CDuven@GwinnettTech.edu