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Georgia Highlands College

Georgia Highlands College
3175 Cedartown Highway
Rome, GA 30161

Official telephone: (706) 802-5000
Fax number: (706) 295-6610
Website: https://www.highlands.edu/
Screen last updated on: February 2024
STUDENT PROFILE
Total undergraduates: 6,168
Full-time undergraduates: 2,653
Part-time undergraduates: 3,515

CAMPUS ENVIRONMENT
Campus size: 226 acres
Nearest major city: Atlanta

LIVING ON CAMPUS
Institution offers housing: no

STUDY FACILITIES
Every student is required to lease or own a computer: no
Computer equipment is provided in: computer center/lab(s)
Total number of microcomputers available to students: 1215
School has a library on campus: yes
Additional library facilities/collections:
Other libraries on campus.

ASSISTANCE SERVICES
Counseling services:
career, psychological
Career placement services:
interest inventory, resumé assistance, interview training, Job fairs are available to students through the career center.

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
Student activities:
student newspaper
Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees:
Brother 2 Brother; Gaming Club; Green Highlands; Soccer Club; Political Science & Criminal Justice Club

ATHLETICS
Athletic conference memberships: NCAA Division 1; NJCAA

Sports offered Scholarships? Athletic Assoc.
Men's baseball  
Men's baseballyes 
Men's basketballyes 
Men's basketball  
Women's basketball  
Women's basketballyes 
Women's softball  
Women's softballyes 

Intramural/Recreational sports:
basketball; cheerleading; football; golf; soccer; tennis; ultimate Frisbee; volleyball; weight lifting; skiing (downhill); table tennis

GETTING AWAY
Nearest international airport: Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Int

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION


Ever wondered what life is like as a student at Georgia Highlands College? The Department of Student Life is here to help you understand all that GHC has to offer, help you get involved, and enjoy all the events, activities, and programs available while on campus!



  • Student Activities:
    • Campus Events and Activities – Musicians, comedians, speakers, game shows, novelty items, cultural events, and more! Check out what is happening every week at your GHC location for opportunities for fun, laughs, new experiences, and sometimes extra credit! Pick up a “Stampede Card” and get stamped for attending or participating in activities to win tons of free swag!
    • Student Organizations – Enjoy extracurricular life? GHC has dozens of registered student organizations (RSOs) and campus programs for students to join and participate in.
    • Student Government Association – Become part of the student leadership at GHC!
    • Intramural Sports – Where students can choose from a variety of sports, and join a competitive team!
    • Student Conduct & Judicial Affairs – Our Student Code of Conduct and Academic Integrity Policy! Report a violation, follow policy, and discover adjudication processes.
    • NJCAA Sports – Athletes play competitively in Basketball, Baseball and Softball!
    • Leadership and Service – There are numerous ways to give back to our community, let GHC guide the way!
    • Student Trips – Explore the world through GHC trips, excursions, and study abroad!
  • Student Services – From disability assistance to tutoring, GHC has a variety of serves to help its students.
  • Campus Safety – Learn about our campus safety department that is dedicated to your safety and security.
  • Discounted Six Flags / Whitewater Tickets for GHC Students – Username – ghcog, Password – SixFlags10 (Password is Numeric and Case Sensitive)


To learn more about the student life at GHC, contact us today!


 
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