{"id":7108,"date":"2016-05-26T12:26:26","date_gmt":"2016-05-26T16:26:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gcc.mass.edu\/academics\/?page_id=7108"},"modified":"2026-01-11T07:32:16","modified_gmt":"2026-01-11T12:32:16","slug":"academics","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.gcc.mass.edu\/academics\/","title":{"rendered":"Academics"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Our doors are open for all who seek to learn.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>At GCC, we are passionate about teaching and learning together.\u00a0The College maintains an environment that values the process of learning as much as the knowledge taught; that encourages independent thinking and divergent activities; and that elevates and inspires. Guided by our <a href=\"\/about\/principles-of-education\/\">Principles of Education<\/a>, we believe that everyone should have the opportunity for\u00a0a quality education.<\/p>\n<p><strong>We are honored to be a part of your journey.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Members of the GCC Community have the opportunity to acquire the knowledge, skills and attitudes that empower them to clarify values, express ideas, solve problems and embrace learning as a life-long process. We believe that we are partners in not only your academic success, but also in your personal growth. We are here to help, every step of the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"wpv-view-layout-7157\" class=\"js-wpv-view-layout js-wpv-layout-responsive js-wpv-view-layout-7157\" data-viewnumber=\"7157\" data-pagination=\"{&quot;id&quot;:&quot;7157&quot;,&quot;query&quot;:&quot;normal&quot;,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;disabled&quot;,&quot;effect&quot;:&quot;fade&quot;,&quot;duration&quot;:500,&quot;speed&quot;:5,&quot;pause_on_hover&quot;:&quot;disabled&quot;,&quot;stop_rollover&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;cache_pages&quot;:&quot;enabled&quot;,&quot;preload_images&quot;:&quot;enabled&quot;,&quot;preload_pages&quot;:&quot;enabled&quot;,&quot;preload_reach&quot;:1,&quot;spinner&quot;:&quot;builtin&quot;,&quot;spinner_image&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/www.gcc.mass.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-views\/res\/img\/ajax-loader.gif&quot;,&quot;callback_next&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;manage_history&quot;:&quot;enabled&quot;,&quot;has_controls_in_form&quot;:&quot;disabled&quot;,&quot;infinite_tolerance&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;max_pages&quot;:1,&quot;page&quot;:1,&quot;base_permalink&quot;:&quot;\/academics\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/7108?wpv_view_count=7157&amp;wpv_paged=WPV_PAGE_NUM&quot;,&quot;loop&quot;:{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;data&quot;:[],&quot;id&quot;:0}}\" data-permalink=\"\/academics\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/7108?wpv_view_count=7157\">\n\n\t<div id=\"grid\" data-columns>\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"row \">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"col-sm-4\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"highlight\"><div class=\"title\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gcc.mass.edu\/academics\/files\/2016\/05\/gcc-areas-of-study.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"GCC area of study\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gcc.mass.edu\/academics\/files\/2016\/05\/gcc-areas-of-study.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.gcc.mass.edu\/academics\/files\/2016\/05\/gcc-areas-of-study-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.gcc.mass.edu\/academics\/files\/2016\/05\/gcc-areas-of-study-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gcc.mass.edu\/academics\/files\/2016\/05\/gcc-areas-of-study-60x40.jpg 60w, https:\/\/www.gcc.mass.edu\/academics\/files\/2016\/05\/gcc-areas-of-study-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><h3>Areas of Study<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"content\"><p>Whether your goal is to get a degree, enhance your credentials with a certificate, or prepare yourself for transfer, we have your program at GCC. With over 50 options to choose from, GCC is the place to achieve your academic aspirations!<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"more\"><div class=\"su-button-center\"><a href=\"\/academics\/areas-of-study\/\" class=\"su-button su-button-style-ghost\" style=\"color:#fff;background-color:#fff;border-color:#cccccc;border-radius:9px\" target=\"_self\"><span style=\"color:#fff;padding:8px 24px;font-size:18px;line-height:27px;border-color:#ffffff;border-radius:9px;text-shadow:none\"><i class=\"sui sui-arrow-circle-o-right\" style=\"font-size:18px;color:#fff\"><\/i> Browse programs<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"col-sm-4\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"highlight\"><div class=\"title\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gcc.mass.edu\/academics\/files\/2016\/05\/gcc-transfer.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"GCC transfer\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gcc.mass.edu\/academics\/files\/2016\/05\/gcc-transfer.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.gcc.mass.edu\/academics\/files\/2016\/05\/gcc-transfer-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.gcc.mass.edu\/academics\/files\/2016\/05\/gcc-transfer-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gcc.mass.edu\/academics\/files\/2016\/05\/gcc-transfer-60x40.jpg 60w, https:\/\/www.gcc.mass.edu\/academics\/files\/2016\/05\/gcc-transfer-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><h3>Transfer<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"content\"><p>GCC\u2019s Transfer Office helps you make a successful transition to a 4-year program. With comprehensive transfer counseling, programs that meet the MassTransfer requirements for transfer to a bachelor\u2019s degree program, and agreements with both public and private schools throughout New England, you CAN get there from here!<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"more\"><div class=\"su-button-center\"><a href=\"\/transfer\/\" class=\"su-button su-button-style-ghost\" style=\"color:#fff;background-color:#fff;border-color:#cccccc;border-radius:9px\" target=\"_self\"><span style=\"color:#fff;padding:8px 24px;font-size:18px;line-height:27px;border-color:#ffffff;border-radius:9px;text-shadow:none\"><i class=\"sui sui-arrow-circle-o-right\" style=\"font-size:18px;color:#fff\"><\/i> Learn more<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"col-sm-4\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"highlight\"><div class=\"title\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gcc.mass.edu\/academics\/files\/2016\/05\/gcc-advising.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"GCC academic support\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gcc.mass.edu\/academics\/files\/2016\/05\/gcc-advising.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.gcc.mass.edu\/academics\/files\/2016\/05\/gcc-advising-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.gcc.mass.edu\/academics\/files\/2016\/05\/gcc-advising-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gcc.mass.edu\/academics\/files\/2016\/05\/gcc-advising-60x40.jpg 60w, https:\/\/www.gcc.mass.edu\/academics\/files\/2016\/05\/gcc-advising-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><h3>Academic Support<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"content\"><p>GCC offers a wide range of resources to help students improve their academic performance. Tutoring, advising, special developmental courses, and individualized accommodations are just a few options.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"more\"><div class=\"su-button-center\"><a href=\"\/academics\/student-services\/\" class=\"su-button su-button-style-ghost\" style=\"color:#fff;background-color:#fff;border-color:#cccccc;border-radius:9px\" target=\"_self\"><span style=\"color:#fff;padding:8px 24px;font-size:18px;line-height:27px;border-color:#ffffff;border-radius:9px;text-shadow:none\"><i class=\"sui sui-arrow-circle-o-right\" style=\"font-size:18px;color:#fff\"><\/i> Learn more<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"row \">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"col-sm-4\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"highlight\"><div class=\"title\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gcc.mass.edu\/academics\/files\/2016\/05\/gcc-studios-and-labs.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"GCC studios &amp; labs\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gcc.mass.edu\/academics\/files\/2016\/05\/gcc-studios-and-labs.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.gcc.mass.edu\/academics\/files\/2016\/05\/gcc-studios-and-labs-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.gcc.mass.edu\/academics\/files\/2016\/05\/gcc-studios-and-labs-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gcc.mass.edu\/academics\/files\/2016\/05\/gcc-studios-and-labs-60x40.jpg 60w, https:\/\/www.gcc.mass.edu\/academics\/files\/2016\/05\/gcc-studios-and-labs-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><h3>Studios &#038; Labs<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"content\"><p>Academic studios are designed to create a \u201ccommunity of learners\u201d outside of the formal classroom. Available in a variety of disciplines, these are welcoming spaces that provide resources and collaboration to enhance the learning experience.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"more\"><div class=\"su-button-center\"><a href=\"\/academics\/studios-labs\/\" class=\"su-button su-button-style-ghost\" style=\"color:#fff;background-color:#fff;border-color:#cccccc;border-radius:9px\" target=\"_self\"><span style=\"color:#fff;padding:8px 24px;font-size:18px;line-height:27px;border-color:#ffffff;border-radius:9px;text-shadow:none\"><i class=\"sui sui-arrow-circle-o-right\" style=\"font-size:18px;color:#fff\"><\/i> Learn more<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"col-sm-4\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"highlight\"><div class=\"title\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gcc.mass.edu\/academics\/files\/2016\/05\/gcc-lifelong-learning.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"GCC Lifelong Learning\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gcc.mass.edu\/academics\/files\/2016\/05\/gcc-lifelong-learning.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.gcc.mass.edu\/academics\/files\/2016\/05\/gcc-lifelong-learning-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.gcc.mass.edu\/academics\/files\/2016\/05\/gcc-lifelong-learning-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gcc.mass.edu\/academics\/files\/2016\/05\/gcc-lifelong-learning-60x40.jpg 60w, https:\/\/www.gcc.mass.edu\/academics\/files\/2016\/05\/gcc-lifelong-learning-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><h3>Lifelong Learning<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"content\"><p>Are you looking to develop new skills, start a new hobby or just want to get some personal enrichment? Then Lifelong Learning may be for you! Learning doesn\u2019t have to end when you leave the classroom. Become a lifelong learner with us!<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"more\"><div class=\"su-button-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/engage.gcc.mass.edu\/\" class=\"su-button su-button-style-ghost\" style=\"color:#fff;background-color:#fff;border-color:#cccccc;border-radius:9px\" target=\"_self\"><span style=\"color:#fff;padding:8px 24px;font-size:18px;line-height:27px;border-color:#ffffff;border-radius:9px;text-shadow:none\"><i class=\"sui sui-arrow-circle-o-right\" style=\"font-size:18px;color:#fff\"><\/i> Learn more<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"col-sm-4\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"highlight\"><div class=\"title\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gcc.mass.edu\/academics\/files\/2016\/05\/gcc-internships.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"GCC internship\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gcc.mass.edu\/academics\/files\/2016\/05\/gcc-internships.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.gcc.mass.edu\/academics\/files\/2016\/05\/gcc-internships-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.gcc.mass.edu\/academics\/files\/2016\/05\/gcc-internships-60x40.jpg 60w, https:\/\/www.gcc.mass.edu\/academics\/files\/2016\/05\/gcc-internships-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><h3>Internships<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"content\"><p>Put your education to work while you are still in school! Internships are a great way to get hands-on professional experience. Earn credits, deepen your skills, network, and use what you learn in class in the workplace.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"more\"><div class=\"su-button-center\"><a href=\"\/internships\/\" class=\"su-button su-button-style-ghost\" style=\"color:#fff;background-color:#fff;border-color:#cccccc;border-radius:9px\" target=\"_self\"><span style=\"color:#fff;padding:8px 24px;font-size:18px;line-height:27px;border-color:#ffffff;border-radius:9px;text-shadow:none\"><i class=\"sui sui-arrow-circle-o-right\" style=\"font-size:18px;color:#fff\"><\/i> Learn more<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Our doors are open for all who seek to learn. At GCC, we are passionate about teaching and learning together.\u00a0The College maintains an environment that values the process of learning as much as the knowledge taught; that encourages independent thinking and divergent activities; and that elevates and inspires. 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