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REGISTRATION

Students who wish to register for curriculum courses at Gaston College must submit an application for admission and meet appropriate admissions requirements prior to registering for a course. Contact the Office of Admissions (704) 922-6214 for further information.

Once the admissions process has been completed, students should meet with an academic advisor or counselor to select courses. Students may register during various registration periods. Payment is due for all courses by a specific date for the upcoming term. See the Gaston College Calendar for a complete list of dates.

 

 

 

Registration Process

You may register through several ways:

  • Register in-Person
    Students may register in person during the various registration periods for each semester. If registering in person, returning students in declared majors should register in their division. New students, special credit students and pre-health science students can register in the Counseling Center.
  • Register via Telephone
    The Telephone Registration System is available to students at several designated times throughout each semester for the next upcoming semester’s classes. See the Gaston College Academic Calendar for exact dates.

In order to utilize the telephone registration system, students must have applied for admission, met appropriate admissions requirements, and have been advised by a counselor or academic division. In addition, students should have no outstanding financial obligation or overdue library materials. Students must obtain their PIN (Personal Identification Number) from their advisor or counselor in order to access the telephone registration system. The telephone registration system phone number is (704) 922-6490. For further information about Telephone Registration, contact the Office of the Registrar.

  • Late Registration
    This is held in-person on one scheduled day prior to the beginning of the semester. The late registration date can be found in the Gaston College Calendar or contact the Office of the Registrar for specific dates and times. (704) 922-6232. Students who register or make adjustments to their schedules during Late Registration must pay all registration fees the same day as registration.
  • Registration on WebAdvisor
    WebAdvisor gives students access to Gaston College information databases. WebAdvisor is a convenient, no hassle way to register for classes. Follow instructions on “User Account” to access the system.

 

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Staff Contacts

Rhonda Wood, Director
704.922.6202
wood.rhonda@gaston.edu

Jenell Barnett, Specialist
704.922.6232
barnett.jenell@gaston.edu

Lynn Dellinger, Assistant Registrar
704.922.6539
dellinger.lynn@gaston.edu

Gene Looney, Specialist, P/T
704.922.6231
looney.gene@gaston.edu

Syvana Monroe, Specialist
704.922.6234
monroe.syvana@gaston.edu

Irma Rhyne, Specialist, P/T
704.922.6210
rhyne.irma@gaston.edu

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q.  Can you register me?  I can’t get through on the telephone registration system. 
A.  The telephone registration system has eight phone lines.  The peak time is 6:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.  You may always visit the campus and register in-person.  Telephone registration is not available during late registration; during this time you must visit the campus in-person to register.  You may register in the Registrar’s Office or in your divisional deans’ office. 

Q.  Has my transcript from another school been received or has it been evaluated for transfer credit?

A.  To see if transcript from another school has been received contact the Office of Admissions at 704-922-6214. 

To see if a transcript from another school has been evaluated contact the Office of Student Records and Registration at 704-922-6539. 

Q.  Have you received my transcript request?
A.  Contact the Office of Student Records and Registration at 704-922-6231. 

Q.  How do I obtain a copy of my transcript?
A.  The transcript request form is available on-line at www.gaston.edu and the path is Student Resources, Student Services, Provided Services, Registration and Records Office and then scroll down to find the transcript request form.  Or a student may come to campus and complete the form we have in the office.  Transcripts requests may be faxed to 704-922-2344 or mailed to Gaston College Registrar’s Office, 201 Highway 321 S, Dallas, NC 28034. 
A.  There is a $5 charge for each official transcript.  Student copies are available at no charge.  Student copies may also be obtained from WebAdvisor.  Access WebAdvisor from the Gaston College home page and follow the instructions. 

Q.  Has my application been received?
A.  Call the Office of Admissions at 704-922-6214. 

Q.  What are your office hours?
A.  Monday-Thursday: 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 

Q.  When is tuition fee due for fall semester?
A.  Payment deadlines are available on the Academic Calendar.  Go to the Gaston College web page, www.gaston.edu and the path is Student Resources, Academic Resources and then Academic Calender. 

Q.  Will I get a copy of my fall schedule in the mail?
A.  No.  You may pick up a copy of your schedule in the Registrar’s Office in the Myers Center.  A picture id is required to obtain a schedule.  Or you may get a copy from the Internet, access WebAdvisor and follow the instructions. 

Q.  When do fall classes start?
A.  The first day of the semester is August 20.
The last day of the semester is December 14. 

Q.  When will grades be available?
A.  Grades are due to 24 hours after the final exam. Grades are available on WebAdvisor as soon as the instructor posts them. 

Q.  What is my student ID#?
A.  Access RGN.  Enter the student’s social security number, top of page is ID#, cancel out of the system by using the red X. 

Q.  I want to register for fall classes?
A.  Have you filled out an application?
No? Go to the Admissions Office.
Yes? See your advisor for a PIN 

Q.  Will you check to see if a class is filled?
A.  Datatel: SSUM, Enter DEPT and Course Number (Example: MAT 161), When courses are displayed enter 2007FA in start date and all fall sections will be listed 

Q.  I am a visiting student from another college and I need my PIN
A.  Check to see if their transient study letter is here.
If it is give them their PIN from Datatel PPIN.

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