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The Office of Student Activities mission is to welcome and integrate students into campus life through involvement in student organizations, and enhance students’ co-curricular experiences through activities. The Office of Student Activities is responsible for advising the Student Government Association, the Gamma Beta Phi Honor Society Chapter, Inter-Club Council, and the David Belk Cannon Scholarship and Student Ambassador Program. Along with advising these The Office of Student Activities is located on the 2nd floor of the Myers Center (MC 205). Office hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday-Thursday and from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Friday, holidays excluded. During the summer months, the office is closed on Fridays. Staff Contact Coordinator of Student Activities: Please address all written correspondence to:
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Club Activities and Fundraisers Club activities are approved at several levels. The club advisor is the first to give permission for an activity. Approval is indicated with a signature on the Club and Organization Activity and Fundraiser Clearance Form. The signature of the advisor is a commitment to be present at the activity and give it the proper supervision. After the advisor gives approval the
The Club and Organization Advisor Handbook is a document that was created to assist all faculty and staff advisors in the appropriate function and flow of their organization. Click on the link for a pdf version of the Organizational Advising Handbook.
The David Belk Cannon Family Scholarship was established to financially assist students who wish to attend Gaston College and to honor the memory of Mr. Cannon's two children, David Belk Cannon Jr. and Rebecca Belk Cannon, who died tragically in a fire in 1964. The scholarship also serves as a memorial to Mr. Cannon, who died in 1998. Since its establishment in 1996, the scholarship has financially assisted hundreds of students, enabling them to pursue their goal of a college education. Along with financial assistance, there is also a mentoring program designed to assist the student with the social and academic changes with attending college. Students who are interested in applying for a David Belk Cannon Scholarship must submit the application to the Office of Financial Aid. The Gaston College Calendar is published every two years. Students are responsible for following the dates/deadlines that are outlined in the College Calendar. The ICC coordinates all activities sponsored by campus student organizations. It is charged with the responsibility of approving all efforts by Gaston College clubs including fund- Students enrolling at Gaston College must attend New Student Orientation prior to attending an advising session and receiving clearance for registration. (Exceptions are made for The purpose of Orientation is to help ensure the academic success of our students by providing information on student resources, college policies and procedures, and college publications. New students will receive an orientation card in the Admissions Office if they are exempted from the placement test, or, they will receive an orientation card after taking the college placement test. If you have questions regarding New Student Orientation, contact the office of admissions at 704.922.6214. Procedure for Starting New Student Clubs When a group of students recognizes a common interest, which it wishes to strengthen through formal organization, a written proposal should be submitted to the Coordinator of Student Activities. The proposal should show the need for the organization, its purpose, its goal and/or objectives, number of persons interested, name of sponsor and the constitution. If a faculty, staff, or student is interested in starting a club, please contact Mr. Ernie Charles for further information at 704.922.6312 or Charles.ernie@gaston.edu .
The maximum student activity fee is $12.00 per person or $1.50 per credit hour. The money collected from these fees funds a variety of student activities, student growth opportunities, and leadership development opportunities on campus and through conference attendance. Student Ambassadors represent the College at campus and community events and have the opportunity to interact with college, community and civic leaders. The program affords students the opportunity to grow personally and professionally. Student Ambassadors must be enrolled in at least six (6) or more credit hours each semester for the academic school year. For further information, please contact Mr. Ernie Charles at 704.922.6312 or Charles.ernie@gaston.edu .
All students are responsible for following the rules and regulations of the College as outlined in the |
particular groups the Coordinator of Student Activities is a resource for all faculty and staff club advisors helping to coordinate all club campus activities and fundraisers.In addition, this office is responsible for the production of the 
information about the activity is presented to the Inter-Club Council. The support of other college clubs is assured from this presentation to the ICC. The chairperson and advisor of this group sign the form in the appropriate blocks. After the club advisor and ICC representatives sign, the signatures of others are secured as needed. For example, if security is required for the event, campus police must sign the form. The final signature needed to begin the activity is the Vice President of Student Services. This signature is the final approval for the activity. The activity clearance form with its signed approvals is filed in this office.
raising. Membership is composed of representatives from each of the campus clubs. All student clubs organized and active on campus shall be subject to the rules and regulations promulgated by the ICC. Also, in order to be recognized by the college, a club must submit to the ICC on an annual basis a listing of officers, advisor(s), and schedule of meetings to be held. The ICC shall have the right to suspend or terminate a club upon the receipt of administrative or student complaints after an appropriate hearing. Some of the student organizations include the following: (A complete listing of student organizations may be obtained by contacting the ICC Advisor/Coordinator of Student Activities.) Click here for the 
those students enrolling as Huskins/College Gateway, Dual-Enrolled students, and previously enrolled Gaston College students.) Students with Huskins or Dual Enrolled college credit who now plan to enroll in college since graduating from high school are required to attend New Student Orientation.) Sessions are offered at the Dallas and Lincoln campuses. 