New Student Orientation

GHC Students sitting at separate tables studyingWelcome and Congratulations on Starting Your Academic Journey!

As a new student at Grays Harbor College, you are certain to have many questions. New Student Orientation is designed to help you uncover the answers to your questions, navigate campus and provide you timely information about campus resources and support services. By the time you leave orientation, you’ll be ready for the first day of the quarter and on your way towards becoming a successful GHC student. Check this page for upcoming dates!

Upcoming Orientation Dates

Summer 2025

Fall 2025

Orientation Details

Summer 2025

Virtual Sessions

Fall 2025

Wednesday, September 10 - In Person, Main Campus

Check-in Location: Grays Harbor College Campus, First Floor TulalW Building 
Time: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm 

9:00 am – 3:30 am
Welcome and Check-In - 1st Floor TulalW Building/ Staffed Enrollment Lab in tulalW 2nd Floor

9:15 am - 10:00 am  
Presentation 1: All You Need to Know to Get Started at GHC
Location: tulalW 3310 
Overview of advising services, academic support resources, campus life, business office, financial aid, WorkForce, Campus Safety & Parking, Tech resources, Advising 

10:00 am - 10:30 am 
Campus Tour - Group 1
Location: Starting at Student Life Office 
Tour includes main campus buildings, gym, food pantry, Carpentry, Automotive, Welding, Bishop Center, ending at the Library to get Student IDs. 

10:30 am - 11:15 am
Presentation 2: All You Need to Know to Get Started at GHC
Location: tulalW 3310 
Overview of advising services, academic support resources, campus life, business office, financial aid, WorkForce, Campus Safety & Parking. 

11:15 am – 11:45 am
Campus Tour - Group 2
Location: Starting at Student Life Office 
Tour includes main campus buildings, gym, food pantry, Carpentry, Automotive, Welding, Bishop Center, ending at the Library to get Student IDs. 

11:45 am - 12:45 pm
Lunch Break 
Location: Cafeteria 
Complimentary lunch for new students. Opportunity to meet other students and staff.

12:45 pm - 1:30 pm 
Presentation 3: All You Need to Know to Get Started at GHC
Location: tulalW 3310 
Overview of advising services, academic support resources, campus life, business office, financial aid, WorkForce, Campus Safety & Parking, and… 

1:30 pm – 2:00 pm 
Campus Tour - Group 3
Location: Starting at Student Life Office 
Tour includes main campus buildings, gym, food pantry, Carpentry, Automotive, Welding, Bishop Center, ending at the Library to get Student IDs. 

2:00 pm - 2:45 pm 
Presentation 4: All You Need to Know to Get Started at GHC
Location: tulalW 3310 
Overview of advising services, academic support resources, campus life, business office, financial aid, WorkForce, Campus Safety & Parking, and… 

2:45 pm - 3:15 pm
Campus Tour - Group 4
Location: Starting at Student Life Office 
Tour includes main campus buildings, gym, food pantry, Carpentry, Automotive, Welding, Bishop Center, ending at the Library to get Student IDs. 

3:15 pm - 3:30 pm
Presentation 5: All You Need to Know to Get Started at GHC
Location: tulalW 3310 
Overview of advising services, academic support resources, campus life, business office, financial aid, WorkForce, Campus Safety & Parking. 

3:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Campus Tour - Group 5
Location: Starting at Student Life Office 
Tour includes main campus buildings, gym, food pantry, Carpentry, Automotive, Welding, Bishop Center, ending at the Library to get Student IDs. \

Friday, September 12 - In Person, Raymond and Ilwaco

11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Presentation 1: All You Need to Know to Get Started at GHC  
Location: Raymond Campus 
Overview of advising services, academic support resources, campus life, business office, financial aid, WorkForce, Campus Safety & Parking. 

12:00 pm – 12:30 pm 
Lunch  
Location: Raymond Campus 

12:30 pm – 1:00 pm
Raymond Campus Tour
Overview of facility, resources, safety, parking and student ID process 

2:00 pm – 3:00 pm 
Presentation 1: All You Need to Know to Get Started at GHC
Location: Ilwaco Campus 
Overview of advising services, academic support resources, campus life, business office, financial aid, WorkForce, Campus Safety & Parking. 

3:00 pm – 3:45 pm
Ilwaco Campus Tour & Refreshments
Overview of facility, resources, safety, parking and student ID process 

Virtual Sessions

About Orientation

You will learn a lot about GHC at new Student Orientation. The program is an opportunity for you to learn about the three pillars of student success (academic, financial and social) and how to navigate campus. During the program, you will begin to build a network of resources that are designed to support you throughout your GHC journey. You will learn about:

  • Student support services
  • Student email and WiFi
  • Tutoring
  • Parking & transportation
  • Student aid and scholarships
  • Safety & security
  • Events, clubs, and organizations
  • On campus employment
  • Childcare
  • Bookstore
  • And much more!

Additionally, during New Student Orientation you will learn tips from students and staff who will serve as guides during your time at GHC. Advisors and student leaders will be around throughout the day, ready to answer your questions.

We look forward to meeting you and joining you along your educational journey!

Remember, you are awesome. We are glad you are here!

Contact Us

For more information or for answers to any questions, please contact Sarah Dalrymple at sarah.dalrymple@ghc.edu.