Laker Connect: Laker Connect Virtual Folder

• Receive GC network student login information and change password. Access:
  • Blackboard - digital classroom 
  • MyGarrett Portal - online link to student account
  • Laker Email - student email, check daily
• Submit the Minor Responsibility Form (if under 18).
• Official high school transcript with graduation date sent to GC Admissions Office. 
• If I attended college previously, official transcripts (from all colleges attended) sent to GC Admissions Office.   

• Visit MyGarrett Portal to apply for housing.
• Pay $225 damage deposit and application fee at the end of the online application. 

• Understand course placements (may include placement testing). 
• Complete New Student Data Sheet on the MyGarrett Portal.
  • Log into MyGarrett Portal, click Student tab at top, click Online Forms link on left, select and complete New Student Data Sheet prior to advising appointment. 

During your advising appointment, your Academic Advisor will help you choose appropriate classes for your first semester at Garrett College. You will then self-register for those courses on the Student Portal.

1. Complete the New Student Data Sheet on the MyGarrett Portal.
2. Look at the Program Sheet and Recommended Sequence from the College Catalog (beginning on page 54) for your desired major. Your advisor will help you determine which courses in the sequence you are eligible to take at your placement level.
3. If you have some college credits already (transfer, HSDE, AP), look at your Advising Worksheet on the MyGarrett Portal to see how these credits apply to your program.
4. Complete the Registration Agreement and Personal Information Update forms on the MyGarrett Portal. 
5. Draft your selections from the Course Schedule on the MyGarrett Portal on a blank piece of paper. Once you have a schedule on paper, your advisor will grant you Registration Clearance so you may self-register for your selected classes on the MyGarrett Portal. 

SUMMER 2025 IMPORTANT DATES 
Classes Begin: June 11
Last Day to Drop a Class: June 17
Last Day to Withdraw from a Class: July 25
Classes End: August 12

FALL 2025 IMPORTANT DATES 
Classes Begin: September 3
Last Day to Drop a Class: September 9
Last Day to Withdraw from a Class: November 7
Classes End: December 5
Final Exams: December 8-11

• Meet with advisor and register for classes. Know how to access a printed or digital copy of class schedule on MyGarrett Portal.

• Contact GC Financial Aid team to discuss FAFSA and Financial Aid options.

• GC Business Office will send me a digital copy of my bill and payment information.
• Payment arrangements must be made by following dates to avoid disenrollment:
  • June 18, 2025 if registering for classes before June 1, 2025
  • July 16, 2025 if registering for classes between June 1 - July 8, 2025
  • August 18, 2025 if registering for classes between July 9 - August 5, 2025
  • August 25, 2025 if registering for classes between August 6 - August 22, 2025
  • Payment due upon registration if registering for classes after August 22, 2025
  • Payment for Summer Session follows modified schedule; view bill for details

• Attend New Student Orientation on September 2, 2025. See your schedule for time and location. 
• Complete Student Compliance Training on Blackboard. 
• Visit Security office to have picture taken for student ID. 
• Visit MyGarrett Portal to purchase course textbooks through eCampus.
• Ask parent or family member to view virtual Parent Session video below.