The college offers credit and non-credit courses. Credit courses are designed to apply toward a degree; however, students may enroll in credit courses without seeking a degree. Non-credit courses are designed to meet the needs of citizens in the community.
Contact (850) 769-1551 and we'll mail you an application.
Order high school, GED, and/or previous college transcript(s)
All official transcripts must arrive in sealed envelopes mailed directly from institution to institution. We cannot accept hand carried transcripts. Gulf Coast Community College
Office of Admissions and Records
5230 West US Hwy 98
Panama City, FL 32401-1058
Apply for financial aid
If you need financial assistance, apply right away. Go to FAFSA Info and complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form or submit an application by mail. The GCCC school code is 001490. Additional information and other financial aid opportunities are available on the GCCC financial aid web site.
Submit Test Scores
If you have taken the College Placement Test, SAT and/or ACT within the past two years, have your official scores sent to the Admissions Office. If you do not have SAT or ACT scores, arrange to take the Florida College Placement Test (CPT) at the testing center on any campus. This assessment is used to place you in appropriate communication, math and other classes requiring prerequisites. Please visit Testing to access the current CPT testing dates and times.
Attend a new student orientation
Gulf Coast Community College's New Student Orientation is offered during the summer only. New Student Orientation helps familiarize the incoming student with Gulf Coast Community College and provides the incoming student with contacts necessary to successfully navigate the transition to college life. Register online for New Student Orientation
Meet with an academic adviser
Academic Advisors provide guidance to new, continuing and returning students. Before registering for classes, new students are required to meet with an academic advisor. In the one-on-one guidance meetings, advisors discuss student career interests and academic options, review placement scores, help build class schedules, and offer information about programs of study. Transfer students whose transcripts have not yet been received or evaluated must see a General Advisor for advising.
The college offers credit and non-credit courses. Credit courses are designed to apply toward a degree; however, students may enroll in credit courses without seeking a degree. Non-credit courses are designed to meet the needs of citizens in the community.
