Student Information & Resources
Getting started with College Now at Gaston
New students should follow these 6 simple steps to get started taking classes with Gaston College:
- Let your high school counselor/administrator know that you are interested in taking College Now classes. They will talk to you about your eligibility for the program and about which pathway is right for you. Please see the list of pathways and the downloadable list of pathway courses below.
- If you are eligible, complete the Gaston College application. Make sure that on the “Enrollment Information” tab of the application that you select “Career and College Promise” under Entrance Status.
- Your high school counselor/administrator will then let your College Now Advisor know that you are interested and request an enrollment form.
- Once this form has been completed by your counselor, you will receive a link in your email to sign the form.
- Your form is then processed and audited by College Now and Admissions staff members to make sure you are taking the right courses in the right pathways. They will then register you for your courses. This process can take up to 5 business days.
- After you are registered, you will receive a letter in the mail to verify your registration, give you important information about being successful at Gaston College and if applicable, tell you about how to buy your books and pay any related fees. Please note that each school system handles books and course fees differently. Talk to your high school counselor/administrator for more information.
Available Pathways for College Now Students
University Transfer
- Associate in Arts
- Associate in Science
- Associate in Arts Teacher Preparation
- Associate in Science Teacher Preparation
Business and Communication
- Broadcasting and Production Technology
- Business Administration
- Information Technology
Education, Law and Public Safety
- Criminal Justice
- Early Childhood Education-Preschool
- Fire Protection Technology
- Forensic Science
Healthcare, Wellbeing, and Veterinary
- Cosmetology
- Foundations of Animal Medicine
- Foundations of Health and Fitness Science
- Foundations of Health Care
- Foundations of Medical Assisting
- Foundations of Nursing
- Human Services Technology
- Pharmacy Technician
Industrial and Transportation
- Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Technology
- Automotive Systems Technology
- CNC & Manual Turning Operator
- Electrical Systems Technology
- Textile Technology
- Textile Technology – Fashion and Design Fundamentals
- Welding Technology
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math
- Applied Engineering Technology
- Basic Biotechnology
- Foundations of Biotechnology
- Information Technology
*All pathways not available at all schools. Talk to your high school counselor for more information.
If you have any questions about College Now, you can always reach out to us at 704.922.2424 or send us an email at [email protected], and we’ll help you take the next step in applying for the program.
